PROGRAMS

At Blue Heron Collective we offer a wide range of inclusive, community-centered programs designed for individuals of all abilities and skill levels. Each program and service is rooted in strength-based learning, celebrating the unique talents, interests, and perspectives that every participant brings. Programs are intentionally crafted to foster growth, confidence, and empowerment, providing supportive spaces where individuals can build skills, form connections, and explore their passions without judgment. Whether through creative expression, life skills, wellness, or social engagement, Blue Heron Collective is committed to creating welcoming environments where everyone can thrive.

Financial Well Being
200$
This inclusive course is designed specifically for individuals who wish to gain essential skills and knowledge for managing their finances with confidence.
Valid for 8 weeks
- Create a budget and money management plan
- Create a weekly journal distinguishing needs vs. wants
- Role play to develop self-Control skills around spending
- Identify Savings Habits
- Do research to become an informed consumer
- Learn how to navigate credit through guest speakers
- Receive guided help to open and manage bank accounts
- Explore taxes and other financial topics through role play
STEAM Pathways: Real World Readiness
400$
STEAM Pathways is an inclusive class that integrates skills—such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and time management—with STEAM concepts
Valid for 8 weeks
- Ages 17+ Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00 - 1:30pm
- Meets for 16 sessions
- Engage in interactive projects
- Discover personal strengths and creative outlets
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Inclusive environment that adapts to your personal needs
- Practice real-world situations to build confidence
Community Connections
200$
This inclusive class is designed to empower individuals by providing them with the knowledge and skills to engage meaningfully in their community.
Valid for 8 weeks
- Ages 17+ Mondays 12:30 - 1:30pm
- Participate in community service alongside facilitators
- Research rights and responsibilities in the community
- Research and plan volunteering, activism, and advocacy
- Collaborate about community issues and solutions
- Find fulfilling and empowering experience for everyone
- Learn how to advocate for oneself and others
Fitness Classes Adult 17+
200$
Build strength, boost energy, and improve well-being with guided workouts led by a certified personal trainer. All abilities are welcome.
Valid for 8 weeks
- Ages 17+ Fridays 11:00 - 12:00pm
- Inclusive and adaptable for all fitness levels
- Led by a certified personal trainer with expertise in safe,
- Builds strength, balance, and flexibility
- Boosts energy levels and reduces daily stress
- Supports focus, attention, and mental clarity
- Encourages healthy routines and accountability
- Promotes better sleep and overall wellness
- Fun, motivating environment that builds confidence
Shelter Helpers 1
200$
In Shelter Helpers, animal lovers will create and design enrichment toys through meaningful, hands-on projects.
Valid for 8 weeks
- Ages 17+ Mondays 10:00 - 11:00am
- Create enrichment toys for shelter animals
- Share animal knowledge
- Explore humane care and animal needs
- Practice kindness, teamwork, and empathy
YouTube Star
400$
Through interactive projects, guided instruction, and real-world practice, YouTube Star empowers participants to build digital literacy, self-awareness, and confidence.
Valid for 8 weeks
- Ages 17+ Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 - 11:30
- Explore full content creation ~ from idea to upload
- Film and edit
- Build confidence in voice and message
- Develop executive functioning skills
- Gain valuable skills for creative expression
- Be creative in design
Food Fit
200$
This class focuses on helping participants unlock the mystery of food ingredients and how different foods support the body, energy levels, and overall well-being.
Valid for 8 weeks
- Ages 17+ Mondays 11:15 - 12:15pm
- Explore nutrition basics
- Analyze ingredients, calories, serving size, preservatives
- Learn about and plan balanced meals
- Build and track hydration habits
- Create journals to track food intake
- Set individual goals centered around nutrition
- Participate in interactive activities
- Put nutrition goals into real world practice
- Build sustainable habits for long term health
Social Media Safety
200$
This program is an inclusive, skills-based program designed for individuals ages 17 and up to build confidence and awareness when navigating social media and online platforms.
Valid for 8 weeks
- Ages 17+ Wednesdays 11:15 - 12:15pm
- Identify safe vs. unsafe information to share online
- Set privacy controls and create strong passwords
- Recognize scams, red flags, and unsafe messages
- Practice safe communication online
- Understand digital boundaries and online impact
- Manage screen time and emotional well-being
- Respond safely and seek support when needed
Market Ready
200$
Market Ready is an inclusive, hands-on program designed for individuals ages 17 who are shopping enthusiasts! This class explores the world of flea marketing and hand made goods.
Valid for 8 weeks
- Ages 17+ Wednesdays 12:30 - 1:30pm
- Explore products that are sold at vendor fairs and markets
- Create products from personal ideas and talents
- Identify products that are the latest trend at markets
- Learn money safety
- Build time management and organization skills
Shelter Helpers 2
200$
In Shelter Helpers, animal lovers will create and design enrichment toys through meaningful, hands-on projects.
Valid for 8 weeks
- 17+ Fridays 1:00 - 2:00pm
- Create enrichment toys for shelter animals
- Share animal knowledge
- Explore humane care and animal needs
- Practice kindness, teamwork, and empathy
Spotted Rabbit Art Class @ Blue Heron
250$
Our weekly art class is designed to give teens and adults the perfect place to learn new techniques, express themselves visually, and connect with other creative minds.
Valid for 4 weeks
- Thursdays 5:30 - 7:00pm
- Facilitator: Evelyn Varlan, LCAT-P
- Learn how to sew and engage in other fiber arts
- Receive instruction in acrylic & watercolor painting
- Practice collage & mixed media art through instruction
- Explore 3D & found object art
- Receive explicit ceramics instruction
- Direct instruction
- Learn new art techniques
Spotted Rabbit Bi-Week Art Class @BHC-
125$
Our bi-weekly art class is designed to give teens and adults the perfect place to learn new techniques, express themselves visually, and connect with other creative minds.
Valid for one month
- Every other Thursday 5:30-7:00pm
- Facilitator: Evelyn Varlan, LCAT-P
- Learn how to sew and engage in other Fiber Arts
- Receive instruction in acrylic & watercolor painting
- Practice collage and mixed media art through instruction
- Explore 3D & Found object art
- Receive explicit ceramics instruction
- Direct instruction
- Learn new art techniques