Oaks Electives

Why does my child need to learn self-defense?

Because everyone should know how to protect themselves - and when it’s appropriate to use those skills. Our 6-14 year-old class is specifically tailored to support the physical and developmental growth of this age group.

We are skilled at working with athletes of all backgrounds and adjust their approach to suit individual learning styles. We will delve deeper into these aspects and will also give you tips on how you can continue to work at home. Participants will learn:

+ The ABCs of Self-Defense (Awareness, Boundaries, Communication)
+ The 3 Rules of Concentration
+ Bully Awareness (How to respond and react if bullied)
+ Tactical body-using techniques
+ Falls and wrist escapes

Instructors: Bryan Weaver & Nate Robertson

Cost: $150

Grades: K-4th

Bryan graduated with a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2000.  He began his coaching career in Varsity Football in Southern California. After moving to Boise with his family in 2005, he and his wife, Nicole, started Brayge Sports and Fitness in 2007. Brayge Sports currently serves over 2,000 kids in the area with their various sports leagues and classes.

Nate Robertson has been training in martial arts since 2006 and has been teaching martial arts since 2012. He received his black belt in Shaolin Kempo in 2017 and has been specializing in self-defense and edged weapon training since 2021. He loves working with kids and enjoys both the mental and physical aspects of the art.

This active and engaging class helps students build strength, coordination, and teamwork through a variety of sports, games, and fitness activities. The focus is on developing healthy habits, sportsmanship, and a love for movement. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves, try new activities, and have fun together.

Instructor: Tim Plaster

Cost: $150

Grades: K-4th

Coach Plaster brings years of experience teaching physical education at both the elementary and high school levels. After beginning his career at Grace Brethren in Simi Valley, California, he served as Athletic Director and worked with local youth leagues. He now enjoys teaching PE for homeschool co-ops and schools, sharing his passion for movement and healthy living.

In this class, students will develop their vocal skills both as soloists and as part of a group. Instruction will cover vocal techniques, pitch accuracy, diction, and stage presence. Through regular in-class performances, students will gain confidence and grow comfortable using their voices in front of others. The semester will offer a variety of genres of music, both sacred and secular, including music celebrating America (folk and patriotic songs), favorites from the screen and stage, traditional choir music, contemporary music, and more. Our aim is to nurture a love for music and help each student grow in skill, creativity, and confidence as a performer.

Instructor: Karen Cummins

Cost: $150

Grades: K-4th

Karen graduated from Liberty University in 2004 with a degree in Early Childhood Development and a minor in Vocal Performance. She has taught voice lessons since 2007 and currently serves as the director of the 1st - 4th grade choir at Treasured Voices Youth Choir.

This elementary fine arts course begins with the basic elements of drawing, guiding young students to explore the core foundational building blocks of visual arts through the 7 elements of art. Students will dive into essential concepts such as shape, space, color, value, and texture. Each weekly theme is paired with highlights on famous artists, allowing students to study masterpieces by Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Rousseau, Piet Mondrian, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Claude Monet. Through engaging, hands-on projects, young creators will transform these concepts into beautiful pieces, including a Mondrian-style geometric grid and a multi-week acrylic painting of Monet's water lilies. By the end of the course, students will have built a diverse portfolio of artwork and a lasting appreciation for art and its history.

Instructors: Tina Carns

Cost: $150

Grades: 1st - 4th

Tina Carns is a highly experienced educator specializing in personalized tutoring and classes for elementary and middle school students. Holding a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Curriculum Studies from UCLA, she brings over three decades of classroom and one-on-one expertise.

Mission: Move! is an engaging elective where students become movement explorers completing exciting weekly missions and earning badges along the way! Students will build focus, balance, coordination, and self-awareness through storytelling, movement games, and hands-on activities. Through obstacle courses, tumbling stations, rhythm challenges, teamwork games, and creative movement missions, students will grow in confidence, body awareness, flexibility, and coordination in a fun and encouraging environment.

Perfect for active learners who love to jump, move, create, and explore!

Instructor: Hilary Plaster

Cost: $150

Grades: K-2nd

Hi, I'm Ms. Hil! I have been coaching gymnastics since 2018 and absolutely love working with children. One of my greatest joys is helping students build confidence, learn new skills, and celebrate the accomplishments they work so hard to achieve.

Gymnastics has been a big part of my life—I competed for about 10 years, which gave me a deep appreciation for the sport and all the lessons it teaches both inside and outside the gym.

I recently got married and am excited about this new season of life. I also enjoy serving my church family and have been attending Compass Bible Church for the past four years. Whether I’m coaching, teaching, or serving others, I love encouraging children to grow, have fun, and become the best version of themselves.