Spring 2026: Grades Six - Eight
2:00 - 3:00
SU 40: From Pyramids to Hieroglyphs: Ancient Egypt
*This class is currently full. If you are interested, please email the Director to be placed on the waitlist.*
In this class, students will study the birthplace of pyramids and hieroglyphics: Ancient Egypt. The course will particularly focus on Egyptian culture and society. If you enjoy exploring ancient civilizations, this class is for you!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 24
Mr. Will Birdseye is a history major/secondary education minor and a college junior at Saint Vincent. He is a graduate from Hempfield and has had a long fascination with all things history since he was a kid. He looks forward to meeting his students and teaching them about a topic he holds near and dear to his heart.
SU 41: Understanding Saint Vincent's Wetlands
Students will learn about the importance and types of wetlands in the United States and specifically what the Saint Vincent College Wetlands were constructed for. Additionally, students will learn the types of trees, birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians that are present within the College Wetlands and most Pennsylvania wetlands. The main purpose of this course is to grant students the ability to apply the information learned in the classroom with hands-on learning experiences in the outdoors. Appropriate shoes and clothing should be worn for when students travel down to the wetlands.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 21
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.
3:00- 4:00
SU 42: Math in History
In Math in History, students will learn how math was interpreted and presented in the ancient world. Students will also learn how we came to the key concepts we use today. Lessons include Egyptian hieroglyphics, history behind the Pythagorean theorem, and how math was used by ancient peoples. Lessons include short intro lectures to provide students with the information that they will then use to complete open-ended problems and projects. Students will complete work either in small groups or as a class depending on the material. Students should have a basic understanding of operations and geometry.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 24
Miss Taylor is a junior at Saint Vincent, majoring in Mathematics and studying a minor in Secondary Education. Miss Taylor works at Cattfeinated Cat Café, so she works with a lot of kids who come to visit. She also tutors an 8th grader once a week in math and science. Miss Taylor will graduate in spring 2027 with a Bachelor’s in Math, and she hopes to have a certification in both math and physics for education.
SU 43: Protected Lands: The Parks and Forest of the United States
*This class is currently full. If you are interested, please email the Director to be placed on the waitlist.*
In this course, students will learn about the many National and State parks that can be found throughout the United States and the importance they have for the wildlife that inhabits them. The first part of the course will focus on the beginnings of the National Park Service and the creation of the very first protected lands in the US, such as Yellowstone National Park. The rest of the course will narrow in on specific regions/parks to explain the purpose and unique benefits of preserving these treasured lands. Students will not only learn about these public wildlands but also participate in discussions and activities such as virtual field trips and a final project that involves designing their own National Park.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 21
Mr. Matt Dalton is a Sophomore at Saint Vincent College, Majoring in History with a Minor in Secondary-Education. He has much experience with youth programs including the Fred Rogers Scholars at Saint Vincent and working as a Camp Counselor at Eberly Scout Reservation in Somerset, PA. Outside of School, Mr. Dalton is often outdoors, enjoying hobbies like hiking, fishing, and occasionally playing pickleball. After College, Mr. Dalton would like to teach Social Studies at the High School level and also help out at State and National Parks.
4:00- 5:00
SU 44: Club Step-Up Sixth-Eighth
"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!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 24
Planned by the Program Director, Club Step-Up activities will be facilitated by Step-Up teachers and other Saint Vincent College Education students.
SU 40: From Pyramids to Hieroglyphs: Ancient Egypt
*This class is currently full. If you are interested, please email the Director to be placed on the waitlist.*
In this class, students will study the birthplace of pyramids and hieroglyphics: Ancient Egypt. The course will particularly focus on Egyptian culture and society. If you enjoy exploring ancient civilizations, this class is for you!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 24
Mr. Will Birdseye is a history major/secondary education minor and a college junior at Saint Vincent. He is a graduate from Hempfield and has had a long fascination with all things history since he was a kid. He looks forward to meeting his students and teaching them about a topic he holds near and dear to his heart.
SU 41: Understanding Saint Vincent's Wetlands
Students will learn about the importance and types of wetlands in the United States and specifically what the Saint Vincent College Wetlands were constructed for. Additionally, students will learn the types of trees, birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians that are present within the College Wetlands and most Pennsylvania wetlands. The main purpose of this course is to grant students the ability to apply the information learned in the classroom with hands-on learning experiences in the outdoors. Appropriate shoes and clothing should be worn for when students travel down to the wetlands.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 21
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.
3:00- 4:00
SU 42: Math in History
In Math in History, students will learn how math was interpreted and presented in the ancient world. Students will also learn how we came to the key concepts we use today. Lessons include Egyptian hieroglyphics, history behind the Pythagorean theorem, and how math was used by ancient peoples. Lessons include short intro lectures to provide students with the information that they will then use to complete open-ended problems and projects. Students will complete work either in small groups or as a class depending on the material. Students should have a basic understanding of operations and geometry.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 24
Miss Taylor is a junior at Saint Vincent, majoring in Mathematics and studying a minor in Secondary Education. Miss Taylor works at Cattfeinated Cat Café, so she works with a lot of kids who come to visit. She also tutors an 8th grader once a week in math and science. Miss Taylor will graduate in spring 2027 with a Bachelor’s in Math, and she hopes to have a certification in both math and physics for education.
SU 43: Protected Lands: The Parks and Forest of the United States
*This class is currently full. If you are interested, please email the Director to be placed on the waitlist.*
In this course, students will learn about the many National and State parks that can be found throughout the United States and the importance they have for the wildlife that inhabits them. The first part of the course will focus on the beginnings of the National Park Service and the creation of the very first protected lands in the US, such as Yellowstone National Park. The rest of the course will narrow in on specific regions/parks to explain the purpose and unique benefits of preserving these treasured lands. Students will not only learn about these public wildlands but also participate in discussions and activities such as virtual field trips and a final project that involves designing their own National Park.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 21
Mr. Matt Dalton is a Sophomore at Saint Vincent College, Majoring in History with a Minor in Secondary-Education. He has much experience with youth programs including the Fred Rogers Scholars at Saint Vincent and working as a Camp Counselor at Eberly Scout Reservation in Somerset, PA. Outside of School, Mr. Dalton is often outdoors, enjoying hobbies like hiking, fishing, and occasionally playing pickleball. After College, Mr. Dalton would like to teach Social Studies at the High School level and also help out at State and National Parks.
4:00- 5:00
SU 44: Club Step-Up Sixth-Eighth
"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!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 24
Planned by the Program Director, Club Step-Up activities will be facilitated by Step-Up teachers and other Saint Vincent College Education students.
