Homeschool Classes in Northridge are held at Congregational Church of Northridge, 9659 Balboa Blvd., Northridge (no affiliation with the church)
Registration is open – Classes started Jan.12 but you can still join most classes for a pro-rated fee.
Spring 2026
| Class | Days | Instructors | Dates | Times | Ages | Description | # of weeks | Duration | Class Tuition | Class Status | Instructor Bio | ||||
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| High School Biology Labs (year-long course) - lecture portion online for full credit - Spring '26 | Mon | Quest in Science | 01/12 - 04/27 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 14 yrs & up | This class consists of a lecture portion via Zoom with homework to do and then an in-person lab or if you can't do the in-person, there will be virtual labs available. If you have your own curriculum at home and would like to just do the labs in person, that works as well. Projects will be used as mid-term and final grades. Students explore the fundamental principles of biology that include, but are not limited to: chemistry of life, the cell, gene to protein, genetics, genetic engineering, evolution, natural selection, kingdoms of life, human anatomy and physiology, ecology, energy, ecosystems, and environmental science. The Zoom lecture portion is on Thursdays 3-4:20pm - please click on the Zoom(ONL) classes to access and register for that portion of the class, which prepares the students for the labs. | 14 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Science | O | 14 | |
| High School Chemistry Labs-year-long class - lecture portion is via Zoom for full credit -year-long | Mon | Michael Marchesan | 01/12 - 04/27 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 14 yrs & up | This class consists of a lecture portion via Zoom with homework to do and then an in-person lab or if you can't do the in-person, there will be virtual labs available. If you have your own curriculum at home and would like to just do the labs in person, that works as well. Projects will be used as mid-term and final grades. Students explore the fundamental principles of chemistry that include, but are not limited to: measurement, atomic structure, electron configuration, the periodic table, naming of elements and compounds, bonding, chemical reactions, gas laws, properties of liquids and solids, solutions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, nuclear chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, and green chemistry. COURSE PREREQUISITES RECOMMENDED: Algebra 2 and Biology The Zoom lecture portion is on Tuesdays 4-5:20pm - please click on the Zoom(ONL) classes to access and register for that portion of the class, which prepares the students for the lab | 14 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Science | O | 14 | |
| I am... Social Studies and STEAM Series - Northridge - Spring '26 | Mon | Ruth Blanding | 01/12 - 04/27 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 6 yrs & up | This 14 week course is designed to introduce young learners to important and influential historical and present day figures through Brad Metsler’s “Ordinary People Change the World” book series. Each week, students will explore a different book from the series and engage in STEAM-based activities related to the featured individual. The course aims to foster love for social studies, inspire creativity, expand the imagination, and encourage critical thinking through hands-on, interdisciplinary learning. | 14 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Social Studies | O | 6 | |
| Junior Scientists - Earth’s Living Systems - 9+ - Northridge - Spring '26 | Mon | Quest in Science | 01/12 - 04/27 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 9 yrs & up | Spring is here and there is no better time to study our wonderful Earth and the amazing, diverse forms of life on it! In this exciting, hands-on Quest in Science course, students will be introduced to the Earth’s biosphere, the thin, fragile shell of life that surrounds our planet. Students will study the biosphere by breaking it up into ecosystems and exploring the complex relationship between the biotic and abiotic factors that exist within them. Students will experiment with photosynthesis, model energy flow in a food web, examine the food chain by dissecting an owl pellet, and study decomposers both macroscopically and microscopically. During the second half of the course, our focus will be on life systems, both plant and animal. Throughout the quarter, students work together in small lab groups to perform experiments, test hypotheses, and gather and record data.They will keep a science folder for all their work related to our science studies that will go home with them each week. | 14 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Science | W | 9 | |
| Pokemon Academy - Northridge - Spring '26 | Mon | Daniel Nah | 01/12 - 04/27 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 8 yrs & up | Unleash Your Child's Inner Trainer at Pokémon Academy! Does your child dream of catching Pokémon, battling gym leaders, and becoming a master trainer? At Pokémon Academy, we bring the excitement of the Pokémon world to life while learning to trade. Our curriculum is designed to spark curiosity and ignite imagination. Through a unique blend of science, math, and language arts, your child will: Explore the Science of Pokémon: Learn about the biology and ecology of different Pokémon species, from their habitats to their evolutionary adaptations. Master the Math of Pokémon Battles: Calculate damage, optimize team strategies, and use probability to predict outcomes. Unlock the Language Arts of the Pokémon World: Analyze the storytelling techniques used in Pokémon games and anime, and practice creative writing. Every semester their goal is to gain badges and have enough to compete at a pokemon league at our own class! Let your child's Pokemon journey begin! | 14 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Science | O | 8 | |
| Flip Out Skate Lessons Jr. - 7+yo. - Northridge - Spring '26 | Mon | Kevin Michael | 01/12 - 04/27 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 7 yrs & up | Come learn about the basics of skateboarding, some history, the anatomy of a skateboard, and of course how to ride it. Please visit this store to get all the supplies your child will need: https://818skateshop.com/ - All levels of experience welcome. Class max: 5 students | 14 weeks | 60 minutes per class | $449 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | PE | O | 7 | |
| Guitar Group Lesson - Northridge - Spring '26 | Mon | Jared Meeker | 01/12 - 04/27 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 8 yrs & up | Come learn some Guitar skills! Learn from the absolute beginning and explore reading music, playing rock songs, strumming chords, and playing riffs of popular songs. Every student will progress at their own level and either do beginning skills or more advanced. More advanced students will learn about notation of a melody, harmonies and the structure of songs from a professional musician, who has published his own curriculum. Students need to provide their own guitar (either rented or owned) | 14 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Music | W | 8 | |
| Harry Potter Academy (Language Arts, Science & Art) - level 1 - Northridge - Spring '26 | Mon | Daniel Nah | 01/12 - 04/27 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 8 yrs & up | Come to the wonderful world of Harry Potter Academy with Professor Daniel! Does your child dream of exploring a world of magic and mystery? Our academy offers a magical journey through the world of Harry Potter, where learning becomes an adventure! From brewing potions, learning about mythical animals, Creating magical art works and understanding the magic of science! Science - Our young wizards and witches will explore the magical world of science, learning about gravity, chemical reactions, and the wonders of the universe. From creating magical slime to understanding the stars, they'll discover the real-world magic behind their favorite spells. Arts and Crafts - Our young wizards and witches will unleash their creativity by designing their own wands, crafting magical creatures, and writing enchanting stories. Every Semester a child will receive a "Charm spell" (aka badge) and will receive new badges over the years! Come on by and join the magical world of Harry Potter! | 14 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | O | 8 | |
