Special Event Registration

Product	Grade Range	Available	Price	Link	Description
Language Arts Skills Inventory (Mrs. Vanlandingham)	1st-12th	56	$125.00	Add	This is the fee for a Language Arts Skills Inventory with reading specialist Mrs. Vanlandingham. All new students who wish to be considered for enrollment in a Reading Rally language arts program must be assessed for level prior to registering. Mrs. Vanlandingham will advise families what level (Red-1, Green-2, Blue-1, Silver, etc) to register for. Once a family has paid for a Skills Inventory, the specialist will be in touch about scheduling. Most assessments are held on Monday or Wednesday afternoons. All assessments are held in person at Compass. Virtual assessments will not be offered. The assessment is typically 20-30 minutes long for the child, with an additional 20-30 minute parent discussion. Students are given the Qualitative Reading Inventory (QRI) which takes into consideration the 5 Pillars of Literacy: Phonics, Phonemic Awareness, Vocabulary, Fluency, and Reading Comprehension. Within those categories, the QRI has more than 30 measures including vowels, blends, articulation, implicit and explicit questions, self-correction, and miscue analysis. Students will also be asked to write a brief retelling of a sample passage. Parents will be advised which level Reading Rally their child should register for. Parents will not receive a detailed report but may take notes on the specialist's observations and recommendations. The assessment fee is non refundable if the family elects not to enroll in a Reading Rally class. Please note that 10 levels of Reading Rally are offered for Fall 2024, and the recommended level could be on a Monday or a Wednesday and may fall at a time that conflicts with other class preferences.
Volunteer Scholars Elite Membership (AVSA, ACA, NDSLA)- Compass Student	1st-12th	53	$0.00	Add	Compass students: Register here to receive a discount code for a free Elite membership in Volunteer Scholars, a Compass affiliate, where you can earn the American Volunteer Service Award, American Citizenship Award, and/or National Distinguished Student Leadership Award. Additional information about these awards can be found on the Volunteer Scholars webpage.
Volunteer Scholars Elite Membership (AVSA, ACA, NDSLA)- Non-Compass Homeschooled Student	1st-12th	58	$0.00	Add	Non-Compass homeschooled students from Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Arlington, Stafford, and Faquier counties, or Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park citities) Register here to receive a discount code for a discounted ($49 instead of $179) Elite membership in Volunteer Scholars, a Compass affiliate, where you can earn the American Volunteer Service Award, American Citizenship Award, and/or National Distinguished Student Leadership Award. Additional information about these awards can be found on the Volunteer Scholars webpage. The $49 fee will be collected by Volunteer Scholars rather than Compass.
Christmas Cookie Academy- Kids (12/5/25)	3rd-6th	0	$89.00	Add	Chewy, chunky, crispy, or crunchy- kids love cookies! Join us for a one-day, 3-hour Cookie Academy where bakers will craft 4 kinds of cookies: Spritz Cookies, Chai Spice Sugar Cookies, Molasses Cookies, and White Chocolate Chip Cookies. Students will leave with a tray of 3-4 dozen cookies ready for an exchange or holiday party and the recipes to repeat the cookies at home. See the Compass Cooking Class webpage for more FAQs about our cooking classes. There is a supply fee of $25.00 due to the instructor at the start of the workshop.
Christmas Cookie Academy- Tweens/Teens (12/5/25)	7th-12th	2	$89.00	Add	Chewy, chunky, crispy, or crunchy- kids love cookies! Join us for a one-day, 3-hour Cookie Academy where bakers will craft 5 kinds of cookies: White Chocolate Cherry Oat, Chai Spiced Sugar Cookies, Cranberry Cookies with Orange Drizzle, Spritz Cookies, and Pumpkin-Vanilla Glazed Cookies. Students will leave with a tray of 4-5 dozen cookies ready for an exchange or holiday party and the recipes to repeat the cookies at home. See the Compass Cooking Class webpage for more FAQs about our cooking classes. There is a supply fee of $30.00 due to the instructor at the start of the workshop.
