Chess Masterclass: Applied Executive Function

Do you have a kiddo who loves chess or a young learner who’s aspiring to improve their game? Did you know that there’s so much more to chess than meets the eye? It’s more than just a game! 

Chess is one of the best ways to learn Executive Function Skills! Chess encourages planning ahead, impulse control, and flexible thinking as students strategize, weigh their options, and adapt to their opponent’s moves. 

Join our dynamic chess program and watch your child thrive in a fun and learner-driven environment, make friends around their love of the game, and develop their Executive Function Skills as they progress!

 

Ages: 8-12 & 13-18

Class size: Maximum- 8 Students

Meets: Daily Mon-Fri

Level: Beginner and Returner

Price: $26 per day

AI Fundamentals Camp: Creating a Neural Network from Scratch

Your child has seen AI in action—but have they ever built one themselves? In AI Fundamentals, students will go beyond using AI tools and construct their own neural network from the ground up, gaining hands-on experience in the math, logic, and coding that power artificial intelligence.

Neural networks are at the heart of modern AI, from self-driving cars to chatbots like ChatGPT. But how do they actually learn? In this course, students will code a simple neural network from scratch, exploring how AI processes information, makes decisions, and improves over time.

 

Ages: 10-18

Class size: Maximum- 8 Students

Meets: Daily Mon-Fri

Level: All

Price: $27 per day

Game Theory Camps

Your child makes strategic decisions every day—but have they ever thought about the math and logic behind those choices? In this hands-on camp, we’ll dive into game theory with a focus on reciprocity—the give-and-take that shapes human behavior, economics, and even artificial intelligence.

Through Python programming, we won’t just discuss game theory—we’ll simulate it. Students will write their own scripts to model real-world strategic interactions, testing how cooperation and competition play out over time.

In this camp, your child will:
Explore key concepts of game theory—from single-move games to long-term strategy
💻 Code simulations in Python—seeing game theory come to life through programming
🔄 Analyze reciprocity in action—understanding why cooperation sometimes thrives…and sometimes fails
📊 Learn how game theory applies to economics, psychology, and AI
📢 Discover how scientific models are built and shared—gaining insight into real-world research

A basic understanding of Python is recommended, but no advanced coding required! Let’s build, test, and outsmart the game together! 🚀

 

Ages: 9-12 & 13-18

Class size: Maximum- 8 Students

Meets: Daily Mon-Fri

Level: All

Price: $27 per day

Python Programming: Code & Create Camp

Named after Monty Python’s Flying Circus, Python is one of the world’s most popular and accessible programming languages. Whether your kiddo is new to programming or has some experience, this course covers everything from basic techniques to object-oriented programming and debugging. Students will learn to create their own projects, fostering creativity and collaboration. Join us to turn dreams into reality, one line of code at a time!

 

Ages: 9-12 & 13-18

Class size: Maximum - 8 Students

Meets: Daily Mon-Fri

Level: All Levels

Price: $30 per day

Ages: 8-12

Class size: Maximum- 8 Students

Meets: Daily Mon-Fri

Level: All

Price: $30 per day

STEM-ology Camp: STEM Meets Storytelling!

Embark on an exhilarating exploration of the fascinating intersection between science and storytelling in our literature-infused STEM-ology!

In STEM-ology, we unravel the mysteries within mythology, fairy tales, folklore, and legends, weaving them seamlessly with science, engineering, and artistic ingenuity. Each week, students delve into STEM challenges inspired by timeless tales, igniting their creativity, problem-solving skills, and resilience.

Science Explorers Camp

Is your child eager to dive into the captivating realms of chemistry, astronomy, biology, and anatomy?

We believe science education should ignite passion from an early age, and that's exactly what these camps are designed to do!

 

Ages: 8-12 & 13-18

Class size: Maximum- 8 Students

Meets: Daily Mon-Fri

Level: All

Price: $30 per day

Our Promise To You

100% Satisfaction Guarantee:

Due to the unique nature of our fast paced Summer camps, if you’re not 100% IN LOVE with this camp within the first 24 hours, you can either transfer to another camp or get a 100% refund to your family’s YSA account as credit toward a future class.

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