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200+ live online courses and camps for gifted and 2e learners — across Gaming, STEM, History & Humanities, Arts, Life Skills, College Prep, and Social. Every course caps at 6–8 students.

Featured Courses

2e AP Government and Politics: Future Leaders 2e AP Psychology: Life Examined 3D Printing: Design, Build, Create Accelerated Math: Level Up Your Skills Adulting 'N Thriving: Real World Independence AI Architects: Exploring the Power of Artificial Intelligence AI Fundamentals AI Safety & Ethics: The Big Questions AI: Vibe Coding Album Deep Dives: Music Appreciation & History Algebra 1: Foundations & Beyond Algebra 2: Next-Level Problem Solving Among Us: Social Skills Through Play Ancient Tech Animal Crossing: Build, Connect, Create Anime AP Calculus Crash Course AP Comparative Government AP Crash Course US Gov AP Latin AP US History AP® Biology: College-Level Life Sciences AP® Calculus AB AP® English Literature: Stories That Shape Us AP® Human Geography: Mapping the Human Story AP® Psychology: Life Examined Arduino Robotics: Build & Program Real Machines Art Club Astroneers: Astronaut Awesomeness Astronomy & Satellites: Exploring What's Above Automotive Engineering Balatro: Poker & Probability Blender 3D: Game Design, Modeling & Animation Board Game Club: Strategy and Social Skills Book Club Brain Lab: Grow Your Own Thinking Skills Chess Masterclass: Applied Executive Function Civil War & Lincoln: History Beyond the Textbook Civilization Building: Design Your Own Society Civilization VII College Admissions Essays: Your Story, Your Voice College Art Portfolio College Prep 101: Taught By A Real Professor Communication & Life Skills Contest Math: Mathlete Training Creative Expression & Arts Creative Writing: Find Your Voice Creativity & Movement Jrs. Creature Lab: Design & Build Original Beasts Creature Lab: Design & Build with Monica Criminal Justice Cryptids Cryptography: Codes, Puzzles, & Ciphers Cryptozoology: Mysteries, Myths & Monster Lore D&D Campaign Creator: Become the Dungeon Master Dandy's World Papercrafting Dark History: Madmen, Movements, Murderers and More Digital Art 101: The Ultimate Design & Photo Experience Dinosaurs Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Creator Dungeons and Dragons: Adventure Awaits Dungeons and Dragons: Becoming a Dragon Master Ecology & Culture: The Amazon- Dr. Eric Ecology: Field Detectives Esports: Rocket League Esports: Super Smash Bros. Esports: Teamfight Tactics Esports: Valorant Essay Writing Ethics: The Big Debates Ethnic Studies: Understanding America's Story Fan Fiction: Reimagine, Write, Create Fantasy Botany: Where Science Meets Magic Fellowship: Passion Projects Fellowship: Passion Projects Feminism Film Class Film Studies: The Art of Cinema Filmmaking Masterclass: Create Your Own Productions Folklore: Myths, Legends & Epic Adventures Friendship Social Club: Real Connections, Real Fun Game Theory Gender Studies: Identity, Culture & Society Geometry Dash: Gaming & Social Skills Geometry: Shapes, Proofs & Real-World Math Ghost Stories Camp Course Gilgamesh Girls' Club: Friendships, Confidence & Joy Graph Math = Fun: Math That Makes Sense Graphic Novels: Maus Guns, Germs & Steel: History Through 3 Lenses Guns, Germs and Steel Hello Kitty Paper Crafting History Detectives: Historical Adventurers’ Club Horrifying History: Echoes from the Dark Horticulture: Garden Planning Unit 1 Horticulture: Grow a Garden Full Course Humanities & Culture Internet Safety K-Pop Demon Hunters Crafting Art Club Kerbal Space Astronauts: Rocket Science & Exploration Kids (in)Justice: Young Changemakers Latin Leadership Through Community Building LGBTQ+ / GSA Studies: Community & Belonging Linux Engineering: Motion & Heat Sensors Literary Analysis Final Fantasy Remake Logic Puzzles: Brain Teasers & Beyond Magic the Gathering Map Making: Worlds Real & Imagined Mario Crafting Mario Math Math 4 Life: Statistics, Lies, and Ethics Meccha Chameleon: Hide, Seek & Camouflage Metaverse Masters Metaverse Zoology: Interactive Learning Minecraft All Editions Minecraft Bedrock: Survive & Thrive Minecraft Create: Epic Projects & Builds Minecraft Math: Multiplication Mastery Mock Trial: Argue, Persuade, Win Model UN: Diplomacy & Global Leadership Music Making: Create Your Own Sound Music Theory: Understand the Language of Music Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures (ages 5-8) Mythical Creatures Drawing Lab Mythology: Fantastic Beasts Mythology: Tales of Beasts, Gods, and Legends Nutrition and Meal Prep Outcast Satan Parent Social Club: Connection, Support & Growth Philosophy & Big Ideas: Question, Wonder, Debate Play-Based Learning Course Podcasting Poetry Studio: Unleash Your Inner Poet Pokemon Course Pokemon Crafting Pokemon Math Pokémon Papercraft: Build Your Favorites Pokémon: Gotta Catch 'Em All Pop-Culture Discourse: Analyze What You Love Pre-Algebra: Building the Foundation Pre-Calculus: Calculus-Ready Math Pre-Vet & Pre-Med: Intro to Medical Sciences Protest Music: History & Analysis Python Programming Python Programming: Pygame Revolutionary Movements & Thinkers Roblox Dandy's World Roblox Escape Room Roblox Horror: In-Server Roblox In-Server: Gameplay & Social Skills Roblox Shakespeare: Bardblox Robotics Universe Rubik's Cube: Beginners Rubik's Cube: Speedsolving Rubiks Cubing Masterclass SAT Prep Satisfactory: Factory Engineering Science Explorers: Conceptual Science Screenwriting: Write for the Screen Skills for Life Slay the Spire: Strategy & Deck-Building Sociology: Understanding Our World Songwriting Spanish Explorers: Discovering Language and Culture Spanish Novella Literature Intermediate Speech and Debate: Powers of Persuasion Speech and Debate: Powers of Persuasion Speech and Debate: Powers of Persuasion Stardew Valley: Farming, Friends & Fun STEAM Inventors: Creative Engineering STEAM Lab: Hands On Science (45 min) STEM & Innovation STEMology: Science Across Disciplines Story Building: Creative Writing for Young Authors Technical Drawing: Precision, Design & Skill Teen Leadership & Personal Growth Theatre: Putting On A Play Tools of War: Wild Weapons From The World Wars Trigonometry: Made Actually Interesting Unity Video Game Creators Unity Video Game Creators: Design Your Own Game US Government & Civics: How Democracy Really Works Vector Art: Professional Digital Design Video Game Creators Godot Video Game History: From Pong to the Present Video Game Psychology: Design an Addictive Game Video Game Scholars: Literary Analysis Kingdom Hearts Video Production: From Script to Screen Visual Storytelling VR & Mixed Reality Coding: The Next Digital Frontier Weapons of Mass Communication: Media Literacy & Critical Thinking Web Developers: Code Your Own Site Western Civilization Wonders of the World: Geography & History WWII: All Theatres - The Eastern Front & The Pacific War WWII: Eastern & European Theatres WWII: Pacific Theatre & Naval Battles Young Improv: From Improvising to Successful Socializing Young N Thriving: Executive Function Systems For Success Young Scholars Fellowship Young Scholars Fellowship: Pursuing Passion Projects YouTube & Twitch Streaming: Build Your Channel YSA Minecraft Chemistry YSA Minecraft Redstone Rollercoaster

