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STEP-UP Enrichment Program
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Level 3: Fourth & Fifth

Spring 2026: Fourth and Fifth Grade

​2:00 - 3:00

SU 30: No Weights? No Problem! (Bodyworks)
*This class is currently full. If you are interested, please email the Director to be placed on the waitlist.*

This course will give young learners a brief idea of the human body and exercises. This course teaches the students about their body and body weight exercises. The students will participate in movement-based learning and simple small exercises and some hands-on activity. Activities are designed to be safe, engaging and fun!

COST: $ 20                                                                ROOM: Alfred 38

Mr. Gorton is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College, where he is majoring in Health and Physical Education. He has experience working with children at McLane church for 4 years. He also volunteers to help coach football and baseball. Outside of his academic interest, Mr. Gorton enjoys spending his time with his family and friends and he enjoys fishing and watching sports and he plays on the football team at Saint Vincent.

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SU 21: Healthy Outlets: Exploring Expressive Art 
*This class is currently full. If you are interested, please email the Director to be placed on the waitlist.*
*This course is cross-listed with 2nd/3rd grade.*

By taking this course, students of any artistic level will grow their abilities in drawing and will learn to utilize art as an outlet for emotions. Each week’s class will focus on a different emotion for students to explore artistically. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to work with various materials such as graphite, colored pencil, and pastels. Each week will end with a short write-up explaining the emotion and thought process behind the completed work of art. The class will end with a gallery exhibition that parents are invited to view. 

COST: $ 20                             ROOM: Alfred 41

Ms. Droske is a freshman at Saint Vincent College majoring in Art Education. She has various experience working with children, including assistant coaching a middle and high school marching band. She also works in set design and prop mastering with a local theater program, which allows her to interact with students regularly. Outside of class, Ms. Droske can be found working on art projects, engaging in theater, or reading. 


3:00- 4:00

SU 32: Wellness Workshop
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In this course, students of all skill levels will learn how to keep a healthy mind and a healthy body. Over the entire course, students will be exposed to many different healthy habits they can use for the rest of their lives! Some course content will include yoga, cardio, breathing techniques, campus and nature walks, weightlifting, and more! Students will need no previous experience as we will start with the basics building healthy habits for life. Please wear athletic clothing and proper footwear such as sneakers!

COST: $ 20                                                           ROOM: Placid AB

Mr. Smith is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Health and Physical Education. Mr. Smith has many different experiences working with children, as a substitute teacher, a lacrosse coach, and working for a summer camp for grades k-6 back in his home state of New York. Outside of school, Mr. Smith can be found playing lacrosse for the Saint Vincent men's lacrosse team, hunting or fishing, playing golf, or spending time with his family. Mr. Smith hopes to share his passion for sports and the outdoors inspiring him to become a physical education teacher, and eventually an athletic director. 


SU 23: Healthy Outlets: Exploring Expressive Art 
*This class is currently full. If you are interested, please email the Director to be placed on the waitlist.*
*This course is cross-listed with 2nd/3rd grade.*

By taking this course, students of any artistic level will grow their abilities in drawing and will learn to utilize art as an outlet for emotions. Each week’s class will focus on a different emotion for students to explore artistically. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to work with various materials such as graphite, colored pencil, and pastels. Each week will end with a short write-up explaining the emotion and thought process behind the completed work of art. The class will end with a gallery exhibition that parents are invited to view. 

COST: $ 20                             ROOM: Alfred 41

Ms. Droske is a freshman at Saint Vincent College majoring in Art Education. She has various experience working with children, including assistant coaching a middle and high school marching band. She also works in set design and prop mastering with a local theater program, which allows her to interact with students regularly. Outside of class, Ms. Droske can be found working on art projects, engaging in theater, or reading. 
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SU 34: A Work of HeART
*This class is currently full. If you are interested, please email the Director to be placed on the waitlist.*
​Learn all about the visual arts in this fun and hands-on course! Use various tools and forms of media to make your own designs. No previous art experience is necessary. If you enjoy exploring your creative side, this class is for you.

COST: $ 20                                                           ROOM: Alfred 37

Mr. Toret is a sophomore majoring in Middle Level Social Studies. He has an extensive background working with children with four years of experience as a counselor at Camp Invention and observing at multiple middle and high school districts. He frequently fishes and birdwatches on campus at Saint Vincent and has been able to apply his experience and knowledge of the outdoors to his course on the importance of wetland conservation and gives a firsthand account of the biodiversity of the plants and animals present on campus.​

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4:00- 5:00

SU 35: Club Step-Up Fourth-Fifth

"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. All club members will receive a special Step-Up highlighter on the last day!
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COST: $ 20                                                                    ROOM: Alfred 34

Planned by the Program Director, Club Step-Up activities will be facilitated by Step-Up teachers and other Saint Vincent College Education students.

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  • HOME
  • About
    • Background
    • Mission and Goals
    • Location
    • Contact Us
  • Class Listing
    • Level 1: Kinder & First
    • Level 2: Second & Third
    • Level 3: Fourth & Fifth
    • Level 4: Six-Eight
    • Level 5: Nine-Twelve
  • Additional Info
    • Registration Process
    • Spring 2026 Dates
    • FAQs
  • Resources for Families
    • Step-Up Family Engagement
    • Local Family Events