INSPIRATION ELECTIVES

WHAT ARE INSPIRATION ELECTIVES?

When you have the whole world to explore, it might be hard to know where to start! These classes are designed to be short introductions to exciting topics and skills, taught by talented and passionate members of INSPIRE or invited community members, and chosen by the scholars and parents. These classes will have minimal homework and out of class time, so to protect the scholar’s time for love of learning and personal studies at home. Afternoon scholar classes are open to any youth ages 8+ for INSPIRE members, or 12+ outside of INSPIRE, with approval from the Mentor and Scholar Director.

TAKE AN INSPIRATION CLASS

You do not have to be an Inspire member to take a class.
Classes are for 8+ if you're an Inspire Member. Non members aged 12+ are welcome to take a class.

COSTS

Members: pay class supplies fee

Non members: pay class supplies fee, plus a tuition fee ($50 for first child, $25 for each additional sibling)

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SPRING 2025 SCHEDULE

1:00 PM

Nature Tykes

We will explore nature each week with plenty of time to play together as well!

Mentors: Sara D, Megan

Ages: 3 - 7 Cost: $10 Weeks: 12

Clay Workshop

& Sculpting

Learn and develop different skills with clay using different materials and techniques. Work at your level, beginner to advanced. Must be able to sit and listen and work on detailed projects.

Mentors: Jessica, Havalah, Ashley

Ages: 10+ Cost: $60 Weeks: 12

Quest Basic

Part of the LEMI project called QUEST was adjusted to allow students one year to get a sampling of the project while allowing scholars who want to complete the entire course the flexibility to take the second half and deeper material- concurrently or the following year. This class is a scholarly application of the skills and abilities developed in early Keystone classes to understand the worldviews, religions, political perspectives, and qualities of True Statesmen. Discussions will emphasize the traits that make a True Statesman and principles of mortality that ensure liberty as we learn about some of the events and True Statesmen who have and are shaping our world.

Mentors: Kim, Adri, and Roxy

Ages: 15+ Cost: $22 Weeks: 24

Homework Required. 10-15 hrs.

Physical Education

Classic PE, games and jump rope! It's sure to be lots of fun! Please make sure your child has a water bottle, shoes they can run in and a jacket. Weather dependent, we may go to the park to play in the field.

Mentors: Charlynn & April

Ages: 7 - 11 Cost: $20 Weeks: 12

Emotional Resiliency

This course will use the church's workbook, "Finding Strength in the Lord: Emotional Resilience," as we focus on the following steps. 1) Building Emotional Strength in the Lord. 2) Healthy Thinking Patterns. 3)Our Bodies and Emotions. 4) Managing Stress and Anxiety. 5) Understanding Sadness and Depression. 6) Overcoming Anger. 7) Managing Addictive Behaviors. 8) Building Healthy Relationships. 9) Providing Strength to Others. 10) Moving Forward with Faith. This class is open to mature 14+ and could be very helpful for parents too.

Mentors: Kami and Lori

Ages: 14+ Cost: $15 Weeks: 12

Exploring Veterinary Medicine 2

We are going to take a deeper dive into veterinary medicine. We will explore how body systems and lab testing work with a more extensive look, along with veterinary medicine careers.

(No prerequisites)

Mentors: Anne and Minden

Ages: 10 - 15 Cost: $50 Weeks: 12

The Mission Driven Teen 2

Dive Deeper into the MDT at level 2. Learning to identify principles and how to apply them. This class is recommended for scholars who have taken MDT 1. However, if your scholar was unable to and you feel that they are ready for in-depth discussions please reach out to either of the mentors for consideration.

Mentors: Nina Shurts & Amy Updike

This class also requires the purchase of MDT Level 2 course of $149 directly from themissiondrivenmom.com/mdt.

Mentors: Nina and Amy

Ages: 15 - 17 Cost: $15 +MDT Weeks: 24

2:00 PM

Crafting Class

or Game Room

Do you love to create and spend time with friends? Come and enjoy a fun environment to craft to your heart’s delight.