More courses are on the way. We’re rolling out detail and enrollment pages for all 200+ courses and camps. In the meantime, browse Summer Camps and Self-Paced Courses, or reach out and we’ll help you find the perfect fit.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions Parents Ask.

Everything you need to know about Young Scholars Academy.

What is Young Scholars Academy?

YSA is a WASC-accredited virtual village for gifted, twice-exceptional, and differently-wired students ages 5–25. We offer 200+ live online courses (from Minecraft Redstone Engineering to AP Psychology to Mock Trial) with a maximum of 6–8 students per course, taught by 20 hand-selected mentor teachers who are neurodivergent themselves. We serve 1,200+ families across 47+ states and 17 countries. This is not a marketplace. It's a school and a community.

How does it work?

During Fall and Spring semesters, courses meet once a week, live on Zoom, 50 minutes per session. During Summer, camps run Monday through Friday, one week at a time. When your child enrolls in 3 or more courses, they get free access to Homeroom Social Club — a weekly gathering with a consistent group of friends. Between courses, students hang out on our virtual campus where they walk as avatars, eat lunch together, and build real friendships with kids from around the world who finally get them.

Who is this for?

Gifted, twice-exceptional, and differently-wired students, including kids with ADHD, autism, giftedness, anxiety, dyslexia, and PDA. No diagnosis required. If your child is clever, quirky, and hasn't found their people yet, they belong here. About 65% of our families homeschool. The rest use us alongside traditional or charter schools.

Is this a low-demand environment?

Yes. Enrichment courses have no grades and no traditional homework. However, for-credit courses include assignments and letter grades. Cameras always optional. Challenge by choice. Students are never cold-called, never forced to participate, and never penalized for how they choose to engage. For students with PDA, demand avoidance, or anxiety, this is the difference between a program they resist and one they ask to log into.

How much does it cost?

Semester courses start at $624. Summer camps are $149–$169 per camp. Payment plans, sibling discounts, referral credits, and ESA/charter funding accepted. We're an approved vendor with 10+ state ESA programs.

Will my child actually make friends?

This is the part that surprises parents most. Your child joins a course about something they love and meets 6–8 kids who love it too. Same group all semester (or all week for camps). Parents tell us their children are more connected with this community than with anyone physically around them. 93% of families re-enroll because their kids won't let them stop.

What if it doesn't work?

100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Switch courses, receive a credit, or stop payments. No questions asked. We can offer this because we know what happens when these kids find their people.

What do parents get?

Virtual Coffee & Connect hours every couple of weeks. Regular Expert Talks with leaders like Seth Perler, Debbie Reber, and Dr. Temple Grandin. A Facebook group where families connect and support each other. Progress updates from mentors. And the ability to watch your child's courses anytime (just stay off camera). You're not just enrolling your child. You're joining a village.