Discovery of Learning
TK-8th Electives Program
Our TK-8th Elective Program or Inspired Learning Day at Discovery of Learning is designed to support our 1-4 Day Programs for students TK-8th grade and enhance your family’s educational path. Days offered varies by campus. Children have the opportunity to build their community of peers and feel comfortable in a classroom setting. Parents have the option of dropping off or staying with their child.
Elective Classes and Sessions
(Days vary by Campus)
Elective Classes are offered 1-4 Days per week depending on the campus attended. Students attend campus from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm and join our full-day students in exploring a variety of Elective Subjects. Each day is dedicated to one elective which rotates every 8 weeks. This allows students to learn about a topic in-depth and decide if it is an area of interest to continue pursuing or knowledge that has helped develop their general skills.
Each program year hosts 4 – elective sessions. Additional weeks are added to the session to cover any campus closures throughout the year. Families may opt to enroll in one session or all four, space may be limited and priority is given to full-day students. Classes are developed at each campus and a schedule of courses will be released at least one month prior to the start of each session. Below are the dates for the 2024-25 Program Year
- Session 1: Weeks of Sept. 9th – Oct. 31st
- Session 2: Weeks of Nov. 4th – Jan. 23rd (closed 4 weeks for Fall and Winter Break)
- Session 3: Weeks of Jan. 27th – Mar. 20th
- Session 4: Weeks of Mar. 24th – May 22nd (closed 1 week for Spring Break)
Note: Program fee is prorated if joining after the start date.
Electives by Campus
2023-24 Session 4: Mar. 25th-May 23rd, 2024
Hayden, ID (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
Maker Space (Tues)
In a Makerspace, kiddos will have opportunities to discover, assemble, construct, test, and explore using divergent, “outside the box” thinking. Through creative exploration and purposeful play, kiddos will become critical thinkers and inventors while collaborating with their peers.
PE (Wed)
Kiddos will develop their physical abilities through sports, games, and exercise. Kiddos will learn to love fitness in a fun atmosphere, as we aim to build character, confidence, and teamwork.
US History Escape Rooms (Thurs)
Escape rooms promote critical thinking and problem solving through fun and engaging activities. As part of each US History escape room, the kids will be put on different missions throughout the classroom, reading comprehension passages, decoding puzzles, and answering questions! As the kids play the game, they will uncover clues that will help them answer questions that will help them escape. The kids will be introduced to various historical events that took place in the United States each week.
Indio (Mon, Tues, Wed)
Gardening (Mon)
Kiddos develop an understanding of the natural world when they are actively engaged in scientific inquiry. The kiddos will learn the importance of plants, the life cycles of flowers and vegetables, and how to plant and care for them. They will each plant their own flower and vegetable pot and will be responsible for caring for them.
Zoology (Tues)
Through the study of zoology, you can gain the understanding of the natural world and how we can help with conservation. The kiddos will learn about the animal kingdom structure, evolution, habits, both living and extinct, and how they interact with their ecosystems.
Marine Life (Wed)
Kiddos will gain an understanding of how everything is connected in the ocean and how we interact with it as humans. They will also learn to care for and protect the ocean, about the smallest plankton to the largest whale, and how all organisms play a role in the healthy functions of these complex ecosystems.
Yorba Linda (Tues & Thu)
Junior Chefs (All Ages)
This fun elective we will learn about simple recipes, kitchen safety, and measurements. Kiddos will also create a new recipe each week.
Board Game Mania (Tues TK-3rd)
Join us to learn some new games or even some of the old classic board games such as Chess or Bingo!
Let’s Get Crafty (Tues 4th-8th)
We will focus on creativity through various DIY projects. Children will explore different projects that involve various textures and items.