Enrichment Classes

ACES Academy offers multiple enrichment options throughout the year.
Read below for more details!

Afterschool Enrichment Classes at ACES – Fall 2025 (Kendall Location)

Location: ACES Academy Kendall – 63 Fernwood Rd., Montgomery, IL 60538
Ages: 5–13
**Open to all students – homeschoolers, public/private schoolers, and curious learners alike!

This fall, ACES Academy is offering engaging, hands-on Afterschool Enrichment Classes designed to spark creativity, critical thinking, and scientific curiosity in students ages 5–13. Held at our Kendall location, these classes run in 2 six-week sessions on Thursday afternoons and are perfect for families looking to supplement their child’s learning with fun and meaningful enrichment experiences.

🍂 Fall 2025 – Session 1

Dates: Thursdays, September 4 – October 9 (6 weeks)

  • 2:15–3:15 PM

    • Art Lab: All About Color for Beginners (Ages 5–9)
      A playful introduction to the color wheel, mixing, and visual storytelling through vibrant art projects.

    • STEM Lab: Intermediate Dissection (Ages 10–13)
      For our budding biologists ready to take a deeper look—explore animal anatomy through hands-on dissection labs. Class will include lab safety, introduction to the scientific method and 3 dissections (chicken wing, owl pellet and frog.)

  • 3:15–4:15 PM

    • Art Lab: Intermediate Color Theory (Ages 10–13)
      Dive deeper into how colors interact, contrast, and complement each other to enhance artistic expression.

    • STEM Lab: Beginning Dissection (Ages 5–9)
      A gentle introduction to scientific observation and anatomy through age-appropriate dissection experiences. Class will include lab safety, introduction to the scientific method and 3 dissections (flower, owl pellet and earthworm.)

🍁 Fall 2025 – Session 2

Dates: Thursdays, October 23 – December 4 (6 weeks)
(No class on Thanksgiving)

  • 2:15–3:15 PM

    • Art Lab: Beginning Painting Techniques (Ages 5–9)
      Young artists will explore brushwork, texture, and form while experimenting with watercolor and tempera paints.

    • STEM Lab: Invent Like Nature – Intermediate Biomimicry (Ages 10–13)
      Investigate how engineers and inventors draw inspiration from nature to solve real-world problems. Students will apply what they learn in creating their own nature inspired inventions.

  • 3:15–4:15 PM

    • Art Lab: Intermediate Painting Techniques (Ages 10–13)
      Take painting to the next level with techniques that explore layering, shading, and personal style.

    • STEM Lab: Invent Like Nature – Biomimicry for Beginners (Ages 5–9)
      Discover the wonders of the natural world and design your own nature-inspired inventions!

💲 Pricing

  • $90 per student per 6-week session (one class)

  • $165 per student for both classes in the same 6-week session (two hour block of classes)

December Discovery Enrichment

Introducing “December Discovery” – a magical series of seasonal classes designed to spark curiosity and creativity in homeschool students! Classes are only available for one week in December! We’re offering a perfect blend of fun and learning for homeschoolers. “December Discovery” classes are one-time classes that are open to anyone! You do not need to be an ACES Academy student to join! Registration will open in the fall for these classes.