Rolling enrollment open. Courses prorated.
Explore now.Does your child want a space to connect with like-minded peers, celebrate diversity, and explore topics that matter to the LGBTQ+ community? The GSA/LGBTQ+ Club (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) is a welcoming, inclusive environment where students can express themselves, build community, and grow into confident advocates for equality and acceptance. This club is a celebration of individuality, a space for meaningful discussions, and a platform for positive change.
Does your child want a space to connect with like-minded peers, celebrate diversity, and explore the topics that matter to the LGBTQ+ community? LGBTQ+ / GSA Studies is a welcoming, inclusive environment where students express themselves, build community, and grow into confident advocates for equality and acceptance.
This course is a celebration of individuality, a space for meaningful discussion, and a platform for positive change, open to students who identify as LGBTQ+ and passionate allies alike.
Students connect with peers who share their experiences, fostering a real sense of belonging. Through open discussion and activities exploring gender, sexuality, and individuality, they are empowered to embrace and celebrate their unique selves.
Students learn to advocate for inclusivity and equality in their schools and broader communities. By exploring milestones in LGBTQ+ history, current issues, and cultural contributions, they gain a deeper appreciation for the struggles and triumphs of the community.
Each session creates a safe space to talk about identity, current events, challenges, and successes, with respect and empathy as core values. From awareness campaigns to community events, students collaborate to promote understanding and acceptance.
The course highlights the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals in art, science, politics, and beyond, inspiring students with real examples of courage. With creative activities, games, and shared experiences, it fosters joy, connection, and friendship.
This course is more than a meeting space. It is a chance for your child to find their voice, build lifelong friendships, and make a meaningful impact.
Enroll today and let your child be part of a safe, empowering community that celebrates diversity and equality.
For gifted and 2e kids, finding peers who understand them can feel impossible. This course puts your child in a room with kids who think like they do, led by a mentor who creates space for genuine connection. Parents tell us this is the first time their child has had friends who truly get them.
Social skills built through forced interaction rarely stick. This course builds them naturally through shared interests and a mentor who models healthy communication. Parents see their kids become more comfortable in group settings, more willing to speak up, and more confident navigating relationships.
Build genuine social connections with peers who share their interests and understand how they think 
Develop communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills naturally through shared activities they actually enjoy 
Gain social confidence in a low-pressure environment where a caring mentor creates space for every personality to shine 
Experience the sense of belonging that comes from being understood, accepted, and celebrated for who they are 
Katie is a highly experienced music industry professional whose diverse inspiration is reflected in her varied body of work. She is a recipient of the American Prize in Opera Performance, has toured the country with her rock band, and has collaborated with well known rappers. Katie has also been teaching in a variety of settings for over 5 years, from virtual public schools during Covid, to one-on-one music lessons. As a former 2e student, and lifelong learner, she understands the complexity in all people, and the importance of not forcing anyone into a box. Her teaching style is one of adaptability and innovation, allowing each student's unique strengths to flourish.
WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
Parents don't just see happier kids. They see sharper thinking, stronger friendships, and a child who actually wants to log on.
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"For the first time my child has a space where they do not have to explain or defend who they are. Ms. Katie built that, and it changed everything."
Renata H.
YSA parent
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"Ms. Katie makes every kid feel like they belong. My daughter found her people in this course and finally feels seen."
Curtis A.
YSA parent
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"For the first time my child has a space where they do not have to explain or defend who they are. Ms. Katie built that, and it changed everything."
Renata H.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Ms. Katie makes every kid feel like they belong. My daughter found her people in this course and finally feels seen."
Curtis A.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My teen came out of their shell here. Ms. Katie leads discussions with so much warmth and respect that they actually want to speak up."
Naomi V.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Ms. Katie handles hard topics with real care. My son learned to advocate for himself and for others, and he carries that everywhere now."
Elliot S.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My teen came out of their shell here. Ms. Katie leads discussions with so much warmth and respect that they actually want to speak up."
Naomi V.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Ms. Katie handles hard topics with real care. My son learned to advocate for himself and for others, and he carries that everywhere now."
Elliot S.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"We searched a long time for an inclusive space this genuine. Ms. Katie created a community where my child feels safe and celebrated."
Fatima R.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My daughter made her first real friends in Ms. Katie's course, and Ms. Katie made sure every single kid was included."
Grady P.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"We searched a long time for an inclusive space this genuine. Ms. Katie created a community where my child feels safe and celebrated."
Fatima R.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My daughter made her first real friends in Ms. Katie's course, and Ms. Katie made sure every single kid was included."
Grady P.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"For the first time my child has a space where they do not have to explain or defend who they are. Ms. Katie built that, and it changed everything."
