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New Year, New CrossFit Kids Class at Compass!

CrossFit Kids is an exciting way to get homeschooled kids moving and exercising when it is too cold to play outside! Where else can you use "slam balls," kettle bells, and rope ladders? Certified CrossFit coaches come right to Compass to offer this dynamic fitness class! Every work-out touches on the ten areas of fitness: Cardio-vas... More

Beginning Guitar 1 for Teens and Adults, Starts Jan. 13

Compass students love guitar instructor Lee Nathanson in his Wednesday middle school class, so we are offering a new, Friday section of Beginning Guitar 1 just for Teens and Adults this winter! Learn a new instrument in a comfortable, casual setting while hanging out with interesting people. Students in 8th grade and beyond, "graduated... More

Digital Photography for Kids

“A camera is a tool for learning how to see without a camera.” (Dorthea Lange, American Photojournalist, 1895-1965) Homeschooled students will develop an all new appreciation for the world around them in the "Introduction to Digital Photography" winter workshops at Compass! Students will learn about balance and symmetry in photographs ... More

Winter Warm Ups Cooking Classes for Kids

Want a fun, healthy way to warm up this winter? Try a homeschool cooking class at Compass! When it is chilly outside, kids can be indoors learning to cook delicious dishes with hearty winter flavors. Many sources such as CBS News, the New York Times, WebMD, Live Strong Foundation, and others have written about the positive, life-long benefits ... More

Calling All Wizards! “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Acting Class!

Does your homeschool ever resemble Hogwarts? Does your child identify as Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin? If so, you can't miss Compass's all-new acting class, "Scenes from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"! Muggle actors are needed to portray your favorite wizards- Harry, Hermoine, Ron, Draco, and Ginny- and their ... More

Registration is Open for the 2017 Geography Bee

Calling all geography buffs and enthusiasts! Registration is open for homeschooled students to participate in the annual Greater Fairfax Homeschoolers Geography Bee. Compass is the host site for this “school level” contest for the 2017 National Geographic Bee. Date: Wednesday, January 18 Time: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Details: The ... More

Compass 3rd Quarter Winter Schedule is Posted! Early Registration Starts Dec. 1

Great news! The all-new schedule for 3rd Quarter Winter classes at Compass has been posted! Early registration for begins this week on Thursday, December 1 at 6:00 am. A 10% early registration discount is offered through December 16. But don’t wait, some popular classes fill up quickly! New families are welcome to enroll! More than 80 ... More

70s Party for ‘Tweens and Teens…this Friday!

It is not too late to sign up for the 70s Party this Friday!   Compass 'tweens and teens ages 11-15 are invited to a party! Date: Friday, November 11 Time: 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm Admission: $10.00 (pre-pay online or at the Compass front desk) Come dressed in your grooviest hippie-chic, tie-dye, bell bottoms, vintage tee, leisure ... More

Writing Group Open House at Compass

In celebration of National Novel Writing Month, Compass is hosting a series of… Writing Group Open Houses Four Fridays: November 11 & 18, December 2 & 9  12:00 pm- 1:00 pm Meet at Compass in Room 1 The Writing Group is for teen and adult writers, 8th grade and older. The group will have dedicated writing time, ... More

Last Minute, Same Day, and Walk-In Registrations Welcome

2nd quarter classes begin today at Compass! Last minute, same day, walk-in and late registrations are accepted! There are still openings in several dozen classes for homeschooled students in K through 12th grade. If you see a class available online, you can register yourself and come to Compass today. Alternatively, come on by! We can ... More