| High School English 9, 10, 11 -Literature & Composition (class has 2 parts @11am and @1pm)-Spring'2 | Mon | Terri Stair | 01/12 - 04/27 | 11:00 AM - 02:20 PM | 14 yrs & up | In this A-G-aligned 2-part class, students will read high school level literature, discuss, and analyze it, study the grammar in the literature, and work on their writing skills to develop writing skills to prepare them for college writing. The class will also cover other things such as poetry, speeches, and more, everything you will expect in a high school English class with your friends. There will be weekly homework (mostly reading the books and finishing up essays and other writing not completed in class). This class is ideal for 9th, 10th or 11th graders. New books will be used for the new school year for those who took English 9 or 10 already. | 14 weeks | 200 minutes per class | $899 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | O | 14 | |
| Junior Scientists - Animal Biomes, Habitats, and Classifications - 5+ - Northridge - Spring '26 | Mon | Quest in Science | 01/12 - 04/27 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 5 yrs & up | This wonderful Quest in Science course will have students exploring our diverse world and its animal inhabitants. They will learn about the various biomes around the world and the habitats within each. They will investigate how different animals adapt and survive within their individual areas. They will investigate how adaptations help animals survive in extreme environments. They will also explore how animals can work together in groups, as well as compete against each other, for survival. They will understand how animals are classified and how to categorize species by their physical and environmental features. At the end of the course, each student will present a diorama project of their favorite animal, depicting its habitat and characteristics that make it unique. | 14 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Science | O | 5 | |
| Video Production/Cinematography - 11+yo. - Northridge - Spring '26 | Mon | Michael Marchesan | 01/12 - 04/27 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 11 yrs & up | This class can vary widely depending on the type of students that enroll. Some students want to learn how to make content like YouTubers, other students are more interested in post-production like editing and color grading, while others might be more inclined to on set jobs such as lighting and grip. Michael will take everyone’s interests into account during the beginning of the course and use that to plan out the rest of the semester. Nonetheless, we will touch on all the parts of bringing your ideas to life on a screen and engaging with the tools to do so! | 14 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | O | 11 | |
| Engineering with Legos - new & continuing students welcome - Northridge - Spring '26 | Mon | Kim Turney Schmidt | 01/12 - 04/27 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 5 yrs & up | Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed all new projects. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas. All new projects! | 14 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Lego Robotics | O | 5 | |
| High School Physical Science - lecture & lab - year-long course - Spring '26 | Mon | Michael Marchesan | 01/12 - 04/27 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 14 yrs & up | Students will explore the fundamental principles of chemistry in the first semester which include atomic structure, the periodic table, bonding, chemical reactions, properties of gases, liquids, and solids, thermodynamics, acids and bases, nuclear chemistry, and biochemistry. Second semester will investigate several topics of physics including forces, motion, Newton’s Laws, energy and momentum, heat, waves, electricity, magnetism, and astrophysics. This class has the lecture and lab in one session every week. This course will be set up like a flipped classroom and will qualify for a-g credit with the labs onsite or the virtual labs provided. Students will be required to complete weekly academic work from home including reading, watching videos, viewing PowerPoints, and completing assignments. The focus during our lab time hands-on activities that match the weekly concept. Ask us about virtual labs if you live too far to attend this in-person lab class. | 14 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Science | O | 14 | |
| Let's have a party! Event Planning for Kids - April - Northridge | Mon | Jennifer McEllis | 04/07 - 04/28 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 8 yrs & up | This class will involve making some simple and fun snacks and crafts plus some budgeting and actually planning out the events. This month we are focusing on April celebrations and preparing for those. | 3 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $145 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | O | 8 | |
| Middle School Science - Physics Concepts - new & continuing students - 11+yo. - Northridge - Spring | Mon | Quest in Science | 01/12 - 04/27 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 11 yrs & up | Our yearlong Physics Concepts course continues but is open for new students to enter.This Spring, we will focus on the physical concepts of energy and energy transfer in our world and beyond. We will study mechanical, chemical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, and light energy. Each week, students will participate in hands-on investigations to better understand the concepts. There will be several fun class projects. There will be an end-of-quarter project that students will design and build to demonstrate their understanding of physics. | 14 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Science | W | 11 | |
| Flip Out Skate Lessons - 10+yo. - Spring '26 | Mon | Kevin Michael | 01/12 - 05/01 | 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM | 10 yrs & up | Come learn about the basics of skateboarding, some history, the anatomy of a skateboard, and of course how to ride it. Please visit this store to get all the supplies your child will need: https://818skateshop.com/ - All levels of experience welcome. Class max: 5 students | 14 weeks | 60 minutes per class | $449 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | PE | O | 10 | |
| Growth Mindset-Tools for confidence through emotional intelligence & self-regulation-new material | Mon | Angie Sanders | 01/12 - 04/27 | 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM | 8 yrs & up | Having a Growth Mindset helps you face and conquer all kinds of challenges in education and life. It gives you a better knowledge of yourself and how you think and solve problems, so you can adjust to any situation and thrive. This class aims to teach our students Growth Mindset through emotional intelligence, self regulation, and brain development to truly understand how and why they have the emotional reactions they do. It will promote compassion, kindness, resilience, and well-being in every part of their lives, from school to family to friendships. We’ll do fun, engaging games, interactive exercises and experiments to demonstrate how emotions are felt and stored in the body. And some that will activate their brains to be more receptive to learn! We provide the skills and tools to handle all their emotions, even the big ones! They’ll discover how to create a better inner dialogue, have less anxiety and fears and instead create stronger connections with self and others. | 14 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | O | 8 | |
| High School Algebra 2 (year-long course) -ability-based- meeting 1 of 2 per week- meeting 2 via Zoom | Mon | Michael Marchesan | 01/12 - 04/27 | 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM | 14 yrs & up | Class meets twice a week on Monday & Friday (have to attend both) This one-year course is a review and extension of the concepts taught in Algebra 1. You will gain a deeper insight into Mathematics and get to practice using your new skills with lots of examples and questions.& In Algebra 2 you play with letters, numbers, and symbols and get to solve equations to find answers. Once you learn some of the “tricks”, it can be a fun challenge to figure out how to use your skills in solving each “puzzle”. With your new skills you will be able to put together equations so you can find good quality solutions to many tricky real-world situations. You will learn about Polynomials, Inequalities, many types of Functions, and how to solve them. You will develop advanced algebra skills such as graphing, analyzing and interpreting functions such as polynomial, rational and exponential.& Algebra I skills are used throughout this course. Textbook info will be emailed to enrolled students | 14 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Math | O | 14 | |
