High School Literature for Teens
This course focuses on literature from the Middle Ages through the Victorian era. Course readings have included works such as Robin hood, Time Traveler, and Around the World in 80 days. Winter 2021 Exploring Medieval Europe through literature, lecture and discussion – including the role in medieval society, the fall of the Roman Empire, the rise of Christianity in Europe, and feudalism with a particular focus on England, Scotland, and France. Fall 2020 Jules Verne and Victorian Society – Jules Verne is best known today for his science fiction adventure novels, many of which...
Read MorePhilosophy for Teens
What is the foundation for a happy life? We will look at two schools of practice, Mindfulness and Stoicism, to experiment for ourselves. By comparing east and west, we will find core resonance between these approaches to life. Each focuses on virtue as essential, and each establishes peace and calm as a basis for flourishing. We will reflect on the role of emotions and perceptions, and how to question the stories our mind gives us. Most of all, we will discuss between ourselves how to make these philosophies relevant to our everyday lives. Click here to...
Read MoreGreek Mythology
The aim of this class is to introduce students to Greek mythology, and its function as an origin story, so as to better understand its influence on our world today. As we study Greek mythology, students will not only develop a frame of reference for understanding literary allusions, modern retellings, and where some of our modern-day words and expressions come from, but also gain some insight into ancient Greek culture. Background: Greek mythology is everywhere in today’s world. Its influence can be seen in a million different ways within our culture, starting with our everyday language...
Read MoreEnvironmental Club for Teens
Environmental Club at the ROC The mission of the Environmental Club at the ROC is to increase awareness of environmental issues, to highlight the immense value of environmentalism and sustainability, and to become better stewards of the environment, through education, advocacy, and the choices we make in our daily lives. During club meetings, we will discuss current environmental issues, and what small or big adjustments we can make in our daily lives to live more sustainably and preserve, restore, and improve our environment. We will also discuss individual and group action that we can take...
Read MoreThe ROC’s Learning Coordination & Community Playgroup
Students are dropped off with one of The ROC’s Learning Coordinators for a morning of learning fun including imaginative and freeplay in our facility’s indoor community playground combined with individual or small group level appropriate tutoring in phonics, reading, math, science and more. Click here to register and be sure to note which day you are registering for in the comments/notes section
Read MoreMagic: The Gathering
Magic card drafting club including drafts, tournaments and other events. Click here to register
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