What a Virtual Birthday Party Taught Me About Connection
Last Friday, something magical happened.
A group of kids from across the country, kids who never would have met in a traditional school setting, logged onto Zoom to celebrate a birthday. But this wasn’t just any birthday. It was Oliver’s birthday—a boy who, just a year ago, struggled to find friends and fit in.
As soon as he entered the virtual room, it was electric
“Oliver’s here!”
“Happy Birthday, Oliver!”
Inside jokes flew back and forth, and the laughter was instant. These weren’t just classmates. They were his people—friends who truly understand him.
But it wasn’t always this way.
One year ago, Oliver felt alone. He is a bright, clever, and quirky kid who lives in a place where there just aren’t kids like him. Socially, he was stuck. He was really going through it and his parents were crushed because they know how magical their boy is, but nothing seemed to work for him
Then, one day, his family joined a Young Scholars Academy open house, just like the one coming up.
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It was here that Oliver found the connection he needed. He hit it off with Megan, our Dungeons and Dragons teacher. Then, 3 weeks later, his first D&D class kicked off.
This first class was the start of something extraordinary. Over time, he joined more classes, met more kids like him, and discovered a community where he could belong.
Now? He’s a man about YSA! He takes over 15 classes a week, and every time he logs on, other kids light up and shout him out when he enters the virtual classroom.
This past Friday, when his family asked us to host his virtual birthday party, it was clear just how far he’d come.
Here was a kid who, just 1 year ago, struggled to make friends. Now, he's hosting a virtual birthday party full of the kids that adore him!
This is what Young Scholars Academy is all about—helping kids like Oliver find their people, their joy, and their spark.
If your child is searching for connection, this is the first step.
Join our upcoming open house, and let’s help them write their own incredible story.
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Let’s make magic happen—just like we did for Oliver. Just like we do for the other 361 kiddos here at YSA.
PS: Don’t wait—our open house is your chance to help your child find their people. Register now and take the first step toward their transformation.
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