Dates & Times
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Workshops run from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM on Fridays.
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Most workshops are 1 day only.
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Some workshops may be multi-day.
Cost
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Most workshops are $75 per day.
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Some workshops may cost more and will be noted in our registration link.
FAQs
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Workshops are open to the entire homeschool community.
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A full school-year commitment is not required.
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Parents can stay on site or drop off.
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Building security is on site at all times.
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Lunch time and outside play are included for all students.
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Most workshops take place at the Curve in the South Nashville area.
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Some workshops may be held offsite, as noted in our registration link.
Build Your Own Electric Guitar:
A 7-Week Workshop
Ever dreamed of owning a guitar designed and built by you? In this unique, hands-on seven-week workshop, students will learn the art and craftsmanship behind electric guitar making with guidance from an experienced Gibson guitar maker. Throughout the course, students will develop practical woodworking, construction, and technical skills as they learn about fret leveling, pickup installation, electronics wiring, guitar assembly, and instrument setup.
Meeting Dates:
Fridays Jan 8th - Feb 19th
Offseason Robotics:
An 8-Week Workshop
Thinking about joining The Curve's competitive robotics team for the next season of BEST Robotics? You don’t have to wait until next fall! Join us this winter for 8 weeks of offseason creativity, team building, and skills development—without the pressure of competition deadlines. Each session will focus on a different aspect of the competition, preparing students to pitch in wherever needs arise during the season. From robot building to video editing to graphic design, students will get lots of practice turning their ideas into actual products.
Meeting Dates:
January 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19; March 5, 12
A 5-Week Workshop
Discover the real-world skills of money management, banking, budgeting, and business in this hands-on financial literacy program! Students in grades 3-6 will participate in five Friday workshops at The Curve before heading to Junior Achievement’s JA BizTown for an immersive simulation day. At JA BizTown, students step into the roles of workers, business owners, and citizens as they run businesses, manage money, write checks, and make community decisions. Through interactive learning and real-world experiences, students build financial confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that will last a lifetime!
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Meeting Dates:
Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19
Apr 9 (simulation prep)
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Simulation Date:
April 15th
Youth in Government: Middle School & High School
A 4-Week Workshop
The Curve’s Youth in Government program gives middle & high school students the opportunity to explore how government works, develop their leadership skills, and experience democracy in action. During a four-week Friday workshop series, students will learn about the structure and functions of state government, explore current issues, and write their own mock legislation. The experience culminates in the statewide Tennessee YMCA Youth in Government program in Nashville, where students from across Tennessee gather to take on the roles of elected officials and other government professionals.
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Meeting Dates:
March 5, 12, April 2, 9
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Simulation Dates:
April 15-18 High School
April 30 Middle School