Grace Co-op HOPS P.E. CLASS 2026/2027
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. 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. 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 2026/2027
Season 1:
September 14- Kick-Off Day!
September 21
September 28
October 5
October 12
October 19
October 26- Fitness Challenge Day #1
Season 2:
November 2
November 9
November 16
November 23- No HOPS (Thanksgiving Break)
November 30
December 7
December 14- No HOPS (Christmas Break)
December 21- No HOPS (Christmas Break)
December 28- No HOPS (Christmas Break)
January 4
January 11- Fitness Challenge Day #2
January 18- No HOPS (Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday)
Season 3:
January 25
February 1
February 8
February 15- No HOPS (President’s Day Holiday)
February 22
March 1
March 8
March 15- Fitness Challenge Day #3
Season 4:
March 22- No HOPS (Easter Break)
March 29- No HOPS (Easter Break)
April 5
April 12
April 19
April 26
May 3
May 10
May 17- Fitness Challenge Awards Day
September 14- Kick-Off Day!
September 21
September 28
October 5
October 12
October 19
October 26- Fitness Challenge Day #1
Season 2:
November 2
November 9
November 16
November 23- No HOPS (Thanksgiving Break)
November 30
December 7
December 14- No HOPS (Christmas Break)
December 21- No HOPS (Christmas Break)
December 28- No HOPS (Christmas Break)
January 4
January 11- Fitness Challenge Day #2
January 18- No HOPS (Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday)
Season 3:
January 25
February 1
February 8
February 15- No HOPS (President’s Day Holiday)
February 22
March 1
March 8
March 15- Fitness Challenge Day #3
Season 4:
March 22- No HOPS (Easter Break)
March 29- No HOPS (Easter Break)
April 5
April 12
April 19
April 26
May 3
May 10
May 17- Fitness Challenge Awards Day