Home School Programs
Double J Riding Club classes and activities are designed to support both homeschooled students and students away from school with hands on learning in a variety of academic, physical, and social areas including: Early Childhood Education, Science, Creative Arts, History and Cultures, Foreign Language, Equine and Animal Sciences, Nature, Dance and Physical Education. Taught by trained professionals, each class/activity is comprised of no more than 8 students providing a small, safe, and stimulating environment, in which students are able to interact and collaborate with their peers around rich and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Programs run Fall - Spring and are open to children from Kindergarten-12th grade. All ages are recommended ages.
Class options:
Early Education Courses:
- Little Green Thumbs- Ages 6mo-4 yrs- More Information Here! (Spring Only)
- Tiny Animal Adventures - Ages 18mo- 4yrs- More Information Here!
- Junior Farmers - Ages 3-6 yrs- More Information Here!
- Messy Farm Fridays- Ages 1- 6 yrs - More Information Here!
- Tiny Tots Dance- Ages 3-6 yrs More Information Here!
Animal and/or Physical Education Courses:
- Equine Science - Ages 7-14 yrs
- Ecology: Animals and Habitats - Ages 6-10 yrs
- Introduction to Veterinary: Large and Small Animals- Ages 8 & ^
- Introduction to Veterinary: Horses- Ages 8 and Up (Mini Course)
- Physical Education & Health- Ages 7 and Up
- Introduction to Dance- Ages 7 and Up
- Improv Dance- Ages 7 and Up (Mini Course)
Science Courses:
- Imagineering- Ages 7-11 yrs
- Conservation Science- Ages 7-14 yrs
- Experimental Science- Ages 7-14 yrs
- Geology: Rock Around the World- Ages 8-13 yrs
- Dinosaur Days- Ages 7-12 yrs
- Biology 101- Ages 6-11 yrs
- STEM Science (Physics) - Ages 10-15 yrs
- STEM Science (Biology 102)- Ages 10-15 yrs
History Courses:
- Children Around the World- Ages 7-11 yrs
- Biography: Afternoon Tea- Ages 7-14 yrs
- Adventures in the Sea and Sky- Ages 7-15 yrs
Elective Courses:
- Foreign Language: Italian- Ages 8 and Up
- Young Authors and Playwrights- Ages 9-15 yrs
- Introduction to Digital Photography - Ages 10-18 yrs
- Mixed Media Art- Ages 8-15 yrs
- Farm Art- Ages 4-7 yrs
- Outdoor Adventure- Ages 5 and Up
- Music: Guitar- Ages 7 and Up
- Knitting 101- Ages 7 and Up (Mini Course)
- Introduction to Floral Arranging- Ages 7 and Up (Mini Course)
*Looking to spend the day at Double J Riding Club? No worries! If there are gaps in the classes you are interested in participating in, we can provide private and/or group options for your child. Options include, riding lessons, private art/photography classes, guitar lessons, or maybe some one on one time with animals. We are happy to discuss ways to complete your day.
View our Complete Fall Guide Here!
E-Learning study and lunch hours:
E-Learning Study Hour
Instructed by Rotating Instructors
Looking for a quiet place to support your E-Learning? Double J Riding Club offers a small group format in which your student can quietly focus on their E-Learning. Staffed by our team of college educated instructors, we are here to help support your student navigate their work. This is a drop in class where students can come and go during the hours provided. Activity stations will be set up for students who finish their work early. This is a great class for working parents who need additional care hours before or after classes.
Offered: Monday-Friday from
8 am- 10 am and 2:30 pm- 5:30 pm.
Cost: $30 per class per day
Lunch Hour
Instructed by Rotating Instructors
If you are here for classes during the day, we can offer a supervised, quiet, clean place in which to have your lunch. Hand washing is mandatory and no more than two to a table in order to maintain social distance and provide safety to all our students.
Offered:
Monday-Friday from 11 am - 12 pm
There is no fee to attend lunch hour
Cost: Free
Animal and/or Physical Education Courses:
Equine Science
Instructed by Kaylee Spain, Carly Kriak and Stephanie Barcelona
Students in this course will gain a strong understanding of horsemanship through readings, hands on activities, and journaling. During this educationally rich science program, students will learn: how horses move, their anatomy, horse's jobs, horse's gaits, their wants and needs, proper care, horse history and art!
The journal resource is PACKED with interactive pages that will allow students to travel through horse and human history, document their results from various experiences, record what they've learned, complete breed of the week profiles, understand equestrian vocabulary and even some crafts!
