Activity Fees

The Activity Fees page is used for admission fees to special events, dues for student clubs, registration for contests, and special one-day passes. Please check all date and program requirements, because activity fees are non-refundable. See the Class Registration pages for all workshops and classes.

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Add Register here to participate in the afternoon session of the Homeschool Quads Chess Tournament on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm. There is a $15.00 entry fee for any player.
Add Register here to participate in the morning session of the Homeschool Quads Chess Tournament on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 10:00 am- 12:15 pm. There is a $15.00 entry fee for any player.
Add Register here to participate in the Junior Spelling Bee on February 19, 2025 at 4:00pm. 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.)
Add Register here to participate in the Junior Spelling Bee on February 19, 2025 at 4:00pm. 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 students to participate in the bee. (A non-Compass student must be a homeschooled student.)
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.
Add This registration is for homeschooled students in northern Virginia (Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Arlington, Stafford, and Faquier counties, or Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park citities) who do not attend Compass. Register here to let Compass know that you are working towards the 2024-25 President's Volunteer Service Award and/or the American Citizenship Award. Compass will pay for all costs associated with the award, but there is a $25.00 Compass activity fee. Once signed-up with a paid activity fee paid, students will receive a discount code which gives them membership in Volunteer Scholars at no cost.
Add Sign up for the Fall 2024 RunFit Kidz Club. This is an 8-week afternoon club for homeschooled students in 1st-8th grade that meets each Wednesday from 3:15 pm- 4:30 pm for fitness and preparation for a 5K fun run. Compass students must enroll and pay a $110.00 fee for the 8-week session. In addition, participants must pay a $30.00 supply fee to the instructor for incentive tokens, training supplies/equipment, a Compass team race t-shirt, entry fee, race bib, race refreshments, and completion medal. For more information, see the club webpage. Activity fees are non-refundable. .
Add Sign up for the Fall 2024 RunFit Kidz Club. This is an 8-week afternoon club for homeschooled students in 1st-8th grade that meets each Wednesday from 3:15 pm- 4:30 pm for fitness and preparation for a 5K fun run. Compass students must enroll and pay a $125.00 fee which includes 8 weeks of coaching and a $15.00 Compass activity fee. In addition, participants must pay a $30.00 supply fee to the instructor for incentive tokens, training supplies/equipment, a Compass team race t-shirt, entry fee, race bib, race refreshments, and completion medal. For more information, see the club webpage. Activity fees are non-refundable. .
Add Sign up for the 2024-25 Checkmate Champs Chess Club. This is an afternoon club for homeschooled students in 2nd-8th grade that meets each Thursday from 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm for chess play. Non-Compass homeschooled students are asked to enroll and pay a $35.00 for club dues including for a club t-shirt and Compass facility fee. This is a one-time fee for the 2024-25 year. For more information, see the club webpage. Activity fees are non-refundable.
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Sign up here to participate in the Greater Fairfax Homeschool Geography Bee on January 29, 2025 (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.)
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Sign up here to participate in the Greater Fairfax Homeschool Geography Bee on January 29, 2025 (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 prize. There is a $25.00 activity/facility fee for a non-Compass homeschooled student to participate.
Add Non-Compass homeschooled students are asked to pay a one-time, $15.00 activity/facility fee to participate in the in-person monthly meetings of the NOVA 4H Nature Club. For more information, see the club webpage. Activity fees are non-refundable.
Add Register here to participate in the Senior Spelling Bee on February 26, 2025 at 4:00pm. 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.)
Add Register here to participate in the Senior Spelling Bee on February 26, 2025 at 4:00pm. 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 students to participate in the bee. (A non-Compass student must be a homeschooled student.)
Add Sign up here to participate in the with the teen Astronomy Club. For more information on the Astronomy Club, see the club web page. The club is open to all area homeschooled students, whether or not they are enrolled at Compass. There is a no activity fee for Compass students to participate.
Add Sign up here to participate in the with the teen Astronomy Club. For more information on the Astronomy Club, see the club web page. The club is open to all area homeschooled students, whether or not they are enrolled at Compass. There a $25.00 activity/facility fee for non-Compass homeschooled students to participate.
Add Crypids Club is for fans of "cryptozoology" meet to discuss and debate mythical (or real?) creatures sich as Big Foot, Yeti, Loch Ness Monster, chupacabra, and others. Club members will examine reports and news stories to consider the possibility of these popular creatures. The club is open to all area homeschooled students, whether or not they are enrolled at Compass. There is a no activity fee for Compass students to participate.
Add Crypids Club is for fans of "cryptozoology" meet to discuss and debate mythical (or real?) creatures sich as Big Foot, Yeti, Loch Ness Monster, chupacabra, and others. Club members will examine reports and news stories to consider the possibility of these popular creatures. The club is open to all area homeschooled students, whether or not they are enrolled at Compass. There a $25.00 activity/facility fee for non-Compass homeschooled students to participate.
Add FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a guided, robotics competition that encourages teamwork, discovery, innovation, and problem-solving.  The club is open to all area homeschooled students, whether or not they are enrolled at Compass. There a $20.00 team materials fee  for Compass homeschooled students to participate.
Add FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a guided, robotics competition that encourages teamwork, discovery, innovation, and problem-solving.  The club is open to all area homeschooled students, whether or not they are enrolled at Compass. There a $20.00 team materials fee and a $25.00 activity/facility fee for non-Compass homeschooled students to participate.

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 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a guided, robotics competition that encourages teamwork, discovery, innovation, and problem-solving.  The club is open to all area homeschooled students, whether or not they are enrolled at Compass. There a $20.00 team materials fee and a $25.00 activity/facility fee for non-Compass homeschooled students to participate.
Add Sign up for the teen Filmmaking Club. This is a weekly afternoon club for homeschooled students in 8th-12th grade that meets each Wednesday from 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm to learn about and produce short films. Compass students must enroll and pay a $185.00 fee for the 6-week quarter with additional fees each quarter. For more information, see the club webpage. Activity fees are non-refundable.  
Add Sign up for the teen Filmmaking Club. This is a weekly afternoon club for homeschooled students in 8th-12th grade that meets each Wednesday from 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm to learn about and produce short films. Compass students must enroll and pay a $200.00 fee ($185 with $15.00 activity/facility fee) for the 6-week quarter with additional fees each quarter. For more information, see the club webpage. Activity fees are non-refundable.  
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Sign up for the teen Filmmaking Club. This is a weekly afternoon club for homeschooled students in 8th-12th grade that meets each Wednesday from 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm to learn about and produce short films. Compass students must enroll and pay a $185.00 fee for the 6-week quarter with additional fees each quarter. For more information, see the club webpage. Activity fees are non-refundable.

Non-meet date: 11/27/24

 
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Sign up for the teen Filmmaking Club. This is a weekly afternoon club for homeschooled students in 8th-12th grade that meets each Wednesday from 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm to learn about and produce short films. Compass students must enroll and pay a $185.00 fee for the 6-week quarter with additional fees each quarter. For more information, see the club webpage. Activity fees are non-refundable.

Non-meet date: 11/27/24