What Is ThinkTank Thursday?
ThinkTank Thursday is our signature half-day enrichment program intentionally designed to ignite deep thinking, creativity, and problem-solving in K–5 students. This is not a casual drop-in — it’s a thoughtfully structured experience that enhances your homeschool rhythm with fresh, engaging challenges each week.
Whether your child loves to invent, question, design, experiment, or collaborate, ThinkTank is where ideas come to life through hands-on, project-based learning guided by passionate educators.
What’s Included?
Each Thursday features a rotation of hands-on activities and collaborative projects designed to spark curiosity and support the whole child.
Thematic Units May Include:
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Engineering & Invention
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Environmental Science & Nature
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Visual Arts & Mixed Media
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Movement & Mindfulness
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Drama, Music & Theater
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Makerspace & Design Challenges
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Cooking & Kitchen Chemistry
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Community Service & Empathy Projects
Weekly Rotations Topics:
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Community Lunch & Social Time
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Inquiry-Based STEM Projects
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Art & Creative Expression
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Drama, Music, & Movement
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Outdoor Discovery
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Social-Emotional Activities
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Capstone Challenges
Enrollment
Open to:
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Homeschool students in grades K–5
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Already included in our Hybrid Homeschool Program
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Umbrella Program students seeking in-person enrichment
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Neurotypical and neurodivergent learners able to participate in group settings without 1:1 behavioral support
Cohort Limit: 8- 12 students per group
Program Goals
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Cultivate curiosity through thematic, project-based learning
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Strengthen social-emotional development through group activities and peer interaction
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Provide opportunities for creative expression, problem-solving, and innovation
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Offer consistent mid-week support and structure for homeschool families
Core Features
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Instructional Approach
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Thematic Units updated monthly
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Hands-on, inquiry-based learning
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Small group rotations and consistent peer cohort
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Interdisciplinary enrichment activities
Daily Components
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Community Table Lunch (included with tuition)
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STEM Projects and Maker Challenges
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Art, Music, and Creative Expression
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Outdoor Exploration and Group Activities
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Project-Based Learning aligned to real-world topics
Schedule Overview
11:00 – 11:30 AM – Community Lunch and Social Time
11:30 – 12:20 PM – Enrichment Rotation 1 (STEM, Visual Art, Maker Space)
12:20 – 1:10 PM – Enrichment Rotation 2 (Project-Based Work, Experiments, Discovery)
1:10 – 2:00 PM – Enrichment Rotation 3 (Theater, Music, Movement, SEL)
Tuition and Commitment
Tuition Plans: Annual , Semester, & Monthly Payments
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Discounts:
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Full Year Pay-in-full Discount
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Sibling discounts available
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Commitment:
Students must enroll for either a full school year or a full semester. There are no weekly drop-ins. This consistency supports relationship-based learning and quality instruction.
2025-2026 Monthly Themes
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August-Building Our Community, SEL art, teamwork STEM, “We Belong Here” projects
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September-Our Changing World, Weather tools, animal adaptations, cultural collage
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October- Harvest & Traditions,Pumpkins, cultural celebrations, beginner theater
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November-Gratitude & Growth, Thank-you cards, plant science, reflective skits
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December-Celebrations, Around the World Food, crafts, and customs from global holidays
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January-New Beginnings & Goals, Vision boards, body systems, SEL role-play
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February- Honoring Heroes, Black History Month art, invention STEM, oral storytelling
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March-Growing Together,Gardening, nature art, play production
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April-Earth & Environment, Recycled art, conservation STEM, music/movement
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May-Show What You Know, Maker fair, presentations, open house