Homeschool Ski Adventure- Complete Adult Package 1/12/26	Adult	10	$149.00	Add	Enjoy a day on the snowy slopes skiing with homeschool friends at Liberty Mountain Resort in Fairfield, PA. The “complete” adult package includes roundtrip transportation by chartered bus, refreshments on the bus, rental of all ski equipment, ski lessons, lift ticket, and support by MC Youth Ski Club. (Lunch voucher is not included). Date: Monday, January 12, 2026 Schedule: 8:30 am (bus departs) 10:30 am – 3:00 pm “on the mountain” lessons/skiing 5:00 pm (bus returns to Compass) Notes: Minimum age 7 for lessons. Ages 7-9, must have a participating parent or designated adult This event can be drop-off for children ages 10+ Parents are welcome with the purchase of an Adult package. Parents wishing to ride along to observe- without paying for adult package- cannot be accommodated. Contact Compass for discount available to families who wish to drive themselves. Contact Compass for discount available to experienced skiers who have their own equipment and own Epic passes (i.e. do not need rentals, lift ticket, or lessons) This program is being coordinated by MC Youth Ski Club which is owned by a Compass parent. All participants will be required to set up access and sign waivers through MCYSC’s online portal prior to the trip.
Homeschool Ski Adventure- Complete Youth Package 1/12/26	2nd-Adult	8	$199.00	Add	Enjoy a day on the snowy slopes skiing with homeschool friends at Liberty Mountain Resort in Fairfield, PA. The “complete” youth package includes roundtrip transportation by chartered bus, refreshments on the bus, rental of all ski equipment, ski lessons, lift ticket, lunch voucher, and supervision by MC Youth Ski Club. Date: Monday, January 12, 2026 Schedule: 8:30 am (bus departs) 10:30 am – 3:00 pm “on the mountain” lessons/skiing 5:00 pm (bus returns to Compass) Notes: Minimum age 7 for lessons. Ages 7-9, must have a participating parent or designated adult This event can be drop-off for children ages 10+ Parents are welcome with the purchase of an Adult package. Parents wishing to ride along to observe- without paying for adult package- cannot be accommodated. Contact Compass for discount available to families who wish to drive themselves. Contact Compass for discount available to experienced skiers who have their own equipment and own Epic passes (i.e. do not need rentals, lift ticket, or lessons) This program is being coordinated by MC Youth Ski Club which is owned by a Compass parent. All participants will be required to set up access and sign waivers through MCYSC’s online portal prior to the trip.
Homeschool Ski Adventure- Complete, Triple Youth Package ( 1/12, 2/9, 2/23)	2nd-Adult	10	$549.00	Add	Enjoy three fabulous adventures on the snowy slopes skiing with homeschool friends at Liberty Mountain Resort in Fairfield, PA. The “complete” youth package includes roundtrip transportation by chartered bus, refreshments on the bus, rental of all ski equipment, ski lessons, lift ticket, lunch voucher, and supervision by MC Youth Ski Club. Date: Monday, January 12, February 9, 2026, and February 23 Schedule: 8:30 am (bus departs) 10:30 am – 3:00 pm “on the mountain” lessons/skiing 5:00 pm (bus returns to Compass) Notes: Minimum age 7 for lessons. Ages 7-9, must have a participating parent or designated adult This event can be drop-off for children ages 10+ Parents are welcome with the purchase of an Adult package. Parents wishing to ride along to observe- without paying for adult package- cannot be accommodated. Contact Compass for discount available to families who wish to drive themselves. Contact Compass for discount available to experienced skiers who have their own equipment and own Epic passes (i.e. do not need rentals, lift ticket, or lessons) This program is being coordinated by MC Youth Ski Club which is owned by a Compass parent. All participants will be required to set up access and sign waivers through MCYSC’s online portal prior to the trip. The 3X Triple Ski package is for one child/teen to go on all three ski outings. It may not be split and shared among 3 friends/siblings on a single date.
