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Chess 1.0 / Beginner 1 - LIVE ONLINE
Learn the game played by kings, queens, presidents, and laureates for centuries. Chess benefits student's focus, sportsmanship, problem solving, mental fortitude, and more. Co-hosted by National Chess Master and former state champion Nathan Hoover, YEL Online Chess Lessons are immersive, engaging, and rich with content. Seats are limited, so sign up soon! We suggest participants have a computer with a microphone and speakers, high speed internet, a ChessKid.com account (email us if you need one). We'll be using ChessKid.com as well as chess.com for lesson analysis. Students will also be invited to participate in free online chess tournaments using ChessKid.com. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Chess 2.0 / Beginner 2 - LIVE ONLINE
For students with a basic grasp of chess piece movement, capturing, check, and checkmate, but not ready for higher level lessons. We will be studying tactics like pins, skewers, discovered and double checks, back rank mates and more. Seats are limited, so sign up soon! We suggest participants have a computer with a microphone and speakers, high speed internet, a ChessKid.com account (email us if you need one). We'll be using ChessKid.com as well as chess.com for lesson analysis. Students will also be invited to participate in free online chess tournaments using ChessKid.com. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Chess 3.0 / Intermediate & Advanced - LIVE ONLINE
The YEL Online Intermediate and Advanced Chess Lessons Series will focus opening variations, endgame practice, move by move analysis and more. Co-hosted by National Chess Master and former state champion Nathan Hoover, YEL Online Chess Lessons are immersive, engaging, and rich with content. Seats are limited, so sign up soon! We suggest participants have a computer with a microphone and speakers, high speed internet, a ChessKid.com account (email us if you need one). We'll be using ChessKid.com as well as chess.com for lesson analysis. Students will also be invited to participate in free online chess tournaments using ChessKid.com. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Chess 4.0 / Advanced - LIVE ONLINE
For students with a USCF rating or ChessKid.com rating (fast or slow) of 1200 or more. National Master Nathan Hoover Will provide in-depth training on end games (minor piece, King and pawn, Rook, and even Queen endings); openings, and analysis of master level chess games. We suggest participants have a computer with a microphone and speakers, high speed internet, a ChessKid.com account (email us if you need one). We'll be using ChessKid.com as well as chess.com for lesson analysis. Students will also be invited to participate in free online chess tournaments using ChessKid.com. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Coding 1.0 / Animation - LIVE ONLINE
Learn basic and intermediate coding techniques with Scratch®. Students will be introduced to the vital field of coding and learn how to use movement blocks, loops, control blocks, and other basic coding for animation. Students will be given a Scratch® user account. More details will be sent on how to join the class. Students can share their code online with other Scratch kiddos, and they can keep it in their own account. Seats are limited, so sign up today! Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Coding 2.0 / Video Games - LIVE ONLINE
Design, code, test, and share your very own video games using Scratch®. Students will be introduced to the vital field of coding and learn how to use movement blocks, loops, control blocks, and other basic coding for use in designing their own video games. Students will be given a Scratch® user account. More details will be sent on how to join the class. Students can share their code online with other Scratch kiddos, and they can keep it in their own account. Seats are limited, so sign up today! Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Coding 3.0 / Animation & Video Games Level 3 - LIVE ONLINE
If you've either taken a previous YEL Coding with Scratch class or have prior Scratch coding experience, this class can take you to the next level. Students will take a deeper dive into Scratch coding to design and code more challenging video games and animations.Students will be given a Scratch® user account. More details will be sent on how to join the class. Students can share their code online with other Scratch kiddos, and they can keep it in their own account.Seats are limited, so sign up today! Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Doorway to College - ZAPPING the ACT Seminar
This seminar enables each student to prepare for the ACT college admission test. Participants gain valuable insight into the ACT through a close examination of each type of question. This seminar teaches students those strategies necessary for answering specific question types and general test taking tips. It also provides suggestions for post seminar test preparation. Each participant will receive four practice tests, divided into 20-minute workouts written to ACT specifications as well as a detailed preparation study guide. -
