Tuesday 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.

Strategy Specialist (Board Games 4th-8th)

Our most advanced board game program is for veterans of our After School programs and older kids that are interested in more complicated strategy games. A wide range of game categories are explored in a progressive curriculum with the intent of playing a complex variety of mechanics, subject matter and strategies. Students will continue to develop their reasoning strategies and good sportsmanship as they play both competitive and cooperative games. Games may include: Captain Sonar, Mysterium, Dominion, Go, Stratomatic Baseball, Letter Tycoon, Power Grid, and Terraforming Mars.

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.

RPG Champions (RPGs 4th-5th)

This class focuses on the building blocks of being a strong player in roleplaying games (RPGs). Students start with imaginative roleplay and character creation before combining these concepts into playing the world's most popular roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons. Systems may include D&D 5e, Fiasco, Masks, Monster of the Week, Blades in the Dark, and more.

RPG Wizards (RPGs 6th-8th)

For students looking for a more challenging and immersive experience in roleplaying games (RPGs), this course begins with Dungeons & Dragons and moves onto more difficult and advanced games. Students in this class explore how tone impacts RPG play, as well as the ethical, moral, and interpersonal shades of gray that can exist in these games and in real life. Systems may include D&D 5e, Star Wars: Edge of the Empire, Dread, Wanderhome, Lancer, 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.

D&D Heroes (D&D 4th-8th)

D&D Heroes is for experienced RPG students looking for a continuing adventure. This course is only for students with extensive experience playing Dungeons & Dragons or other roleplaying games. New students should look to join one of our other RPG courses. Please email [email protected] with any questions.