LEGO® Builds—Military Jets is designed for 8-12 year olds. The students will have the opportunity to build LEGO creations while incorporating the day’s military jet theme.
There will be two parts to each class period.
1) A brief YouTube video on the week’s theme to help the students learn more about the week’s STEM-based concept.
2) A LEGO Brick “Build Task” where the students get the chance to use their creativity to build with LEGO Bricks.
Mrs. Czerwien will allow for a great amount of creative flexibility during each class period!
For this course, each student will receive their personal LEGO set, LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Supersonic Jet (31126). The set will be paid for via the class supply fee. The students will get to take their set home at the end of the semester.
Yes, the theme of this LEGO class involves all-things CARS! Each week will include two main parts: 1) Brief YouTube video that shows a neat fact about cars; 2) LEGO-Building Challenge that is car-themed!
Some of the activities include: the “slowest car” design, zipline fun, a “crash landing” challenge, building a LEGO bridge, making ramps, building several types of vehicles, including a car for the “color challenge.”
The class is not designed to be competitive, and students can choose to build in groups or individually. Creative freedom will definitely be allowed!
By the end of the semester, students will get to take home a (basic) LEGO car set, a mini LEGO ATV and monster truck, several micro-scale vehicles, a small fabric parachute, and a mini plastic car.
In LEGO City & Scales, students will get the chance to learn about the small-scale LEGO “worlds” of micro and mini builds. Students will get the opportunity to see different scale examples of cars, buildings, roads, waterways, etc.
Though there will be some overlap from last semester’s micro city class, there will be many new examples and take-home builds, like a micro firetruck, airplane, crane, B-2 Spirit military jet, mini car examples (and thanks to my son—even cyber trucks!), and more.
By semester’s end, students will have the opportunity to make and take home the examples mentioned above, plus their own designed micro city, and a module of a mini city. With the module, students will learn how to make an outdoor table scene, a variety of mini "people" using studs, and have the chance to design the rest of their own creative mini scene.
At the start of each class period in LEGO Dogs, students will have the opportunity to hear a true dog story. Students will then be given a related building prompt. Using LEGO bricks, children will be encouraged to creatively build based off each story’s theme.
Much creative freedom will be allowed!
At the end of the semester, students will get to take home a “minifig-scale” dog.
In LEGO Engineering, students will get the opportunity to participate in fun STEM-based engineering builds and activities.
Though there is some overlap with last semester’s LEGO Engineering class, there will be many new activities, too!
Students will be able to create and test their own zip lines, play LEGO bowling and ring toss, make a mini car maze, build a LEGO brick birthday cake, construct LEGO/straw designs, perform an “earthquake test”, play with LEGO dominoes, and more!
For many of the weeks, students will either get to watch a brief video about the day’s engineering theme, or Mrs. Czerwien will read an engineering children’s picture book to introduce the theme for the day!
By the semester’s end, students will be able to take home a few LEGO Dominoes, a brick separator with several “practice” LEGO plates and tiles, a minifigure, LEGO brick birthday cake, and a mini pull-back car.
Monday - Classroom - 224: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday - Classroom - 224: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday - Classroom - 224: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday - Classroom - 224: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Description:
The name says it all! In this LEGO-themed camp for 6-9 year olds, children will be able to do a variety of engineering builds and activities, PLUS crafts each day—all with LEGO fun in mind.
For a portion of each day, we will spend time outside doing activities and challenges like “Outdoor LEGO Dominoes” and “Don’t Drop the Minifig Off the Class Parachute” Challenge, etc!
After a wash-up and snack, Mrs. Czerwien will then read a fun engineering picture book and provide the students with a thematic and step-by-step simple LEGO build that the students can take home each day (LEGO bunny, dog, rocket, and several 8-piece “magnificent” builds). Mrs. Czerwien will also provide the students with other thematic LEGO building prompts and challenges throughout each day. Each camp day will also include crafts (some edible!). We’ll make Marshmallow LEGO Brick Crackers, paint Minifig faces on jars and ping pong balls, decorate soap bottles, and more!
We will also look at Bible verses that deal with the camp's theme of endurance.
*Mrs. Czerwien will provide snacks each day, though feel free to send your child with preferred snacks, too. There will be a brief YouTube video shown each day. Firmly Planted has an account with no commercials.
Monday - Classroom - 224: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday - Classroom - 224: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday - Classroom - 224: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday - Classroom - 224: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Description:
AUG. 5-8 Firmly Planted IGNITE summer camps all start with 30 minutes of group chapel followed by 2 1/2 hours of specialty camps designed to ignite your student's faith. Cost includes a camp t-shirt. Here’s a camp for LEGO fans! During this week, we will do a variety of activities, games, freestyle builds, sensory play, crafts (yes, even with food!), and short YouTube videos—all themed around LEGO bricks!