Renata H.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Ms. Katie makes every kid feel like they belong. My daughter found her people in this course and finally feels seen."
Curtis A.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My teen came out of their shell here. Ms. Katie leads discussions with so much warmth and respect that they actually want to speak up."
Naomi V.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Ms. Katie handles hard topics with real care. My son learned to advocate for himself and for others, and he carries that everywhere now."
Elliot S.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"We searched a long time for an inclusive space this genuine. Ms. Katie created a community where my child feels safe and celebrated."
Fatima R.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My daughter made her first real friends in Ms. Katie's course, and Ms. Katie made sure every single kid was included."
Grady P.
YSA parent
If you’re not 100% in love with the course, you have options depending on how you enrolled:
You can switch to another course of equal or lesser value that’s a better fit or get a credit to use toward a future course.
You can either get credit toward a future course, switch to another course of equal or lesser value that’s a better fit, or stop all future payments after a 30-day processing period.
No risk. No stress. Just the learning and belonging you have been looking for.
We can offer this because we know what we do works for thousands of other families. Kids become more self-confident. They find their people. And families tell us this is the place where their student finally feels welcome. We know it will work for your family, too.
All-Access Passes have separate terms and conditions. Please see the All-Access Pass pages.
It goes without saying, but we’ll say it anyway... to qualify for the satisfaction guarantee policy, you have to actually attend the classes. This is not a cancellation policy. It’s a satisfaction guarantee. You can’t be satisfied or dissatisfied if you don’t attend.
Young Scholars Academy is a virtual village that offers one-of-a-kind, engaging enrichment courses and community for 5-18-year-old bright, quirky kids to empower them to develop their strengths, make like-minded friends, cultivate life skills, build confidence, and feel great about themselves under the loving care of expert mentors. description2: >- Picture a place where your child fits in, is celebrated, mentored, and loves learning the unique content their beautiful brain craves. That happens every day at YSA for over 1,200+ families, and it can happen for your family, too.
WASC Accredited · 1,200+ Families · 93% Re-Enroll · 47+ States, 17 Countries, 6 Continents
Learn more about YSAQUESTIONS ABOUT THIS COURSE
Everything you need to know before enrolling your child.
Most online classes put 20-30 kids in a room with a teacher who reads slides. At YSA, your child joins a group of 8 or fewer students who think like they do, led by a mentor who was often once just like them. Cameras are optional. The content is chosen by passion, not grade level. And 93% of families re-enroll - because kids who have never liked school before fight to log on to YSA.
Yes. YSA families join from 47+ states and 17 countries across 6 continents. All you need is an internet connection. We schedule sections across multiple time zones so families worldwide can find a time that works.
LGBTQ+ / GSA Studies meets once per week for 50 minutes, every week from August through December. Your child joins the same tight-knit group of up to 8 students and the same mentor all semester long. Same friends, same mentor, a new challenge every week.
Our gifted and 2e students experience such asynchronous development that hard age limits rarely tell the full story. If your student should be aged up or aged down, contact us at support@youngscholarsacademy.org or click the chat in the bottom right corner of the screen. We do this all the time.
Please don't confuse reactive distance learning with what happens at YSA. When a kid is engaged in a course they chose, with a mentor who gets them and peers who share their interests, the screen disappears. They're not on a screen. They're with their people. Parents tell us their children fight to log on to YSA.
If your child isn't loving a course by the end of the first week, swap into a different course. Same semester. No questions. Not the right fit within the first month? We'll stop payments, switch courses, or issue credit toward any future course. The credit never expires. And you keep every bonus you've received. Over 93% of YSA families don't just stay. They add more courses.
No. Cameras are always optional. Always. Many of our students start with cameras off and turn them on when they're comfortable. Our mentors engage every student equally, cameras on or off.
No. If you're here, you're in the right place. We don't require paperwork, evaluations, or labels. Whether your child has been formally identified as gifted or twice-exceptional, whether you suspect it but haven't pursued testing, or whether you just know your kid's brain works differently and nothing else has fit, they're welcome here.
Yes. YSA is an approved vendor with 10+ state ESA programs including Arizona ESA, Utah Fits All, ClassWallet, My Tech High, Florida Step Up, and others. Enroll directly to secure your child's spot, submit the invoice to your ESA, and your payment method is refunded when funds transfer. Many families pay zero out of pocket.
Click "See Available Times" on this page, pick the section that fits your schedule, and your child's spot is secured immediately. No phone call. No placement test. No prerequisite.
Right now, a kid who thinks like your kid is in a course they chose, with a mentor who was once just like them, surrounded by friends who don't think they're weird... they think they're interesting.
Your child is one click from finding out what that feels like.
A great internet connection and an open mind!