Fall 2026: Kindergarten and First Grade
2:00 - 3:00
SU 10: Mini Mozarts: Learn the Basics of Music
*This class is full. Please email the Director if you are interested in being placed on the waitlist.
In this class, everyone, no matter their skill level, can dive into the fascinating world of music and discover why it sounds the way it does. We’ll discover the secrets behind song creation, play various instruments, explore rhythm, notes on a staff, different cultural music, and so much more! Over the course of ten weeks, students will gain insights into how to play instruments. They will play instruments in class such as hand bells, ukuleles, and boomwhackers. This class is a fantastic opportunity for students to explore their favorite songs in a fun and engaging way!
COST: $ 20
Miss Shaw is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College, majoring in Early Education with a music minor. She’s been teaching her junior church class for 1.5 years, teaching at Vacation Bible School for 6 years, and this summer was the director of the program. Plus, she’s directed a children’s and youth musical last year and is directing another one! She is also one of the leaders in her church’s after school program, and youth group. When she isn’t teaching, you can usually find her playing the piano, coloring, reading, or spending time with her dog.
SU 11: Community Helpers: People Who Help Us
In this class, students will explore the many people who work to support, protect, and strengthen our community. Each week, students will learn about a different community helper and create artwork inspired by the important work they do, as well as activities on what those helpers may do. Activities may include drawing, painting, and other creative projects that are hands-on. Students will have the
opportunity to discover different careers, understand how people contribute to our community, and develop their own creativity along the way. This class is a welcoming space for students of all skill levels to learn, create, and have fun!
COST: $ 20
Miss Zombek is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Education while minoring in Special Education. Outside of campus, Miss Zombek has experience working with children as a babysitter and volunteering at many kids' camps for basketball. During the summer, she works at Dairy Queen. Miss Zombek is on the girls basketball team here at Saint Vincent; outside of that, she likes to spend time with family and friends. She also loves to be by the pool and loves the summertime.
3:00 - 4:00
SU 12: "Tales as Old as Time": Exploring Fairy Tales Around the World!
*This class is full. Please email the Director if you are interested in being placed on the waitlist.
In this course, students will learn about fairy tales from Latin America, Russia, Ancient Greece, Japan, Africa, the Middle East, and many other places of distinct tradition and tales that have been passed down for hundreds to thousands of years. Students will learn about new cultures, make connections between common themes, and be attentive to the lessons that these stories teach us. This course is designed to include not only active listening, but encourage critical thinking, creativity, movement, and play. No prior knowledge or experience is required or expected for this course; everything needed will be taught.
COST: $ 20
Ms. Lily Malick is a sophomore at Saint Vincent college majoring in Educational Psychology, or Special Education. Ms. Lily has experience working with children from helping out at her home parish’s Children’s Liturgy of the Word, to nannying over the summers, or even to teaching and coaching the little ones at her local jujutsu dojo. Outside of school, you can find Ms. Lily with her nose in a book, sewing her latest project, exploring the outdoors surrounding SVC, or spending time with friends.
SU 13: Wild About Animals
*This class is full. Please email the Director if you are interested in being placed on the waitlist.
Each week we will learn about one new animal, discuss it’s habitat, what it eats, and other features of the specific animal. We will then do an activity to support what we learned about the animal. At the end of the unit we will watch Zootopia and the kids will be tasked to name as many animals as they see and what they are as we will cover as many of them as we can in the unit.
COST: $ 20
Mr. Anderson is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education. Mr. Anderson has had many experiences with children, including being a counselor and helper during Challenge Camp, teaching at the Evergreen Summer Program in Indiana, Pa, and having spent many hours volunteering to coach youth wrestling and football programs at Marion Center School district. Outside of school, Mr. Anderson can usually be found at the gym, participating in athletic activities, spending time with friends and family, or coaching football at Marion Center High School.
4:00 - 5:00
SU 14: Club Step-Up K/1
“Club Step-Up” will enable homeschool and cyber-school students to interact in a more informal, large-group setting. Each week, club “members” will possess the opportunity to engage in fun activities while socializing with similarly aged peers. For a week-by-week list of planned activities, please click here.
COST: $ 20
Planned by the Program Director, Club Step-Up activities will be facilitated by Step-Up teachers and other Saint Vincent College Education students.
