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Halloween Photos and Costume Contest Tomorrow!

A Fundraiser for Alpha Rho, the Compass chapter of the Homeschool National Honor Society Have your picture taken in your face paint, in your costume, or just-for-fun! Choose a Haunted background, Harvest background, or both with 3D props. - Wednesday, October 31 - 10:00 am – 3:00 pm - In the Compass lobby - $5.00 per picture, per ... More

Special for Halloween: Face Painting at Compass

Come in costume, have your face painted, and leave ready to trick-or-treat! Compass has a special treat planned for this Wednesday, October 31, since Halloween falls on a Compass Wednesday: Face Painting artist Desiree Velez of Mystic Smiles will be on hand to paint faces. Desiree can create spooky, sweet, and character designs. Simply ... More

Compass Classes Start Wednesday: Last Minute, Same Day, and Walk-In Registrations Welcome

Second quarter Compass classes begin this week on Wednesday, October 31, and it is not too late to join us! Last minute, same day, walk-in, and late registrations are welcome! There are still openings in several dozen classes for homeschooled students in K through 12th grade. A few classes that have been closed for months have last ... More

Abracadabra! Calling Student Magicians!

Curious coins, baffling balls, confounding cards, and puzzling papers! Join professional magician and entertainer Joe Romano and his secret order of student magicians for a brand new magic class at Compass! Students will learn eight tricks from the Discover Magic Purple Wand curriculum. Kids love learning the “tricks” of the trade and ... More

New Junior Art Studio Class Opened!

Compass has great news! We are going to open a new section of Junior Art Studio with Miss Kerry! Her 11:00am class has been so popular that a lot of kiddos have been wait-listed and missed out on taking art. We have had a change in room assignments and can now invite her to teach a second class at 10:00am. Our Junior Artists work with a ... More

Inviting Applicants for Prudential Spirit of Community Awards (Grades 5-12)

Compass is now able to certify students for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. These awards are part of the “largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service.” The awards honor middle school and high school students for “outstanding service to others at the local, state and national level.” ... More

Holiday Pottery Painting Workshop

Create family keepsakes! Paint one-of-a-kind, personalized gifts and get a head start on the holidays! Hand paint a plate for Grandma’s cookies, a mug for dad’s coffee, or a bowl for brother’s ice cream. Decorate cast clay Christmas ornaments. Bring your children to a pottery paint workshop at Compass on Friday, November 9! Kids ... More

Don’t Wait! Mandarin Chinese Classes Beginning at Compass

More than 1 Billion People Speak Mandarin Chinese, Shouldn’t You? Compass offers Beginner and Advanced Beginner classes in Mandarin Chinese for homeschooled kids. Classes are held on Wednesdays, and the next session starts October 31! Kids have fun with Chinese! Studies show that it is no more difficult to learn than any other ... More

Last Chance! “It’s the Law” Seminar by William & Mary Law School

Only a few days remain to register for the one-of-a-kind "It’s the Law! Introduction to Law and the U.S. Legal System" seminar. This is a highly interactive, 3-afternoon program that introduces high school students to the US legal system. The seminar is presented by William & Mary Law School Chancellor Professor of Law Fred Lederer who also ... More

LAST CALL: Special Effects Make-Up Clinic

Don't miss this unique just-for-fun workshop! Registrations must be received by October 17, so the course make-up products can be ordered! From stage and screen and just in time for Halloween! Become a zombie, monster, troll, demon, or your own frightening creature. Learn ghoulish special effects make-up tricks from a professional ... More