New Prague Area Community Educational Services

Need an engineering challenge that follows the history of Rube Goldberg?  Working in teams of 4-6 you will take on the engineering challenge presented to you by Minnesota State University-Mankato and compete in March.  In 2018 the challenge was to weigh an object using as many steps as possible re-using daily items and objects in creative ways.  There will be an informational meeting on November 7th from 6:15-7 pm held in Advisor Mr. Rich Wilson's classroom at Falcon Ridge Elementary.

Join us for four classes of fun learning the basics of chess from a championship chess coach!  Each class will focus on a different piece. We will end the session with a mini-tournament and prizes!

All levels welcome.Youth Enrichment League’s summer chess camp works with all levels of students. Beginners learn piece movement, capturing, check, checkmate, castling and more; returning students study intermediate lessons (Pins, Forks, Back Rank Mates, etc); advanced students will study Elimination of Defense, Opening Theory and other advanced concepts. Our summer camps are fun, fast-paced and packed with information. Battle summer brain drain and procure the necessary tools to beat your dad at chess! Visit YELKids.com for more information.

New and returning students invited. Each {YEL!} Chess class follows four basic components: •Teach It!…Each class students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into their chess games. •Practice It!…Students practice positions set by the coach to improve their understanding of the concept. •Puzzle It!… Students are given chess puzzles (constructed by WIM Serafima Sokolovskaya) and work with coach guidance to solve them. •Play It!…Each class ends with students playing 20-30 minutes of chess. Coaches often feature in-class tournaments during the session. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session (a $49 annual value). Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}. 

America's Fun Science presents four classes of fun learning strategies, moves and counter moves! Master opening-, middle-, and end-game strategies. Series will end with a mini tournament and prizes. Must have taken Beginning Chess class or equivalent.

If you have a learner who likes building things and figuring out how things work, they will love this class. Join us as we explore, investigate, and solve problems while we learn about the building blocks of engineering-simple machines. Students working in pairs will enjoy hands on activities using LEGO® Gears and special Technic engineering components that incorporate math, science, and creativity. Students will work through building models that demonstrate mechanical and physical engineering. They will then use what they learned to solve challenges. 

For 1st-5th gradesSTEM Enrichment using LEGO® bricks for the 21st Century learner. Each {YEL!} STEM class follows four basic components. •Teach It!…Each class students are taught the basic STEM engineering concepts behind each project. •Build It!… Students use LEGO® bricks to build a dragster, balancing beam and design their own catapult. •Explore It!…Then they use that project to explore the basic engineering concepts - this session is focused on levers concepts. •Play It!…Finally they play with their project, modify it, create extensions and have fun working with it. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}. For more details about {YEL!} STEM classes, visit YouthEnrichmentLeague.com.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.

America’s Fun Science and “Dr. Fun” present an introduction to magnetic levitation car design and construction in a fun, hands-on setting.Learn the basics of magnetism and the theoretical basis of magnetic lift as you assemble your own Mag Lev Car and race to the finish!Then take your car home to impress friends and family.

New class!  Don't just play Minecraft!  Turn Minecraft from a game into a visual learning tool!  This class will reinforce problem solving skills and spatial cognition through learning to create in-game Dungeons and Treasure Map. Students working in pairs will learn basic game design skills while they collaborate to build Adventure maps, as well as some other advanced features in Minecraft. This class has a strong emphasis on creativity, exploration, and cooperative learning experiences. 

America's Fun Science and Dr. Fun demonstrate how both light and sound are waves and travel in a straight line until they are absorbed, redirected, reflected, or allowed to pass through an object. Students will engage in a range of fun, hands-on activities and get to take home a special project to do with family and friends.