| Tae Kwon Do - 4+yo. - Northridge - Spring '26 | Mon | Daniel Nah | 01/12 - 04/27 | 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM | 4 yrs & up | At Elemental Tae Kwon Do we empower young minds and bodies through the art of Tae Kwon Do. As your dedicated instructor, I'll guide your child step-by-step, empowering them with strength, discipline, and confidence. Your child will learn : Self Control Self Discipline Exercise/physical activity Building Character Teamwork Personal Development Students will learn Forms, Kicks, Punches, and Exercise Every 4 - 5 month we will have a belt test and will have to demonstrate their forms based on their belt | 14 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | PE | O | 4 | |
| Archery - 8+ - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Jim MacQuarrie | 01/13 - 04/28 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 8 yrs & up | Come learn the basics of archery in a safe environment with all equipment included. The coach is very experienced and was a homeschool dad himself! Class max: 10 | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | PE | O | 8 | |
| Classic Adventures (10+ or permission from teacher) - new material - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Lynn Hayes | 01/13 - 04/28 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 10 yrs & up | Calling the bold, curious, and creative! Inspired by the resounding successes of The Daring Book for Girls and Boys, these empowering adventure guidebooks encourage confidence, independence, and curiosity by providing practical knowledge in an engaging way on a wide range of topics. Classic Adventures explores science experiments, outdoor activities, historical stories, essential life skills, and creative projects. Influenced equally from both books, projects include: "The Greatest Paper Airplane in the World," stickball, codes and ciphers, juggling, secret inks, sampling Shakespeare, coin tricks, poems "every kid should know," four square, math tricks, Greek and Latin root words, hand-clapping rhymes, and making forts! It's a celebration of adolescence and all the things kids can do! | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | O | 10 | |
| High School Algebra 1 (year-long course) - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Michael Marchesan | 01/13 - 04/28 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 13 yrs & up | This is a year-long class. We will start with a review of all operations with integers. We will then move into combining like terms, and writing & solving 1-step, 2-step and multi-step equations and inequalities, and absolute value inequalities. We will spend some time with the rules of exponents, including negative exponents. We will perform all operations with polynomials. We will be spending some time with linear equations and systems of equations and their graphs before moving onto all operations with rational expressions and equations, radical expressions and equations, and quadratic equations & functions. Of course, we would never leave out uniform motion problems cause if two trains leave the station travelling at different speeds, you need to know how long it will take them to be at the same place! We will use the following textbook, which can be purchased used: McGraw Hill Algebra 1 Common Core California edition | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Math | O | 13 | |
| Phonics Fun: Level 2 - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Jennifer Gunther | 01/13 - 04/28 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 4 yrs & up | Ready to take the next step in reading? Phonics Level 2 is designed for young learners who have basic decoding skills with CVC (Consonant, Vowel, Consonant) word families. Through fun stories, hands-on activities, songs, and interactive games, kids will develop confidence in reading. In this 15-week course, children will: master long vowel sounds, discover the Magic E (silent e) rule to read words like "cake" & learn about blends and digraphs. By the end of this course, kids will be well on their way to reading with fluency, confidence, and excitement! Prerequisite: Students should enter class with knowledge of short vowels and be able to read CVC words.Class max: 8 | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | O | 4 | |
| "Stair"-way to Making Grammar Fun & Spelling with Greek & Latin root words - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Terri Stair | 01/13 - 04/28 | 09:50 AM - 10:50 AM | 9 yrs & up | Join us for class and gain a playful perspective about learning in an atmosphere where curiosity and innovative thinking are ignited! Whimsical posters, props, songs, and games reveal the building blocks of language and transform grammar from boring and bewildering to amusing and understandable! Students learn about the eight parts of speech, clauses and phrases, sentence purposes, the nine noun jobs, pronouns, types of verbs, and sentence structures. Students will improve their reading comprehension skills through their increased understanding of language structure. Now the class is getting even more exciting by adding in Greek & Latin root words to help with spelling – lots of games and fun will be part of the mix! | 15 weeks | 60 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | O | 9 | |
| Archery - 12+ - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Jim MacQuarrie | 01/13 - 04/28 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 12 yrs & up | Come learn the basics of archery in a safe environment with all equipment included. The coach is very experienced and was a homeschool dad himself! Class max: 10 | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | PE | W | 12 | |
| Engineering & Applied Math Projects - 8+yo. - new projects - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Michael Marchesan | 01/13 - 04/28 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 8 yrs & up | Welcome to Math & Engineering Projects! In this class we will accomplish 1 – 2 larger scale projects per semester in the world of building civil/mechanical projects. What makes this class different from, say a DIY Projects class where a set task is set before you with clear instructions is that this class focuses on navigating through problems and thinking of unique solutions as they come up. Engineers, above all, have to creatively design things that have never been done, and that’s what I strive to teach you in this class. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Math | O | 8 | |
| IEW Writing - History-themed - new & continuing students welcome - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Terri Stair | 01/13 - 04/28 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 8 yrs & up | Come learn how writing can become painless and even enjoyable with our veteran teacher, Terri Stair, who uses the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) curriculum to help students on this path. Terri is a certified IEW instructor and has taught countless children with this method, including her own children. Using The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) methods, students will learn to research topics, prepare keyword outlines from the source texts, organize the information, write their own sentences from their notes, and format three paragraph to five paragraph informative and persuasive essays. They will learn and practice IEW stylistic techniques to communicate more effectively and engage their audience. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | O | 8 | |
| Little Botanists – Exploring the Secret Life of Plants - 5+ - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Alicia Danielle - Nourished by Alicia | 01/13 - 04/28 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 5 yrs & up | Little Botanists is a hands-on nature class designed for curious children who love to explore the hidden world of plants and trees through touch, smell, observation, and investigation of real plant materials while discovering how plants and trees grow, communicate, adapt, and support life on Earth. Through outdoor exploration, simple experiments, tree and leaf identification, bark rubbings, art projects, and guided observation, young learners develop scientific thinking and deepen their connection to the natural world. Class max: 8 | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Science | W | 5 | |
| Mad Scientists (Hands on Experimental Science) - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Ruth Blanding | 01/13 - 04/28 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 8 yrs & up | Jump right into hands-on, occasionally explosive, science fun with this class that is as messy as it is educational. What better way to learn science than with non-stop experiments and scientific discovery?! | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Science | W | 8 | |
