Class Descriptions – Spring 2026

Radio Theater

Teacher: Sharon Rodriguez

Assistant: Kristen Bukowski

Class Description: A Radio Theatre class teaches students to create audio-only performances, focusing on voice, dialogue, music, and sound effects (Foley) to tell stories, building imagination and core communication skills like diction, articulation, and pacing without visuals. Students develop character through vocal work, learn sound design (creating sounds with everyday objects).

Ages: 12+

List of Materials: None

Materials Fee: None

Prerequisite: None

Class Limit: 12

Homework Level: Light

Clay Arts

Co-Teachers: Ashli Brostrom

Assistant: Nikki Irvine

Class Description: In this class we will expand our creativity with clay. We will learn about different types of clay, sculpting tools and using a clay roller.
Some projects may include:
miniatures (food or animals), canes, succulents, pinch pots, “painting” with clay, and of course a showcase piece!

Ages: 12+

List of Materials:
Link for suggested tools.

If anyone has clay that you would like to donate to our class, we would appreciate it.

I will provide the clay roller.

Materials Fee: $15 to help with clay cost

Prerequisite: Beginner

Class Limit: 8

Homework Level: None

In Grandma’s Attic

Teacher: Denise Caswell

Assistant: Jessica Pappas

Class Description: Journey back in time to learn about the life and adventures of Grandma Mabel who lived in a log house on a little farm in Michigan over 100 years ago! A weekly craft will correspond to our read aloud chapter. And the next time you think of a hoop skirt you will be reminded that “a proud heart is a an abomination to the Lord!”

Ages: 9-12

List of Materials: small standard notebook and Bible

Optional: In Grandma’s Attic (book 1) by Arleta Richardson is easy to find on ebay if students would like to read along during class.

Materials Fee: $5

Prerequisite: sustained seated attention to complete crafts and listen while story read aloud

Class Limit: None

Homework Level: None

Stop Motion Photography

Teacher: Candace Hershberger

Assistant: Luke Griffith

Class Description: Learn to take pictures to turn them into short films called stop action movies. Students will build on what they have already learned in Photography 1 and put those skills and more to the test.

Ages: 9-12

List of Materials:

*A medium to high end camera like this one or this one

*A tripod like this one

*2 small desk lamps that can be easily moved around like this

*A laptop

*This Stop Motion Pro App (must purchase the upgrade for $5.99)

Note: All required items must be ready to go for the first day of classes, I am more than willing to answer any questions you may have. Items from home like Legos, Barbies, felt toys, actions figures, etc will also be needed for set up.

Materials Fee: None

Prerequisite: Photography 1

Class Limit: 6

Homework Level: Light

Art History with Projects

Teacher: Katie Lanting

Assistant: Kashmira Donahey

Class Description: Students will get brief instruction on art history and movements, and then complete projects corresponding with what they’ve learned.

Ages: 5-8

List of Materials: Plain spiral bound, 8×11 inch sketchbook for practicing and some projects. Students may also wish to bring colored pencils, crayons, or markers, but Koinonia does have their own supply of this

Materials Fee: $10 for art supplies (paint, canvas, brushes, glue)

Prerequisite: None

Class Limit: None

Homework Level: None

STEM Challenges

Teacher: Azita Malaki

Assistant: Marlowe Garay and Michelle Baldwin

Class Description: A STEM class for kids integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through hands-on projects, teaching critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity by applying knowledge to real-world challenges. Kids learn to collaborate, analyze, create, and design solutions, building confidence and skills through activities.

Ages: 5-8

List of Materials: None

Materials Fee: $20 for art supplies

Prerequisite: None

Class Limit: 10

Homework Level: None

Preschool: Animal Fun & Learning

Teacher: Joelle Bohling

Assistant: Jessica Pappas

Class Description: In this class we will focus on one new animal each week. We will learn about their characteristics, behavior and habitat. We will also have learning projects based around these animals where we explore basic preschool skills such as writing our letters, crafting, counting, singing and movement, etc.

Ages: 3-5

List of Materials: None

Materials Fee: $5 for craft supplies

Study Hall

Ages: 13+

Teacher: TBD

Study hall is a time where students must bring their own book or schoolwork to work on independently during the class hour. You may only choose one session of Study Hall or as a volunteer.

Materials: Provided by students as needed

Fee: None

Volunteer

A student who is 13+ may volunteer as a helper in the Preschool/Kinder class, as a TA (teacher’s assistant) in a class of students ages 10 or younger, or as an aid to a mom with a baby. The teacher or parent must agree to the volunteer.

You may only choose one session of Study Hall or as a volunteer.

