Classes

Music Exploration
Students will learn piano basics on individual keyboards including introduction to sheet music, hand placement, and notes, participate in drum circles to learn about different rhythms, sing songs from a variety of genres, dance to different types of music with peers to support social skills and let their musical side come alive! ALL AGES

~ALL AGES: Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Cooking
Students will use small appliances such as griddles, air fryers and Instant Pots to make meals and snacks. They will practice using kitchen tools, following recipes, working as a team and building social skills.

~​Ages 7-11: Thursdays, 4:15-5:15
​~Ages 12-15: Mondays, 4:15-5:15 p.m. or Wednesdays, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
~Ages 16+: Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Sexuality Education (15+)
For individuals age 15 and older, our comprehensive sexuality education classes provide age-appropriate knowledge and skills to promote safety, minimize harm, and support a full and meaningful life. Classes focus on developing healthy decision-making and communication skills within relationships, understanding personal sexuality, and building confidence and self-advocacy. Based off of the Elevatus Curriculum. Visit Elevatustraining.com for more information.
Ages 15+: Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm

This class will be taught in two sessions. Students must attend the first session in order to participate in the second session. Attendance at the second session is optional. Students may choose not to attend the second session if they or their parent/guardian feel that the additional session is not needed.

Session 1: September 16 - Nov 25 
Topics:
-gender identity & expression
-Different types of relationships
-public & private
-friendship
-communication
-dating/being in a relationship/break ups
-healthy/unhealthy relationships
-body parts/puberty (does not include masturbation)

Session 2: December 2 - Dec 23
Topic:
-puberty, sexual feelings, masturbation, attractions & acts
-communication & decision making around sex
-pregnancy & STIs

Billing/Tuition Plan
​Classes may be covered by OPWDD Self-Direction budget, please check with your F.I.

~ Students registered for ONE (1) class: $200/month
~ Students registered for TWO (2) classes:  $350/month 
~ Students registered for THREE (3) classes: $500/month

Tuition will be invoiced monthly, with invoices sent on the last day of each month during the term. Please note that tuition is not prorated based on absences or the number of classes held in a given month. When applicable, invoices will continue to be sent directly to Self-Direction agencies.

No-Show/Drop Class Policy
Students who are registered for a class but miss more than 50% of scheduled sessions without prior email notification will be withdrawn from the class, and will be charged a $50 drop fee. If the student needs to withdraw from a class, please email [email protected] in advance to avoid the fee.