| Phonics Fun: Level 3 - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Jennifer Gunther | 01/13 - 04/28 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 5 yrs & up | Ready to take reading to the next level? Phonics Level 3 is designed for learners who are prepared to tackle more complex phonics patterns. Through engaging stories, games, songs, and hands-on activities, kids will strengthen their decoding skills and build fluency in reading longer words. In this 15-week course, children will: explore R-controlled vowels (ar, er, ir, or, ur), discover vowel teams (ea, ai, oa, ee, etc.), decode tricky diphthongs (oi, oy, ow, ou, aw, au), and more! By the end of this course, children will be reading more independently, decoding new words with ease, and feeling confident in their growing reading skills! Prerequisite: Students should be confident in reading CVC words as well as words with blends, digraphs and and Magic E (silent E). Class max: 10 | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | O | 5 | |
| STEAM Through the Gallery: Exploring Art Across Subjects - new material - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Lynn Hayes | 01/13 - 04/28 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 10 yrs & up | In this exciting interdisciplinary class, we’ll explore the National Gallery of Art and discover how the world of art connects with English Language Arts (ELA), Visual Arts, History, Science, and Math. Each week, we’ll dive into a different masterpiece from the Gallery’s collection and look at it from multiple angles, just like a real museum curator or scientist might do. You’ll investigate the time period when the art was made, read and write about the stories it tells, learn techniques the artist used, and explore the math and science behind the art. Examples of what you'll do: Social Studies: Understand the historical context of artworks(US and World History); ELA: Analyze visual storytelling, write descriptive pieces, and explore how language and imagery work together; Visual Arts: Study artistic techniques like perspective, color theory, and composition&create your own;Science:Study Light,Chemistry&Biology; Math:Shapes,symmetry,proportions&patterns-come ready to explore! | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Social Studies | O | 10 | |
| Acting Club:William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Lynn Hayes | 01/13 - 04/28 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 10 yrs & up | "I was the more deceived." (Ophelia, Act 3 Scene 1) Before Taylor Swift's “The Fate of Ophelia,” there was Ophelia! In short: “Hamlet sees his dead dad’s ghost, pretends to go crazy with revenge, maybe actually goes crazy… and everyone dies.” In this class, students perform excerpts from Shakespeare’s most famous play, Hamlet. They’ll use their voices, bodies, and imaginations to connect with the story, each other, and history in a meaningful way. Students learn about Shakespeare’s life, Elizabethan theater, and what goes into staging a play, including theater vocabulary and design. We embrace the language with passion and joy in a positive, nurturing environment!Through improv games and rehearsal, students grow more confident onstage, strengthen collaboration skills, and become comfortable with Shakespearean text. At semester’s end, students perform scenes for friends and family. GO DEEPER! Pair this class with other classes featuring modern Hamlet twists,Little Women, or Peter Pa | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Acting | O | 10 | |
| Chocolate Love and Craft - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Ruth Blanding | 01/13 - 04/28 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 10 yrs & up | Experience the history, the present, and the future of chocolate, and learn about master chocolatiers from around the world, all while gaining hands-on chocolate-making skills and real-time chocolate entrepreneurial experience. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $529 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Art | O | 10 | |
| Creative Writing & Spelling with ReadKraft AI - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Amanda Surette | 01/13 - 04/28 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 5 yrs & up | Ignite your storytelling journey in this beginners writing class! Here you’ll learn how to plan out a story, and the three act structure. There will be lessons on how to develop your characters and have them shine through as excellent protagonists! Writing is a wonderful creative outlet and this will be a great opportunity for any child who has a big imagination and wants to put their ideas on paper. At the end of the semester we’ll all share the stories we’ve written! Students will also be using an AI-driven Language Arts application, ReadKraft, for portions of the class, which is grounded in Orton-Gillingham and the Science of Reading with an AI tutor that explains why an answer is wrong, not just that it is and virtual pets that grow as students improve (a HUGE motivation booster). Computers and tablets with headphones will be needed. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | O | 5 | |
| IEW Writing - History-themed - new & continuing students welcome - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Terri Stair | 01/13 - 04/28 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 11 yrs & up | Come learn how writing can become painless and even enjoyable with our veteran teacher, Terri Stair, who uses the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) curriculum to help students on this path. Terri is a certified IEW instructor and has taught countless children with this method, including her own children. Using The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) methods, students will learn to research topics, prepare keyword outlines from the source texts, organize the information, write their own sentences from their notes, and format three paragraph to five paragraph informative and persuasive essays. They will learn and practice IEW stylistic techniques to communicate more effectively and engage their audience. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | O | 11 | |
| Phonics Fun: Level 1 - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Jennifer Gunther | 01/13 - 04/28 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 4 yrs & up | This is a playful, engaging class designed to help young learners build a strong foundation in early reading skills through songs, movement, storytelling, and hands-on activities. In this 15-week course, children will begin to blend sounds to form simple words (CVC words like “cat” and “dog”), learn phonemic awareness (rhyming, syllables, beginning & ending sounds), and build confidence in reading skills through storytelling & activities. Prerequisite: Children need to be able to recognize letters and sounds. Class max: 8 | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | O | 4 | |
| The Forensic Files - Forensic Science - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Shari Kenehan | 01/13 - 04/28 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 9 yrs & up | Step into the shoes of a real crime scene analyst. Learn how to collect evidence, examine fingerprints, decode DNA, and piece together clues to uncover the truth. Each week focuses on hands-on experiments and real-world techniques used by modern forensic experts. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Science | W | 9 | |
| The Magical Kitchen: A Kids’ Herbal & Cooking Adventure! - 8+ - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Alicia Danielle - Nourished by Alicia | 01/13 - 04/28 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 8 yrs & up | Get ready to sniff, taste, mix, mash, and cook your way through the magical world of herbs! In this hands-on class, young chefs explore yummy plants like mint, basil, lavender, rosemary, and more. Each week brings a new herb hero to discover—along with fun activities like making mint tea, mixing your own herb blends, baking rosemary biscuits, and creating colorful herb art. Kids will grow their own little herb pots, keep a special Herb Journal, and learn simple, safe kitchen skills while making delicious snacks and treats. From sweet lavender lemonade to super-green pesto to tasty herb dips, students get to try new flavors and create their very own recipes. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | O | 8 | |
| Woodworking Basics - new & continuing students welcome - Northridge - Spring '26 | Tue | Michael Marchesan | 01/13 - 04/28 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 11 yrs & up | Students will learn how to use certain hand tools working with wood, learn about wood burning, sanding, staining, and building things such as boxes, bird houses, bird feeders, and coat racks. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | O | 11 | |
