Please note the below listed activities were offered in the Summer of 2024 and are subject to change.
Chess
Extra Ed’s chess programs are available to campers from complete
novices learning the names of the pieces to tournament ranked players working on endgame strategies. The program has a stellar reputation as being very complete – from more academically focused programs that focus on the STEM benefits that are energized, fun, and challenging.
They aim to blend the sheer enjoyment of the game with the many benefits that it provides. It is well known that chess can improve strategic thinking, focus, pattern recognition and problem solving skills. But our programs, filled with challenging riddles and game play, tap into this and add much more – from game analysis that focusses on turning mistakes into lessons, to winning and losing with grace, and to nudging the players to take initiative and evaluate choices, Extra Ed chess programs teach much more than the game.
LEGOlogy
Get ready for an adventure where creativity, robotics, and engineering come to life with LEGO bricks! Kids will have the chance to build their own amazing creations using assorted and Technic LEGO® bricks, based on their favorite characters. They’ll take on fun STEAM challenges, explore the exciting world of robotics, and learn the basics of design by building cool models. Whether they’re making magic wands and drills with sensors or discovering how gears and pulleys power robotic dogs, your child will have an unforgettable time unlocking their inner inventor at Snapology!
Toy Hacking
Toy Hacking is an interactive 100% hands-on workshops that engage the campers in building activities. We show kids that math and science are fun! We apply simple concepts to build awesome machines that work using common everyday items and our imagination.
Coding
Extra Ed runs award-winning, internationally recognized programs for kids on Robotics, Coding and Minecraft to help them develop the skills and mindsets to become innovators and entrepreneurs. Kids build confidence, social skills, change-making abilities and a positive relationship with technology. Graduates have started businesses, won NASA prizes, been featured on TV and more.
