13-year-old
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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 [...] -
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 [...] -
Murder Mystery Creation, Ages 10-13
Students explore the literary genre of mystery fiction. To get the blood flowing, students will participate in two murder mystery games where they will role-play characters and attempt to figure out who murdered the victim and how it was done. Then, students will analyze three short mysteries. Finally, students plan their own mystery incorporating the [...] -
Music Video Creation, Ages 11-14
Lights, camera, action! In this exciting hands-on class, kids will learn how to bring their favorite songs to life through the art of music video creation. From brainstorming ideas to filming and editing, students will explore the creative process of storytelling, cinematography, and post-production while expressing their unique creativity.
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Podcasting and Finding Your Voice, Ages 11-14
Step up to the mic and let your voice be heard! In this exciting podcasting class, students will learn how to craft compelling stories, build confidence, and share their unique perspectives with the world. Inspired by The Moth and its lessons on storytelling, this class focuses on discovering your voice, connecting with an audience, and [...] -
Programming – Python – Introduction, Ages 11-14
Python is a computer programming language that is excellent for aspiring computer programmers to start with. Python has easy-to-read syntax and programmers can quickly see the output of their programs. Students will be given programming exercises and projects to practice the use of Python programming. In this class, students will start learning various commands like [...] -
Robotics Accelerated with VEX IQ, Ages 11-14
VEX IQ is a snap-together robotics system to provide future engineers the opportunity to build and program robots. Students will learn about sensors, motors, gear ratios and object manipulation. Students advance to programming tele-operated robots which navigate through challenges. Some of the robots students will build and program include a bulldozer and forklifts. This class [...]