NoVA Homeschool Geography Bee (Compass Student) - 2/4/2026	4th-8th	9	$10.00	Add	Sign up here to participate in the Northern Virginia Homeschool Geography Bee on February 4, 2026 (4:00 pm- 5:30 pm). This is an independent bee that does not advance to a regional or state competition, as the National Geographic Bee has been cancelled indefinitely. The bee will use geography questions from prior years' National Geographic Bees. This is an in-person bee held at Compass's Herndon facility. All participants will receive a certificate and mementos, and the winner will receive a medal. There is a $10.00 activity fee for Compass students to participate. (A Compass student is one who is enrolled in the current term.)
NoVA Homeschool Geography Bee (Non-Compass Student) - 2/4/2026	4th-8th	8	$25.00	Add	Sign up here to participate in the Northern Virginia Homeschool Geography Bee on February 4, 2026 (4:00 pm- 5:30 pm). This is an independent bee that does not advance to a regional or state competition, as the National Geographic Bee has been cancelled indefinitely. The bee will use geography questions from prior years' National Geographic Bees. This is an in-person bee held at Compass's Herndon facility. All participants will receive a certificate and mementos, and the winner will receive a medal. There is a $25.00 activity fee for a non-Compass homeschooled students to participate.
Homeschool Ski Adventure- Complete Adult Package 2/09/26	Adult	15	$149.00	Add	Enjoy a day on the snowy slopes skiing with homeschool friends at Liberty Mountain Resort in Fairfield, PA. The complete adult package includes roundtrip transportation by chartered bus, refreshments on the bus, rental of all ski equipment, ski lessons, lift ticket, and support by MC Youth Ski Club. (Lunch voucher is not included). Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 Schedule: * 8:30 am (bus departs) * 10:30 am – 3:00 pm “on the mountain” lessons/skiing * 5:00 pm (bus returns to Compass) Notes: * Minimum age 7 for lessons. Ages 7-9, must have a participating parent or designated adult * This event can be drop-off for children ages 10+ * Parents are welcome with the purchase of an Adult package. Parents wishing to ride along to observe- without paying for adult package- cannot be accommodated. * Contact Compass for discount available to families who wish to drive themselves. * Contact Compass for discount available to experienced skiers who have their own equipment and own Epic passes (i.e. do not need rentals, lift ticket, or lessons) * This program is being coordinated by MC Youth Ski Club which is owned by a Compass parent. * All participants will be required to set up access and sign waivers through MCYSC’s online portal prior to the trip.
Homeschool Ski Adventure- Complete Youth Package 2/09/26	2nd-Adult	30	$199.00	Add	Enjoy a day on the snowy slopes skiing with homeschool friends at Liberty Mountain Resort in Fairfield, PA. The “complete” youth package includes roundtrip transportation by chartered bus, refreshments on the bus, rental of all ski equipment, ski lessons, lift ticket, lunch voucher, and supervision by MC Youth Ski Club. Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 Schedule: 8:30 am (bus departs) 10:30 am – 3:00 pm “on the mountain” lessons/skiing 5:00 pm (bus returns to Compass) Notes: Minimum age 7 for lessons. Ages 7-9, must have a participating parent or designated adult This event can be drop-off for children ages 10+ Parents are welcome with the purchase of an Adult package. Parents wishing to ride along to observe- without paying for adult package- cannot be accommodated. Contact Compass for discount available to families who wish to drive themselves. Contact Compass for discount available to experienced skiers who have their own equipment and own Epic passes (i.e. do not need rentals, lift ticket, or lessons) This program is being coordinated by MC Youth Ski Club which is owned by a Compass parent. All participants will be required to set up access and sign waivers through MCYSC’s online portal prior to the trip.
