Description:  Explore Classes are like mini camps. They are short units designed to allow students to try new things for a short amount of time; whetting their curiosity to new ideas or activities – or circle back to something they really liked. Every semester offers a variety of subjects and activities.

2025-2026

Semester 1

• SPY SCHOOL: Learn to decipher codes, fingerprinting, and use critical thinking to find and solve puzzles.

• FOR THE BIRDS: On the 4th day, God created the birds in the air. Each is a wonderful creation! Lets mix a little science and a little art and 100% hands on to learn about the great and the small in the world of birds.

• DRAMA & CAMP SKITS: Students will learn fun and easy skits to perform anywhere.

Semester 2

• WINTER OLYMPICS: Learn about Italy, da Vinci, and do some STEM challenges based on the Winter Olympic sports

• SURVIVAL IN STYLE: This class will help students with focus, patience, and problem-solving skills as they also do some cool things like origami, learn knot-typing with paracord, and design some cool duct tape creations!

• MINNESOTA MARVELS: Explore our state with art and science.

Explore is now registered for by semester.  If you are not interested in the entire semester, please contact the Registrar. 

Tutor: Kristi Beil is a licensed K-6 teacher and thought she would spend her career teaching in the public school system - but God had a different plan for her and her family. Kristi never considered the possibility of homeschooling her four children, but she did! After 16 years of homeschooling, her children are all graduated and now she continues teaching children and guiding other homeschool parents on their journey to educate their kids. Mrs. Beil has taught all ages of kids, in all manner of homeschool co-ops. Her natural curiosity, play, and love of learning bring her classes to life.

Cost:  $161, $171 or $181 (depending on the registration date)
Level: Grade 3-4
Prerequisite: none
Homework: none
Text:  none
 Supplies:  provided