Fencing - Grade 2 - 5
For grades 2-5 Get pumped and primed for the year end, Spring Fencing Championship.* Coaches will also hold an in-class tournament toward the end of the session. Each {YEL!} fencing class follows four basic components: •Teach It!…Hall of Fame Olympic Fencing Coach Ro Sobalvarro crafts our lessons and curriculum. •Practice It!…Students pair up and practice the fencing move or concept, rotate partners and repeat. •Move It!…Students then participate in fencing matches using only the moves taught so far. •Play It!…10-15 minutes each class students fence with multiple fencers at their skill level. Spring sessions include an in-class tournament. All equipment provided. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}. -
Fencing - Grade 6 - 12
For grades 6-12 Get pumped and primed for the year end, Spring Fencing Championship.* Coaches will also hold an in-class tournament toward the end of the session. Each {YEL!} fencing class follows four basic components: •Teach It!…Hall of Fame Olympic Fencing Coach Ro Sobalvarro crafts our lessons and curriculum. •Practice It!…Students pair up and practice the fencing move or concept, rotate partners and repeat. •Move It!…Students then participate in fencing matches using only the moves taught so far. •Play It!…10-15 minutes each class students fence with multiple fencers at their skill level. Spring sessions include an in-class tournament. All equipment provided. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}. -
Guitar 1.0 / Beginner 1 - LIVE ONLINE
Take up a brand new instrument and learn basic chords, notes, and maybe even some famous rock solos. Students will need to purchase the Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1. It can found at Amazon.com and other online outlets. Maximum class size is 10. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Guitar 2.0 / Beginner 2 - LIVE ONLINE
For students who have completed YEL Guitar 1.0 | Beginner class. We continue the musical journey learning more notes on the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th strings; more chord options; and more songs. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Jazz Improvisation Lessons (4th Quarter)
Students will be taught how to create jazz improv solos using a step by step process. Curriculum will be designed for each student based on their experience. All levels are welcome: beginners, intermediate, and advanced players. All materials will be provided. For students in grades 7-12 who are currently enrolled in band and are either in jazz band, or will be participating in jazz band in the future. Instructor: Stephen Kellar -
Little Dragon Soccer
Little Dragon sports are focused on providing a FUN introductory experience for all. Players will participate in age-appropriate games and activities designed to teach fundamentals, encourage physical activity, and generate interest in the sport. No equipment or experience necessary. This is an indoor/outdoor activity. We will always meet in the gym after school, but will move our activity outdoors whenever weather permits. Participants should dress appropriately for activity and the weather. Facemasks are required for all participants. All participants should bring a water bottle. Sharing of equipment will be limited as much as possible. Participants will be encouraged to wash/disinfect hands as they arrive, leave, and throughout the program. If your student is sick - please stay home. Parents will be directed on where to pick up their child for each specific location. -
Little Dragon T-Ball
Little Dragon sports are focused on providing a FUN introductory experience for all. Players will participate in age-appropriate games and activities designed to teach fundamentals, encourage physical activity, and generate interest in the sport. No experience necessary. This is an indoor/outdoor activity. We will always meet in the gym after school, but will move our activity outdoors whenever weather permits. Participants should dress appropriately for activity and the weather. Players should bring a baseball mitt with them. Facemasks are required for all participants. All participants should bring a water bottle. Sharing of equipment will be limited as much as possible. Participants will be encouraged to wash/disinfect hands as they arrive, leave, and throughout the program. If your student is sick - please stay home. Parents will be directed on where to pick up their child for each specific location. -
Tae Kwon Do
Learn this Korean art of self-defense and improve health, balance, agility and poise. Develop mental alertness and moral ethics to enhance your life. Parents & spectators are not allowed in the building. All participants are required to wear face masks at all times - arriving, during, and leaving the program. Instructor: Phil Dickey
