Classes

The Hero’s Journey

Mentors: Rachel Snider, Kelly Bauman, Katie Levans

LoL Class: ages 10+

Class Limit: 12

Class Fee: $15 

Class Description:

Embark on an epic adventure in The Hero’s Journey, a class that brings to life the timeless cycle of heroism found in classic literature, Greek and Roman myths, and today’s leaders. Learn to recognize the hero’s cycle—where ordinary people answer extraordinary calls, face daring trials, and emerge transformed. From the legendary feats of ancient heroes to the inspiring leaders of recent history and modern times, you’ll discover the attributes of everyday heroes. Through interesting guest speakers, inspiring biographies, and hands-on exploration, you’ll discover how different professions, talents, and skills shape real-world heroes.

Best of all, you’ll be inspired to recognize elements of your own life’s journey, gaining a vision of how you can rise to greatness in your own unique way!

Hero’s Journey Book List

Semester 1:

The Children’s Homer by Padraic Colum

Crow and Weasel by Barry Lopez

The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle

Semester 2:

The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis

The Magna Charta by James Daugherty

Never Ending Story by Michael Ende

I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai

Key of Liberty

Mentors: Liz Roberts, Rebecca Holmes, CJ Snider

Practice Scholar: 12+

Class Limit: 12

Class Fee: $50

Class Description:

Key of Liberty is a two-semester Practice Scholar level project studying America's founding period, specifically the American Revolution and the United States Constitution.  Students learn through lectures, writing opinion papers, giving presentations, memorization, field trips, debate, simulations, and reading.  Books and document studies focus on biographies of the Founding Fathers, as well as original documents.  As they complete requirements, they earn ribbons to tie onto their "key," and a class trip at the end of the year is awarded to students who meet all requirements. 

Book List

Semester 1:

Red Scarf Girl by Ji Li Jiang

John Adams by Janet & Geoff Benge

George Washington by Janet & Geoff Benge

Semester 2:

Saving Dr. Warren by Jeffery McKenna

Fifty-Five Fathers by Selma R. Williams

The Great Little Madison by Jean Fritz

The Proper Role of Government by Ezra T. Benson

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: A Narnian Adventure

Mentors: Tenise Wertman, Jodie Powell

LoL Class: ages 8-12

Class Limit: 12

Class Fee: $25 

Class Description:

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the magical world of Narnia where you will discover courage, friendship, and the power of imagination! This immersive class transforms students into their own "Inklings Society" - just like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien's famous literary circle - where they'll explore the enchanted wardrobe, meet talking beavers and noble lions, craft Turkish Delight tastings and wardrobe portals, and fill personalized "Inkling Journals" with their own creative stories and reflections. 

Through hands-on projects, students will dive deep into themes of good versus evil, sacrifice, and redemption while developing critical thinking skills and moral character. Each week brings new adventures with carefully chosen music, engaging discussions about real-life applications of Narnian virtues, and opportunities to share their own creative works in a supportive community that celebrates imagination, storytelling, and the timeless magic of one of literature's most beloved fantasy worlds.
Required Books/Supplies:  Colored Pencils, Decent Scissors
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis

And 1 Biography of C.S. Lewis.  Here are some options to choose from.

Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan

C.S. Lewis: Master Storyteller (Christian Heroes: Then & Now) by Janet and Geoff Benge

C.S. Lewis: The Story Teller (Trail Blazers) by Derick Bingham

Aesop and Acting

Mentors: MaKayla Gibson, 

Core Class: ages 4-7

Class Limit: 12

Class Fee: $5 

Class Description:

Aesop’s classic stories date back to just a few hundred years after the birth of Christ. Their timeless lessons are celebrated within multiple cultures and languages throughout history. Their moral wisdom has been passed on to children from generation to generation.

This class aims to foster a love of storytelling and develop performance skills, including acting, voice modulation, and expressive movement. We will have fun with creative expression through making masks, props, and simple costumes. We aim to cultivate character traits such as honesty, perseverance, humility, kindness, and cooperation through discussion of fable morals.

The Seasons: A Cycle of Wonder

Mentors: Katie Levans, 

Core Class: ages 4-7

Class Limit: 12

Class Fee: $15 

Class Description:

The seasons are a wonderful part of God’s creation and are cyclical in nature. Each one has unique and fascinating qualities that make it special. Every week we will read a storybook, discuss it and have a craft or project related to the story.

Mentors: Rachel Snider, Liz Roberts

Class Description:

  Learning and growing as mothers along with our children is one of the best things about homeschooling! At Ignite Leadership Academy we seek to continue to nourish our minds so we can be the best mentors for our children and our communities. This class will take us through the book: A Thomas Jefferson Education, which teaches principles of mentoring and leadership and helps each of us to lead a mission driven life full of purpose and meaning. There is no fee to take this class.