Club Registration

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. First quarter, new beginners will learn four basic stitches: Chain, Single Crochet, Half Doublet Crochet, and Double Crochet. When ready, beginners will make a wall hanging.

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.

Cryptids Club is for fans of "cryptozoology" meet to discuss and debate mythical (or real?) creatures such 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 also publishes a quarterly newsletter with creative, fun stories about cryptids made up by the kids to encourage creative writing.  This club is open to only enrolled Compass students, and there is no activity fee for Compass students to participate.

Middle School Social Club is a bi-weekly meet-up for tweens/young teens in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade (minimum age 11). The group will alternate between indoor activities at Compass and outdoor activities at the nearby Hailey M Smith Park. Example activities in the past include: field day games, board games & card games, decorating mini pumpkins, painting canvases, making personal pita pizzas, and icebreaker activities. This club is open only to students who are currently registered in a Compass class. Activities and calendar will be announced by email to those who are enrolled.  

Twist. Think. Triumph. Speedcubing goes far beyond solving the vintage 1980s kids' puzzle. It is silly, social, and strategic! Speedcubing turns a familiar cube into a challenge of strategy and speed, requiring focus, planning, and quick decision-making rather than trial-and-error solutions. Students hang out with friends in a fun, social setting while developing problem-solving skills, pattern analysis, and the ability to apply algorithms with increasing flexibility and precision. This club will be facilitated by Compass high school senior Tiger Newman. Mr. Newman was the Program Director for the Loudoun County Public Library Summer Cubing Program. He attended several World Cubing Association (WCA) sanctioned cubing tournaments for 2x2x2 and 3x3x3 cubes and participated in the 2023 Virginia State Speed Cubing Championship. Come see Tiger solve a Rubik's Cube with one hand! This club is open to only enrolled Compass students. Participants must sign-up and should bring a cube puzzle with them. This club will begin on Tuesday, January 27 if Compass is in session or on Tuesday, February 10 (if 1/27/26 is canceled due to snow/ice.)

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!