Please take a look at our class descriptions and then choose them through the OTGA Registration and Enrollment link at the top, or the Fall 2026 Registration Link below, thank you.

Early Learners Class

In the Early Learners class you’ll find an engaging fun hands-on monthly themed environment to keep the interest of all. We are well balanced in a routine schedule while enjoying play based learning. All four core subjects (L.A., Math, Science, & Social Studies) are included as well as Arts and Crafts. Language Arts includes beginning Reading Readiness and Comprehension. We strongly encourage a love for reading at a very young age as it is a positive foundation to help in all subjects and will last a lifetime! 

At On the Go Academy we stand firm on the six pillars of character (Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship) while we creatively motivate social connection and collaboration to build relationships among the friends and families in our program. 

Mon-Thurs 10:30-4:00pm 
 
Teachers: Mrs Kristen and Mrs Michele

Reading Comprehension and Craft

The Reading Comprehension and Craft Class for Kids combines the joy of reading with hands-on creative activities. This program is designed to enhance children’s reading comprehension skills through interactive storytelling and related craft projects. By integrating arts and crafts, the class fosters a deeper understanding of the material while encouraging creativity and fine motor skills.

Teacher: Mrs Michele

Spell and Write

The Beginners Spelling and Writing Class is designed to help young learners develop essential literacy skills. Through engaging activities and guided practice, children will learn to spell common words, form letters correctly, and write simple sentences. The class aims to build a strong foundation in spelling and writing, fostering confidence and a love for language.

Teacher: Mrs Michele

The Creative Entrepreneur

Creative Entrepreneurship & Leadership

Do you have a young entrepreneur who also has big leadership dreams? This class blends creativity, leadership, and service as students take the lead in shaping their own projects to sell—and their community.

Each student (or student pair) will design and teach a craft to the class, then sell their creations at our monthly On The GO craft fair. But that’s just the beginning. As a leadership team, students will also help plan activities, field trips, and community service projects for the wider group of students at On The GO.

 

Spanish 4 Kids

Basic Spanish Class for Elementary to Middle School Age Kids

Course Title: ¡Hola! Introductory Spanish for Kids

¡Hola! Introductory Spanish for Kids is a vibrant and engaging course designed for elementary to middle school students who are eager to begin their journey with the Spanish language as used in Mexico. This class focuses on foundational skills, providing students with the essential building blocks of Spanish through interactive games and fun activities to help students remember the words and how to use them correctly. In addition, we will take a look at the culture and what it represents to the people that live there as well in the USA

By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in basic Spanish, enabling them to communicate simple ideas and understand elementary-level conversations. They will also develop an appreciation for the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, fostering a sense of global awareness and curiosity.

Teacher: Mr Dante

                                   Creative Crafts

Grades 2-5

Welcome to creative crafts! This class is suitable for any student that wants to learn crafting skills. Crafting builds imaginative thinking and improves fine motor skills. Each week, students are guided through unique craft projects they can be proud to take home. Students learn how to incorporate different materials to create harmonious works of art.

This is a hands-on, collaborative class that encourages initiative, problem-solving, and follow-through—with some outside-of-class time expected for planning, prep and activities.

Teacher : Mrs. Kristen

Fundamentals of Art and Beginner's Art

                                             

Fundamentals of Art:

Grades 5 – 12 

Welcome to Fundamentals of Art! This class is designed for older students, Grades 5-12, who are ready to master the essential skills needed to create their own masterpieces. Each student will learn the fundamentals of art, including value, form, color, lines, perspective, and composition. 

Each week focuses on specific techniques that help foster artistic foundations and boost confidence. Students create projects in multiple different mediums, including pencil, charcoal, pastels, watercolor, acrylics and mixed media. This class is appropriate for both complete beginners and intermediate students. Let’s have fun and create some fantastic works of art!

Teacher: Mrs. Jessie

 

Beginners Art:

Grades 1st – 5th

Welcome to Beginners Art! This class is designed for elementary age students, Grades 1st – 5th, who are interested in exploring different forms of art. Kids are encouraged to exercise their creativity as they learn basic art principles such as color, texture and composition. In each class, students are guided through a fun, creative art project that they can be proud of. We work with many types of mediums, including watercolors, crayons, acrylics, pastels, yarn, leaves, rocks, and more.  

