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Classes Overview

Grades K-12
After-School Classes for All Ages K-8

Saturday Academy curates transformative hands-on learning experiences in Portland, Oregon designed to support the development of your children's identity, awareness, and knowledge. We believe that this work is best explored through the intersections of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics! Dive into this semester's offerings and register today!

Fall

  • Explorers (K-2): Visual Art Journeys
  • Explorers (K-2): Prehistoric Journeys
  • Makers (3-5): Media Discoveries
  • Makers (3-5): Experimentation Discoveries
  • Creators (6-8): Dungeons & Dragons Investigations
  • Creators (6-8): Animation: The Fundamentals
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Explorers Grades K-2 Classes

Explorers Grades K-2 Classes

Visual Art Journeys | October 19 - December 14, 2024 | Saturdays 1:00pm - 2:00pm
NO CLASS ON 11/30

Creativity soars when visual art takes center stage. This multidisciplinary class will introduce students to dynamic art projects that combine various mediums. Explore a wide range of techniques to bring imagination to life. Combine visual art with STEM to create real-world connections and tackle artistic challenges.

NO LONGER ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR VISUAL ART JOURNEYS

Explorers Grades K-2 Classes

Prehistoric Journeys | October 19 - December 14, 2023 | Saturdays 2:15pm - 3:15pm
NO CLASS ON 11/30

In this class, travel back in time to explore the lives and habitats of dinosaurs and long-extinct environments. Dig like a paleontologist excavating fossils, or investigate like a geologist studying layers of rock. Get ready to roar in this Mesozoic deep dive through a variety of occupations!

REGISTER BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 14

REGISTER HERE

Makers Grades 3-5 Classes

Makers Grades 3-5 Classes

Media Discoveries | October 19 - December 14 | Saturdays 1:00pm - 2:15pm
NO CLASS ON 11/30

Want to learn more about the process of information sharing and how we communicate stories? Media Makers will dive into various forms of storytelling, from film to creative writing, audio production to broadcast media. Discover what resonates with you and how we can responsibly consume and share ideas in this ever-evolving industry.

NO LONGER ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR MEDIA DISCOVERIES

 

 

Makers Grades 3-5 Classes

Makers Grades 3-5 Classes

Experimentation Discoveries | October 19 - December 14, 2024 | Saturdays from 2:30pm - 3:45pm

NO CLASS ON 11/30

Makers plunge headfirst into experimentation, where their inner scientist tests hypotheses and deepens their understanding of how things interact and why. From growing gummy bears to viscosity experiments, to writing with invisible ink, this class is filled with hands-on opportunities for students to challenge themselves and their perceptions!

NO LONGER ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR EXPERIMENTATION DISCOVERIES

 

 

Creators Grades 6-8 Classes

Creators Grades 6-8 Classes

Dungeons & Dragons Investigations | October 19 - December 14, 2024 | Saturdays 1:00pm - 2:30pm
NO CLASS ON 11/30

Creators devise stories and build worlds in this class dedicated to all things Dungeons & Dragons. With a focus on teamwork and exercising the imagination, this class offers an immersion into fantasy worlds full of epic pursuits and adventures. Students will enjoy gameplay while also tackling STEAM-driven challenges, utilizing the critical thinking and creativity that D&D demands.

NO LONGER ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR DUNGEONS & DRAGONS INVESTIGATIONS

 

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Animators Grades 6-8 Classes

Animation: The Fundamentals | October 19 - December 14, 2024 | Saturdays 2:45pm - 4:15pm
NO CLASS ON 11/30

In this class, students delve into the basics of animation and its relevant vocabulary, focusing on the processes of researching, scriptwriting, and storyboarding. From sketching and illustrating flipbooks to analyzing animated creations, creators engage in a wide array of skills required in the animation field. This class is offered as the first installment of an optional 3-part series that builds upon itself.

NO LONGER ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR ANIMATION: THE FUNDAMENTALS

 

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We are also proud to offer need-based Scholarship Support!

If you are in need of increased support, we invite you to complete this Scholarship Application for consideration. Your request will be processed in a timely manner; the typical turnaround time is one week after your application is submitted.

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