This class is closed and does not allow additional sign-ups, however we hope to add another Friendship Band in the near future, so if interested please let us know!

We got the Rock and Roll Beat! We’ll knock you off of your feet! We are the Friendship Band!” We are so thrilled to be getting the band back together! Come join in the fun of making music with the Friendship Band, Whole Children’s resident rock group. This session, we meet to play our old hits and create new songs together! We explore writing lyrics, composing melodies, and matching rhythms as a group, and we continue to generate ideas for the Friendship Band’s future LIVE shows – including costumes, choreography and adding in video to the gigs. Like the song says “Friendship is a good idea, the best ideas will save the world!”

Move to the sounds of fabulous music at your own pace to improve flexibility, strength and balance. Experience a reduction in stress, improved cardiovascular fitness, and well-being of body, mind and spirit in a warm and welcoming group setting.

Come join us for an hour of poké-fun! The new Pokemon game in the series, Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, offer a large range of cooperative and competitive battling opportunities that we would love to experience with you. As the session goes on, we also hope to delve more into competitive play so we can try competing in local Pokemon tournaments again. Don’t worry if you aren’t interested, we also have plenty of time for casual play or those trying to complete their pokedex. You are welcome to show up to class with older pokemon gamesl, but know that our focus is on the new ones. We have also brought back gym badges this session- test out your teams and earn real badges that you get to take home!

Encapsulating the spirit of Whole Children, our Joyful Chorus is a truly inclusive and, of course, joyful opportunity for students to come together in song. We are a performance group, singing at events all over the valley.

This session we are focusing on the topic of our emotions. We dive into identifying our emotions, how to handle different emotions and the best ways to practice self-care. Students get an opportunity to share experiences in their own life and make connections with each other.

In this class we learn the basic techniques of different dance styles including jazz, hip hop, modern, and ballet. We kick it off with an energetic warm up and then continue to skill building. We end each class learning a fun dance routine!

What is a real man, anyway?! Men’s Group is a place where men come together, give each other support and discover all of the ways we can be good men. Come join us!

Join us in the pixelated world of Minecraft, where gamers explore and build to their hearts’ content! On our designated Minecraft server, students interact with one another while being in the game world, and while chatting with their friends online. Teachers are ready to help those just learning to play, and to model appropriate social skills. Minecraft at Whole Children promotes cooperation and enhances students’ ability to negotiate space and resources.

Note: “Minecraft Java Edition” is required to play with other students on our servers. A personal account can be purchased at Minecraft.net for $26.95. Other versions of Minecraft, such as Win 10 or Bedrock, are not compatible with our servers.

In this class we learn the basic techniques of different dance styles including jazz, hip hop, modern, and ballet. We kick it off with an energetic warm up and then continue to skill building. We end each class learning a fun dance routine!

Jump on Discord to play with your friends in Smash Brothers, Pokémon, or maybe your favorite indie game! Play alone and talk with others or connect in games with multiplayer functionality and play together. We usually play games on the Nintendo Switch console but feel free to log on with any games you want to share or talk about.

Our Theater Director introduces a number of performance styles as students take part in wonderfully staged highlights of classic theater productions. An excellent class to take in preparation for the winter session, when we start putting together our yearly performance.

From dungeons to dragons and everything in-between! Come take part in a unique role-playing experience where you, and other members of your adventuring party, create characters, overcome obstacles and explore the world. Veteran players and newcomers are welcome. 

Looking for something to do after Theater on Thursdays? If you are mostly into the role-playing experience and don’t know much about character creation or numbers, we have your back. Come test your improv skills with this unique fantasy world made up by our Dungeon Masters.

Come cook something with your friends! Students work on practical cooking skills while finding new foods to try. They will each get a chance to suggest a dish that we will do our best to recreate. And of course, at the end of class we will get to enjoy the meal together! Some nights we will be making food right before a special event, such as the potluck social or one of our dances. In those cases, we will be making extra food for people to share.

Note: All cooking classes are an additional $25 per student for the cost of food and supplies.

From dungeons to dragons and everything in-between! Come take part in a unique role-playing experience where you and other members of your adventuring party create characters, overcome obstacles and explore the world. Veteran players and newcomers are welcome.

We have a very special session this time around run by one of our students from Dungeon Masters Training. Teachers will of course also be present to help with the creation process and running the game. Come experience the adventure he has cooked up!