| Beneath the Ocean Science - ages 10+ - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Kaeley Duarte | 01/14 - 04/29 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 10 yrs & up | If you love learning about the ocean and the animals, whether they are the tiniest to the biggest, then this is a class for you. We will be learning about all the diversity that happens in the ocean while learning amazing facts and doing hands on projects. Class max: 8 | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Science | W | 10 | |
| Division Spy - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Rachel Dang | 01/14 - 04/29 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 9 yrs & up | The Name Division Spy adds an element of mystery and adventure, which can make learning division more exciting for students. They’ll be solving puzzles or uncovering hidden “secrets” in math, which is a great way to engage their curiosity. The class would include hands-on 'spy' activities where students solve multiplication and division problems by looking for clues around the classroom. Students will strengthen their understanding of multiplication and division through interactive games and hands-on activities. The goal is to enhance fluency in these operations while keeping the classroom fun and engaging. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Math | O | 9 | |
| Dr. Seuss and his friends - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Jennifer Gunther | 01/14 - 04/29 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 5 yrs & up | This class will cover 15 beloved works by Dr. Seuss, offering a rich and engaging exploration that integrates reading, art, science, math, writing, and social studies in their extension activities. Each book and accompanying activities will emphasize beginning reading skills such as letters, sounds, phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary expansion, comprehension skills, storytelling concepts, fluency, decoding, blending, and more. These skills will be taught and reinforced through games, worksheets, movement, and other hands-on and interactive methods. Encouragement of Imagination and Creativity: Dr. Seuss’s whimsical and imaginative world provides the perfect backdrop for young learners to let their creativity soar, inspiring children to think outside the box and explore their imaginative side. Class max: 8 | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | O | 5 | |
| Embroidery - 7+yo. - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Elizabeth Seward | 01/14 - 04/29 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 7 yrs & up | We will consolidate and expand basic hand sewing skills, and make several small projects to learn and practice multiple embroidery stitches. To best benefit from this class, the students should be able to independently measure a sewing length of fabric, thread the needle, make a sewing knot and a lock stitch to secure the end of the thread; as well as able to sew running stitch (aka ‘dolphin stitch’) in a reasonably straight even line. Students should be able to identify the right and wrong side of the fabric. We will make satisfyingly beautiful and practical items! (New projects, not taught in previous classes). | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | O | 7 | |
| High School World History - year-long course - Northride - Spring '26 | Wed | Noel Rodriguez | 01/14 - 04/29 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 14 yrs & up | This will be a typical high school world history course that will span human history, but of course. we will make it come alive through discussions, projects, and more. In the fall, we will study history from the beginning of time through the Middle Ages. In the spring we will continue on our historical journey into the Renaissance and through to Modern times. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Social Studies | O | 14 | |
| Music & Singing - new & continuing students welcome - Spring '26 | Wed | Lisa Creahan | 01/14 - 04/29 | 09:50 AM - 10:50 AM | 9 yrs & up | Introduce your child to music and performing in our exciting music class. Your child will learn to sing through vocalizing and singing in a group. There will also an introduction to basic rhythms and music theory for a short time during class plus learning about different instruments. At the end of the semester, there will be a performance to showcase their talent. | 15 weeks | 60 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Music | O | 9 | |
| Play & Wonder Academy (4-5yo.) - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Victoria Hinkley-Valenzuela | 01/14 - 04/29 | 09:50 AM - 10:50 AM | 4 yrs & up | A fun, mixed-media learning adventure where kids sing, dance, create art, play games, and explore their world through hands-on activities. This class blends early learning with pure joy—helping little ones grow their imagination, motor skills, and confidence through playful discovery. | 15 weeks | 60 minutes per class | $449 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Multiple subjects | O | 4 | |
| Acting Club: Little Women (10+ or teacher permission) - Northridge- Spring '26 | Wed | Lynn Hayes | 01/14 - 04/29 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 10 yrs & up | “I like good strong words that mean something…” - Louisa May Alcott, Little Women Which March sister will you be? Amy? Beth? Jo? Meg? Or one of the men in their lives? Laurie? Frederick? Using the hilarious, easy-to-understand, modern day language Classics for Kids Series by Brendan P. Kelso, students perform scenes from a Little Women inspired play! This is a fun introduction to this beloved, timeless novel and the playwright even includes lines from Louisa May Alcott's actual text material! Students learn about what goes into staging a play, including theatre vocabulary and design elements. We embrace the process with passion and joy in a positive, nurturing environment! Through improvisational games and rehearsing with a script, their confidence with being onstage, handling text and ability to collaborate will grow, along with strengthening social connections. Students perform scenes for their friends and family at the end of semester presentation. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Acting | O | 10 | |
| Basic Handsewing - 6+yo. - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Elizabeth Seward | 01/14 - 04/29 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 6 yrs & up | This class will introduce and consolidate basic hand sewing skills such as measuring a sewing length of thread, holding the fabric in an ergonomically and effective way; threading the needle, making a sewing knot and a lock stitch to secure the end of the thread; as well as sewing a running stitch (aka ‘dolphin stitch’) in a reasonably straight even line. Students will learn to identify the right and wrong side of the fabric, and we will make several small, practical and intriguing projects to practice these skills. (New projects, not taught in previous classes). Please contact me if you have questions about whether this class is the right fit for your student. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | O | 6 | |
| Early Math Explorers 1 & 2 - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Jennifer Gunther | 01/14 - 04/29 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 4 yrs & up | This class will have a classroom assistant because we will have multiple beginning Math levels in this class. Level 1 introduces young learners to fundamental math concepts through hands-on activities, books, art, games, stories, and movement. Each week focuses on a different skill, building number sense, problem-solving, and confidence in math! This class teaches number sense and counting through 100, patterns, and shapes. This class is a gateway to structured learning, fostering essential life skills like sharing, kindness, helping others, and tidying up. Students will also master practical skills such as safe scissor use, glue application, and maintaining an organized workspace. Level 2 will study more addition and subtraction concepts while still concentrating on place value, number sense, and counting Class max: 10 | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Math | W | 4 | |
| High School US History (year-long course) - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Noel Rodriguez | 01/14 - 04/29 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 14 yrs & up | Come learn about all the major events in the history of the United States that got us to where we are now. This class spans 1 year and will be an overview of a lot of different historical events. The class will employ interactive discussions, projects, and more to bring history to life. We will also work with your charter school to see how we can make the class count for high school credit. In the Spring semester we also offer the option to enroll in a community college class for the last part of the year and not just receive high school, but potentially also college credit for the course in conjunction with the community college. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Social Studies | O | 14 | |