Cost: Classroom Only is $150 (10 week semester)
Riding Add on is $45 per lesson
Current Class Offerings:
Fall Semester runs for 10 weeks from the week of September 14th- November 16th
Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 AM (Fall 2020 Semester)
Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 AM (Fall 2020 Semester)
Fridays 10:00-11:00 AM (Fall 2020 Semester)
Contact us for group riding openings before or after class!
Please contact us for correct placement prior to signing up for class
Classroom time with riding is 2 hours
Physical Education & Health
Instructed by Carly Kriak
Physical Education and Health course will provide an overview of the lifestyle necessary for fitness and health. Students will participate in physical activities and will be introduced to proper nutrition, cardiovascular health, flexibility, and strength training. In addition one third of the class will take place in the classroom where students through hands on activities will walk through the six major systems that make up our human body.
Cost: $150 (10 week semester)
Current Class Offerings:
Fall Semester runs for 10 weeks from the week of September 14th- November 16th.
Fridays from 12:00-1:00 pm
Ecology: Animals and Habitats
Instructed by Stephanie Barcelona
Does your child have a love and interest for animals and their environment?!
Students in this course will gain a strong understanding about habitats and the animals and plant life that call them home! The class will be enhanced through readings, hands-on-activities, experiments, observations, and journaling.
Each semester will feature a new habitat that your child will become an expert on! Activities include: journals, outdoor exploration, experiments, and plenty of animal interaction!
Fall Habitat: Forest
Class time: Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $150 for the Fall 2020 Semester
Session Dates: Weeks of September 14th- November 16th
Introduction to Veterinary: Horses (Mini Course)
Instructed by Kaylee Spain
Through this 3 week mini course students will learn the importance of preventive care, proper diet, common illnesses, anatomy, wound care and more with horses on Double J Riding Club's property.
Cost: $45 (3 week semester)
Current Class Offerings:
Fall Mini Semester runs for 3 weeks from the week of October 26th-November 9th.
Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 pm
Introduction to Veterinary: Large and Small Animals
Instructed by Stephanie Barcelona
Through this 10 week course students will learn the importance of preventive care, proper diet, common illnesses, animal anatomy, wound care and more using the animals on Double J Riding Club's property. This course will work with both our large and small animals and will include the full horse veterinary mini session within the schoolwork.
Cost: $150 (10 week semester)
Current Class Offerings:
Classes run from the week of September 14th through October 16th.
Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 pm
Introduction to Dance
Instructed by Kaylee Spain
Children will discover the basics of different styles of dance each week. Dance styles include: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Contemporary. Dance improves coordination, discipline, balance, control, and many other aspects of child development.
Cost: $150 (10 week semester)
Current Class Offerings:
Fall Semester runs for 10 weeks from the week of September 14th- November 16th.
Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00 pm
Wednesdays from 12:00- 1:00 pm
Improv Dance (Mini Course)
Instructed by Kaylee Spain
This class is open to anyone interested in movement and improvisation as a practice towards artistic expression and creativity. Dancers will be encouraged to find their own rhythmic flow through improvisation and class jams.
Cost: $45 (3 week semester)
Current Class Offerings:
Fall Mini Semester runs for 3 weeks from the week of October 5th-19th.
Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 pm
Science Courses:
Geology: Rock Around the Earth
Instructed by Carly Kriak
Dive into Geology this semester as students learn all about the depths of the earth. Through observation, journaling and readings students in this amazing study will learn all about volcanoes, earthquakes, rocks and minerals. Easy, fun, and enriching experiments fill this program to make it hands-on and interactive every single week. Extend the fun by signing up for Dinosaur Days right before.
Cost: $15 per class or $150 for the 10 week semester
Current Class Offerings:
Mondays 1:30-2:30 pm (Weeks of September 14th- November 16th)
Biology 101
Instructed by Stephanie Barcelona
Class Information:
Cost: $150 for the 10 week semester
Current Class Offerings:
Thursday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. (Weeks of September 14th- November 16th)
STEM Science (Biology 102)
Instructed by Rebecca Irwin
Designed for home school families who want to provide high-level science education to their children, students in this course will be challenged to higher order thinking through activity-based learning. Topics include: motion, gravity, solar system, star and element formation, conservation, sustainable agriculture and much more!
Students will use and interact with the animals and plant life at Double J, as they expand their knowledge and understanding of the world around us!
*Activities include data analysis, so students should understand math through fractions and decimals.
Classes meet on: Thursdays from 12:00-1:30 PM
Cost: $175 for 10 week OFFERED SPRING 2021
Thursday: Biological Science
The fall session will focus on Cells for middle school age
Dinosaur Days
Instructed by Carly Kriak
Who's ready for an adventure?! This semester students will learn the ancient science of dinosaurs, fossils and simple machines. Become a mini paleontologist as you investigate fossils, learn the anatomy and characteristics of different dinosaurs, and go on "digs". Extend the fun by signing up for Geology right after.
