Club Registration

Cryptids Club is for fans of "cryptozoology" meet to discuss and debate mythical (or real?) creatures sich as Big Foot, Yeti, Loch Ness Monster, chupacabra, and others. Club members will examine reports and news stories to consider the possibility of these popular creatures. The club is open to all area homeschooled students, whether or not they are enrolled at Compass. There is a no activity fee for Compass students to participate.

Middle School Social Club is a biweekly get-together for students ages 12 - 14 who want a fun, low-pressure way to meet other middle schoolers, build friendships, and enjoy time together outside the classroom. Every other week, students will take part in supervised group games, icebreakers, team challenges, and other collaborative activities designed to get everyone talking, laughing, and participating. Past activities have included field-day games and sand volleyball (outdoors), "Honey, I Shrunk the Middle Schooler!" (jumbo games such as giant Twister, Jenga, UNO, and checkers), BINGO, making personal pita pizzas, watching "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown", and puzzle- and riddle-based group challenges. Activities will vary from meeting to meeting, with an emphasis on participation, teamwork, conversation, and simply having fun with peers.

The Checkmate Champs Chess Club meets weekly at Compass for supervised play. Students will be paired by experience and ability. Players are expected to be familiar with the basic rules of chess or be currently enrolled in a chess class. There will be no formal instruction during club meetings. Checkmate Champs is a friendly, low-stakes atmosphere where players will have the chance to play in person, OTB ("over the board") and practice winning and losing graciously, self-discipline, concentration, and critical thinking. Club members will learn about local tournaments and may chose to register and play as a team.

Pay annual member dues here. For more information on Alpha Rho, the Compass chapter of Eta Sigma Alpha, the National Homeschool Honor Society, see the chapter website. Note that there is an application and acceptance process before a student can pay chapter dues online. Chapter dues are $35.00 for enrolled Compass students, and there is a $2.00 credit card convenience fee for those paying online.

Welcome to the Compass Crochet Club- where creativity loops us together! Kids, tweens, and teens enjoy crochet because it's relaxing, hands-on, and lets them turn yarn into something uniquely their own. Whether they're stitching up scrunchies or crafting colorful creatures, it's even more fun when shared with friends in relaxing afternoon club. For new beginners, Crochet Club is run as a facilitated, quarter long workshop that teaches the fundamentals needed to get crafting. Second quarter, beginners will select from two projects: a big, bulky scarf using the single crochet and chain stitches plus a fringe stitch OR, a holiday garland that uses the Bubble Stitch to look like popcorn and cranberries. New students are welcome to join the club at any point during the year and will begin with foundational stitches and starter projects. Intermediate and advanced crocheters are encouraged to refine their skills, share tips and techniques, and serve as peer role models for newer members. More experienced participants may bring their own works in progress or contribute to meaningful service projects, such as crocheting NICU infant hats, caps for the homeless, or blankets for Project Linus. Parents are welcome to join the club and may register to learn and crochet alongside their children. There is a $30.00 supply fee is due payable to the instructor on/before the first week of the club. Note: This is a 6-week club.

Vamos a bailar! Each week, this dance club will explore the distinctive rhythms and movement styles of Latin dances such as Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha, Mambo, and Danzon. Maestro Serrano brings the rhythms of his native Cuba to the studio along with decades of international performing, teaching, and choreographic experience. Students will experience Latin dance not simply as a series of steps, but as a lively conversation between music, movement, culture, and community. Along the way, students will discover how music and dance reflect the rich traditions of Cuba and Latin America. Through upbeat combinations, rhythmic exercises, and group choreography, dancers will learn to recognize musical patterns, coordinate steps with the beat, and develop confidence moving to different tempos and styles. Emphasis will be placed on rhythm, coordination, musicality, posture, movement quality, and expressive performance. Students will also develop spatial awareness, memory, teamwork, and confidence as they learn and dance together. No previous dance experience is necessary. The club is designed to be welcoming and fun for beginners while giving students with prior dance experience opportunities to develop greater musicality and style.

Journey through dance to Andalusia in southern Spain in this contemporary ballet and choreography club inspired by Alchemy Ballet's original production, The Andalusian Nutcracker. Set in Granada at the magnificent Alhambra Palace, The Andalusian Nutcracker reimagines the familiar holiday ballet through an original story by Lorraine Spiegler. Young Maria receives a magical Andalusian Horse Nutcracker and embarks on an adventure into an enchanted world inspired by the history, stories, music, dance, and diverse cultures of southern Spain. Students will experience ballet not only as technique, but as a theatrical art form that brings together movement, music, character, culture, and storytelling. Throughout the semester, dancers will explore contemporary and classical ballet, original choreography, musicality, and ensemble work while discovering some of the Iberian, Flamenco, Moorish, Sephardic, and Mediterranean influences that have helped shape Andalusian culture. Dancers will learn original choreography created for Alchemy Ballet's Andalusian Nutcracker while developing coordination, artistry, musicality, spatial awareness, choreographic memory, and performance skills. Working collaboratively as an ensemble, students will also gain insight into how an original ballet develops from story and musical inspiration into choreography and theatrical performance.

Push your limits and own the course! At MindShift Gym, teens train on real parkour obstacles, learning to vault, climb, and flow through complex environments with precision and power. With expert coaching and a high-energy setting, this club builds strength, agility, and confidence while giving teens the thrill of mastering movement. Teens should wear comfortable athletic clothing and sports shoes (sneakers) to Parkour. Crocs, sandals, slides, or flip-flops may not be worn. This is an afternoon club for teens 13+ that meets offsite at the MindShift Gym. Teens are responsible for their own transportation. Urban Motion Parkour Club continues each quarter, and students may repeat the class to continue to improve fitness and agility. No two workouts are the same!