Fall Clubs– Tahoe Expedition Academy extends academics, character and adventure through its wide array of After School Clubs. Fall 2022 Clubs include Art, Drama, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, and Rock Band.
Art Club students will explore new avenues of expression through a variety of art mediums. Participants will use pencils, water color, chalk, acrylic paint, dyes, and clay to create works of art. Crafts will reflect the fall season and upcoming holidays.
The Jungle Book Kids is based on the Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, curated and refined by Disney to make it a more child friendly production. The Jungle Book has a large, expandable ensemble and many strong, featured roles for thespians of all disciplines; singers, actresses, actors, comedians and more. This is sure to be an exciting show for both beginning actors and kids with lots of experience!
In this popular offering, participants will craft steel into works of art, usable tools and more. Important safety techniques, protective equipment and processes will be highlighted, reviewed and practiced before metal work begins. Guided by our expert, CBA certified lead instructor, Loren Trux, participants will heat steel to workable temperatures of 1000+ degrees F and hammer into works fo art.
Did you know that 80% of women’s and men’s college lacrosse practices are dedicated to fundamental lacrosse stick work? In this six session series, participants new through intermediate will learn and refine key lacrosse skills.
Bikers will navigate the single-track trails of the Tahoe Basin and Truckee learning fundamental mountain biking skills from experienced coaches along the way. Riders will learn the all important basics - shifting and pedaling best practices, proper body positioning, weight transfer across obstacles, how to climb, cross and descend challenge-by-choice terrain and much more.
Groups of three to six students will combine into bands that will perform together with coach, TEA parent, and accomplished musician, Dave Zimmerman. Club practices will happen once a week for eight weeks. Individual members will find their musical strengths, hone instrumental ability, work through band challenges and collaborate to create their best performance.
Winter Clubs – Art, Blacksmithing, Drama Club, and Rock Band will highlight our Winter Club offerings.
In this creative club, students will paint, draw and create inspired works of art. Participants will sketch, explore acrylic paint and water colors and use texture to bring dimension to their artwork. Art creations will take place in the Art cottage and outdoors on MVEF's 42 acre pristine campus.
In this popular offering, participants will craft steel into works of art, usable tools and more. Important safety techniques, protective equipment and processes will be highlighted, reviewed and practiced before metal work begins. Guided by our expert, CBA certified lead instructor, Loren Trux, participants will heat steel to workable temperatures of 1000+ degrees F and hammer into works fo art.
The Jungle Book Kids is based on the Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, curated and refined by Disney to make it a more child friendly production. The Jungle Book has a large, expandable ensemble and many strong, featured roles for thespians of all disciplines; singers, actresses, actors, comedians and more. This is sure to be an exciting show for both beginning actors and kids with lots of experience!
Back by popular demand, participating students (and their fans) will continue to rock in Winter ‘22. Instructed by accomplished musician and TEA parent Dave Zimmerman. Club practices will happen once a week for eight weeks, with potential for a spring performance.
Spring Clubs – Offerings will include Art, Blacksmithing, Lacrosse, and Mountain Biking.
In this creative club, students will paint, draw and create inspired works of art. Participants will sketch, explore acrylic paint and water colors and use texture to bring dimension to their artwork. Art creations will take place in the Art cottage and outdoors on MVEF's 42 acre pristine campus.
Participating students (and their fans) will continue to rock in Spring ‘22. Instructed by accomplished musician and TEA parent Dave Zimmerman. Club practices will happen once a week for eight weeks, with potential for a performance before summer break.
In this popular offering, participants will craft steel into works of art, usable tools and more. Important safety techniques, protective equipment and processes will be highlighted, reviewed and practiced before metal work begins. Guided by our expert, CBA certified lead instructor, Loren Trux, participants will heat steel to workable temperatures of 1000+ degrees F and hammer into works of art.
Did you know that 80% of women’s and men’s college lacrosse practices are dedicated to fundamental lacrosse stick work? This fall, train like a collegiate athlete with former collegiate, professional and international lacrosse players, Eric Martin and Seth Benson. In this six session series, participants new through intermediate will learn and refine key lacrosse skills.
Bikers will navigate the single-track trails of the Tahoe Basin and Truckee learning fundamental mountain biking skills from experienced coaches along the way. Riders will learn the all important basics - shifting and pedaling best practices, proper body positioning, weight transfer across obstacles, how to climb, cross and descend challenge-by-choice terrain and much more.