A girl makes a chess move against her opponent

Games & Activities

Our Youth Variety offerings include card games, chess and creative writing classes. Kids ages 5-13 will learn strategy and creativity in these programs.

Registration Info
Three kids participate in a creative writing exercise

Creativity & skill

Kids will learn important skills and make friends while being creative. 

Chess Scholars (ages 5-13)
  • Beginner and experienced players welcome
  • Includes fun, interactive learning with guided practice time
  • Taught by an experienced Chess Scholars coach
Creative Writing Club (ages 5-13)
  • Helps kids develop a love for language and creative expression
  • Includes a review of classic literature, writing exercises, language games and collaboration
  • Builds confidence in communication skills
  • Taught by an Afterschool Enrichment Solutions instructor
Pokemon the Card Game Club (ages 6-12)
  • Turn-based game where players battle each other
  • No experience required
  • Demo decks available for new players
  • Offered through Dane’s Games in Geneva

 

 

Explore our programs

Chess Scholars

Creative Writing Club

Pokemon the Card Game Club

Planning your year

Spring

April - May

Registration for spring programs opens in November

Summer

June - August

Registration for summer programs opens in April

Fall

September - December

Registration for fall programs opens in July

Winter

January - March

Registration for winter programs opens in November

Contact Us

Fill out the form or use the contact information below for more information about our games & leisure offerings.

Bethanne Guidarelli

Recreation Supervisor - New Horizons Preschool, New Adventures PlayLab, Nature Programs and Youth Variety