| History & Cultures through Minecraft: India & Southeast Asia - 10+ - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Kim Turney Schmidt | 01/14 - 04/29 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 10 yrs & up | Let's learn all about the history, geography and culture on some well-known and less well-known parts of India & Southeast Asia! Then create a project in Minecraft to share with friends at the end of class! **Every student will need their own laptop/cellphone/iPad/or tablet device with Minecraft installed. They will also need to have their own Minecraft account set up on the device. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Social Studies | O | 10 | |
| Math Discoveries (Integers & Pre-Algebra) - level 5 Math - ability-based - Spring '26 | Wed | Rachel Dang | 01/14 - 04/29 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 10 yrs & up | Here is a placement test link to see if this level is most appropriate for your student: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/math-placement-tests/ - This level assumes mastery of all basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, % and fractions). It will introduce students to negative numbers as well as pre-algebra concepts. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Math | O | 10 | |
| Rollerskating - all levels - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Victoria Hinkley-Valenzuela | 01/14 - 04/29 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 6 yrs & up | Embark on a thrilling roller-skating adventure with our specialized classes designed for kids! Led by a retired derby enthusiast boasting six years of competitive experience and a lifetime immersed in the joy of skating, our sessions focus on imparting fundamental skills while adding an extra flair of skate dancing. Your child will learn from someone with a genuine passion for the sport, gaining not only the technical know-how but also a contagious enthusiasm for the rink. Our classes offer a unique blend of expertise, safety, and the sheer fun of gliding on wheels. Join us, and let's roll into a world of excitement and skill development on wheels! | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | PE | O | 6 | |
| Storybook Cooking - new material - 5+ - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Alicia Danielle - Nourished by Alicia | 01/14 - 04/29 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 5 yrs & up | Class begins with a story, and the hands-on experience that includes measuring, sifting, pouring, scooping, combining ingredients and tasting. Kids also learn table manners, safe kitchen practices, and how to set up and clean up their workspace. Children cook and eat their own story inspired recipe in the class. Class max: 8 students | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | W | 5 | |
| Acting Club:Modern Day Shakespeare: Hamlet - 10+ or teacher permission - Spring '26 | Wed | Lynn Hayes | 01/14 - 04/29 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 10 yrs & up | Who will you be? Hamlet? Ophelia? The Ghost of Hamlet's father? Rosencrantz or Guildenstern?! "Alas, poor Yorick!" (Hamlet, Act 5 Scene 1) Using the hilarious, easy-to-understand, modern day language Shakespeare for Kids Series by Brendan P. Kelso, students perform scenes from a Hamlet inspired play! Join Hamlet in Denmark as he pretends to be crazy and then tries to not really go crazy while everyone in the play dies! This is a fun introduction to Shakespeare's plays and Kelso even includes lines from Shakespeare's actual text material! Students learn about what goes into staging a play, including theatre vocabulary and design elements. We embrace the process with passion and joy in a positive, nurturing environment! Through improvisational games and rehearsing with a script, their confidence with being onstage, handling text and ability to collaborate will grow, along with strengthening social connections. Students perform scenes for their friends and family at the end. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Acting | O | 10 | |
| Alphabet 101 - 4+ - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Jennifer Gunther | 01/14 - 04/29 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 00 & up | This dynamic class tailored for young learners just beginning to explore the world of letters and sounds. The goal of the class is for students to recognize the 26 letters of the alphabet by both sight and sound. We will focus on one or two letters each week. We will practice the letter’s unique phonetic sounds through stories, games and songs. This is a great pre reading class. Max: 8 | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | W | 0 | |
| Conversational Japanese Language & Culture - level 2 - Spring '26 | Wed | Nozomi Hirota | 01/14 - 04/29 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 5 yrs & up | This course is for those who have studied Japanese for at least 2 semesters at Learn Beyond The Book or equivalent levels of proficiency in the language. Come learn about Japanese language & culture from a Japanese native. Students will be introduced to the language and culture through fun activities such as arts and crafts, games, singing and dancing, Japanese cooking, etc. This course will include lots of outside activities. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Foreign Language | O | 5 | |
| High School Spanish 2 (year-long class) - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Noel Rodriguez | 01/14 - 04/29 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 14 yrs & up | This year-long A-G-aligned course will teach all the basics of High School Spanish 2 while employing projects, games, and other engaging activities to bring the language to life. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Foreign Language | O | 14 | |
| Intro to Spanish Language & Culture Around the World - New Material - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Victoria Hinkley-Valenzuela | 01/14 - 04/29 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 5 yrs & up | Hola! Bienvenido! We are excited to share some Spanish & the wonderful Spanish cultures from around the world with you! Come learn from a native speaker! All new material! | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Foreign Language | O | 5 | |
| LEGO® Mindstorms - Battle Bots & Robotics - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Kim Turney Schmidt | 01/14 - 04/29 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 10 yrs & up | This class is an introduction to the LEGO® Mindstorms NXT Robotic System. Students will build EV3 robots and program them with a computer to move, react, and make sounds in order to solve challenges. Students will work in teams to solve the challenges on our LEGO® Robotics Challenge mats using the Mindstorms Robots. We will focus on Battle Bots where students will build a custom robot in teams over the semester.. Class max = 12 students | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Lego Robotics | W | 10 | |
| Lemonade Enterprise level 2 - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Rachel Dang | 01/14 - 04/29 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 7 yrs & up | This level is designed for students who are ready to work with two-digit numbers using addition, subtraction, and an introduction to multiplication (for example, recognizing that 3 cupcakes at $2 each can be represented as 2 × 3 instead of repeated addition. It will also include adding and subtracting coins from dollar amounts, making it more advanced than our traditional Lemonade Stand class. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Math | O | 7 | |
| High School Spanish 1 (year-long class) - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Noel Rodriguez | 01/14 - 04/29 | 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM | 14 yrs & up | This year-long A-G-aligned course will teach all the basics of High School Spanish 1 while employing projects, games, and other engaging activities to bring the language to life. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Foreign Language | O | 14 | |
| History through Minecraft: World Landmarks & their stories - 7+ - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Kim Turney Schmidt | 01/14 - 04/29 | 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM | 7 yrs & up | Let's learn all about the history, geography and culture on some well-known and less well-known landmarks across the world! Then create a project in Minecraft to share with friends at the end of class! **Every student will need their own laptop/cellphone/iPad/or tablet device with Minecraft installed. They will also need to have their own Minecraft account set up on the device. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Social Studies | O | 7 | |