Newspaper/Yearbook

Teacher: Candace Hershberger

Assistant: Kashmira Donahey

Class Description: Step right up to use your correspondence, photography, and art skills for the Koinonia Newspaper and Yearbook! Keep people up to date on field trips, activities, interviews, comics and creative writing submissions (stories and poetry) for the newspaper! Then add to it with creating the yearbook with photos and creative art as well as help take the yearbook photos in February.

Ages: 12+

List of Materials: None (If the student has access to a camera and/or a laptop, we will use them, but they’re not required.)

Materials Fee: None

Prerequisite: None

Class Limit: None

Homework Level: Light

Notable Notebooks

Teacher: Valerie Denny

Assistant: Denise Caswell

Class Description: Planning for the future, recording the present, and analyzing the past, notebooks can help us with all of these. In this class students will learn and practice various methods for planning, notetaking, journaling, personal bible study, habit tracking, and how to review your notes for better retention, plus a bit of doodling.

Ages: 12+

List of Materials: A notebook (any notebook will do, but a dotted notebook like this is nice), pen, pencil, and a ruler.

Optional: students may also enjoy using markers, colored pencils, and other stationary supplies in this class.

Materials Fee: None

Prerequisite: None

Class Limit: None

Homework Level: Light

Sweeter than Honey

Teacher: Alexzandra Fagg

Assistants: Kristen Bukowski, Katie Griffith

Class Description: This class explores the Bible as a cohesive narrative that reveals God’s character and His desire for relationship with humanity. Students will learn to interpret, think upon, and then articulate its central themes and messages effectively. Through discussions students will deepen their understanding of the Bible’s overarching story of creation, fall, and redemption, equipping them to share these insights with others. We will have a ‘sweet’ time enjoying baked goods/tea while we chat and think upon the sweetness of God’s story.

Note: Please be sure to disclose any food allergies, especially dairy or gluten.

Ages: 9-12

List of Materials: Bible,
Notebook, and Pen

Materials Fee: None

Prerequisite: None

Class Limit: None

Homework Level: Light

Biblical Archaeology

Teacher: Katie Lanting

Assistant: Michelle Baldwin

Class Description: This class will be based mainly on the work of Joel P. Kramer, a Christian archaeologist who lives in Jordan. We will watch videos (Expedition Bible and Answers in Genesis) and learn about different archaeological sites and how they reveal that the Bible is reliable history that we can trust! We will also learn about general archaeology techniques and practices. We will complete hands-on projects and activities that reinforce what we learn.

Ages: 9-12

List of Materials: A notebook for note-taking on the videos, folder for handouts. If students wish, they may purchase Where God Came Down (it’s a cool book!) but it’s not required.

Materials Fee: $5

Prerequisite: Ability to sit still for short teaching lectures/videos, and participate in discussions

Class Limit: None

Homework Level: None

Active Games

Teacher: Nikki Irvine

Assistant: Becky Ludwig

Class Description: Active Games’ focus is to physically and socially strengthen our kids; maturing further in their teamwork and good sportsmanship. Let’s Go!

Ages: 5-8

List of Materials: Please make sure students have shoes good for running around. Also, please be sure they have their own water bottle to keep near them during activities.

Materials Fee: None

Prerequisite: None

Class Limit: None

Homework Level: None

Arts and Crafts

Teacher: Azita Malaki

Assistant: Jessica Pappas and Laura Otis

Class Description: A joyful romp through various arts and crafts starting with painting picture frames and decorating mugs. Students will learn about all sorts of art forms as they work with a variety of materials and styles.

Ages: 5-8

List of Materials: None

Materials Fee: None

Prerequisite: None

Class Limit: 10

Homework Level: None

Preschool: Snack and Story Time

Teacher: Joelle Bohling

Assistants: Lindsay

Class Description: The students will eat fun and delicious snacks each week as they hear a story that reinforces a weekly virtue. We will focus on 12 virtues over the semester: kindness, obedience, helpfulness, attentiveness, contentment, diligence, forgiveness, gentleness, honesty, patience, perseverance and self-control.

Ages: 3-5

List of Materials: None

Materials Fee: $15 to cover snacks for the entire semester.

Note: Please let me know if your student has any food allergies or special dietary restrictions or needs so that I can best plan and prepare snacks each week. Thanks!

Study Hall

Ages: 13+

Teacher: TBD

Study hall is a time where students must bring their own book or schoolwork to work on independently during the class hour. You may only choose one session of Study Hall or as a volunteer.

