
CLASSES FOR LEARNERS
Ages 16 – 18
The classes below are on our current roster. However, not all classes may be scheduled at this time. Should you want information about registering for a class not currently scheduled, please email helpdesk@northernlightsacademy.ca. Alternatively, you can choose to request a class for your learner by clicking on make a request, and filling out the form.
ART: Handmade with Love: Crocheting for Beginners (Ages 15 - 18)*
Connar
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 10
Length of Class: 45 minutes
Type of Class: 1 class per week for 4 weeks (4 weeks total)
Price: $63
ART: Crochet 101: Granny Squares
Mrs. Braid
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 8
Length of Class: 50 minutes
Type of Class: 1 class per week for 4 weeks (4 weeks total)
Price: $63
This course is a full introduction to crochet, including instruction on all the basic stitches and how to make granny squares, which will be combined to form a usable or wearable final project.
ART: Woodburning and Watercolour
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 10
Length of Class: 55 minutes
Type of Class: 1 class per week for 42 weeks (2 weeks total)
Price: $35
3) A beginner’s guide to beautiful woodburnt art. You will learn the basic skills of transferring designs to wood, doing linework with a woodburning tool, and adding lush, vibrant colour using watercolour paints.
ART: Woodburning Natural Textures ( Ages 16 - 18)
Mrs. Braid
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 10
Length of Class: 55 minutes
Type of Class: 1 class per week for 2 weeks (2 weeks total)
Price: $35
An intermediate woodburning class, designed to help learners master different techniques, tips, and accessories for the woodburning tool. The focus of the course will be learning to evoke texture on the wood. Learners will showcase their new skills in a final project portraying a realistic plant or animal composition.
ART: Talking Colours*
Leona
Number of Learners in Class: 3-12
Length of each Class: 55 minutes
Type of Class: 2 classes per week for 8 weeks (16 classes total)
Price: $259
Talking Colours is an expressive arts course that will help learners with socio-emotional development through creative and fun art activities.
ART: Introduction to Graphic design (Ages 14-18)*
Khushi
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 12
Length of Class: 45 minutes
Type of Class: 1 class per week for 12 weeks
Price: $169
BAKING: Biscuits and Jam*
Samantha
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 12
Length of Class: 1.5 hours
Type of Class: One-time class
Price: $40
DRAMA: Auditioning 101*
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 8
Length of Class: 45 minutes
Type of Class: 1 class per week for 4 weeks (4 classes total)
Price: $57
Is your learner interested in what it takes to nail their audition? Do they see themselves wanting to pursue stage acting or film acting roles? If so, this is a great place to start! This course will provide an opportunity for learners to explore and become confident in their audition techniques. It will cover the in’s and out’s of the holding room, how to find your mark, and how to pick material that is suitable for your learner’s typecast. By the end of the course your learner should have a strong understanding and foundation to work with to give them the confidence they need to land the role!
DRAMA: Intro to Theatre* (Ages 14-18)
Ms Red
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 8
Length of Class: 45 minutes
Type of Class: 1 class per week for 6 weeks
Price: $85
Intro to Theatre is a fun in-depth experience where learners will embrace their inner performer! We will go over stage presence, basic theatre concepts including but not limited to: scene design, blocking, action and reaction, necessity of character, costuming, and so much more! If your learner has always wanted to see what it was like to shine in the spotlight, this class provides a solid foundation in theatre basics.
DRAMA: Play Reading*
Mari
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 8
Length of Class: 55 minutes
Type of Class: 1 class for 8 weeks (8 classes total)
Price: $154
This class is for learners who are interested in reading and dissecting plays. We will learn to understand writing styles, plot development, characterization, and overall structure and action of plays. This class will be helpful for learners who have an interest in playwriting, acting, reading, or are just looking to understand literature through plays! Looking to work on both classic and contemporary plays.
DRAMA: Acting 101*
Mari
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 8
Length of Class: 45 minutes
Type of Class: 1 class for 6 weeks (6 classes total)
Price: $94
This class is for learners who are interested in learning more about acting. We will discover the Stanislavski method of acting and together, take turns working through material and presenting monologues for each other in class. Students will learn how to develop characters, understand beats and intentions, and textual analysis.
ENGLISH: Journalist for a Month*
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 6
Length of Class: 45 minutes
Type of Class: 1 classes per week for 6 weeks (6 classes total)
Price: $95
ENGLISH: English Literature & Creative Writing*
Khushi
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 12
Length of Class: 45 minutes
Type of Class: 1 class for 12 weeks
Price: $169
This course is intended to assist learners in developing strong Language Arts and Creative Writing skills, as well as aid foreign language/ESL learners in expanding their English language reading, writing, and speaking skills.
ENGLISH: Whose words are these anyway? (Ages 14-18)*
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 8
Length of Class: 45 minutes
Type of Class: 1 classes per week for 5 weeks (5 classes total)
Price: $79
GAMING: Gamer's Den - Game Club & Social Group
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 7
Length of Class: 45 minutes
Type of Class: Ongoing class (choose dates according to your schedule)
Price: $14
We will mainly talk about things like our favourite games, the first games we played, and other experiences related to gaming and videogames.
