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    NEW! Competitive Chess Practice & Instruction (gr. 1-12) (Online)

    Intermediate or Advanced PlayersLet's play online chess! Saturday Chess is for those youth who want to practice with fellow competitive chess players. Each session will include an advanced chess lesson as well as competitive matchups (grouped with similar skill level players) against youth from across the Twin Cities.
  • NEW! Minecraft Builders: Winter Challenge (Online) (gr. 1-6)

    Build an epic winter castle in Minecraft! Construct ice fortresses, snowy towers, frozen moats, and magical winter landscapes on a shared server. Then gear up for an all-out snowball fight; collect snowballs, build snow golems, and battle classmates! PC/Java edition required. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark and not affiliated with this camp. Home Technical Requirements:Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAMChromebooks, Tablets, and phones do not workInternet: Broadband internetWebcam, Microphone and SpeakersZoom installed on Computer, Zoom link will be sent prior to classParticipants should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboardAdditional Technical Requirements:Minecraft Java Edition ($30; more information will be provided before class)
  • Stock Market & Personal Finance Club (gr 6-12) (Online)

    Take control of your present and future. Learn how the stock market works by analyzing real time data and trades using a stock market simulator. Create four investment portfolios to compare risk versus return on investment. Understand how an Initial Public Offering (IPO) could become the next blue-chip company of tomorrow. Track and trade your stocks, mutual funds, and cryptocurrency to build wealth, not just savings. Use a personal finance simulator to see how improving your education and experience can raise your income if you can budget your resources and pay your bills. Learn how difficult it is to finance post-secondary education while still holding down your simulated job. Finally, if participants have interest, they can attempt to build and grow a simulated business. A Google Meet invitation will be sent to the email entered upon registration.