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Brain Benders (Board Games K-1st)
This Mensa Select series is for children that have shown a curiosity in games that involve competitive and cooperative play. Your gamers will be introduced to classic games and strategy basics all designed to promote fun and linear mathematical concepts, working memory, and perceptual and spatial organization. Throughout the program, participants will focus on practicing good sportsmanship while simultaneously having fun trying to outwit and out-strategize their opponents. Games may include: Spot it!, Mancala, Senet, Ice Cool, Qwirkle, Dizios, Sleeping Queens, Chinese Checkers, Tsuro, and Catan Jr.
Participants must be entering grades kindergarten to 1.
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Mind Masters (Board Games 2nd-3rd)
This problem-solving series is for 2nd and 3rd grade students that have either completed Brain Benders or want to challenge their strategic thinking. We introduce these gamers to a wide range of game genres from ancient strategy to modern board games. Throughout the program players will explore methods of problem-solving that use deeper strategy elements and multidimensional thinking. As always, participants will also focus on issues of good sportsmanship while simultaneously trying to outwit and out strategize their opponents. Games may include: 7 Wonders, Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, Scrabble, Boggle, Sushi Go!, Splendor, Dragonwood, Machi Koro, Ticket to Ride, and Small World.
Participants must be entering grades 2 to 3.
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RPG Explorers (RPGs 3rd-4th)
For students brand new to roleplaying games (RPGs), this course introduces students to the imaginative play and group storytelling inherent in RPGs. Beginning with group worldbuilding and simple rules, this course will graduate into playing a short campaign, in an age-appropriate system. Systems may include The Quiet Year, Lasers and Feelings, Honey Heist, Hero Kids, Kids on Brooms, and more.
Participants must be entering grades 3 to 4.
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RPG Champions (RPGs 4th-5th)
This class focuses on the building blocks of being a strong player in roleplaying games (RPGs). Students start with imaginative roleplay and character creation before combining these concepts into playing the world's most popular roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons. Systems may include D&D 5e, Fiasco, Masks, Monster of the Week, Blades in the Dark, and more.
Participants must be entering grades 4 to 5.
To register for a program, select "Express Register" below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected]!
This class will not meet February 20th.
Changes/Rescheduling/Credit/Refund Policy:
Absences: If your child will be absent for afterschool, we are happy to offer four Walk-In Play credits for each session. In order to request and receive these credits you must notify us by noon on the same day of your child’s absence by email to [email protected]. Only email notifications/requests can be considered.
Changes: We know that schedules change, and we are happy to try to make changes to your registration with 7 days advance notice, if availability allows. We cannot make incremental schedule changes (i.e., one session out of a Full Trimester’s tuition). Please email [email protected] with change requests.
Any other rescheduling, credits, or refunds are issued at management’s discretion.
Please contact Hex & Company East if you have any questions.