Young Scholars Academy
Is a virtual village that helps twice-exceptional/differently-wired students to feel seen, nurtured, and happy as heck through strength-based courses, camps, and community!
Go straight to our upcoming camps…
You’re In The Right Place If…
✅ You dream of your child being surrounded by friends, in a caring community, and comfortable in her/his own skin
✅ You’ve tried other programs before but, you can’t seem to find a place where your child is happy, safe, and thriving
✅ You’re probably asking yourself "How is this any different from the other programs which haven't delivered?"
✅ You may even be convinced that your current school only sees your child’s areas for growth
Moms Know Best
📅 Important Dates 📅
6/19 Summer Camps Blast off! 🚀
Young Scholars Academy Offers:
✅ Strength-based, passion-focused enrichment courses & camps
✅ A neurodivergent virtual village, chaulked full of: warmth, support, and acceptance for both parents and students
✅ Peace of mind knowing that your child is showing the world her/his strengths and is loved for them
✅ Noticeable change in your child’s happiness, confidence, and comfort socializing in as little as 2-4 weeks!
Let’s Develop Both Our Strengths & Challenge-Areas!
Reflect. Enrich. Evolve.
Featured-In/Credentials:
Meet Mr. Sam, Director of YSA
Mr. Sam, MEd, is a growth-minded, two-time Fulbright Scholar and Director of Young Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment school that supports twice-exceptional, differently-wired, and gifted students to feel seen, nurtured, and happy as heck!
Mr. Sam is a neurodivergent educator who has ADHD. As an ADHD learner, he has committed his life to empower young people to learn to develop their superpowers and lead meaningful and fulfilling lives through strength-based education.
Before founding YSA, Mr. Sam taught in a variety of capacities, including nearly a decade at Bridges Academy and an array of other programs in the US, Europe, and beyond! Travel and culture are near and dear to him. He has led 2e students to over 7 countries for immersive cultural and educational trips.
Mr. Sam is a graduate of Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity where he studied under the legendary Dr. Susan Baum. He has been featured in: the documentary 2e2: Teaching The Twice Exceptional, the textbook Understanding The Social and Emotional Lives of Gifted Students, Variations Magazine, over 30 podcasts–including the amazing Debbie Reber’s TILT Parenting, countless conferences/seminars, 2e News, and other publications.