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Chess Wizards
Considered one of the greatest games ever invented, chess teaches many important life concepts such as concentration, sportsmanship, how to win graciously, and how to accept defeat with dignity. Learn chess rules, positional tactics, and basic to more advanced moves with the guidance of an experienced chess master. We will divide into groups according to experience, and end the week with a mini-chess tournament.
Mon-Fri, Jul 29 - Aug 2
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grades
4th - 6th
Mon-Fri, Jul 29 - Aug 2
12:30 - 3:30 PM
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1st - 3rd
Mon-Fri, Aug 12 - Aug 16
12:30 - 3:30 PM
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1st - 5th
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Code Breakers
Intrigued by the secret world of spies and special agents? Explore cryptology, the art and science of making and breaking codes. Use math, history, science, and art skills to learn many different ways to communicate secretly. You’ll learn the history behind different secret codes, encrypt and decipher messages, create your own cipher disk, and so much more.
Mon-Fri, Jul 29 - Aug 2
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Arlington High School
Grades
3rd - 5th
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Dungeons & Dragons: Land of Ithreach
Go on a Dungeons & Dragons adventure, set in the land of Ithreach. We’ll explore heroism and risk-taking while building teamwork, empathy, problem-solving, leadership, and storytelling skills. New D&D players will band together to investigate trouble with an introductory adventure, “The Giant’s Table,” which teaches the rules and rewards of this role-playing board game. Returning players will continue the story with “Crooked Deals,” as they embark on an exciting mission to uncover secrets and break the lingering curses of the hag that have affected the town and its inhabitants. Attend one or multiple sessions. Students who want a full day of D&D are welcome to take both. In this experience we will also paint miniature figures, draw character portraits, collaborate on world-building and storylines, design new magic items or monsters, and maybe even create and playtest an entire custom D&D encounter from scratch. If you are an experienced Land of Ithreach player you can continue your problem-solving, leadership, and storytelling skills in a special “Dungeons & Dragons: The Call of Muse” adventure developed especially for you.
Mon-Fri, Jul 29 - Aug 2
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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4th - 8th
Mon-Fri, Jul 29 - Aug 2
12:30 - 3:30 PM
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4th - 8th
Mon-Fri, Aug 5 - Aug 9
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4th - 8th
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Mind Benders
Crack codes, solve riddles, and think outside the box during this mind bending week. Challenge your mind and test your wits with cooperative-, pattern recognition-, and strategy games. Teamwork and communication will be key as our week culminates with a field trip to an escape room right here in Arlington.
Mon-Fri, Jul 29 - Aug 2
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Arlington High School
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5th - 7th
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Let’s Play Pokémon!
Calling all Pokéfans! Learn more about the wonderful world of Pokémon. We’ll cover both the trading card game and the video game series, and explore the culture surrounding this global gaming phenomenon that was created way back in 1996. There will be open casual play and supervised trading, as well as games and demo decks available for you to try. Bring any cards you have, but don’t worry if you forget—everyone will go home with an EX Battle Deck. “Gotta catch ‘em all!”
Mon-Fri, Jul 29 - Aug 2
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Arlington High School
Grades
4th - 8th
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I Challenge You!
Pass through a spider’s web, create the strongest bridge using only popsicle sticks, and decipher all kinds of puzzles. Experience human knots, straw balancing, cup stacking with string, and more. You and your classmates will face new challenges involving a combination of intellect, strength, and teamwork. Have a blast coming up with solutions to the challenges that lie ahead.
Mon-Fri, Aug 5 - Aug 9
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grades
1st - 3rd
Mon-Fri, Aug 5 - Aug 9
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Grades
4th - 6th
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Dungeons & Dragons: The Call of Muse
FULL DAY: Veteran Roll Models players who participated during the 2023-2024 school year may join a special summer adventure. Receiving a desperate letter from Bronwen, the bard they first met in "Caravan of Secrets," the heroes are set into a race against time as an Inquisitor from the Chantry of Espelion closes in. We’ll also paint miniature figures, draw character portraits, collaborate on world-building and storylines, and design new magic items or monsters from scratch. Attend one or multiple sessions.
Mon-Fri, Aug 12 - Aug 16
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Arlington High School
Grades
4th - 8th
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