Enrichment
Four Square Enrichment is a Christian community that meets on Mondays for twelve weeks per semester at Rush Creek Bible Church in Byron Center, MI. It is a drop-off program and parents are not required to volunteer. We welcome and encourage families to join us for chapel worship at 8:45am.
Beginning at 9am, students rotate through four 45-minute enrichment classes. We offer a variety of classes designed to meet the different needs of preschool, elementary, middle and high school students.
Four Square is inspired by Charlotte Mason’s principles of education. She held children in the highest esteem and emphasized the value of living literature, hands-on learning, nature study, good habits and the strong faith of a child.
We end our year with a family Celebration Night that includes a musical presentation and an art fair.
Four Square Enrichment is designed to compliment Four Square Academic or to stand on its own, based on parent preferences.
"Our aim in education is to give a full life. We owe it to them to initiate an immense number of interests. Life should be all living, and not merely a tedious passing of time; not all doing or all feeling or all thinking - the strain would be too great - but, all living; that is to say, we should be in touch wherever we go, whatever we hear, whatever we see, with some manner of vital interest."
Charlotte Mason
Enrichment Classes
2021-2022
9am-Noon
$475/year
All of our classes feature activities that are best experienced in a community setting and that enrich a home education.
Art Nature Art + Traditional Multi-Media Projects
Music Music Appreciation + Composer Study
PE Gross Motor Activities + Nature Walks
Speech Introduction to Speaking + Listening
Music Music Appreciation + Composer Study
Speech Introduction to Speaking + Listening
Art Handicrafts + Artist Study
Music Music Appreciation + Composer Study
PE Games
Speech (Semester 1 or 2) Speaking, Listening + Presenting
Sign Language (Semester 1 or 2) Introduction to Sign Language
Art Handicrafts + Artist Study
Music Music Appreciation + Composer Study
PE Physical Fitness + Games
Speech (Semester 1 or 2) Speaking, Listening + Presenting
Sign Language (Semester 1 or 2) Basic Signs
Art Handicrafts + Artist Study
Music Worship Arts + Composer Study
PE Fitness
Speech Presenting, Debate + Discussion
Classes are a la carte. We have a social hall and volunteer opportunities between classes. If your student would like to participate in all Monday classes, the cost is discounted to a total of $825.
American Government & Constitution 9-10am (History + Presentations + Discussion) $250
Fitness 10-11am (Boot Camp Cardio + Fitness) $250
Speech & Apologetics 11am-noon (Communicating + Defending Biblical Faith) $250
Spanish 1 10-11am + 30 minute Mid-Week Zoom (Grammar, Vocabulary + Cultural Study) $250
Spanish 2 10-11:30am (Grammar, Vocabulary + Cultural Study) $250
Lunch Noon-12:20
Art Studio 12:20-1:50pm (Illustration, Clay, Acrylic, Watercolor, Drawing, Handicrafts) $300
A lá carte
Noon-2pm
$350/year
We offer optional a la carte classes in the afternoon to customize a student’s experience and extend their day of enrichment.
Beginning Ballet & Jazz Ages 4-7
Intermediate Ballet & Jazz Ages 7-10
Free Play & Sensory Science Ages 5-6
Sensory Science & Math Club Ages 6-7
Theater Club & Free Play Ages 5-6
Math Club & Science Experiments Ages 7-8
Spanish Club & Theater Club Ages 7-8
Beginning Gymnastics & Nature Club Ages 5-6
Nature Club & Beginning Gymnastics Ages 7-8
Ballet Ages 9-10
Basketball Ages 11-14 (Fundamentals Practice with a Coach)
+$100 optional Courthouse Team (+6 evening games)
Beginning Ukulele Ages 9-11
Intermediate Ukelele Ages 11+
Chess Club Ages 9+
American History Club Ages 10-13 (Hands-on Activities + Fun Facts)
Science Experiments Ages 9-11
Theater Performance Ages 9+ (Includes a Spring Production)
Basketball Ages 9-11 (Fundamentals Practice with a Coach)
+$100 optional Courthouse Team (+6 Evening Games)
Beginning Guitar Ages 9-11
Intermediate Guitar Ages 11+
World History Club Ages 11+ (Hands-on Activities + Fun Facts)
Jazz Dance Ages 9-10
Logic Ages 11+
Spanish Club Ages 9+
Theater Performance Ages 9+ (Includes a Spring Production)
Art Studio Clay, Acrylic, Watercolor, Drawing, Handicrafts $300
Chess Club, Logic, Intermediate Guitar or Ukulele, Theater Performance (Pick Two) $350
There is a required, non-refundable enrichment registration fee of $50/student.
The 2021-2022 PreK-8th Grade Enrichment fee is $475/student and includes 24 weeks of classes.
The 2021-2022 K-8th Grade A la Carte fee is $350/student and includes two classes for 24 weeks.
Enrichment Supply List
The supply list includes links to suggested literature and supplies. As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra expense to you. The HSB is our recommended resource for new/used literature.
Students should wear:
Four Square Apparel
Tennis Shoes
Students should bring:
Backpack
Water Bottle
Snack
Semester 1: Edward Hopper
Semester 2: Henry Ossawa Tanner
Semester I: Antonio Vivaldi (1678 – 1741)
Semester II: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1759 – 1791)
Pencils
Pencil Box
24 Crayons
Safety Scissors
Glue Stick
Outdoor gear (coats, boots, etc.)
Paint shirt (old t-shirt)
Change of clothes in ziplock bag
Pencils
Pencil Box
24 Crayons
Safety Scissors
Glue Stick
Basic Colored Pencil Set
Paint shirt (old t-shirt)
Pencils
Pencil Box
24 Crayons
Safety Scissors
Glue Stick
Basic Colored Pencil Set
Basic Watercolor Set
Basic Oil Pastel Set
Paint shirt (old t-shirt)
Pencil
Pink Pearl Eraser
Scissors
Glue Stick
Regular Black Sharpie
Fine Tip Black Sharpie
Basic Colored Pencil Set
Basic Watercolor Set
Basic Oil Pastel Set
Ruler
Paint Shirt (old t-shirt)
Tennis Shoes
Science Experiments
Lab Notebook
Guitar, D-Addario Clip-On Guitar Tuner
Fitness
Beach Towel or Floor Mat
5-10 lb dumbbell set (personal preference)
Notebook
Spanish 1 and Spanish 2
Binder and Tab Dividers
Constitution and American Government
The Summer of 1787, by David O. Stewart
How to Read the Constitution & the Declaration of Independence, by Paul B. Skousen
U.S. Government Terminology Pamphlet
Notebook
Apologetics
The Case for Christ, by Lee Strobel
Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis
High School Art Studio
Pencil
Pink Pearl Eraser
Scissors
Glue Stick
Regular Black Sharpie
Fine Tip Sharpie
Basic Colored Pencil Set
Basic Watercolor Set
Basic Oil Pastel Set
Basic Drawing Pencils 6B or 8B and 2H or 4H
Ruler
Enrichment Calendar
2021-2022
Open House & Picture Day
August 16
10am-noon
Classes
September 13, 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
January 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 14, 21, 28
April 11, 18, 25
Theater Night
April 22, 2022
6-8pm
Celebration Night
April 25, 2022
6-8pm
Snow Day Cancellation follows Byron Center Schools. Snow makeup date is March 7, 2022.