| Storytime Art & Craft class - 5+yo. - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Paula Schmidt | 01/14 - 04/29 | 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM | 5 yrs & up | In this weekly class, students will focus on visual interpretation using various techniques such as paper mâché, collage, painting, drawing and clay sculpting to create a project inspired by stories we will read together in class. This class encourages creative expression through hands-on art making. Children will explore how stories can be represented through color, shape, and composition while developing confidence in sharing artistic ideas and interpreting narrative through visual art. The class will: Encourage creative expression through hands-on artmaking Explore how stories can be represented through color, shape, and composition Develop confidence in sharing artistic ideas and interpreting narrative through visual art | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Art | O | 5 | |
| The Photo Lab & Teen Life Skills - ages 12+ - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Victoria Hinkley-Valenzuela | 01/14 - 04/29 | 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM | 13 yrs & up | A hands-on photography class where students learn camera skills, essential photo terms, and the art of visual storytelling. We’ll study famous photographers, practice shooting techniques, and help capture yearbook and school events with confidence. In addition, students will learn some life skills such as time management, work on volunteer hours, and read some life-changing books together. | 15 weeks | 60 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | O | 13 | |
| Who Wants Pizza? - Practical Math Skills - Northridge - Spring '26 | Wed | Rachel Dang | 01/14 - 04/29 | 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM | 9 yrs & up | In our math class, we take real-world challenges and transform them into engaging activities that reflect your daily experiences. For instance, we will embark on a baking adventure to explore how to illustrate the connections between two quantities, known as ratios. Additionally, we'll use actual pizzas to comprehend how a whole unit can be divided into 1n portions, helping us grasp the relationships between fractions, division, and decimals. Throughout the course, you'll apply your understanding of operations with fractions to effectively add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers, further enhancing your mathematical skills. Recommended requirements: students should be able to memorize the multiplication tables from 1 to 9 effectively. Throughout the course, you'll apply your understanding of operations with fractions to effectively add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers, further enhancing your mathematical skills. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Math | O | 9 | |
| Acting Club: Peter Pan - 7-14yo, - Northridge - Spring '26 | Thu | Lynn Hayes | 01/15 - 04/30 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 7 yrs & up | Who will you be? Peter Pan? The villainous Hook? Wendy? A Lost Boy? An evil pirate? or the ticking Crocodile!!! Using the hilarious, easy-to-understand, modern day language Classics for Kids Series by Brendan P. Kelso, students perform scenes from a Peter Pan inspired play! This is a fun introduction to this timeless celebration of childhood and the playwright even includes lines from J.M. Barrie's actual text material! Students learn about what goes into staging a play, including theatre vocabulary and design elements. We embrace the process with passion and joy in a positive, nurturing environment! Through improvisational games and rehearsing with a script, their confidence with being onstage, handling text and ability to collaborate will grow, along with strengthening social connections. Students perform scenes for their friends and family at the end of semester presentation. GO DEEPER! Pair this class with other Acting Clubs | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Acting | W | 7 | |
| Basketball & PE - ages 12+ - Northridge - Spring '26 | Thu | Quinn Pizzo | 01/15 - 04/30 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 12 yrs & up | Come learn the basics of basketball with Coach Quinn and get a good workout while having fun! This class is for any level of skill. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | PE | O | 12 | |
| Beginning and Intermediate Crocheting - new & continuing students welcome - Northridge - Spring '26 | Thu | Elizabeth Seward | 01/15 - 04/30 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 8 yrs & up | This class will meet students where they are in their crochet skills and we will make several interesting projects, practicing the basic stitches, and adding more intricate stitches as skills progress. Returning and new students are welcome, no experience necessary. We will not repeat projects from previous classes. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | W | 8 | |
| Creative Storytelling through Dungeons & Dragons (D&D - Northridge - max 6 students - Spring '26 | Thu | Noel Rodriguez | 01/15 - 04/30 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 11 yrs & up | Broaden your imagination’s horizons with this introduction to both short story writing and Dungeons and Dragons. In this class we will work as a group to create stories that students will then expand upon. We will use dungeons and dragons as a baseline for our storytelling, an excellent exercise in world-building. Students will also gain experience in working in a group while enhancing problem-solving and logic skills. By the end of the semester students will be able to play and run their own games. Class max: 6 students | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | O | 11 | |
| Early Math Explorers 1 & 2 - Thursdays - Northridge - Spring '26 | Thu | Jennifer Gunther | 01/15 - 04/30 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 4 yrs & up | This class will have a classroom assistant because we will have multiple beginning Math levels in this class. Level 1 introduces young learners to fundamental math concepts through hands-on activities, books, art, games, stories, and movement. Each week focuses on a different skill, building number sense, problem-solving, and confidence in math! This class teaches number sense and counting through 100, patterns, and shapes. This class is a gateway to structured learning, fostering essential life skills like sharing, kindness, helping others, and tidying up. Students will also master practical skills such as safe scissor use, glue application, and maintaining an organized workspace. Level 2 will study more addition and subtraction concepts while still concentrating on place value, number sense, and counting Class max: 10 | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Math | O | 4 | |
| Art and Science of the Italian Renaissance - 10+ - new material - Northridge - Spring '26 | Thu | Lynn Hayes | 01/15 - 04/30 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 10 yrs & up | “I am still learning” – Michelangelo. Immerse yourself in the world of the artists and scientists whose names are synonymous with the word “genius!” In this exciting and interactive class, students will explore the achievements of the Italian Renaissance, a period of enormous creativity, and innovation. Students will learn how Renaissance artists used perspective, anatomy, and mathematics to create lifelike paintings and sculptures. They will also discover how scientists challenged old beliefs, leading to new understandings of the world. Through engaging lessons, hands-on activities, and discussions, students will explore these groundbreaking ideas. By the end of the course, students will gain a deeper appreciation of the connections between art & science. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Art | O | 10 | |
| Chess Adventures - new & continuing students welcome - Northridge - Spring '26 | Thu | Cameron Scott | 01/15 - 04/30 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 6 yrs & up | We are devoted to promoting the merits of chess among children by using multiple ways to make the game of chess exciting, accessible, and easy to understand. Children participating in our program: Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, have better concentration and mental discipline, gain confidence, and have lots of fun! | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | O | 6 | |