Materials: Provided by students as needed

Fee: None

Volunteer

A student who is 13+ may volunteer as a helper in Preschool/Kinder, as a TA (teacher’s assistant) in a class of students ages 10 or younger, or as an aid to a mom with a baby. The teacher or parent must agree to the volunteer.

You may only choose one session of Study Hall or as a volunteer.

Social and Cultural Dancing

Co-Teachers: Katie Lanting, Azita Malaki

Class Description: Have you ever wondered how to not embarrass yourself at a wedding reception? Are you fascinated by different cultures and their dancing traditions? Do you yearn with nostalgia for the social dancing graces of a Regency assembly? Then this class is for you! We will learn group dances that span history, culture, and even modern society. You will learn everything from the electric slide to the Virginia reel, from the hora to the sirtaki, and maybe even some hula and country line dancing!

Ages: 11+

List of Materials: Comfy shoes and clothes

Materials Fee: None

Prerequisite: Good attitude and ability to overcome the awkward

Class Limit: None

Homework Level: Light, may include practice of the dances, especially as we get closer to the showcase.

Tactics: Thinking Clearly and Speaking Faithfully

Teacher: Marlowe Garay

Assistant: Candace Hershberger

Class Description: Students learn how to engage conversations about Christianity with clarity, confidence, and charity – using questions rather than arguments to meaningfully engage competing worldviews. Students will use the Greg Koukl classic book Tactics: a game plan for discussing your Christian convictions.

Ages: 12+

List of Materials:  None, but the student may find it valuable to purchase a copy of the Tactics book, but it would not be necessary for the completion of the class.

Materials Fee: None

Prerequisite: None

Class Limit: None

Homework Level: No required homework. Practice outside of class is always suggested to help build up skills.

Survival of the Skilled

Teacher: Valerie Denny

Assistant: Becky Ludwig and Esther Hershberger

Class Description: Do you know what to do if you’re lost in the wilderness? How to find water that’s safe to drink? How to build shelter? How to safely manage a fire? In this class we will develop the skills and knowledge needed to keep yourself safe under extraordinary circumstances.

Ages: 9-12

List of Materials: None

Materials Fee: None

Prerequisite: None

Class Limit: None

Homework Level: None

Upcycled Art

Teacher: Kashmira Donahey

Assistant: Nikki Irvine

Class Description: Students will practice upcycling by transforming materials into something new with a different purpose or use.

Ages: 9-12

List of Materials: Each week I will send a list of materials we will need to make our upcycled project. Most will be common household items (ie cans, old clothes or scrap fabric, random small objects, etc).

Materials Fee: $10 – specialty items to complete certain projects or if student doesn’t have needed materials from weekly list

Prerequisite: None

Class Limit: 7

Homework Level: Moderate. Homework will just be the needed supplies for each week to complete our upcycled project.

Aesop’s Fables

Teacher: Denise Caswell

Assistant: Lindsey and Jessica Pappas

Class Description: Each week we will learn about a new fable while making lapbooks, attaining ancient vocabulary, advancing ancient handwriting, acknowledge ancient music and practice the ancient art of acting! One does not need to be ancient to apply!

Ages: 5-8

List of Materials: None

Materials Fee: $5

Prerequisite: sustained attention to complete crafts and listen while story read aloud

Class Limit: None

Homework Level: None

Brickety Clickety (Lego Challenges)

Teacher: Laura Otis

Assistant: Michelle Baldwin

Class Description: We will explore the wonderful world of clickety bricks (Lego). This is a beginner-friendly class for practicing the basics of Lego construction. Bring your unique style to the table while we:

-build a sturdy wall/structure

-learn the names of various pieces

-play games like “silly prompt” (example: “use 5 pieces to make a bird.”)

-and MORE!

Ages: 5-8

List of Materials: None

Materials Fee: None

Prerequisite: None

Class Limit: 10

Homework Level: None

Preschool: Playtime

Teacher: Ashli Brostrom

Assistant: Katie Griffith

Class Description: Children will have time for both free and directed play, and when the weather is nice they might go out to the playground.

Ages: 3-5

List of Materials: None

Materials Fee: None

Study Hall

Ages: 13+

Teacher: TBD

Study hall is a time where students must bring their own book or schoolwork to work on independently during the class hour. You may only choose one session of Study Hall or as a volunteer.

Materials: Provided by students as needed

Fee: None

Volunteer

A student who is 13+ may volunteer as a helper in Preschool/Kinder, as a TA (teacher’s assistant) in a class of students ages 10 or younger, or as an aid to a mom with a baby. The teacher or parent must agree to the volunteer.

You may only choose one session of Study Hall or as a volunteer.