Monday Classes

Brain Benders (Board Games K-1st) 

This Mensa Select series is for children that have shown a curiosity in games that involve competitive and cooperative play. Your gamers will be introduced to classic games and strategy basics all designed to promote fun and linear mathematical concepts, working memory, and perceptual and spatial organization. Throughout the program, participants will focus on practicing good sportsmanship while simultaneously having fun trying to outwit and out-strategize their opponents. Games may include: Spot it!, Mancala, Senet, Ice Cool, Qwirkle, Dizios, Sleeping Queens, Chinese Checkers, Tsuro, and Catan Jr.

Mind Masters (Board Games 2nd-3rd) 

This problem-solving series is for 2nd and 3rd grade students that have either completed Brain Benders or want to challenge their strategic thinking. We introduce these gamers to a wide range of game genres from ancient strategy to modern board games.  Throughout the program players will explore methods of problem-solving that use deeper strategy elements and multidimensional thinking. As always, participants will also focus on issues of good sportsmanship while simultaneously trying to outwit and out strategize their opponents. Games may include: 7 Wonders, Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, Scrabble, Boggle, Sushi Go!, Splendor, Dragonwood, Machi Koro, Ticket to Ride, and Small World.

RPG Explorers (RPGs 3rd-4th)

For students brand new to roleplaying games (RPGs), this course introduces students to the imaginative play and group storytelling inherent in RPGs. Beginning with group worldbuilding and simple rules, this course will graduate into playing a short campaign, in an age-appropriate system. Systems may include The Quiet Year, Lasers and Feelings, Honey Heist, Hero Kids, Kids on Brooms, and more.

Chess I (Beginner)

Chess 1 is designed for students new to the game of chess. Students are taught basics ranging from how pieces move to how to organize openings, midgames and endgames. Emphasis is on enjoyment of the game so we utilize additional abstract strategy games to break up our lessons and keep play fresh.

Little Learners (Pre-K)

For Pre-K students, this program introduces children to games that promote linear mathematics, language skills, cooperative play, and abstract reasoning, all while having fun and learning about good sportsmanship! Games may include: Candy Land, Hammer Time, Concept Kids: Animals, Mermaid Island, and My First Castle Panic.