BEAM Experiences: Video Game Design

(2ND-5TH Grade, Min 8/Max 14)

Design and build your very own video game! Students will use Stencyl, a kid-friendly game creation engine to make 2-D video games on the computer. Each day, students will receive a short lesson, followed by guided creative building time. Lessons focus on designing fun and challenging platformer levels. This is not a programming-focused class, but students will have the opportunity to customize their games using block-based programming similar to Scratch. At the end of the course, students will have a game they can play and share with friends and family! Parents will receive a link to download all the student projects from the enrichment session. It usually takes about a week to compile all the files. PREREQUISITES Students must have basic computer skills: be able to save and load files, switch between programs and type on the computer.

 

CraftLab Seattle: Warm Winter Creations

(1ST-5TH Grade, Min 8/Max 12)

Students will learn new art techniques each week, explore texture and color, and use upcycled materials to bring their creations to life. As the days get cooler, kids will discover the joy of making art that feels warm, comforting, and filled with light. Each week we’ll create cozy-themed projects—like painting mugs of hot cocoa, weaving colorful wall hangings, and crafting glowing lanterns. This class is all about celebrating comfort, creativity, and the simple pleasure of making something with your own hand.

 

Everlove Academy: Public Speaking, Debate, & Leadership

(2ND-5TH Grade, Min 5/Max 15)

Students will learn new art techniques each week, explore texture and color, and use upcycled materials to bring their creations to life. As the days get cooler, kids will discover the joy of making art that feels warm, comforting, and filled with light. Each week we’ll create cozy-themed projects—like painting mugs of hot cocoa, weaving colorful wall hangings, and crafting glowing lanterns. This class is all about celebrating comfort, creativity, and the simple pleasure of making something with your own hands.

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HOFTC: Choose Your Own Adventure

(K-5TH Grade, Max 8)

Would your child like to join friends for an organized active game led by one of our experienced counselors? Would they prefer to play an indoor board game or card game? How about solo time to color or work on homework? Maybe they just need some less-structured free-time on the playground or field (rain or shine!) after school to burn off excess energy and engage in free play. We offer all of those options! Choose Your Own Adventure allows each child to recharge after school in their own way, without screens and with proper supervision.

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Kong Academy: Ninja Adventure Games

(K-2ND Grade, Min 6/Max 12)

Our Ninja Adventure Games program during the winter season blends active play and structured challenges to help kids build confidence, focus, and emotional awareness. Students will work together through stealth missions, movement games, and partner activities to strengthen perseverance, self-control, and goal-setting skills. They’ll stretch their bodies and minds as they navigate obstacles, practice teamwork, and reflect on their progress.

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Seattle Chess School: Chess Club

(K-8TH Grade, Min 7/Max 44)

Chess is more than a game — it’s a way to think, create, and connect. Chess club is a place where all students will thrive in a supportive, fun, and engaging environment. In chess club serious competition is always tempered with kindness and good sportsmanship. The program includes weekly matches, game reviews, and touches of chess history and culture. Our coach will meet each student where they are, fostering strategic thinking, creativity, and confidence. For the best experience, we recommend new students know the names of the pieces and how they move — but a love of learning is the only true prerequisite.

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Seattle Dance Fitness: Hip Hop Kids

(K-5TH Grade, Min 5/Max 15)

Hip Hop Kids Dance Fitness classes (aka Hip Hop Kids) feature kid-friendly routines based on original hip hop and pop choreography. We break down the steps and add games and other activities into the class structure. Plenty of time to FREESTYLE too! Think of this class as a weekly after school DANCE PARTY! Hip Hop Kids helps to develop a healthy lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of children’s lives by making fitness fun! Classes incorporate key childhood development elements like leadership, respect, teamwork, confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, and cultural awareness.