Get Involved! Clubs, Teams, and Activities at Compass this Year!
Compass has a variety of clubs and teams planned for the coming year! Some are open only to Compass students, and some are open to others in the homeschool community. Follow links below for more information and to sign up.
Starting this Week:
Checkmate Champs Chess Club
Students are invited to gather for supervised chess play. Players are expected to know the rules of the game or be enrolled in a class. There is no formal chess instruction during club meetings. Club members will learn about local tournaments and may chose to register and play as a team.
- Meets weekly on Thursdays starting September 19
- 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
- Grades 2-8
- See Club webpage for more details.
- This is open to Compass and non-Compass homeschoolers.
- Compass students sign up HERE.
- Non-Compass students sign up HERE with an additional activity/facility fee
Cryptids Club
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.
Filmmaking Club
LEarn about all aspects of filmmaking including vision, script-writing, casting, acting, filming, lighting, and editing with the goal of making short takes and short films individually or in groups.
- Meets weekly on Wednesdays starting September 18.
- 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm
- Grades 8-12
- See Club webpage for more details.
- This is open to Compass and non-Compass homeschoolers.
- Compass students sign up HERE.
- Non-Compass students sign up HERE with an additional activity/facility fee.
NOVA 4H Nature Club
The NoVA 4-H Nature Club has monthly club meetings, virtual presentations, monthly hikes, nature outings, and service projects around ecosystem, birds & mirgration, weather, plants, etc. The club offers youth leadership opportunities for elected student-officers.
- Meets monthly at Compass one Tuesday per month starting September 17
- Additional hikes and nature outings, service projects, and virtual topic presentations scheduled
- 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm
- 4th -12th grade, min. age 9
- See Club webpage for more details
- This is open to Compass and non-Compass homeschoolers.
- Compass students sign up through the club.
- Non-Compass students sign up through the club and pay an additional activity/facility fee to Compass HERE.
Teen Social Committee
Teens ages 14+ are invited to serve on a committee to plan the Fall Teen Party, Winter Snow Ball, and spring Prom. Committee members will work with an advisor to plan details such as theme, food, decor, music, venue, and activities for teen parties.
- Meets bi-weekly on Fridays starting September 20
- 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
- 9th-12th grade (min. age 14)
- This is an in-person committee for Compass teens only.
- There is no cost for Compass students to participate
- Contact Compass to be added to the list.
Starting Next Week:
Astronomy Club
The Astronomy Club consists of space enthusiasts who discuss current events and discoveries in the field of astronomy and work on the Pulsar Search Collaboratory project. Members must be age 13.
- Bi-weekly on Tuesdays starting September 24
- 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
- Meeting dates: Sept 24, Oct 8, 22, Nov 12, Dec 10, Jan 14, 28, Feb 11, 25, Mar 4, 25, Apr 8, 22
- 7th-12th grade (min. age 13)
- See club webpage for more information.
- This is open to Compass and non-Compass homeschoolers.
- Compass students sign up HERE at no cost.
- Non-Compass students sign up HERE with an additional activity/facility fee.
First LEGO League Robotics- Explore Level
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a guided, robotics competition that encourages teamwork, discovery, innovation, and problem-solving. Fall semester, the group will work through a complete project from a prior year to learn how to build and code the robots and think through the engineering design process. Spring semester, the team will prepare a challenge with the goal of participating in a local showcase.
RunFit Kidz Running Club
RunFit Kidz is a fun, non-competitive co-ed program for mixed age students of all fitness levels to introduce a passion for fitness and running in a supportive environment. The program helps emerging runners build incremental endurance over 8 weeks, and the group’s accomplishments are celebrated with a 5K (3 mile) celebration fun run/walk.
- Meets for 8 weeks on Wednesdays starting September 25
- 3:15 pm- 4:30 pm
- 1st grade- Adult
- Parents are welcome to enroll alongside their kids.
- See club webpage for more information.
- This is open to Compass and non-Compass homeschoolers.
- Compass students sign up HERE.
- Non-Compass students sign up HERE with additional activity/facility fee.
Ongoing:
Alpha Chapter, Homeschool National Honor Society
Alpha Rho is a student-led organization promoting scholarship, academic excellence, networking, and service projects. 8th graders must be taking a high school level course to apply. All students must submit a test score in the 90th+ percentile with application.
- Meets bi-weekly on Fridays starting September 13
- 3:15 pm- 4:30 pm
- 8th-12th grade
- See club webpage for more details and application.
- This is open to Compass and non-Compass homeschoolers.
Civil Air Patrol
The William P Knight Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol meets at Compass. Youth members (“Cadets”) focus on aerospace and cyberspace education, character development, leadership, physical fitness, and community service.
- Meets weekly on Thursdays, ongoing
- 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
- 7th-adult (min. age 12)
- See club webpage for more details.
- This is open to Compass, non-Compass homeschoolers, and students from traditional school settings.