Cost: $15 per class or $150 for the 10 week semester
Current Class Offerings:
Mondays 12:00-1:00 pm (Weeks of September 14th- November 16th)
Conservation Science
Instructed by Stephanie Barcelona
Cost: $15 per class or $150 for the 10 week semester
Current Class Offerings:
Fridays 12:00-1:00 pm (Weeks of September 14th- November 16th)
Experimental Science
Instructed by Stephanie Barcelona
Cost: $200 for the 10 week semester
Current Class Offerings:
Thursdays 10:00-11:00 am (Weeks of September 14th- November 16th)
Imagineering
Instructed by Amanda Thomsen
Students will utilize their imaginations to engineer all kinds of projects, inventions and discoveries. Each week’s project will be a surprise based on topics using math, science, technology and engineering. Students will learn it's okay to go back to the drawing board after making mistakes to go on to create great things.
Classes meet on: Mondays from 12:00-1:00 PM
Cost: $200 for 10 week Fall Semester (Weeks of September 14th- November 16th)
STEM Science (Physics)
Instructed by Rebecca Irwin
Designed for home school families who want to provide high-level science education to their children, students in this course will be challenged to higher order thinking through activity-based learning. Topics include: motion, gravity, solar system, star and element formation, conservation, sustainable agriculture and much more!
Students will use and interact with the animals and plant life at Double J, as they expand their knowledge and understanding of the world around us!
*Activities include data analysis, so students should understand math through fractions and decimals.
Classes meet on: Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 PM
Cost: $175 for 10 weeks OFFERED SPRING 2021
The fall session will focus on Physics for middle school age
History Courses:
Biography: Afternoon Tea
Instructed by Amanda Thomsen
Cost: $150 for the 10 week semester
Current Class Offerings:
Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 pm (Weeks of September 14th- November 16th)
Adventures in the Sea and Sky
Instructed by Carly Kriak
Set sail on this multi semester journey through history. Students will head to the past and track down pirates, pilots, seafarers, skydivers, astronauts, explorers, scientists, astronomers and more. Hop aboard Viking warships as you adventure through the sea. Students will learn all about how the history of sail determined the nations that rose and fell, study ocean habitats, learn about the mysterious creatures that call the sea home, and trace the chronicles of mans journey by sea. Then head to the skies and work along side the Wright Brothers as they crack the mystery of flight. Students will see how flight shaped the 21st century as well as become mini meteorologists as they learn how to forecast weather through water cycle, wind chill, ocean currents and more. Finally head to space and learn all about how space ships are helping people discover things about the universe. Students then will study the planets and the stars. Through hands on activities students of all ages will love learning about the tales of daring figures and devilish friends.
Classes meet on: Mondays from 10:00-11:00 AM
Cost: $150 for full 10 week semester (Weeks of September 14th- November 16th)
History: Children Around The World
Instructed by Rotating Instructor
Grab your passports and join us for our beloved program, Children Around the World! Throughout this multi-semester course students will travel to more than 30 countries while encountering their culture, traditions, holidays, crafts and celebrations. In addition students will learn about world geography and the plight of children around the world. See how children who do not have access to basic needs like clean water or shelter work to survive and find out ways you can help ease their suffering. Learn all about individuals who have dedicated their lives to helping these children dig wells and care for orphaned children.
Classes meet on: Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 AM
Cost: $150 for full 10 week semester (Weeks of September 14th- November 16th)
Elective Courses:
Foreign Language: Italian
Instructed by Carly Kriak
This class will teach students the vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure required to read, write and converse at a beginner level in Italian, through understanding cultural themes, language functions and authentic interaction.
Class time: Fridays from 1:30-2:30 PM
Cost: $150 for the 10 Week Fall 2020 Semester
Session Dates: Week of September 14th- November 16th
Young Authors and Playwrights
Instructed by Amanda Thomsen
For this lunch and learn class, students can bring their lunch while exploring...
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Gathering ideas for stories
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Creating characters and settings
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Writing short stories
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Writing longer works and poetry
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Editing
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Writing a play
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Creating costumes and sets
There will also be lots of writing prompts to spark the imagination and hone new skills. And, best of all, it's really fun! Students must be proficient in reading and writing, on their own, to get the most out of this class. There will be take-home writing projects for this 10 week workshop.
Class time: Wednesdays from 11:30 AM- 1:00 PM
Cost: $200 for the 10 Week Fall 2020 Semester
Session Dates: Week of September 14th- November 16th
Music: Guitar
Instructed by Stefanie Barcelona
Learn the basics of playing guitar! An introduction to the guitar from learning the different parts of the instrument to strumming basic chord structures.
