Ignite Program Courses

Pre-K/K

Ancient Greek Heroes: Creating Your Hero Origin Story

In this course we will explore the ancient tradition of telling stories through myths about famous heroes. You will learn about classic Greek figures and the role of storytelling in Greek society. You will then create your own hero using what you have learned. 

Yoga and You: Learning About Yoga and Mindfulness

Have you ever done yoga? Are you curious about this ancient practice? Join this class to learn the basics of yoga and how mindfulness will work for you.

First and Second

Poetry Power

Do you like poetry? Do you want to learn more? Join us in an exploration of poetry and create your own masterpiece!

Paint It Picasso

Have you ever wanted to know more about art? Want to get messy with paint? Then Paint it Picasso is the Ignite course for you! We will learn about Pablo Picasso, take a trip to the Faulconer Gallery, and you will paint your very own canvas with a Picasso-style painting!

I Scream for Ice Cream: States of Matter

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!!! But how is this delicious treat made and what is the chemistry behind it? We will learn all about melting and freezing points through the delicious process of ice cream making.

Music: Rhythm, Timbre, and Patterns

Did you know that we are constantly making music every day? Every time we move or breathe, our hearts are always pounding to a certain beat. Come learn about other ways we can create music by discovering rhythm, timbre, and patterns!

Third and Fourth

Score Your Goals: Sports Psychology 101

Have you ever wondered how your brain works? Why you get stressed out? Through an interactive and introductory psychology lesson, relaxation activities, and crafts, we will learn about brains and relaxation, as well as why we get nervous about things we care the most about… all with the goal of setting and achieving your own goals!

Strawberry Science

Do you know what you and strawberries have in common? Do you want to learn why you look the way you do? To answer these questions and more, then come join us for a lesson in DNA!

Starting from Scratch: An Introduction to Computer Science

Students will learn how to think algorithmically in Scratch while using programming on their computer to tell stories. Students will come away with their own story designs to get them started and excited for coding. No experience necessary, all levels welcome from skilled programmers to beginners.

Owl Dissection: It’s a Hoot!

Do you want to take something apart and uncover skeletons? Do you want to learn what owls eat and how they process their food? If you’re interested in learning how food travels through an owl, come join us to dissect owl pellets!

Fifth and Sixth

Write On! Storytelling Basics

This class will explore the power of asking the right questions — expanding our imagination and learning to shape the world through words. Join us as we explore how writing can shape what the world looks like now, how it looked before us, and how it might look in the future.

Digital Game Developer Programming

Ever wondered how your favorite video games are made and what language is used to construct them? Come and learn about conditionals and coding in Scratch! Soon you will learn to think like a computer scientist!