Teacher: Mrs. Jessie

 

Physical Education

Our Physical Education class introduces fun and exciting games and activities to work out the mind and the body. Along with using the SCORE model (respect for Self, Coaches, Opponents, Rules, and Equipment) students are also taught the Six Pillars of Character (Togetherness, Respectfulness, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship) using the Character Counts grade appropriate curriculum. Here is a video that gives an idea of the curriculum.

Teacher: Mr Gary

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Music Production (Bandlab & Suno A.I.)

This interactive course introduces middle and high school students to the fundamentals of music production using BandLab, a versatile and accessible online Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), and Suno A.I., an advanced music creation tool. Students will explore the entire production process, from conceptualizing a song to producing, mixing, and mastering tracks. Throughout the course, students will complete hands-on projects, create original compositions, and develop a deeper understanding of music technology, sound design, and artificial intelligence in music.

Teacher: Mr Gary

Earth Science Classes

 

Earth Science for Kids
 
Get ready to dig, discover, and explore! In this engaging elementary Earth Science class, students will learn about rocks, minerals, weather, water, soil, landforms, and the amazing forces that shape our planet. Through fun, hands-on experiments, exciting demonstrations, and interactive activities, young scientists will investigate how and why things happen in the world around them. Each class turns science into an adventure filled with discovery, curiosity, and plenty of opportunities to get hands-on!
 
 
Earth Science for Middle & Highschool 
 
Dive into the science behind our planet through engaging hands-on labs, experiments, and real-world investigations! Students will explore geology, weather and climate, oceanography, astronomy, natural resources, and Earth’s changing systems while developing critical thinking, data analysis, and scientific inquiry skills. Designed to be A–G supportive, the course emphasizes laboratory experiences, evidence-based reasoning, and connections to real-world environmental and scientific issues—making Earth Science both meaningful and academically challenging.
 
Mrs Kristen and Mr Niko

Woodworking

Learning the basic tools and woodworks and to identify most common used woods in our area as well as the by products that come from wood. Building of simple to more complex projects as the semester progresses and being able to identify and utilize tools proficiently and safely!

Advanced Class : The ability to properly and safely use power tools as well as maintenance. Use of tools to create more complex projects. Tools such as Power Drill, Router, Belt Sander, Orbital Sander, and Jigsaw.

Teacher Mr. Dante

Speech and Debate

Welcome to the “Mastering the Art of Persuasion” debate class, a dynamic and engaging 12-week program designed for middle and high school students. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of debate, foster critical thinking, and enhance public speaking skills through a structured and comprehensive curriculum. Each week builds on the previous one, ensuring students develop a strong foundation in debating techniques and ethical conduct.

Teacher: Mr Gary

Baking & Craft Class

There’s always something to celebrate is the motto of the Baking and Craft class!

Throughout the class we will be alternating baking one week and craft the following week. However, food is always fun to play with so keep in mind we will consider it a craft too! Depending on length of time required for baking we may also do a small craft same day.

Crafts are fun projects the students will either finish in class and at times can be finished at home. Class projects may consist of simple woodworking, painting, hand sew, no sew, tie dye, and much more.  Students can use items as samples for school in various ways and they will want to either keep for themselves or share by giving to friends and family.
For Baking we’ll be making delicious goodies easy enough for students to make and enjoy with
their families. Can also be used as a sample for schools with a picture paired with a brief paragraph written by student.

Recipes, supplies/materials are provided by On The GO Academy.

Teacher: Mrs. Kristen

Lego Robotics

Lego Robotics:

Developing independent STEAM thinkers for the future! The Lego robotics class engages students in hands-on investigation of  STEAM concepts leading extensions to literacy, math, and social-emotional development. Standards-aligned learning with relatable everyday themes, mini-figures with different personalities and Lego building elements to problem solve.

During each class, students will brainstorm and develop creative solutions through trial and error while collaborating with peers on builds, connecting devices to a computer, and testing their skills to get the built project moving successfully.