Homeschool Ski Adventure- Complete Adult Package 2/23/26	Adult	15	$149.00	Add	Enjoy a day on the snowy slopes skiing with homeschool friends at Liberty Mountain Resort in Fairfield, PA. The “complete” adult package includes roundtrip transportation by chartered bus, refreshments on the bus, rental of all ski equipment, ski lessons, lift ticket, and support by MC Youth Ski Club. (Lunch voucher is not included). Date: Monday, February 23, 2026 Schedule: 8:30 am (bus departs) 10:30 am – 3:00 pm “on the mountain” lessons/skiing 5:00 pm (bus returns to Compass) Notes: Minimum age 7 for lessons. Ages 7-9, must have a participating parent or designated adult This event can be drop-off for children ages 10+ Parents are welcome with the purchase of an Adult package. Parents wishing to ride along to observe- without paying for adult package- cannot be accommodated. Contact Compass for discount available to families who wish to drive themselves. Contact Compass for discount available to experienced skiers who have their own equipment and own Epic passes (i.e. do not need rentals, lift ticket, or lessons) This program is being coordinated by MC Youth Ski Club which is owned by a Compass parent. All participants will be required to set up access and sign waivers through MCYSC’s online portal prior to the trip.
Homeschool Ski Adventure- Complete Youth Package 2/23/26	2nd-Adult	30	$199.00	Add	Enjoy a day on the snowy slopes skiing with homeschool friends at Liberty Mountain Resort in Fairfield, PA. The “complete” youth package includes roundtrip transportation by chartered bus, refreshments on the bus, rental of all ski equipment, ski lessons, lift ticket, lunch voucher, and supervision by MC Youth Ski Club. Date: Monday, February 23, 2026 Schedule: 8:30 am (bus departs) 10:30 am – 3:00 pm “on the mountain” lessons/skiing 5:00 pm (bus returns to Compass) Notes: Minimum age 7 for lessons. Ages 7-9, must have a participating parent or designated adult This event can be drop-off for children ages 10+ Parents are welcome with the purchase of an Adult package. Parents wishing to ride along to observe- without paying for adult package- cannot be accommodated. Contact Compass for discount available to families who wish to drive themselves. Contact Compass for discount available to experienced skiers who have their own equipment and own Epic passes (i.e. do not need rentals, lift ticket, or lessons) This program is being coordinated by MC Youth Ski Club which is owned by a Compass parent. All participants will be required to set up access and sign waivers through MCYSC’s online portal prior to the trip.
Junior Spelling Bee (Compass Student) - 2/25/2026	K-4th	3	$10.00	Add	Register here to participate in the Junior Spelling Bee on February 25, 2026, at 4:00 pm. Junior Spelling Bee is for students under age 9. This is an in-person bee held at Compass's Herndon facility. All participants will receive a certificate and mementos, and the winner will receive a medal. There is a $10.00 activity fee for Compass students to participate in the bee. (A Compass student one who is currently enrolled in Compass classes.)
Junior Spelling Bee (Non-Compass Student) - 2/25/2026	K-4th	5	$25.00	Add	Register here to participate in the Junior Spelling Bee on February 25, 2026, at 4:00 pm. Junior Spelling Bee is for students under age 9. This is an in-person bee held at Compass's Herndon facility. All participants will receive a certificate and mementos, and the winner will receive a medal. There is a $25.00 activity fee for non-Compass homeschooled students to participate in the bee.
Senior Spelling Bee (Compass Student) - 3/4/2026	4th-9th	5	$10.00	Add	Register here to participate in the Senior Spelling Bee on March 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Senior Spelling Bee is for students ages 9-15. This is an in-person bee held at Compass's Herndon facility. All participants will receive a certificate and mementos, and the winner will receive a medal. There is a $10.00 activity fee for Compass students to participate in the bee. (A Compass student one who is currently enrolled in Compass classes.)
Senior Spelling Bee (Non-Compass Student) - 3/4/2026	4th-9th	5	$25.00	Add	Register here to participate in the Senior Spelling Bee on March 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Senior Spelling Bee is for students ages 9-15. This is an in-person bee held at Compass's Herndon facility. All participants will receive a certificate and mementos, and the winner will receive a medal. There is a $25.00 activity fee for non-Compass homeschooled students to participate in the bee.