In Indonesian Kung-fu, or “Silat,” students learn both physical and verbal self-defense and martial arts skills with a focus on cooperation, respect, self-awareness and self-control.  Students earn stripes and belts at their own pace while learning the values of hard work and determination. Each session culminates in a presentation and board-breaking demonstration! Families may purchase shirt, belt and pants from the instructor.

This class will meet every other week.

Join us for an evening of cartoony stress-relief as we select our favorite Nintendo icons and playfully throw our friends off the stage. Whether your preference is to embrace the chaos of all the items or to rely on your character’s own strength to win, we have a place set up for that! Feel free to join in the fun or spectate from the sidelines, but remember to be supportive of your pals. A Nintendo Switch and Super Smash Brothers Ultimate game are required, along with a Nintendo Switch online subscription to play multiplayer.

We do a little bit of everything in this class – drawing, painting, fiber arts, collage and more! This class is for everyone with an interest in exploring the visual arts, whether you’re an accomplished artist or someone looking to discover your creative side.

We set out all kinds of building materials each class for students to explore: trains, K’NEX, blocks, and of course, Legos. They can build by themselves or cooperatively with others, and we make sure to take time at the end to share our creations. Talking and sharing among the group is strongly encouraged and usually one of the best parts!

What does it mean to be a girl or woman in today’s world? The answer is different for everyone, but that doesn’t mean we can’t explore this question together. During the first half of class we learn about women in history while also talking about our own experiences. We spend the second half learning verbal and physical self-defense skills. This class is primarily designed for those identifying as female, gender fluid or non-binary.

Relax and watch anime with your friends! Many think of anime as a genre, but it is actually just another way that stories can be told with many different genres to explore. This class offers a forum for everyone to share their favorite shows with each other, which treats us to a large variety of storytelling and art. Anime can contain both constructive and somewhat questionable messages about society and values, so during and after the film our teachers invite students to participate in thoughtful discussion while also cracking a few jokes and gushing about our favorite characters. Because we will be watching during lunchtime, feel free to bring a nut-free lunch!

Come cook something with your friends on the weekend! Students work on practical cooking skills while finding new foods to try. They each get a chance to suggest a dish that we do our best to recreate. And of course, at the end of class, we get to enjoy the meal together!

Note: All cooking classes are an additional $25 per student for the cost of food and supplies.

Feel like you have a story to tell, but you would rather use pictures? Why not make it a comic? We talk about different styles such as comic strips and manga, as well as different formats such as standard pages or webtoons. Whether it is for your own personal project, trying to publish your work online or just wanting to hang out with friends while you draw, we would love to have you! Please come with a supportive attitude towards your fellow writers and artists.

We set out all kinds of building materials each class for students to explore: trains, K’NEX, blocks, and of course, Legos. They can build by themselves or cooperatively with others, and we make sure to take time at the end to share our creations. Talking and sharing among the group is strongly encouraged and usually one of the best parts!

We have combined our in-person Minecraft and general Video Game Club for the session. Join us in-person to play with your friends in Smash Brothers, Pokémon or maybe your favorite indie game! Play alone and talk with others or connect in games with multiplayer functionality and play together. We usually play games on the Nintendo Switch console, but feel free to bring along any games you want to share or talk about.

Note: A Nintendo Online subscription is required to play certain Switch games like Smash Brothers or Animal Crossing.

If you are more of a Minecraft enthusiast, join us in the pixelated world of Minecraft, where gamers explore and build to their hearts’ content! On our designated Minecraft server students interact with one another while being in the game world and while chatting with their friends online. Teachers are ready to help those just learning to play, and to model appropriate social skills.

Note: “Minecraft Java Edition” is required to play with other students on our servers. A personal account can be purchased at Minecraft.net for $26.95. Other versions of Minecraft, such as Win 10 or Bedrock, are not compatible with our servers.

Come dig in the dirt with us! Each class we take a five minute walk down the road to the Community Gardens to take care of our plot and learn the ins and outs of caring for our garden. Have fun with your friends while learning about plants and maybe get some inspiration for your garden. Since we will be in the fall months, make sure to dress accordingly. Sometime into November, we shift indoors and talk about how to pot and care for your own indoor plants.

Note: While this class is all ages, we do ask for students under 13 to be accompanied by an adult.