Avocado Elementary School

  • Organized by Kevin Weiss
  • Address La Mesa, CA, United States

Success Through Chess- Enter the exciting world of chess! This course is designed to bring a challenge to all players, from beginner to expert. To advance through our leveled curriculum, students learn new tactics progressively: from skewers to endgames and far beyond. Higher level students will work towards playing chess blindfolded! Our professional chess educators will help everyone achieve “Success Through Chess!"        

Video Game Design- Learn how to speak the language of computers! Students will dive into the exciting world of computer coding through Scratch, developed at MIT. Scratch is a block-based application designed to make it simple for anyone to learn programming. Throughout the course, coders create projects like an epic maze game or a choose your own adventure story! The possibilities to create are endless!

Type: 
After School

Classes available

Chess - Wednesdays - 2:05-3:05

Success Through Chess

Open to students who are interested in developing their minds for success in school and life! We have a comprehensive curriculum developed by Former U.S. Scholastic Champion, Andrew Svehaug. The class is appropriate for all students, who will progress at their own rate.

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Coding - Mondays - 1:05-2:05

Video Game Design

Open to students who are interested in learning computer programming in a fun and kid-friendly environment. Our methods integrate both Programing and Game Design, giving students a fun and well-rounded understanding of how to utilize technology to create. We combine world-class curricula and tools, with a pair-programming education model that makes learning programming a fun and supportive group experience.

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Mondays - Coding - 1:05-2:05

Video Game Design

Open to students who are interested in learning computer programming in a fun and kid-friendly environment. Our methods integrate both Programing and Game Design, giving students a fun and well-rounded understanding of how to utilize technology to create. We combine world-class curricula and tools, with a pair-programming education model that makes learning programming a fun and supportive group experience.

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7 sessions (April 25-June 13)$84.00

Wednesdays - Chess - 2:05-3:05

Success Through Chess

Open to students who are interested in developing their minds for success in school and life! We have a comprehensive curriculum developed by Former U.S. Scholastic Champion, Andrew Svehaug. The class is appropriate for all students, who will progress at their own rate.

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7 sessions (April 13-May 25)$84.00