Grace Co-op HOPS P.E. CLASS 2025/2026
HOPS P.E. class is optional.
Before you sign up your children, please carefully read and understand the expectations listed below.
What is H.O.P.S.?
H.O.P.S. (Homeschoolers Out Playing Sports) is a once a week P.E./sports class for Christian homeschooling families. Children will have the opportunity to practice drills with a coach and participate in some scrimmages of various sports. The sports will each last around 7 weeks long, then we will switch to a new sport. This is not a competitive sports group, but rather an opportunity for your child(ren) to enhance their athletic skills and get some exercise. H.O.P.S. will also be conducting fitness challenges similar to the former Presidential Fitness program complete with awards. This fitness testing is simply for fun and for you as a family to set fitness goals for your child(ren).
What are the additional parent volunteer requirements for my child to participate?
Parents must volunteer their time to either coach or help in one of the age groups for at least one season and may be asked to sub on occasion if needed. You will select your volunteer requirement when you register for HOPS.
Is there a fee to participate?
Because parents are volunteering their time, there is no fee for participation. However, if your child chooses to participate in the fitness challenges, there will be a small charge of a few dollars per child for the cost of the awards. *New for the 23/24 year: All adult volunteers will be required to be fingerprinted and background checked. So, there will be a $40 fee to have that done if you have not already done so. You will receive information about how to to proceed with this process after you register.
When and where will it take place?
HOPS will take place on Mondays from 11:30-12:30. See below for the complete HOPS calendar.
What will I need to bring with me on Kick-Off Day?
Please send your child with a full water bottle (labeled with his or her name) and comfortable, sports appropriate clothing and footwear. You will be notified before each season if other equipment is needed.
I have more questions. Who can I contact?
Please feel free to email any questions to Patti Cook at the following email address: pcook@graceredding.org
H.O.P.S. (Homeschoolers Out Playing Sports) is a once a week P.E./sports class for Christian homeschooling families. Children will have the opportunity to practice drills with a coach and participate in some scrimmages of various sports. The sports will each last around 7 weeks long, then we will switch to a new sport. This is not a competitive sports group, but rather an opportunity for your child(ren) to enhance their athletic skills and get some exercise. H.O.P.S. will also be conducting fitness challenges similar to the former Presidential Fitness program complete with awards. This fitness testing is simply for fun and for you as a family to set fitness goals for your child(ren).
What are the additional parent volunteer requirements for my child to participate?
Parents must volunteer their time to either coach or help in one of the age groups for at least one season and may be asked to sub on occasion if needed. You will select your volunteer requirement when you register for HOPS.
Is there a fee to participate?
Because parents are volunteering their time, there is no fee for participation. However, if your child chooses to participate in the fitness challenges, there will be a small charge of a few dollars per child for the cost of the awards. *New for the 23/24 year: All adult volunteers will be required to be fingerprinted and background checked. So, there will be a $40 fee to have that done if you have not already done so. You will receive information about how to to proceed with this process after you register.
When and where will it take place?
HOPS will take place on Mondays from 11:30-12:30. See below for the complete HOPS calendar.
What will I need to bring with me on Kick-Off Day?
Please send your child with a full water bottle (labeled with his or her name) and comfortable, sports appropriate clothing and footwear. You will be notified before each season if other equipment is needed.
I have more questions. Who can I contact?
Please feel free to email any questions to Patti Cook at the following email address: pcook@graceredding.org
Hops p.e. season schedule 2025/2026
Season 1:
September 15- Kick-Off Day!
September 22
September 29
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27- Fitness Challenge Day #1
Season 2:
November 3
November 10
November 17
November 24- No HOPS (Thanksgiving Break)
December 1
December 8
December 15- No HOPS (Christmas Break)
December 22- No HOPS (Christmas Break)
December 29- No HOPS (Christmas Break)
January 5
January 12
January 20- Fitness Challenge Day #2
January 19- No HOPS (Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday)
Season 3:
January 26
February 2
February 9
February 16- No HOPS (President’s Day Holiday)
February 23
March 2
March 9
March 16- Fitness Challenge Day #3
Season 4:
March 23
March 30- No HOPS (Easter Break)
April 6- No HOPS (Easter Break)
April 13
April 20
April 27
May 4
May 11
May 18- Fitness Challenge Awards Day
September 15- Kick-Off Day!
September 22
September 29
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27- Fitness Challenge Day #1
Season 2:
November 3
November 10
November 17
November 24- No HOPS (Thanksgiving Break)
December 1
December 8
December 15- No HOPS (Christmas Break)
December 22- No HOPS (Christmas Break)
December 29- No HOPS (Christmas Break)
January 5
January 12
January 20- Fitness Challenge Day #2
January 19- No HOPS (Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday)
Season 3:
January 26
February 2
February 9
February 16- No HOPS (President’s Day Holiday)
February 23
March 2
March 9
March 16- Fitness Challenge Day #3
Season 4:
March 23
March 30- No HOPS (Easter Break)
April 6- No HOPS (Easter Break)
April 13
April 20
April 27
May 4
May 11
May 18- Fitness Challenge Awards Day