Teens

Building

Lee Juvlund is our teen building coordinator.

2024-2025
Class List

To participate in co-op at the teen building students must be 13 years old by the first day of co-op.

Students need to be able to listen and behave with minimal effort from teacher, interacts well with adults, able to do group work and participate in discussions, ready for more intensive classwork. They will rotate between classes throughout the day and will be able to pick the classes they wish to participate in. 

Our teen classes are laid out in three 1 hour blocks. Some of our classes are a year long, while others are only a semester.

All blocks offer a study hall option as well.

Before Classes

  • Join the Hope Co-op Teen Choir!

  • We encourage all the teens to be to co-op in time for announcements.

  • Join the teens for a brief devotion time before co-op

  • This class is still a little bit up in the air, but here is a description.

    In this class we will go over the basics of painting. We will work with both grayscale and color wheels. I plan to go over a few different painting styles, as well as work on techniques such as underpainting, glazing, and how to prep a canvas. We will hopefully work with canvas/canvas paper and acrylic paints.

    Cost: $100 / year (includes materials)

    Length of Class: 16 weeks (full year)

    Class Size: 12 students maximum

    Teacher: Eva Sohl. email

  • This class will go over the basics of different syllable types, grammar, punctuation and spelling patterns.

    We will be doing small group activities, writing practice together, and quiz competitions! English is always one of those topics that kids groan about... but it can be taught in a very entertaining way! Once you learn the basics, apply them, and use them in regular writing, confidence is the outcome! 🤠

    Materials needed: a notebook, a smartphone, and some "cool" colored writing utensils.

    Cost: $50/year

    Class size: any amount of students

    Length: 16 weeks (full year)

    Teacher: Jon Hanson Email

    Jon Hanson is a school teacher, Bible enthusiast, fisherman (big time nerd), and a wannabe singer/songwriter. I also am passionate about burning marshmallows around a campfire. It is the noblest of hobbies.

    He has an education certification from elementary grade school up through early High School.

    If you have any questions at any point, he is open book and would love to talk to you.

  • This class will focus on how to stay safe in the digital world. To provide this level of security we will explore how predators / marketers get information, through social engineering, about you, to use against you.

    We will learn how the internet works, what is a VPN (Virtual Private Network), what “in-Private” mode does and does not do, etc.

    We will go through email and have the class determine if they are malicious or spam, also what tools are available to help minimize the amount of these.

    As we go through the class we will also discuss the Ethics related to data collection and surveillance.

    This is an interactive class so participants are free to ask questions and we will address them as appropriate.

    Cost: $25
    Length of Class:     16 weeks (full year)
    Class Size:     12
    Teacher:     Mike Graham. email
    I am a father of 4 and have a beautiful wife. I love them all and the kids keep me up to date on my hacking skills and techniques. I have my Bachelors Degree in Information Security and Assurance. I have been a student of the “Hacking” arts for many years. Professionally I have been working with electronics and controls since the 90’s. The past 9 years I have been doing network architecture and am a member of a Corporate Cybersecurity team. I have been programming computers since 1980s and know several programming languages.

  • Can your students locate the Maldives on a world map? Do they know the capital of Uzbekistan? Hopefully by the end of the year, they will!

    We will be using maps and games, as well as the book Eat Your Way Around the World, to make geography fun.

    The goal of this class is not an in-depth study of each country, continent, or region. We would like students to be able to locate countries on a map and learn a little about the culture that goes along with each region.

    This class would be for beginning map studies or for anyone who wants to have fun, eat food, and play games while honing world mapping skills.

    Cost: $50
    Length of Class:     16 weeks (full year)
    Class Size:     25
    Teachers:     Eric & Karen Juvland. email
    We have been with HOPE for about 8 years. We have taught several classes at the kids building including – preschool, art, character studies, Bible, and music, as well as a forensics class for teens. We have been homeschooling for 19 years.

  • In this class, I will be using a textbook/video series called “Grammar of Poetry” by Matt Whitling. This course will introduce the student to poetry analysis, more in the sense of rhythm and rhyme scheme than in meaning. We will also discuss the literary devices commonly used in poems. In addition to this curriculum, we will be adding in other activities, such as writing poems, memorizing selections and reciting in front of the class, and discovering different styles of poetry. There will be some homework, but not a heavy load.

    Cost: $30 (includes the cost of textbook)
    Length of Class:     16 weeks (full year)
    Class Size:     15
    Teacher:     Susan Gosswiller. email
    Susan Gosswiller has been involved in HOPE Co-op since it began. She has taught knitting and embroidery in the teen building and has also worked at the help desk and taught Discovery in the kids’ building. Susan and her husband, Tim, live in Cokato and have 8 children (mostly grown).