  • * Legos are the property of On The GO Academy and stay at On The GO Academy

Teacher Mr Niko

World History Classes

World History Explorers

 

Travel through time and around the world in this fun, interactive World History class! Students will explore fascinating civilizations, cultures, people, inventions, traditions, and important events through hands-on activities, stories, games, crafts, projects, and exciting historical adventures. From ancient Egypt to medieval castles and beyond, students will discover how people lived and how the past shaped the world we know today!

 
World History: Discovering Civilizations 
 
Explore the people, places, cultures, and discoveries that have shaped our world. Students will examine major civilizations, historical events, geography, innovation, art, architecture, and daily life while developing stronger research, critical-thinking, and discussion skills. Through engaging projects, interactive lessons, primary-source exploration, and hands-on activities, students will connect the past to the world they experience today in an A–G supportive academic environment.
 

Teacher: Mrs Kristen and Mrs Chantel

Gardening and Homesteading

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Gardening and Homesteading

 In this class students will not only learn about different ways to grow plants but also explore homesteading as well. Students will learn about companion planting, chaos gardening and more traditional methods as well. They will get hands on experience with our little garden at On The GO. We’ll learn about the health benefits of growing and making farm fresh foods. Each semester will change to match the season and students in the class. 

Mrs Alaina

farming pic

Farming with Friends

Let’s learn about farms in a creative and education class about all things that moooo, crow and baaaa. In this class students will get hands on experience with different farm animals and do fun projects as well. This class will have a fun immersion of farming education through art and hands on experience with animals. It will be an “udderly” good time!
 
 Teacher: Mrs Alaina
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Edible Art

Edible Art:

Let’s explore art you can eat! In this class we will learn about different edible art styles and add an art concept of design to make presentable food. You’ll find it looks so beautifully delicious you may not want to eat your new piece of art! This class may get a bit messy but be prepared to have lots of fun.

Teacher: Mrs Kristen

Sports Education

Taught by an On The GO Sports coach, Sports Education goes a bit deeper into the history, strategies, and even the impact on society of a specific sport. Student/athletes will be given instruction on how to play with respect and fairness while striving to succeed. Following the principles of SCORE. Having respect for Self, Coaches, Opponents, Rules, and Equipment. Training is 90 minutes once per week (students may sign up for additional days per week if they like). Sports that are taught will be on a rotating schedule starting with Flag Football (8 weeks), Basketball (8 weeks), and Baseball (8 weeks). If we have enough students, we will compete with other schools. There is a separate fee to participate in team sports (charter funds not allowed). We will also participate in the Junior Giants baseball program in the summer!

Teacher: Mr Gary

Stories with S.T.E.A.M.

On The GO Academy presents On The GO Stories with S.T.E.A.M.! This hands-on science series will allow students to enjoy a story tied with a STEAM experiment. On The GO Story and S.T.E.A.M. engages students in the process of doing science experiments – observing, making predictions, and analyzing results. Because each class is self-contained and assume no prior knowledge, each one is a new opportunity to start afresh, a new beginning!

Teacher: Mrs Chantel

Cooking & Cooking and Prep

On The GO believes food takes a very important role in our lifestyle; not just over all health but we commonly have a joy for food as it nourishes our bodies and brings us together creating memories that last a lifetime.

Join us in class to learn how to cook various dishes and taste test as we go! Recipes will be given so your kitchen confident child can have the opportunity to remake at home for your family.

Teachers: Mrs. Kristen

Forensic Science: The Investigator’s Mind

Students are hired as Junior Forensic Investigators for the fictional Riverside County Crime Laboratory. Throughout the year they advance through increasingly challenging investigations while learning how professional investigators combine scientific evidence, careful observation, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making.

The course follows one continuous investigation that grows in complexity as students gain new skills. Every lesson contributes new information to a single case file, allowing students to revisit earlier assumptions, revise hypotheses, and strengthen their conclusions.

By the end of the year, students present their findings during a simulated criminal trial, where they serve as forensic experts, investigators, attorneys, jurors, and judges.

Mrs Rene