Students will also get their own LEGO set to work on each day. The set will be part of the class fee, and the students can take these small builds home throughout the week. The exact set will depend upon availability, based on enrollment.
Please note, this LEGO camp will not be a “hard core” LEGO class. We will not be engineering and creating masterful builds to win competitions. The camp is designed for children who want to have general fun with LEGO bricks.
Each camp day will consist of 6 parts:
1.) LEGO Fact-of-the-Day (including a 5:00 minute or less YouTube video)
2.) Game/Activity using LEGO bricks
3.) Snack time
4.) LEGO craft and/or sensory activity
5.) Building time for the take-home LEGO set
6.) Freestyle building opportunity
*Firmly Planted has a YouTube Pro account; so there will be no advertisements during videos.
Students will learn about LEGO micro scale and get the opportunity to make a micro ‘element’ each week. Micro elements include: buildings, airplanes, trees, houses, boats, multiple vehicles, etc!
At the end of the semester, students will get to take home all their micro elements, plus a small multi-section shelf to display their elements. (These are all part of the class supply fee.)
Students will also be able to use class bases and pieces to design their own micro cities throughout the semester. In order to keep the class supply fee low, though, these micro cities will not be taken home.
There will be a short YouTube video at the start of each class period. Firmly Planted has a Pro Account with no commercials.
Let Him Shine is a dynamic and highly engaging class that builds confident public speaking and leadership skills through a blend of Toastmasters-style practice and high-energy improv games wrapped in laughter and prayer. Each session includes structured speeches, impromptu, and team activities that teach kids to think quickly on their feet, articulate ideas clearly, and lead with poise—all while having fun in a supportive environment.
Every exercise points students to give Him the credit and the glory, whether they’re sharing a prepared talk, improvising a story, or encouraging a peer.
Requirements:
Attendance & Commitment
• Public speaking grows through practice and encouragement. Please plan to attend every week if possible – consistent participation is the #1 way kids gain confidence and keep our supportive community strong.
Materials to Bring Each Week
• 3-ring binder with paper and dividers (provided – included in class cost)
• Pen/pencil
• Water bottle
• Bible (any translation)
• A positive attitude, teachable spirit, and a smile
Homework (very light – 5–10 minutes most weeks)
• Prepare a short 1–3 minute speech or practice a quick improv activity
• Students under 12: weekly Speech Prep Sheet needs one quick parent signature
Parent Involvement
• Save the date! At least one parent/guardian is asked to attend our Let Him Shine Showcase (grandparents, siblings, and friends are all welcome!).
• The Showcase will be week 15 or week 16 (depending on class size). Exact date confirmed in the first two weeks.
Behavior Expectations – “Give Him the Glory” Rule
• Speak boldly with kindness
• Listen attentively
• Applaud courageously
We keep class encouraging and Christ-honoring. Persistent disruptive behavior will be addressed privately with parents.
Dress Code
• Weekly classes: modest, casual attire – no large logos, slogans, or distracting graphics (keeps the focus on the speaker!)
• Showcase: Sunday best or a neat, confidence-boosting outfit
(REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS: This is an audition based class, please DM Rene Cooper and Jade Moore to let them know you are interested in auditioning for this class. Registrations will be added by Jill once we have the cast to support the production and families will be notified when their student has been enrolled.) We are thrilled to present a Christmas musical production - this will be a vibrant collaboration of theater, dance, and choir - written by our very own, Alexa Kehler! This heartwarming story follows a young boy grieving the loss of his father, a mother longing to rediscover joy, and a grandfather whose heart needs the transforming power of Jesus. As the boy and his mother begin serving in their church’s Christmas musical, the Lord begins to work in each of their lives - healing broken hearts, restoring hope, and drawing them closer to Him. Through a blend of engaging elements - skateboarding, fishing, hip-hop kings, and tap-dancing sheep - this story ultimately celebrates the redemptive love of Christ and the true meaning of Christmas. Families will be encouraged by its powerful message of salvation, renewal, and the joy found in knowing Jesus during performances on 12/5, 12/6, and 12/7 (tickets will be $12 each). The admin fee for this production class includes all administrative, class, and supply fees. Please see the class requirements for additional commitments. This class meets for a shortened term, ending with a class party on 12/12.
Requirements:
This class has additional required commitment dates; see the attached file for details. Students are required to practice and memorize lines and at home. They should be prepared to come to class to work on blocking, scene work, choreography, and cueing. Students are required to wear jazz shoes, modesty clothes (tank top/leotard and bike shorts), and an oversized button-up shirt (to protect costumes) for all dress rehearsals and shows. Costumes are provided with the admin fee however students will need to supply a show box with various materials such as makeup and accessories, see attached file for details. Parents are expected to volunteer at one show as well as throughout the course to support the success of the production (a sign-up genius link will be sent out with details). With the exception of volunteer times, this class is a DROP-OFF class with a NO CELL PHONE policy for all classes and rehearsals.