Enrichment
Four Square Enrichment is a Christian community that meets on Mondays for two 12 week terms 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.
From 9am-noon, students rotate through four 45-minute enrichment classes. We offer a variety of classes designed to meet the different needs of preschool, elementary and middle school students. We also offer a wide variety of 60 and 90 minute a la carte high school classes from 9am-2pm.
Four Square is inspired by Charlotte Mason’s philosophy of education. She held children in the highest esteem and emphasized the value of picture study, handicrafts, composer study, hymns, recitation, nature study, 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 complement Four Square Academic or stand on its own, based on parent preferences. If you are unable to join our in-person classes, we encourage you to check out Without Doors – a Bible, Geography, History, Literature, Enrichment, and Nature Study curriculum inspired by Four Square Enrichment.
"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
2026-2027
9am-Noon
$675/year
All of our classes feature activities that are best experienced in a community setting and that enrich a home education.
*$750/year*
Art Introduction to Art + Fine Motor Skills
Music Composer Study + Music Appreciation
PE Nature Walks + Gross Motor Skills
Speech Introduction to Speaking + Listening
Music Composer Study + Music Appreciation
PE Gross Motor Activities
Speech Introduction to Speaking + Listening
Music Composer Study + Music Appreciation
PE Games
Speech Introduction to Speaking + Listening
Music Composer Study + Music Appreciation
PE Games
Speech Introduction to Speaking + Listening
Art Artist Study + Mixed Media Projects
Music Composer Study + Music Appreciation
PE Games
Speech & Sign Language
Speaking, Listening + Presenting (12 weeks)
Introduction to ASL (12 weeks)
Art Artist Study + Mixed Media Projects
Music Composer Study + Music Appreciation
PE Games
Speech & Sign Language
Speaking, Listening + Presenting (12 weeks)
Introduction to ASL (12 weeks)
Art Artist Study + Mixed Media Projects
Music Composer Study + Music Concepts
PE Outdoor Education
Speech & Sign Language
Speaking, Listening + Presenting (12 weeks)
Introduction to ASL (12 weeks)
Art Artist Study + Mixed Media Projects
Music Composer Study + Music Concepts
PE Outdoor Education
Speech Speaking, Listening + Presenting
Art Artist Study + Mixed Media Projects
Music Composer Study + Worship Arts
PE Fitness
Speech Presenting, Debate + Discussion
Art Artist Study + Mixed Media Projects
Music Composer Study + Worship Arts
PE Fitness
Speech Presenting, Debate + Discussion
A lá carte classes
2026-2027
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.
Age 5-6
[Option 1]
Nature Club & STEAM $350
STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics
[Option 2]
Beginning Ballet & Jazz $400
[Option 3]
Beginning Gymnastics $350
[Option 4]
Kindermusik & Free Play $350
Age 6-7
[Option 1]
STEAM & Math Club $350
STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics
Age 6-8
[Option 1]
Drama Club & Storytime Chess
Drama Club: Building confidence and fostering expression through imaginative games, creative movement, and simple role-play.
Storytime Chess: Learn the game of chess through story and play.
Age 7-8
[Option 1]
Intermediate Ballet & Lyrical $400
*Prerequisite: Four Square Beginning Ballet or equivalent dance experience.
[Option 2]
Israel: God’s Chosen People & Drama Club $350
Israel: Hebrew Phrases, Alef-Bet, Holy Land Geography & Culture, Biblical Feasts (food waiver)
Drama Club: Building confidence and fostering expression through imaginative games, creative movement, and simple role-play.
[Option 3]
Math Club & Science Experiments $350
[Option 4]
Nature Club $350
Nature Walks + Nature Journaling + Nature Crafts + Object Lessons
[Option 5]
Forest School $350
Glory to Elohim, Creator God! Students will be outdoors in all weather and need high quality winter/rain gear. Students will be exploring God’s creation, hiking, identifying trees, looking at ecosystems, searching for critters, playing nature games, looking at the patterns of leaves and tree bark, finding animal tracks, and other hands-on nature activities.
[Option 1]
Advanced Ballet & Worship $400 taught by Sarah Walters
Dancers will learn ballet technique and glorify God with worshipful dance. Includes a spring recital. *Prerequisite: Four Square Intermediate Ballet or similar dance experience.
