
Co-op Program Course Catalog
2026-2027
These classes are available exclusively to STEAM Academy Co-op members.
To learn more about joining, visit our Co-op Program Page.
ALL CLASS PRICES ARE PER SEMESTER
Forensics
10:00 AM
10:55 AM
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Forensics is a hands-on science course that introduces students to the techniques investigators use to solve crimes and analyze evidence. Through labs, simulations, and case studies, students will explore fingerprint analysis, DNA, chromatography, blood typing, trace evidence, handwriting analysis, toxicology, and crime scene investigation. Students will learn how scientific observation, critical thinking, and laboratory techniques help uncover…
75
Medical Detectives
10:00 AM
10:55 AM
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Students become medical detectives as they investigate illnesses, injuries, genetic disorders, and disease outbreaks. Using case studies, hands-on activities, and medical evidence, students learn how healthcare professionals diagnose and treat patients. The course introduces anatomy, physiology, genetics, epidemiology, nutrition, and medical careers while strengthening critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
60
Full Academic Year (Fall & Spring)
Advanced Art
10:00 AM
10:55 PM
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Advanced Art: Introduction to Artistic Design Concepts
Grades: Upper Elementary–High School (Prerequisite: Basic Art Foundations)
Cost: $75 per semester / $40 per month per student
This advanced-level course invites students to dive deeper into the world of artistic design. Building on fundamental skills, students will explore design elements such as line, shape, shading, composition, and perspective with increased depth…
75
Full Academic Year (Fall & Spring)
If You Lived Then: Time Travel Lab
10:00 AM
10:55 AM
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What was it really like to live in Ancient Egypt, Medieval Europe, Colonial America, or the Wild West? In If You Lived Then: Time Travel Lab, students will step into the shoes of people from different time periods and cultures through hands-on activities, creative projects, simulations, games, and challenges.
Each unit transports students to a new…
60
Full Academic Year (Fall & Spring)
World Building
11:00 AM
11:55 PM
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World Builder's Workshop
In this immersive, project-based course, students will become architects of entire worlds. From shaping geography and cultures to building systems of magic, technology, and belief, teens will explore the deep foundations of fictional storytelling across genres like fantasy, sci-fi, dystopia, and alternate history.
Students will choose their final creative format—such as a novel…
60
Full Academic Year (Fall & Spring)
Irish Dance & Culture
11:00 AM
11:55 AM
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Irish Dance & Culture: Reels and Hornpipes
Ages: 8 through High School
Cost: $60 per semester / $40 per month per student
Step into the rhythm of Irish tradition! This beginner-level class introduces students to foundational skills in Irish dance, with a special focus on reels and hornpipes. Dancers will explore a variety of dance forms including Sean…
60
Full Academic Year (Fall & Spring)
Python Creators Studio
11:00 AM
11:55 AM
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Python Creators Studio
Python Creators Studio transforms beginner coding into a creative, project-based experience.
Rather than simply completing worksheets or copying lines of code, students learn Python by building projects they can personalize, expand, and make their own. Throughout the course, students may create interactive stories, trivia games, quizzes, calculators, simulations, digital trackers, and original programs.
125
Full Academic Year (Fall & Spring)
Foundations of Art
11:00 AM
11:55 AM
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This hands-on course introduces students to the foundational elements of visual art while allowing each artist to grow at their own pace. Through guided instruction and creative projects, students will explore line, shape, form, value (shading), color, texture, space, composition, perspective, and age-appropriate figure drawing.
Designed as a mixed-age class, lessons are structured so every student…
75
Full Academic Year (Fall & Spring)
Python Engineering Lab: Design, Build & Automate
11:00 AM
11:55 AM
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Take your Python skills beyond the screen and into the real world! In Python Engineering Lab, students will apply the programming concepts learned in Python Creators Studio to solve hands-on engineering challenges through design, prototyping, and automation.
Working individually and in teams, students will build and program real engineering projects using Python, electronics, sensors, motors, and simple…
125
Spring Semester
Spy Academy
1:00 PM
1:55 PM
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Can you solve the case before history disappears?
Welcome to Spy Academy, where young recruits become elite agents on a semester-long mission filled with mystery, adventure, and hands-on discovery. Students will investigate high-profile thefts involving priceless artifacts, ancient relics, coded journals, lost weapons, and unexplained historical discoveries while learning the skills of real investigators.
Each week,…
75
Fall Semester
Expedition Science: Explore. Experiment. Discover.
1:00 PM
1:55 PM
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Every great scientific discovery begins with a question. In Expedition Science, students retrace the paths of explorers, inventors, naturalists, and researchers whose discoveries changed the way we understand the world.
Each week begins with a new scientific expedition inspired by real people, places, and moments in science history. Students may investigate animal adaptations alongside Charles Darwin,…
Spring Semester
Thrift Flip: Design Your Own Style
1:00 PM
1:55 PM
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Style is more than what you wear—it's how you express yourself.
In Thrift & Flip: Design Your Own Style, students will transform thrifted, recycled, and everyday items into personalized creations that reflect their unique interests and creativity. From clothing and accessories to room décor, organizers, gifts, and artistic projects, students will learn how to see new…
60
Full Academic Year (Fall & Spring)
Geography of The Western Hemisphere
2:00 PM
2:55 PM
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Course Overview
Geography of the Western Hemisphere is an engaging, hands-on course designed for elementary
and middle school students. The class introduces students to the physical and human geography of
North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Students will explore maps, landforms, cultures, and global connections through a combination of
interactive instruction, creative activities,…
60
Full Academic Year (Fall & Spring)
Intro to Cosmotology
2:00 PM
3:30 PM
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Introduction to Cosmetology is a foundational course designed to introduce students to the principles and practices of the beauty industry. Students will explore basic hair care, skincare, nail care, and makeup application, along with essential topics such as sanitation, safety, professionalism, and client communication. The course emphasizes proper techniques, industry standards, and hands-on learning while building a…
150
Full Academic Year (Fall & Spring)