  • Pro-life study from life before birth, including fetal development and the value of every human being. Pro-life apologetics, answering arguments for abortion and how to make a difference, changing hearts, minds and laws. Learning to be a voice for the voiceless.

    A field trip will be planned in January to attend the March for Life at the state Capitol. We will also plan to have special speakers come share their abortion stories and how it affected their lives.

    Cost Free!

    Length: 16 weeks (full year)

    Class size: any amount of students

    Teacher Jan Barberg, email

    Born and raised on farm north of Dassel. Became a born again christian at age 11 and have been a passionate follower of Jesus ever since that day! Studied at U of M, Morris, and North American Bible College, Dodge City, Kansas.

    I married Keith Barberg and together we ministered at a drug rehabilitation ranch near Stillwater MN, and were directors of House of Agape, Detroit Lakes, MN. Many young people lived with us and we saw God deliver them from drug and alcohol addiction.

    We are blessed to have 5 children and their spouses and 18 grandchildren.

    I have been a special education para-educator for the last 38 years and still sub in the local schools 2 or 3 days a week.

    Teaching letters to the 4,5 and 6 year olds the last three years has been very rewarding!

1st Block Classes at 9 am

2nd Block Classes at 10 am

  • This class will offer a variety of different fitness formats. In the course of 16 weeks we will gain knowledge on the use of correct form and muscle/body movement by implementing REV+FLOW, Barre, PumpedUp and Dynamic Stretch. Students will need a yoga mat for stretching and cooling down, water, weights (ask for recommendations which will be made based on experience), and clothing students can freely move in.

    A variety of clean, positive & uplifting music will be played. I am not open to criticism in this area. I am VERY careful with my music selection and will do my utmost to honor everyone with my choices.

    Cost: $80

    Length of Class: 16 weeks (full year)

    Class Size: 12

    Teacher: Brooke Henriques. email Aside from being a wife & homeschool mamma of 6, I'm also a certified fitness instructor. I've been teaching fitness for a little over six years, starting out at my church & local recreational center in Louisiana. I've taught for homeschool groups, adult groups, ATHC Hutchinson & I am presently at TDB Fitness here in Cokato. I love to challenge & encourage others to always do their best. Movement is so good for the mind, body, soul & spirit. Make sure to have FUN & be proud of what you accomplish . . . no matter how big or small.Item description

  • The word apologetics means "to give an answer". This class will be studying the debate on creation versus evolution, what the Bible teaches, and will go through exciting topics such as Noah's flood, the ark, dragons (dinosaurs), common atheistic arguments, and other evidence. A lot of Christians are intimidated by science, but once you get a hold of these basics, it is not an intimidating topic at all. Science is on our side, so we should use it. Item description

    Length: 16 weeks (full year)

    Cost: $25

    Class size: any amount of students

    Teacher: Jon Hanson, email

    Jon Hanson is a school teacher, Bible enthusiast, fisherman (big time nerd), and a wannabe singer/songwriter. I also am passionate about burning marshmallows around a campfire. It is the noblest of hobbies.

    He has an education certification from elementary grade school up through early High School.

    If you have any questions at any point, he is open book and would love to talk to you.

  • Do you have story you’ve been wanting to tell? Maybe it’s a novel, a series of books, or a screenplay. In this class I aim to help you write that first draft! Over the course of the year, we will be diving into the writing process, learning how to outline (in the first semester) and then taking that outline and turning into a workable first draft (in the second semester). This class will not be for the faint of heart and is for those who are very self-motivated and want to see their story finished. But it will also be a lot of fun!

    We will learn how to: - Create an outline that works for you (there are lots of different methods!) - Develop characters over the course of a novel, as well as create a compelling plot- Keep writing, even when creativity runs dry or motivation wanes

    I look forward to writing along with you, sharing ideas, and having fun with words in this class!

    Cost: $25

    Length of Class: 16 weeks (full year)

    Class Size: 10

    Teacher: Maddie Juvland, email

    Maddie is a fiction author, book connoisseur, music lover, and freelance graphic designer. She enjoys crafting stories and teaching others how to make their stories the best they can be! She has written several drafts of novels, some in a month, some over a period of six years. She believes that if there is a story you want to tell, you shouldn’t be afraid to tell it! This will be her fifth year teaching at HOPE Co-op.

  • Have you ever seen something preserves in a jar and thought I want to eat that. Not me, but my wife will teach you all about it. Join us as we look at how to take the things that grow around you and preserve them for the long Minnesota winters, future apocalypse or just to try something new and different. Not just canning, we also will look at other ways to preserve our food.

