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Activities for Homeschoolers

We have many activities designed especially for you! Classes start soon, so sign up now!

 New for Fall
kids Exploration Station
Age 6-10
Mondays or Thursdays
10am-1pm

Community Activities Building

Embark on a new journey to meet other homeschooled children and have fun while learning! Children will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities to enhance their home school experience. Examples of activities will include: arts and crafts, science, cooking, bookmaking, public speaking, nature walks and more! We will also engage in indoor and outdoor physical activities that will encourage leadership, teamwork, build confidence and promote health. Dress appropriately for active exploration and hands-on projects as we will be using a variety of mediums and spending some time outdoors. Please bring a bag lunch and wear sneakers.

If you are a member of Ocean Grove Charter School, Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is a certified vendor. If you are registering through Ocean Grove, you will not be able to register online. You may drop-off or fax-in a registration form prior to delivering your ocean grove P.O. to reserve a space.

How to Register:

  • Online (see activity listing below). New accounts will only be approved M-F 8:30am-5pm.
  • Download a Registration Form: Registration Form
  • Fax: 650.595.4772
  • Drop off: Red Morton or Sandpiper Community Centers
Class Code
Days
Time
Dates
Fee
Session 1
44.473 Mon 10am-1pm 9/14-10/26 $160
44.474 Thurs 10am-1pm 9/10-10/22 $160
Session 2 (no 11/26)
44.475 Mon 10am-1pm 11/2-12/14 $160
44.476 Thurs 10am-1pm 10/29-12/17 $160
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celebrate artArt Class for Homeschoolers- register now!
Tuesdays
1-2pm
9/8-12/15
(no 11/24)

Our homeschool class encourages self-expression, socialization and problem solving skills. In our fall session we will focus on drawing and painting skills. Art history will be included in the context of art techniques. We will also get creative with some fun seasonal projects!
Location: Celebrate Art, 1023-B Chestnut St, Redwood City, CA 94063

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Earth & Life Sciences
Age 7-12
with Marianne Simoulin

fossilFossils Rocks & Dinosaurs- register now!
Thursdays
11am-12pm
9/10-10/15
no 9/17
Perfect for homeschoolers! In the first session, we explore Life Sciences and we learn about fossils, rocks and time, and even dinosaurs! It fulfills CA standards 3a through 3e. These are hands-on classes, full of fun and experiments. $25 lab fee payable to the instructor at first class for handouts and experiments.
Location: CAB

earthEarth, Sun & Moon- register now!
Thursdays
11am-12pm
10/22-12/3
no 11/12, 11/26
Perfect for homeschoolers! In this second session, we explore Earth Sciences and we study the Solar System, including the Earth, Sun, Moon, and planets, and their movements. It fulfills CA standards 4a through 4e. These are hands-on classes, full of fun and experiments. $25 lab fee payable to the instructor at first class for hand-outs and experiments.
Location: CAB

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Freshi Filmmaking- register now!
freshi filmsAge 8-12
$89 • 6 classes
Tuesdays 10-11am
9/15-10/20

Our Filmmaking program is a hands-on, immersive introduction to digital filmmaking. Students work in small groups to make a film and each student will experience all aspects of production. Under the guidance of professional filmmakers, students will pitch, plan, shoot, edit, screen, score and even copyright their movies.
Location: CAB

Movin’ & Groovin’: Freshi Stop Motion Animation
register now!
Age 5-9
$89 • 6 classes
Tuesdays 11am-12pm
9/15-10/20

Freshi Stop-Motion Animation Camp is a hands-on, immersive experience that gives kids a chance to create an animated film. With the guidance of professional filmmakers who have the passion and training to work with children, young students decide how they will create their characters (construction paper cut outs, Lego Figures, Action Figures, etc.) to imagine, plan, shoot and edited their own films.
Location:CAB

Who Said That: Freshi Voice Over- register now!
Age 5-9
$89 • 6 classes
Tu 10-11am 11/10-12/15 CAB HOMESCHOOL

This course fuses story telling with voice over. Kids create their own stories and characters and then using digital voice modulation actually become the characters for their own animated project.
Location: CAB

Freshi Game Design- register now!
Age 8-12
$89 • 6 classes
Tuesdays 11am-12pm
11/10-12/15

This is a program that allows kids to develop, design, debug and distribute their own 2D games. Using special software, students create their game without having to learn actual programming. They can also put their own music, video, animations and photos into their games with a simple click. In the early stage of the program, students work together with their instructor to develop a game as a group. As they progress, they will be able to work independently on their own games Don't just play - play your own game!
Location: CAB

 


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