Mentors: Megan & Brooke

Ages: 8 - 11 Cost: $20 Weeks: 12

Digital Docs

We're going on a trip! Welcome to the world of digital documents! We will be planning an epic road trip using free and universally available programs, Google Suite and Canva. We'll calculate our budget on Sheets, create an itinerary on Docs, recruit friends with a presentation on Slides, make awesome flyers on Canva and organize and share it all on Drive. Laptop with internet connection is required for class.

Mentors: Amy

Ages: 11 - 16 Cost: $15 Weeks: 12

Needed: Laptop & internet in class

Homework Required

Seussical the Musical

Auditions Tues Jan 7th @ 2:00, Callbacks Sat Jan 11th @ 2:00. Rehearsals will be on Mondays 1-3pm and Tuesdays 2-3pm. Monday rehearsals will be as requested, for lead roles for the first part of the semester and then as needed for others. Dress and tech rehearsals will be April 28-May 1st. There will be three performances: May 2 (7pm) and May 3 (2pm & 7pm). All events located at Westside Church.

Mentors: Angie, Brittany G

Ages: 12+ Cost: $110 Weeks: 12

3:00 PM

Foreign Countries

Come travel the globe and learn about different cultures and their music, food, art, and so much more as we visit countries like Panama, Italy, and Greece.

Mentors: Sara D

Ages: 7-11 Cost: $25 Weeks: 12

Advanced Animation

& Film Making

This class will aim to teach animation at a macro level.

We will learn the 12 principles of animation.

We will also learn and take part in the process of making a short film.

Mentors: Tim

Ages: 11+ Cost: $50 Weeks: 24

Needed: Laptop and internet in class

Homework Required

Latin: It's Only

Mostly Dead

Have you ever wanted to quote The Princess Bride in Latin? Now's your chance! Think it'll work? It would take a lot of fun! Ut vis!

Mentors: Marah & Gina

Ages: 12+ Cost: $25. Weeks: 12

IMPORTANT RULES & REMINDERS

Supervision, Childcare & Safety

Drop offs are allowed and prompt pick up is required at the end of class.
All children and youth in the building during the afternoon will need to be in a registered class or supervised by their parent in a designated childcare space. This will help provide structure, safety, and respect for our building and neighbors.
The lobby will be reserved for study or quiet visiting and will NOT be a place for children to play.
Youth and children not in a structured class must be actively monitored in a designated classroom or outside. Parents must supervise their own children. Consider arranging carpools for your children in classes, meeting friends at a park, or running errands.

Attendance and Participation

Registration and payment are required to attend a class. Class fees pay for supplies and mentor resources, it is unfair to attend without sharing the cost. Registration also helps leaders know that children/youth are in a safe location and where to find them in an emergency.
To add or change a class, please contact the Inspirations Director directly. This is to help support the mentors leading Inspirations classes. Age limits and class sizes are selected for various reasons, such as room availability or mentor needs. Please do not approach mentors about making exceptions for your children. It is hard as a mentor to say no to people we care about.

About Younger Children

Inspirations classes were designed to provide opportunities for youth to choose to learn new skills and for adults to have a format to teach their passions. Young children have increasingly been included, but they are not the focus of the afternoon classes as they are tired after morning classes and are in the phase where they learn best in the home. We also intentionally have never organized childcare because that would require all parents to take turns watching children, and this program is designed to be an optional.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TEACHING AN INSPIRATION CLASS?

Have you been wanting to teach your kids and their friends something you love?
Do you need a consistent place and time to keep you accountable?
Have you been craving the freedom to be creative and teach what you want?
Let us know what you want to teach by filling out a class application form.

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MORE ABOUT TEACHING AN INSPIRATION CLASS...

You do NOT need to be a member of Inspire Family Academy to teach an Inspirations class.
INSPIRE's semester schedule is 12 weeks long. You can choose to teach a 12 wk semester class or 24 week all year class.
Classes are on Tuesday afternoons.
Classes will be 1 hr increments, Starting at 1, 2 or 3 pm.
Classes will be held at Westside Church of Christ in Beaverton, unless otherwise requested.
Classes are for 12 year olds and up (8+ for Inspire Members). You set the age requirement for your specific class.
Mentors will receive a $25 credit for a child to participate in Inspirations classes.