    Length: 8 weeks (Semester 1)

    Cost: TBD

    Size: 10 students maximum

    Teacher: Sarah Sohl, email

  • In this class we will be working hands-on with essential oils. Learning where they come from, how they are made, and how to use them. Students will get to create personalized blends of lotions, air fresheners, salves, and other useful items to take home and enjoy.

    Cost: $60

    Length: 8 weeks (Semester 1 only)

    Teacher: April Luthens, email

    April Luthens is a wife and mother of five biological children, and five bonus children. Ranging in age from 36 down to 8. Her five bonus children have blessed her with nine grandchildren, and one on the way!

  • Essential oils in the kitchen

    In this class we will be learning how to use food grade essential oils. The students will be working hands on to create homemade beverages, dips, sauces, flavored butters, and other delectables.

    Cost $60

    Length: 8 week (Semester 2)

    Teacher: April Luthens, email

    April Luthens is a wife and mother of five biological children, and five bonus children. Ranging in age from 36 down to 8. Her five bonus children have blessed her with nine grandchildren, and one on the way!

  • Building your own herbal apothecary.

    If you have a desire to use natural remedies to boost your health and wellness and get over common ailments faster, then this class is for you!

    In our 8 weeks together, you will get a basic understanding of over 10 common herbs, as well as start your own herbal apothecary. Students will make 1-2 remedies each class (to bring home) and learn how to use them. Some remedy examples include: fire cider, elderberry syrup, cough syrup, healing salve.

    For our final class, students will share a paper or presentation on a herb-related topic of their choice.

    This is a hands-on class. All materials will be provided.

    Cost: $60
    Length of Class: 8 weeks (semester 2)
    Class Size: Minimum of 4
    Teacher: Jessie Juvland. email

    Jessie is a young wife and mom of two who has had a passion for plants and herbs since she was a child. She has taken several herbal and foraging courses, along with many hours of self-study. She has a certification of completion after taking an in-depth, 9 month herbalist course.

  • Come enjoy a creative break during your academic day. Knitting is a relaxing and useful hobby, and I am excited to share it with you! We will begin the year learning how to cast on, knit, and purl, and then we will knit a dish cloth to practice skills. Other beginning projects will include a small drawstring bag, a decorative pumpkin, and some Christmas decorations/gifts. Some possible project ideas for the spring semester are a hat, a cabled pillow, and simple stuffed animals. If there are certain projects you would like to work on, I will gladly help you.

    There will be no fee for this class, but you will need to provide your own supplies. To start with, you will need a pair of size 7 or 8 needles (preferably 10” long) and a ball of 100% cotton yarn. I will share more details on this in the fall. This class will focus on beginners, but more advanced knitters are welcome to join us and work on their own projects. There is always more to learn!

    Cost: $0

    Length of Class: 16 weeks (full year)

    Class Size: 6 beginners

    Teacher: Susan Gosswiller. email

    Susan has been involved in HOPE Co-op since it began. She has taught knitting and embroidery in the teen building and has also worked at the help desk and taught Discovery in the kids’ building. Susan and her husband, Tim, live in Cokato and have 8 children (mostly grown).Item description

  • This student will need a laptop computer with internet access.

    The student will learn how to convert CAD files into STL files then import into a Slicer program to create the g-code required for the 3D printer.

    We will cover maintenance and many common printing errors.

    Also the student will be exposed to extensive information on the many plastics available and their properties and best uses.

    The cost will be $20.00 which should cover the cost for one roll of 3D Filament.

    This class can be available for both semesters.

    1 hour should be adequate with students doing some of the work at home.

    Length: 16 weeks (full year)

    Cost: $20/student

    Teacher: John Barberg, email

    Experience: 20 years as a Test Engineering Technician for Boston Scientific Corp.

    25+ yrs as a Sunday school teacher and youth group leader

    Currently retired and volunteering for

    1. VEX Robotics for Homeschoolers

    2. Lego League for DC middle school

    3. FRC Robotics as assistant Coach DC High school

3rd Block Classes at 11 am

  • This class will be provide each student “Training to stay out of a problem; Tactics to get out of one.”

    Price: $160/Semester

    Length: 16 weeks (Full Year)

    Maximum size: 30 students

    Teacher: Chris Sankey, email

    Chris is the Founder and Lead Instructor at Conditioned Response providing principle-

    based self-protection and personal development training.

    Chris began training in traditional martial arts in 1986 (TKD) after growing up a youth wrestler.  He became a tournament competitor and sparring instructor for new students. 

