Mashoonga offers more than just a fun sparring activity with foam sabers; it's a platform for students to cultivate honor, sportsmanship, and character. While the thrill of the game is undeniable, the core values of honesty, self-regulation, and integrity are emphasized throughout. Underneath the excitement of wielding foam sabers lies a structured game with clear rules and expectations of conduct. Through Mashoonga, students not only learn physical skills but also develop important life skills such as teamwork, respect for opponents, and resilience. It is essential to acknowledge the inherent risks associated with any contact sport. Safety measures and supervision are prioritized to minimize the possibility of injury while ensuring that students can fully immerse themselves in the experience.
Fight for honor! Fight for glory! Join our full-contact foam sword fighting class this fall as we work to reignite a championship team.
The purpose of this class is not bashing each other with foam swords, however. Well, actually, yeah, it is, for the most part, but we will spend a lot time exploring how Christians can compete honestly in line with Scripture and putting those principles into action. There will be some reading and homework, but mainly at the beginning of the session. Mostly, you’ll just be hitting each other with foam swords, which is really what you want to do, right?
Students will need to purchase a set of Mashoonga sabers and will be responsible for their maintenance. We will have intramural competitions at the end of each semester, and, possibly, a tournament in the spring against other homeschool co-ops fielding their own teams, depending on whether area co-ops continue to offer this class as well.
Students will need a set of Mashoonga foam swords; information on purchasing these will be sent out after registration
Homework: 1-2 hours/week, mainly for the first couple of weeks.
Presented from a Christian worldview, our class will focus on art appreciation and fun art projects. There will be read-aloud stories about each featured artist, visual examples of their work, and an art project inspired by that featured artist. This spring, we will be learning about Impressionism, Post Impressionism, and some 20th-century artists. This class features different artists and projects, and does not repeat material during the same school year. It can be taken throughout the entire school year, if desired, or by the semester.
Presented from a Christian worldview, this year-long class will focus on art appreciation. Students will learn about the work and lives of several master artists in both Eastern and Western cultures along with major art movements of that period, and then imitate the style of select famous paintings in their artwork. (Possible artists/movements of interest: Rembrandt van Rijn, Leonardo da Vinci, The Impressionists, Katsushika Hokusai, Charles Russell, Marc Chagall, Grandma Moses, and a few artists from both Modern and Contemporary Abstract movements.)
Presented from a Christian worldview, this year-long class will focus on art appreciation. Students will learn about the work and lives of several master artists in Western cultures along with major art movements of that period, and then imitate the style of select famous paintings in their artwork. (Possible artists/movements of interest: Vincent VanGogh, Charles Russell, Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Georgia O'Keeffe, Grandma Moses, and Norman Rockwell.)
Presented from a Christian worldview, our class will focus on art appreciation and fun art projects. There will be read-aloud stories about each featured artist, visual examples of their work, and an art project inspired by that featured artist. This Fall, we will be learning about several great American artists. Some possibilities may include John James Audubon, Winslow Homer, Mary Cassatt, Grant Wood, Norman Rockwell, Grandma Moses, Jackson Pollock, and Andy Warhol. Please note that this class will be offered again in the Spring semester, featuring different artists and projects. The class can be taken throughout the entire school year, if desired, or by the semester.
This comprehensive photography course is designed to take students from foundational camera knowledge to creating a professional photography portfolio and marketing themselves as creatives. It blends technical training, creative exploration, post-processing, and business strategies to equip students with the full toolkit needed for modern photography.
Requirements:
Lightroom Mobile app (free app), Cell phone or tablet for post processing, an SD card slot in a laptop or an adapter, a DSLR or mirrorless digital camera. 2-3 cameras will be provided for those without access to a camera. Please inform upon registration whether student has access to one already or if they'll need to borrow one.
We will play fun games to further develop basic arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions as well as money skills. Students will participate in team competitions, games that include physical activity, and small group board games.
Requirements:
Students should have a positive attitude, a willingness to ask questions and to play with others.
Students bring math homework and questions to get teacher support. Teacher will help students and parents maintain math accountability, support study skills, and give tutoring support where students are struggling with math concepts.
Requirements:
Students should have a curriculum they are working through at home. Answer key must be provided to teacher. Parent/teacher will communicate weekly about student progress.
This is a math support class for families who already use a curriculum at home. This is an opportunity for students to have a "class" experience but continue to do most of their math at home. The teacher will help provide accountability for weekly assignments, offer math support if needed, and participate in activities to build upon math skills. Students can be in upper elementary math through pre-algebra
Requirements:
Students should have a curriculum they are working through at home. Answer key must be provided to teacher. Parent/teacher will communicate weekly about student progress.