Diverse Programming
CSGA Enrichment offers a wide variety of programs for any area of interest.
Chess
Learn rules, strategies, & tactics through interactive sessions. Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, & sportsmanship in a fun environment.
Here's a sample of our chess programs:
Chess Camp:
Tactics & Strategies
Elevate your chess game at our program designed for school club players seeking their next challenge! Whether you're new to tournaments or aiming to enhance your skills, we'll delve into standard chess and variations. Join us if you're ready for a deeper level of instruction beyond the basics! A chess tournament will be included, time permitting.
Chess Club
Join our chess club for fun, strategy, and friendly competition! Whether you're new to chess or already making smart moves, you'll sharpen your skills, play weekly matches, and maybe even compete in a class tournament.
In this club, you’ll:
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Play full games from start to finish.
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Master checkmate and stalemate.
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Settle chess disputes with good sportsmanship.
By the end, you’ll be able to confidently explain the rules to friends and family. Ready to make your next move? Join the club!
Chess ‘n’ Motion
Let’s learn and play chess to sharpen our brains, and play physical games to keep our bodies active. Chess skills will range from beginner to intermediate, and physical games may include badminton, basketball, tag, and more.
Games
Engage in tabletop and role-playing games, mastering strategy, skill, and teamwork. Explore diverse platforms for thrilling interactive experiences.
Here's a sample of our games programs:
Simulation Games
Leave your gadgets at home and dive into the exciting world of tabletop gaming! Discover innovative game designs, learn fascinating mechanics and themes, and—most importantly—play games! You can even try your hand at designing your own game. Connect with others through trading, negotiating, cooperating, and competing. It’s all about creativity, fun, and making new friends!
Dungeon Adventures
Embark on a beginner-friendly role-playing adventure! Learn character creation, teamwork, and problem-solving as you navigate puzzles and dangers with your team. Guided by a Dungeon Master, this exciting quest is perfect for young adventurers. No experience needed!
Dungeon Master Camp
Bring your imaginary worlds to life! Craft characters, design maps, build environments, and weave epic stories while honing your storytelling and Dungeon Master skills. Explore role-playing games and fantasy cartography to enhance your creativity. With a balanced mix of design and play, this program is perfect for sparking imagination and leveling up your creative skills!
STEM
STEM programs teach science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on activities. They foster curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity to inspire interest in STEM fields.
Here's a sample of our STEM programs:
Scratch Game Coding
Design and code your own games using Scratch! Build creativity and coding skills while bringing your ideas to life.
Robotics Problem Solvers
What do R2-D2, a Roomba, and the da Vinci Surgical System have in common? They’re robots! Learn basic robotics skills, including design, programming, and building, using Scratch coding and LEGO Spike Prime.
Rocket Builder Design Camp
Build and launch your own rockets using everyday materials from your recycling bin. Experiment with different designs and recovery methods throughout the program, then watch your creations take flight on launch day.
Art & Design
From painting to branding to videography, art and design allows students to let their creativity flow.
Here's a sample of our art and design programs:
Art Studio
Explore art based on your desired medium! Have fun, and create your own masterpiece with an experienced artist available for advice and instruction.
Clay the Architectural Way
Imagine all the amazing places you could live—on a mountain, in a valley, or beside a lake, river, or waterfall. Using clay, students will design and build a miniature community, complete with landscapes and homes, bringing their dream environment to life.
Graphic Design Studio
Do you have a project that requires some graphic design but are lacking the basic skills to get started? Maybe this is a business idea that needs a logo. Maybe it’s a poster for your next cool event you’re planning. Come with your ideas and find ways to accomplish your design goals.
DIY
Unleash your artistic vision! Dive into your preferred medium with expert guidance. Explore and create freely, with support whenever you need it.
Here's a sample of our DIY programs:
Project Knit
Hats, scarves, blankets, and more! Learn knitting and crocheting basics to create a fantastic finished project of your choosing.