    Chris joined the MN Kali Group (MKG) in 1999 to practice and train in the Filipino martial arts.  At MKG, he focused on Panantukan, Muay Thai, Edged weapons, and the JKD concepts.  He studied Tang Soo Do under Master Wick and continues to train in modern self-protection systems including TFT, SCARS, and Guided Chaos.  He earned his CQC Certification in 2015.

    He is currently a USCCA Certified Defensive Firearms Instructor and Training Counselor.  He completed the International Combative Concepts Extreme Close Combat Shooting program, Force Recon Marine Chris Graham’s 30-day curriculum, and Oxner’s 21-day Alpha Shooter program.  Chris does security work for VIP’s and private instruction for high-risk targets.

    Chris is a hockey player who trained professional players in on-ice “fighting” tactics from

    2001-2003.

  • In this class, I'm going to be going through the basics of playing the acoustic guitar. This will be a Hands-On approach playing acoustic guitar which does not involve the daunting note by note sheet music theory. While students will be learning how to play a lot of the material by ear, there will also be more sophisticated fingerstyle along with learning the basics of music theory as a foundation for understanding the instrument. I only request that students bring their own guitar, a Snark tuner, and a capo.

    Cost: $50/year

    Length: 16 weeks (full year)

    Teacher: Jon Hanson, email

    Jon Hanson is a school teacher, Bible enthusiast, fisherman (big time nerd), and a wannabe singer/songwriter. I also am passionate about burning marshmallows around a campfire. It is the noblest of hobbies.

    He has an education certification from elementary grade school up through early High School.

    If you have any questions at any point, he is open book and would love to talk to you.

  • This is an academically rigorous class. Parental (editorial) involvement is required.

    In this course, middle- and high-school age students learn memory and delivery techniques as they write and present five speeches: self-introductory, narrative, expository, persuasive, and impromptu. This program empowers students to become competent and confident public speakers. This is like Public Speaking 101 but we'll be meeting every two weeks. Lots of 'independent study.'

    * Each student will need at least two (2) venues where they can share and record their speeches off-site.*

    This class will run from 11:00 - 12:30 EVERY COOP. Students must be prepared to share the speeches that they have written, had edited, memorized and rehearsed at home. We have a lot of ground to cover and 16 weeks to achieve the goal. This class rocks!

    Students will need to purchase: Introduction to Public Speaking [Binder & Student Packet] from IEW.com. IPS-BRS approx. $25

    Cost: $50 + materials
    Length of Class:     16 weeks (full year)
    Class Size: 6
    Level of Achievement: Academically Rigorous Prerequisite: Cursive Writing & Parental Support
    Teacher:     Tessa Graham. email
    Our family resides in Hutchinson. We have been blessed by HOPE Co-op for many years and enjoy sharing our gifts with the community.

    This is the second year for Public Speaking by IEW at HOPE Co-op.

  • Do you think Paul Revere was a knight in the Middle ages? Then this is the class for you. History is fun and exciting. Come join us as we learn about life before you. We will be breaking down "Adams Synchronological chart of history", we will also use a couple other books, that cover the time after Adams. It will be a fun interactive class. Come join us as we look at history.

    Cost: Free

    Length: 16 weeks (full year)

    Size: 12 students maximum

    Teachers: Josh and Sarah Sohl, email

  • Did you know that the word Gospel literally means Good News?

    We will be going over some commonly asked questions posed by unbelievers or skeptics. In learning how to answer these questions students will gain the knowledge to confidently share their faith.

    We will be looking at some difficult questions from the Answers Book for Teens, finding and using fun and engaging tracts, and growing in our excitement for sharing the GOOD NEWS!

    How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 

    And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”  Romans 10:14-15

    Cost: $0

    Length of Class: 16 weeks (full year)

    Maximum Class Size: 25

    Teachers: Eric & Karen Juvland. email

    We have been with HOPE for about 8 years. We have taught several classes at the kids building including – preschool, art, character studies, Bible, and music, as well as a forensics class for teens. We have been homeschooling for 19 years.

  • Heartsaver courses are designed to prepare people to provide first aid, CPR, and AED use in a safe, timely, and effective manner. The course goals include cognitive and psychomotor objectives

    At the end of the course, students will be able to:

    -Perform high quality CPR for an adult, child, or infant

    -Demonstrate how to help a choking infant

    -Use an epinephrine pen

    -Control bleeding and use bandaging

    Cost: TBD based on number of students

    Length: 8 weeks (Semester 1)

    Size: No limit

    Teacher: Terresa Huselid, email