[Option 2]
Theater Performance $400 directed by Brandi Van Houten
Students will go through the theater process including auditioning for a role, memorizing lines, and participating in a spring performance.
[Option 3]
Handicrafts $400 taught by Elly Admiraal
Students will create a variety of handicrafts such as knitting, crocheting, jewelry-making, hand-crafted candles and soap, etc.
[Option 4]
Dissection & Nature Study (ages 10+) $400 taught by Lance Laker
Students will go on nature hikes and engage in object study (plants, flowers, insects, etc). Students will observe and participate in several simple dissections throughout the year (owl pellet, earth worm, grasshopper, etc).
[Option 5]
STEM (ages 10+) $400 taught by Katie Mast
Students will do chemistry and physics projects including building balloon-powered cars, making simple machines such as a printing press, creating paper roller coasters, and launching baking soda rockets, etc.
[Class A – choose ONE]
[Option 1] Beginning Ukulele (ages 9+)
[Option 2] Science Experiments (ages 9-10)
[Option 3] Chess Club (ages 9+)
[Option 4] Basketball (ages 11+)
[Option 5] Dutch Blitz (ages 9+)
Learn Dutch history, geography, and culture through hands-on activities and games. *Taught by Doretta Anema, a second generation Dutch immigrant and Friesian horse + Stabijhoun dog breeder/farmer.
[Class B – choose ONE]
[Option 1] Basketball (ages 9-11)
[Option 2] Beginning Guitar (ages 9+)
[Option 3] Israel: God’s Chosen People (ages 9+)
Hebrew Phrases, Alef-Bet, Holy Land Geography & Culture, Biblical Feasts point to Jesus
[Option 4] Michigan Adventure (ages 9+)
Learn history, geography, and fun facts through hands-on activities and games.
[Option 5] Strategy Games with Mr. Greer (ages 9+)
There is a required, non-refundable, non-transferable enrichment registration fee of $50/student.
Preschool Enrichment fee is $750/student and includes 24 weeks of claseses.
K-8th Grade Enrichment fee is $675/student and includes 24 weeks of classes.
The A la Carte fee is $350-$400/student and includes 24 weeks of classes.
Enrichment Supply List
2026-2027
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, Inc. 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: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Semester 2: Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675)
Semester I: Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
Semester II: Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
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
Without Doors: Preschool (optional for at home)
Pencils
Pencil Box
24 Crayons
Safety Scissors
Glue Stick
Basic Colored Pencil Set
Paint shirt (old t-shirt)
Without Doors: Kindergarten (optional for at home)
Pencils
Pencil Box or Pouch
Pink Pearl Eraser
Scissors
Glue Stick
Regular Black Sharpie
Fine Tip Black Sharpie
Colored Pencil Set
Watercolor Set
Oil Pastel Set
Ruler
Paint Shirt (old t-shirt)
5th-6th Grade:
Orienteering Compass
Ballet & Dance
Pink Leotard
Pink Ballet Shoes
Pink Ballet Tights
Basketball
Tennis Shoes
Dissection & Nature Study
Nature Journal
Travel Watercolor Set
Safety Goggles
Beginning Guitar
Guitar, D-Addario Clip-On Guitar Tuner
Alfred’s Kid’s Guitar Course Complete: The Easiest Guitar Method Ever!, by Ron Manus
Israel: God’s Chosen People
3-ring binder with clear sleeve in front
Forest School
(See tab below)
Nature Club
Nature Journal
Travel Watercolor Set
Storytime Chess
20 Inch Beginner Roll-Up Chess Board
ALL WEATHER
Backpack
Water Bottle
Extra Clothes
Orienteering Compass
SUNSHINE
Sunscreen
Bug Repellent
Hat (to protect from sun)
Sunglasses
RAIN
Tuffo Rain Suit or Frog Togg (two-piece rain gear)
Rain Boots
Bug Repellent
SNOW
Winter Jacket
Snow Pants
Winter Hat
2 Pairs of Gloves (waterproof)
Neck Gater
Waterproof Winter Boots
Wool Socks
Base Layers – Long Johns
Enrichment Calendar
Open House
August 18
Classes
September 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
April 13, 20, 27
Theater Performance Play
March 27 @6pm
Story Ballet
March 30 @4pm
Celebration Night
April 20 @6pm
High School Play
May 1 @6pm
High School Graduation Ceremony
May 8 @7pm