Objectives of the course:
- Know the names of the parts on an acoustic guitar
- Know the names of the open strings
- Know how to tune the guitar
- Know how to play major chords
- Know how to strum the guitar
- Know chord progressions leading to learning songs
All students will need to bring an Acoustic Guitar to class.
Class time: Fridays from 1:30-2:30 PM
Cost: $150 for the 10 Week Fall 2020 Semester
Session Dates: Week of September 14th- November 16th
Farm Art
Instructed by Rotating Instructors
This 10 week course will allow students to experiment with paint, watercolors, crayons, markers, collaging materials and so much more! Let your child’s inner artist out using Double J’s farm as inspiration! Each week students will create a beautiful work of art you would be proud to showcase in your home.
Classes meet on:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 12-1 PM
Cost: $200 for full 10 week fall semester (Weeks of September 14th- November 16th)
Introduction to Digital Photography
Instructed by Jennifer Michalski
Get to know your camera with this class as we explore the basic fundamentals of photography. Throughout the semester we will master camera lenses, lightning, portrait techniques, landscapes and much more! Each class will include indoor and outdoor photo shoots, class critiques and post processing tips.
- Class Requirement: Digital SLR Camera
Class time: Mondays from 4:00-5:00 PM and Tuesdays from 10:00-11:00 AM
Cost: $150 for the 10 Week Fall 2020 Semester
Session Dates: Week of September 14th- November 16th
Outdoor Adventure
Instructed by Amanda Thomsen
Have your kids been cooped up behind a screen doing distance learning? Come on down to the farm and get the sillies out at this all-outdoor/all-weather class. We will play outdoor games, make messy crafts, learn about nature and have adventures! Weather appropriate clothing is strongly suggested. Instructed by the author of Backyard Adventures.
Class time: Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 PM and Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 PM
Cost: $150 for the 10 Week Fall 2020 Semester
Session Dates: Week of September 14th- November 16th
Knitting 101 (Mini Course)
Instructed by Kaylee Spain
In this class you will learn all the basics you will need to make your first projects. Subjects covered are casting on, the knit & purl stitches and how they are used in basic stitch patterns, fixing simple mistakes, binding off. Additionally, general yarn shop information will be covered. Students will make a finish product for the holidays.
Cost: $60 (3 week semester)
Current Class Offerings:
Fall Mini Semester runs for 3 weeks from the week of November 30th-December 14th.
Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 pm
Mixed Media Art Course
Instructed by Jennifer Michalski
Join us as we paint, draw, build and create with clay, wire, paints, pastels, and more in this explorative and fun Art Lab! Students will make exciting projects with a different medium each week while having plenty of creative exploration time in this encouraging and supportive environment. This class is fun, educational, and accessible class for young artists of all experience levels. Projects are new in every session.
Classes meet on:
Mondays from 1:30-2:30 PM
AND
Wednesdays from 1:30-2:30 PM
Cost: $200 for full 10 week fall semester (Weeks of September 14th- November 16th)
Art Exploration
Instructed by Jennifer Michalski
Dive deep into Art with these 3 week Mini Courses!
Rotator 1: September 17th, 24th, and October 1st
- Sketching- Using the great outdoors, students will learn techniques that will assist them in sketching animals and nature as well as how to create their own sketching journal. Students will also learn elements such as line, shape, shadow, value, tone, form and perspective.
Rotator 2: October 8th, 15th, and 22nd
- Outdoor Art- Create beautiful fall wind chimes, tree bark art, walking sticks, mandalas and more using the nature around us.
Rotator 3: October 29th, November 5th, and 12th
- Painting- This course helps students create and express themselves through acrylic painting on canvas. Students will receive step-by-step instruction to learn acrylic painting techniques covering concepts such as, basic color theory, composition, brush strokes, blending, and much more.
Rotator 4: December 3rd, 10th and 17th
- Pottery- Students in this course will learn to work with the wonderful medium of clay by creating coil and pinch pots.
Classes meet on:
Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 PM
AND
Thursdays from 10:00-11:00 AM
Cost: $60 for full 3 week mini fall semesters
Introduction to Floral Arranging (Mini Course)
Instructed by Kaylee Spain
Floral arranging is much more than simply putting a bunch of flowers into a vase and filling it with water. In this course you will learn the elements and principles of design, how to use the flowers and foliage available to you in your area, and the mechanics of arranging flowers in vases, in floral foam arrangements and as hand held bouquets.
Cost: $60 (3 week semester)
Current Class Offerings:
Fall Mini Semester runs for 3 weeks from the week of September 14th-September 28th.
Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 pm
Questions?
Call or email us to discuss the Homeschool Programs!
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708-528-4674
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