2:00 - 3:00
SU 10: Mini Mozarts: Learn the Basics of Music
*This class is full. Please email the Director if you are interested in being placed on the waitlist.
In this class, everyone, no matter their skill level, can dive into the fascinating world of music and discover why it sounds the way it does. We’ll discover the secrets behind song creation, play various instruments, explore rhythm, notes on a staff, different cultural music, and so much more! Over the course of ten weeks, students will gain insights into how to play instruments. They will play instruments in class such as hand bells, ukuleles, and boomwhackers. This class is a fantastic opportunity for students to explore their favorite songs in a fun and engaging way!
COST: $ 20
Miss Shaw is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College, majoring in Early Education with a music minor. She’s been teaching her junior church class for 1.5 years, teaching at Vacation Bible School for 6 years, and this summer was the director of the program. Plus, she’s directed a children’s and youth musical last year and is directing another one! She is also one of the leaders in her church’s after school program, and youth group. When she isn’t teaching, you can usually find her playing the piano, coloring, reading, or spending time with her dog.
SU 11: Community Helpers: People Who Help Us
In this class, students will explore the many people who work to support, protect, and strengthen our community. Each week, students will learn about a different community helper and create artwork inspired by the important work they do, as well as activities on what those helpers may do. Activities may include drawing, painting, and other creative projects that are hands-on. Students will have the
opportunity to discover different careers, understand how people contribute to our community, and develop their own creativity along the way. This class is a welcoming space for students of all skill levels to learn, create, and have fun!
COST: $ 20
Miss Zombek is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Education while minoring in Special Education. Outside of campus, Miss Zombek has experience working with children as a babysitter and volunteering at many kids' camps for basketball. During the summer, she works at Dairy Queen. Miss Zombek is on the girls basketball team here at Saint Vincent; outside of that, she likes to spend time with family and friends. She also loves to be by the pool and loves the summertime.
3:00 - 4:00
SU 12: "Tales as Old as Time": Exploring Fairy Tales Around the World!
*This class is full. Please email the Director if you are interested in being placed on the waitlist.
In this course, students will learn about fairy tales from Latin America, Russia, Ancient Greece, Japan, Africa, the Middle East, and many other places of distinct tradition and tales that have been passed down for hundreds to thousands of years. Students will learn about new cultures, make connections between common themes, and be attentive to the lessons that these stories teach us. This course is designed to include not only active listening, but encourage critical thinking, creativity, movement, and play. No prior knowledge or experience is required or expected for this course; everything needed will be taught.
COST: $ 20
Ms. Lily Malick is a sophomore at Saint Vincent college majoring in Educational Psychology, or Special Education. Ms. Lily has experience working with children from helping out at her home parish’s Children’s Liturgy of the Word, to nannying over the summers, or even to teaching and coaching the little ones at her local jujutsu dojo. Outside of school, you can find Ms. Lily with her nose in a book, sewing her latest project, exploring the outdoors surrounding SVC, or spending time with friends.
SU 13: Wild About Animals
*This class is full. Please email the Director if you are interested in being placed on the waitlist.
Each week we will learn about one new animal, discuss it’s habitat, what it eats, and other features of the specific animal. We will then do an activity to support what we learned about the animal. At the end of the unit we will watch Zootopia and the kids will be tasked to name as many animals as they see and what they are as we will cover as many of them as we can in the unit.
COST: $ 20
Mr. Anderson is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education. Mr. Anderson has had many experiences with children, including being a counselor and helper during Challenge Camp, teaching at the Evergreen Summer Program in Indiana, Pa, and having spent many hours volunteering to coach youth wrestling and football programs at Marion Center School district. Outside of school, Mr. Anderson can usually be found at the gym, participating in athletic activities, spending time with friends and family, or coaching football at Marion Center High School.
4:00 - 5:00
SU 14: Club Step-Up K/1
“Club Step-Up” will enable homeschool and cyber-school students to interact in a more informal, large-group setting. Each week, club “members” will possess the opportunity to engage in fun activities while socializing with similarly aged peers. For a week-by-week list of planned activities, please click here.
COST: $ 20
Planned by the Program Director, Club Step-Up activities will be facilitated by Step-Up teachers and other Saint Vincent College Education students.