HEALTH: Meet The Macronutrients: Exploring Protein, Carbohydrates, Fat and Water
Lee
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 10
Length of Class: 55 minutes
Type of Class: 2 classes per week for 4 weeks (8 classes total)
Price: $154
The macronutrients make up the largest portion of your diet. This course will help learners gain a strong understanding of the digestion, absorption and function of each macronutrient, along with a strong understanding of where we find these nutrients in foods. Great for learners with a keen interest in food, nutrition or life sciences.
HEALTH: Yoga in the Yurt*
Janet
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 6
Length of Class: 30 minutes
Type of Class: One-time class
Price: $11
Enjoy a teen yoga class with Janet. Each week will give a new focus and you will enjoy the whole body wellness benefits of yoga.
HEALTH: Stretch & Strength*
Mari
Number of learners per class: 3-8
Length of each class: 45 minutes
Type of Class: One time class
Price: $16
Do you want to improve your flexibility and strength? Join this simple, low-impact stretch & strength movement class based on dance training exercises. We will focus on gaining flexibility and muscle strength in our whole bodies. A great way to stay active throughout the week, without a ton of sweat (and tears!)
HEALTH: Stretch & Strength Private Session*
Mari
Private Lesson
Length of each class: 45 minutes
Type of Class: One time class
Price: $34
Do you want to improve your flexibility and strength? Join this simple, low-impact stretch & strength movement class based on dance training exercises. We will focus on gaining flexibility and muscle strength in our whole bodies. A great way to stay active throughout the week, without a ton of sweat (and tears!). This is the one-on-one option.
LIFE SKILLS: Game of Life: Financial Literacy for Teens
Number of learners in class: 3 – 6
Length of class: 45 minutes
Type of class: 1 class per week for 6 weeks
Price: $95
LIFE SKILLS: Navigating the grocery store*
Lee
Number of learners in class: 3 – 10
Length of class: 55 minutes
Type of class: 1 class per week for 4 weeks (total 4 classes)
Price: $77
LIFE SKILLS: Note Taking Skills for Academic Success
Number of learners in class: 5-10
Length of class: 55 minutes
Type of class: 2 classes per week for 5 weeks (10 classes total)
Price: $212
LIFE SKILLS: THE BRAIN AND CREATIVE ARTS
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 10
Length of Class: 55 minutes
Type of Class: 1 class per week for 6 weeks
Price: $104
LIFE SKILLS: Study Better!
Ashley
Number of Learners in Class: 3-6
Length of Class: 55 minutes
Type of Class: One time class
Price: $18
The end of the school year is coming and that means tests and presentations! Learn to study smarter with proven memory tricks to learn, study and perform better on tests.
Music: Private Vocal Coaching*
Number of Learners in Class: 1
Length of Class: 45 minutes
Type of Class: Ongoing lessons (buy a single pass or 10 pack)
Price: $34
Private, online vocal lessons. One-on-on, the learner and I will develop an understanding of their specific voice and vocal needs. We will uncover proper vocal technique and training to support a healthy, sustainable singing voice.
SCIENCE: Terrestrial Ecosystems
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 10
Length of Class: 45 minutes
Type of Class: One-time class
Price: $16
SCIENCE: Soil Ecology
Marie
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 8
Length of Class: 45 minutes
Type of Class: One-time class
Price: $16
SCIENCE: Virtual Field Naturalists Club
Rachel
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 10
Length of Class: 45 minutes
Type of Class: 1 class per week for 8 weeks (8 classes total)
Price: $112
In this social class, members will document and share their nature adventures – from birdwatching to hiking to rock collecting. We will discover the world around us and learn about ecology.
SCIENCE: Ecosystems - How Organisms interact within them
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 12
Length of each Class: 1 hour
Type of Class: 1 class per week for 9 weeks (9 classes total)
Price: $188
SCIENCE: Freshwater Ecosystems
Marie
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 8
Length of Class: 45 minutes
Type of Class: One-time class
Price: $16
SCIENCE: The Ocean Ecosystems
Marie
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 8
Length of Class: 45 minutes
Type of Class: One-time class
Price: $16
SOCIAL STUDIES: Canadian Civic Politics (Ages 15-18)*
Tyler
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 12
Length of each Class: 55 minutes
Type of Class: 1 class per week for 6 weeks (6 classes total)
Price: $128
SOCIAL STUDIES: Twentieth Century History
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 12
Length of each Class: 55 minutes
Type of Class: 1 class per week for 10 weeks (10 classes total)
Price: $212
SOCIAL STUDIES: Canadian Geography: Coast to Coast to Coast*
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 12
Length of Class: 55 minutes
Type of Class: 1 class per week for 8 weeks (8 weeks total)
TUTORING Private Geography Tutoring - Tyler
Tyler
Number of Learners in Class: 1
Length of Class: 55 minutes
Type of Class: Private Tutoring with ongoing sessions offered
Price: $50.00
TUTORING Private History Tutoring - Tyler
Tyler
Number of Learners in Class: 1
Length of Class: 55 minutes
Type of Class: Private Tutoring with ongoing sessions offered
Price: $50.00
Private Social Studies Essay Writing, Assignment and Homework Help - Tyler
Tyler
Number of Learners in Class: 1
Length of Class: 55 minutes
Type of Class: Private Tutoring with ongoing sessions offered
Price: $50.00
SOCIAL STUDIES: A Brief History of Women
Number of Learners in Class: 3 – 8
Length of Class: 70 minutes
Type of Class: 1 class per week for 4 weeks