Spring registration opens on Tuesday March 3rd at noon. Once the class listings are live, you can click on the class names below to open a link to enroll.
Ways to register:
• The class title links below or the Seattle Parks and Recreation website, under homeschool classes at Van Asselt Community Center.
• By calling the Van Asselt Community Center at 206-386-1921.
• Visit a Seattle Community Center for assistance at reception.
If needed, find out about possible financial assistance from Seattle Parks and Recreation.
Class Descriptions
Spring 2026 Session:
In this class, we will explore famous architects like Maya Lin and Frank Lloyd Wright through books and hands-on experiments like building bridges and A-frames.
Ages: 6-10
Teacher: Melissa Moore
Time: Mondays, 12:30 – 1:25, $85
Games: “Make Your Own Game” Workshop
We will discuss and critically analyze the design of a bunch of existing games in order to inspire a (non-electronic) game of your own design. Over the course of the class, kids will work to document a unique narrative story for their game, and clearly define the rules and gameplay dynamics. Kids will also serve as play testers for each other, as classmates finish prototypes of their game.
We’ll have lots of materials available for different types of games including blank game boards, blank dice, blank tiles, and blank cards. Kids can even design a few small custom-printed 3d pieces as needed to go along with their game theme and story.
To get the most out of this class, students will need to spend some time outside of class thinking about their designs and playing lots of different types of games with their families for inspiration. 🙂
Ages: 10+
Teacher: Katie Blanch
Time: Mondays, 1:30 – 2:25, $85
Language: Beginner Spanish (link not yet live)
In this Spanish class we will focus on beginner level Spanish language learning; things like learning colors, simple sentences, animal names, food names, and introductions; along with small interactive games/activities to practice working together as a team.
Ages: 5+
Teacher: Marisol Basurto
Time: Mondays, 1:30 – 2:25, $85
We also plan to continue our free community offerings:
Club: Drawing Time
Come draw with us! Each week, we explore a new foundational art concept and apply it to a fun, creative drawing prompt. We always provide plenty of inspiration to help spark your creativity and allow ample room for exploration. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned doodler, Drawing Club is a welcoming, low-pressure space to experiment and learn.
Ages: all-ages
Teacher: Vivian Jech
Time: Mondays, 1:30 – 2:25, $0 (free), no registration necessary
Club: Coding Creators
Coding Creators is a kid-led, collaborative space where young makers explore coding together and decide what they want to build. Led by 11-year-old Wallace and 14-year-old Luna, participants will choose shared projects and work on them over time, learning through experimentation, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Projects may include simple games, Scratch projects, or introductory Roblox game development (Lua/Luau), though the direction will be driven by the kids’ interests. Ages 6–18 are welcome; younger participants may need adult support. Please bring your own device (laptop or tablet preferred). This is an informal, creative club rather than a structured class or fixed curriculum.
Ages: 6-18
Teacher: Amanda Caldwell
Time: Mondays, 12:30 – 1:25, $0 (free), no registration necessary
Offsite Classes:
Carpentry
Kids’ Carpentry classes are a hands on toy building experience designed to teach kids, practical woodworking skills with an emphasis on the safe use of hand tools. While kids construct fun and exciting projects they are also empowered to become independent thinkers – building confidence, self-esteem, and a repertoire of practical skills that will last them a lifetime! At the end of the session, each child will go home with at least two but often four or more wooden toys or games that they have made and painted by hand. Classes run 6-8 weeks for 90 minutes and are a great way to immerse your young person in the thrill of woodworking!
Ages: 6-13, Time: 10:30 – 11:30 or 11:30 – 1:00
Teacher: Kids’ Carpentry, enroll here
Tall Mountain Homeschool 