Compass Collaborative Newspaper Staff
Student newspaper staff learn about journalism and create a quarterly newspaper consisting of Compass news, creative writing, short stories, poetry, teacher interviews, reviews (movie, video, book, or toys), puzzles, riddles, jokes, photos, artwork, or comics. Guest writers/contributors welcome.
Crafty Kids Club
Kids socialize and make themed crafts using a wide cariety of materials and techniques.
First LEGO League Robotics- Challenge Level (Middle School)
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a guided, robotics competition that encourages teamwork, discovery, innovation, and problem-solving. The competition is comprised of the Robot Game, an Innovation Project, and Core Values. FLL team members engage in brainstorming, research, design, and coding while practicing the engineering design process of building, testing, re-building, re-testing, etc. Experience through Compass’s Robotics Training Team, Robot Fab Lab, or equivalent preferred.
- Meets weekly on Mondays starting September 9.
- 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm
- 6th-8th grade (min. age 11 by September 30)
- See club webpage for more information.
- This is open to Compass and non-Compass homeschoolers.
Friday Adventure Series: Role Playing Game (RPG)
Teens gather weekly for a virtual role-playing adventure based on one-shot (i.e. one-day) “shorts.” From epic fantasy to futuristic sci-fi escapades, experience a different genre and setting each week. This game system uses simplified rule system which is a great intro to D&D.
- Meets weekly on Fridays starting September 6.
- 3:30 pm- 5:00 pm
- 9th-12th grade
- This is open to Compass and non-Compass homeschoolers.
- Find additional details and all sign up HERE.
Homeschool String Ensemble
Homeschooled violin, viola, cello, or bass musicians at an advanced beginner to intermediate level play with others in an ensemble.
- Meets weekly on Wednesdays starting September 4.
- 11:00 am- 11:55 am
- 4th-8th grade
- This is open to Compass and non-Compass homeschoolers.
- Find additional details and all sign up HERE.
Magical Creatures Quest
This enchanting club is for middle school students who adore whimsical tales, creative adventures, and the magic of tabletop role-playing games. Tweens will connect and form friendships with other middle schoolers who share a love of magical stories and imaginative play- in person!
- Meets weekly on Tuesdays starting September 3.
- 3:00 pm- 3:55 pm
- 6th-8th grade
- This is open to Compass and non-Compass homeschoolers.
- Find additional details and all sign up HERE.
Metro DC Homeschool Concert Band
Enjoy the camaraderie and cooperation of making music with others in a school band! This concert band is for beginner and advanced beginner musicians of brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments.
- Meets weekly on Mondays starting September 9
- Times vary based on instrument
- 4th-8th grade
- This is open to Compass and non-Compass homeschoolers.
- Find additional details and all sign up for beginner Brass, Percussion, Woodwind, or Advanced Beginner.
Mock Trial Team
Teens with strong skills in public speaking, debate, or acting, or interested in law portray witnesses and attorneys in a mock murder case. Interest meeting and auditions for the team are held in May.
- Wednesdays online from 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm and Fridays in person from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, weekly
- Information session and auditions are conducted in the late spring.
- 9th-12th grade
- This is for Compass students only
- See club webpage for more information.
Technovation Team for Girls
Girls work with women mentors and learn to code. Then, working in pairs or teams, identify a problem in their community and develop a mobile app to address the problem for this nationwide competition.
- Meets weekly on Fridays starting September 6.
- 1:00 pm- 2:55 pm
- Girls, grades 7-12
- This is open to Compass and non-Compass homeschoolers.
- Find additional details and all sign up HERE.
Drop-Ins:
Middle School Social Club
Middle school-aged kids (11-13) will meet twice a month for social activities with one meet-up each month at Compass for games/snacks, one meet-up at a nearby destination/venue such as mini golf, fall festivals, trampoline park, and other special/seasonal events.
- Meets bi-weekly on Wednesdays starting September 11
- 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm
- For grades 6-8 (ages 11-13)
- Additional dates: September 11, 25, October 9, 23, November 6, 20, December 4
- Some activities will have nominal supply or admission fees.
- This is a drop-in for Compass students only
- Contact Compass to be added to the list.
Teen Jam Night
Teens ages 13+ may bring their instruments to play songs together and socialize over an interest in music. Bring own instruments (no amps/speakers allowed).
- Meets weekly on Fridays starting September 6
- 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm
- For grades 8+ (minimum age 13)
- This is a drop-in for Compass teens only. Teens must have a current Teen Form on file.
- There is no cost for Compass students to participate
TGIF Teen Game Night
Teens ages 13+ play board games, card games and enjoy social time
- Meets weekly on Fridays starting September 6
- 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm
- For grades 8+ (minimum age 13)
- This is a drop-in for Compass teens only. Teens must have a current Teen Form on file.
- There is no cost for Compass students to participate
Competitions
Watch for upcoming details on annual competitions for homeschoolers: Geography Bee, Jr. Spelling Bee, Sr. Spelling Bee, Math Kangaroo, National Latin Exam, and Quads Chess Tournament.
Ideas for new clubs or competitions? Contact Compass to discuss.