Salon and Spa at Home
Sometimes it is fun to take a break, relax, and have a spa day! In this class, you create a spa day at home by learning how to make homemade bath salts, sugar scrubs, salt scrubs, and more.
Scrap-tastic
Let’s turn trash into treasures and garbage into glam! Learn how to take every day recycled items and turn them into unique unicorns, daring dinosaurs, and much more!
See something you'd like offered at your school?
Cooking
Indulge your culinary curiosity! Learn to cook delicious treats, from State Fair classics to international cuisines, in this sweet and savory adventure.
Here's a sample of our cooking programs:
Baking Bonanza
Is there anything better than the smell of fresh-baked goods? Learn to make breads, pizza, biscuits, and sweet treats while developing essential baking techniques.
Cooking with Chemistry
Learn the science of cooking and discover how everyday ingredients are actually chemicals that react to create the delicious food you love. Taste your results—if you dare!
MN Fair Foods at Home
Everybody loves The Great Minnesota Get Together, especially the food!! Learn to cook your Fair favorites at home so you can enjoy being at the State Fair all year long!
Writing
Are you passionate about writing but need a boost? Elevate your creativity with expert guidance to enhance your writer's voice and hone your skills!
Here's a sample of our writing programs:
Intro to Novel Writing
Do you have a great idea for a novel, but don’t know how to begin? This program will help you structure, plan, and flesh out your novel by working on outlining, plot, characterization, and vivid descriptions.
Graphic Novels: Telling Stories Through Pictures and Words
Ever wanted to bring your stories to life through comics? Join a dynamic class that explores the world of graphic novels, comic books, and more. Develop skills to recognize and use comic conventions, spending time reading, planning, writing, and drawing. By the end, you'll have created your own comic with original characters and a unique storyline. Ready to unleash your creativity?
Script Writing for Performance
Do you have a great idea for a production, but don’t know how to begin? Or, perhaps you have begun, but you don’t know how to format your writing? Either way, this program will help you structure, plan, and flesh out your ideas that will be performed by others. We will work on outlining, plot, characterization, vivid descriptions, & dialog. You will leave the class with the tools to both start and finish a simple theater or video production.
Music & Performance
Dive into theatre classes for creativity, expression, and confidence. Explore music, acting, and stagecraft—your stage awaits!
Here's a sample of our theatre and performance programs:
The Art of Magic
If you want to learn the secrets of magic, start your journey to performing on stage, or just want to show off something cool at the next family get-together, this is the program for you.
Music Production Basics
Aspiring music producers, jump into the world of beat-making and music production. Explore the music industry, master digital audio workstations, and unleash your creativity with top-notch software. Turn your musical dreams into reality!
Rock ‘n’ Roll Band Camp
Ready to rock? Try your hand at instruments like electric guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums. No experience needed—we keep it simple and fun. Learn to perform a full song by the end of the program. Let's rock and roll!
Business
Dive into the stock market's dynamics! Analyze real-time data and trades with a stock market simulator. Explore IPOs, cryptocurrency, and mutual funds for a comprehensive understanding.
Here's a sample of our business programs:
Stocks & Start-Ups Camp
Build your own stock portfolios, design creative products, and dream up your very own start-up business. Explore 3D modeling, printing, and marketing to bring your ideas to life and perfect them through prototyping.
Now Serving! Cafe & Snackery
Ever wanted to run your own business? Be part of a cafe crew! You’ll learn all about selling food (preparation, safety standards), business operations (managing inventory, calculating profit and loss) and marketing (designing marketing materials, ensuring customer satisfaction). No matter what you’re interested in, there’s something here for you!
Your Business, by Design
Spark your imagination as you dive into the world of branding! Through hands-on projects and expert guidance, you'll learn how to design a captivating brand for your client, exploring the elements of logo design, color palettes, and taglines. Unleash your creativity and cultivate your passion for creating impactful brands!
