11-year-old
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Investment Literacy and Stock Market Game, Ages 11-14
This class allows students to apply skills in math, language arts and social studies to real world financial decisions. We use the Stock Market Game (TM) endorsed by the New York Stock Exchange. Students take part in the following steps: (1) Start with $100,000 in virtual cash and learn financial concepts like compound interest and [...] -
Leadership – Negotiation – Persuasion, Ages 11-14
Step into the world of leadership and learn the art of negotiation and persuasion in this interactive and hands-on course. Drawing inspiration from influential books like Getting to Yes and How to Win Friends and Influence People, this class equips students with practical tools to build relationships, resolve conflicts, and achieve their goals. Through engaging [...] -
Math Competition Training, Ages 11-14
This class was created to stimulate excitement for problem-solving. Students will be training for competition in the Math Olympiads by exploring the twelve problem-solving strategies recommended by Dr. George Lenchner, creator of the Math Olympiads. Mathletes will be taking math contests from prior years and even play Math Jeopardy! Students will be pumping their math [...] -
Minecraft Advanced, Ages 9-12
Students explore more advanced topics like engineering with Redstone, using enchantments, brewing potions, surviving zombie sieges and excavating structures. Students will also learn about World Edit, an application that enables Minecraft enthusiasts to build and edit maps. When and Where The Class is Offered: Week 1 - June 23-27, 2025 1:30PM-5:00PM Chatham Week 2 - [...] -
Minecraft Creative – The Builder, Ages 8-11
Students will be building their dream home, setting up their village, replicating a famous building like the White House and building the Golden Gate Bridge as a team. Students will explore effective communications skills through discussions and group exercises in Minecraft. When and Where The Class is Offered: Week 1 - June 23-27, 2025 9AM-12:30PM [...] -
Minecraft Obstacle Course, Ages 9-12
Minecraft parkour / obstacle course is one of the main types of adventure maps for players to experiment with. This class will explore the most popular parkour courses for inspiration in developing their own parkour courses. Much of the fun will come from sharing and playing in parkour courses developed by fellow classmates. When and [...] -
Minecraft Survival for Beginners, Ages 8-11
The class will cover the basics of Minecraft in survival mode, including basic controls, managing inventory, how to survive the first night, avoiding hunger, building, mining, farming, reaching the Nether and conquering the end. Imagine playing survival with all the players in the same room, working together for a common goal. The teacher will facilitate [...] -
Mock Trial – The Criminal Justice System, Ages 11-14
Students will be learning about the United States legal system through real-life and fictional scenarios. Students will delve into the fundamental aspects of a courtroom such as: the basic structure of a courtroom, the function of different roles (judge, jury, defense, prosecutor), and the common procedures and language used in a courtroom environment. Students will [...] -
Model UN and Current Events, Ages 11-14
Step into the shoes of a diplomat and explore the exciting world of international relations in this engaging Model UN and Current Events class. Designed for curious minds, this course combines the art of debate, critical thinking, and global awareness. Students will learn how the United Nations works, dive into pressing global issues, and practice [...]