| Confident Kids Speak (4-7yo.) - Northridge - Spring '26 | Thu | Jennifer Gunther | 01/15 - 04/30 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 4 yrs & up | Does your child have a big imagination but feel shy speaking in front of others? "Confident Kids Speak" is a fun and interactive class designed to help young learners build confidence, clear communication, and expressive speaking skills in a supportive environment! Kids will learn how to express their ideas clearly, the power of using their voice with confidence, and how to use gestures, eye contact and vocal variety. Each session is filled with engaging activities like games, storytelling, dramatic play, and show and tell. Class max: 8 | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | O | 4 | |
| Conversational Japanese for Tweens & Teens - new & continuing students welcome - Spring '26 | Thu | Nozomi Hirota | 01/15 - 04/30 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 11 yrs & up | Come learn about Japanese language & culture from a Japanese native. Students will be introduced to the language and culture through fun activities such as arts and crafts, games, singing and dancing, Japanese cooking, etc. This course will include lots of outside activities. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Foreign Language | O | 11 | |
| Flip Out Skate Lessons Jr. Thursday - 5-8yo. - Northridge - Spring '26 | Thu | Kevin Michael | 01/15 - 04/30 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 5 yrs & up | Come learn about the basics of skateboarding, some history, the anatomy of a skateboard, and of course how to ride it. Please visit this store to get all the supplies your child will need: https://818skateshop.com/ - All levels of experience welcome. Class max: 5 students | 15 weeks | 60 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | PE | O | 5 | |
| Knitting - Beginning & Intermediate - new & continuing students welcome - Northridge - Spring '26 | Thu | Elizabeth Seward | 01/15 - 04/30 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 6 yrs & up | Knitting is beginning to appear in scientific research as both a 'brain-booster' (building brain synapses across the hemispheres) and as a mood-regulator (increasing serotonin production and decreasing cortisol levels). Plus, it's fun, feels good, and we make sweet, colorful, and practical objects with our hands in 3D! This beloved class will support and challenge each student according to their skill level. We will start at the very beginning and may (according to interest and skill) knit in the round, or learn traditional color patterning techniques, or cables ..... As always, the class will include many stories about knitting, some drawn from my book: Teaching Through Stories: Jane and Jeremy Learn to Knit. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | O | 6 | |
| Spanish Conversations - new & continuing students welcome - Northridge - Spring '26 | Thu | Noel Rodriguez | 01/15 - 04/30 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 8 yrs & up | Learn Spanish through conversations and some art projects. Students will learn the basics of how to speak, read, and write Spanish through discussions, projects and art projects. Students will also learn about artists from across Latin-America and try their hands at making something inspired by their art. Come learn Spanish from a native speaker! | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Foreign Language | O | 8 | |
| The Art of Holistic Nutrition & Cooking - Northridge - 10+ - Spring '26 | Thu | Alicia Danielle - Nourished by Alicia | 01/15 - 04/30 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 10 yrs & up | Come learn to prepare your food in a holistic way, thinking of the nutrients going into your body and their function. This is a hands-on-make from scratch cooking class. This is a perfect way to introduce new foods to kids! The recipes are so simple that the students can even make them at home. This class uses vegan, gluten-free recipes. Class max: 10 students In this class, students are encouraged to experiment with different ingredients as they mature in their cooking skills every week. There is no homework for this class, just come and let’s get cooking! | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | W | 10 | |
| American Sign Language Conversations 1 & Deaf Culture - 11+yo. - Northridge - Spring '26 | Thu | Manik Yervandyan | 01/15 - 04/30 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 11 yrs & up | Come study the amazing language of ASL (American Sign Language) and also learn about deaf culture from a person who is part of the deaf community. | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Foreign Language | O | 11 | |
| Comedy Club (all new!) - 10+ or have teacher permission - Northridge - Spring '26 | Thu | Lynn Hayes | 01/15 - 04/30 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 10 yrs & up | Join us for big laughs as we create humor through improvising (spontaneous and unscripted) and writing sketch comedy (scripted and rehearsed). Get in with this community of like-minded individuals who value humor, creativity, and mutual support. Whether you're looking to improve your public speaking, think faster on your feet, boost your confidence, or simply have a lot of fun, our Comedy Club is the perfect place to explore the art of comedy and develop skills that extend beyond the stage. Expect to participate in collaborative games and guided improv scenes that encourage you to build stories on the fly, embracing unexpected twists, that will help you discover or unleash your comedic voice. This class is all about being brave and being yourself! GO DEEPER! Pair this class with any of the acting classes: Modern Day twists on Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, William Shakespeare's Hamlet, and J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, as well as an original language version of Hamlet! | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Acting | O | 10 | |
| Creative Storytelling through Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)- ages 9+-max 6 students - Northridge - Spring | Thu | Noel Rodriguez | 01/15 - 04/30 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 9 yrs & up | Dungeons & Dragons is a collaborative storytelling and role-playing game. It's set in a fantasy world where players battle monsters, explore new worlds, overcome puzzles, and riddles. While simple math, critical thinking, and basic reading and writing skills are at the core of game-play, creativity is at the heart of every adventure! Class max: 6 students | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | W | 9 | |
| Creative Writing - 12+yo. - Northridge - Spring '26 | Thu | Meredith Boyle | 01/15 - 04/30 | 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | 12 yrs & up | Come learn how to organize your creative thoughts into beautiful stories! | 15 weeks | 60 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | O | 12 | |
| The Art of Holistic Nutrition & Cooking - 5+ - Northridge - Spring '26 | Thu | Alicia Danielle - Nourished by Alicia | 01/15 - 04/30 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 5 yrs & up | Come learn to prepare your food in a holistic way, thinking of the nutrients going into your body and their function. This is a hands-on-make from scratch cooking class. This is a perfect way to introduce new foods to kids! The recipes are so simple that the students can even make them at home. This class uses vegan, gluten-free recipes. Class max: 8 students In this class, students are encouraged to experiment with different ingredients as they mature in their cooking skills every week. There is no homework for this class, just come and let’s get cooking! | 15 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | O | 5 | |
| Sword Fighters Society: Historical European Fencing - Northridge - Spring '26 | Thu | Noel Rodriguez | 01/15 - 04/30 | 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM | 6 yrs & up | Throughout the year, students will learn techniques developed by Renaissance era and European sword masters. This class will include studying the historical context of these techniques as well as developing the physical fitness required to practice these techniques. Note: This class was formerly known as Knight's Training. Any equipment purchased for Knight's Training will be used for Sword-Fighters Society. If you're new, there will be light contact sparring and to ensure students' safety, students must provide their own fencing mask. Here is a link to what those look like and pricing. https://tinyurl.com/mvkaksyf. The brand and color are not important as long as it is a fencing mask that covers: the face, top and sides of the head. The practice weapons that we will use are made of soft plastics and surrounded by thick padding and a link will be provided in the Canvas Classroom. | 15 weeks | 60 minutes per class | $449 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | PE | O | 6 |
