For 7 remaining sessions $385.00
For 7 remaining sessions $385.00
For 7 remaining sessions $385.00
For 7 remaining sessions $385.00
For 7 remaining sessions $385.00
For 7 remaining sessions $385.00
For 7 remaining sessions $383.00
For 7 remaining sessions $385.00
For more information about the programs, please keep reading! To register for a program, select "Click Here to Sign-Up" below and choose your preferred program. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected]!
For Drop-in Classes, please email [email protected] to check availability for the day and class you would like to join.
Brain Benders: (Grades K-1) This series is for children aged 5 to 7 who have shown an interest in games that involve strategic thinking. Your gamers will be introduced to classic games and strategy basics all designed to promote linear mathematical concepts, working memory, and perceptual organization. Throughout the program, participants will focus on practicing good sportsmanship while simultaneously having fun trying to outwit and out-strategize their opponents. Game List may include: Mancala, Senet, Look Look, Mine Shift, Qwirkle, Dizios, Yikerz, Sleeping Queens, Gin Rummy, Chess, Bakers Dozen, Loot, Tsuro, Sushi Go, Carcassonne.
Mind Masters: (Grades 2-4) This problem-solving series is for children age 7 to 9 that have either completed Brain Benders or demonstrate an affinity for strategic thinking. We introduce these gamers to a wide range of game genres from ancient strategy to modern board games. Throughout the program players will explore deeper strategy elements and multidimensional thinking. As always, participants will also focus on issues of ‘good sportsmanship’ while simultaneously trying to outwit and out strategize their opponents. Games may include: 7 Wonders, Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, Scrabble, Boggle, Sushi Go!, Splendor, Dragonwood, Machi Koro, Ticket to Ride, Small World.
Strategy Specialists: (Grades 4-6) This problem-solving series is for children age 9 to 11 that have either completed Mind Masters or demonstrate an affinity for strategic thinking. We introduce these gamers to a wide range of game genres from ancient strategy to modern board games. Throughout the program players will explore deeper strategy elements and multidimensional thinking. As always, participants will also focus on issues of ‘good sportsmanship’ while simultaneously trying to outwit and out strategize their opponents. Games may include: 7 Wonders, Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, Sushi Go!, Splendor, Dragonwood, Machi Koro, Ticket to Ride, Strat-o-matic.
Chess I: Developing minds learn how pieces move and how to organize approach and defense in this introduction to chess and related abstract strategy games. No experience is necessary and time is dedicated to learning these games in small group play. Each class is spent playing both chess and games like Yn, Dvonn, Punct, Hive and Othello.
Introduction to RPGs: (Grades 3+) This program will introduce players to the core concepts of tabletop role play and teach the rules of a few beginner-friendly game systems. Tabletop Roleplaying Games (RPGs) are narrative game systems that encourage cooperation, decision-making and creative thinking. RPG players are immersed in a shared story-telling experience as they work together to overcome obstacles and solve problems. Game systems may include: Hero Kids, No Thank You Evil!, Do: Pilgrims of the Flying Temple, Microscope, Dungeon Crawl Classics and Dungeons & Dragons.
EDventure Quest: (Grades 3+) EDventure Quest is a role-play gaming adventure that teaches kids how to become masterful storytellers. While battling monsters, solving riddles and outfoxing wily opponents they learn to write compelling narratives that provide context and a distinct point of view. They also practice public speaking, focusing on vocal communication and improvisation. For fans of fantasy, sci-fi and D&D. No previous gaming experience necessary and writers of all levels are welcome.
Advanced Comics and Sequential Design: The Advanced Comics and Sequential Design class is designed for students who are looking to create portfolio ready works that they can submit for high school or internships. Students in this course should have a solid understanding of basic techniques and will be held to higher standards in regard to process and product. The pacing of this class is slower and more focused than the intro and intermediate courses to allow time for more formal critiques, reworks, and thoughtfulness in completing “portfolio-ready” works.
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Card Strategy Specialists (Magic: The Gathering): (Grades 3+) This advanced card game program is for veterans of our after-school programs and older kids who are interested in more complicated strategy games. A wide range of game categories are explored in a progressive curriculum with the intent of playing a complex variety of card mechanics, subject matter and strategies. Students will continue to develop their strategic thinking, planning and good sportsmanship as they play both competitive and cooperative games. Students will learn to build decks, play with pre-constructed decks, and draft decks.
Zone A
We offer pickup from schools within half a mile of The Brooklyn Strategist. This includes:
P.S. 29
P.S. 32
P.S. 58
Mary McDowell
Hannah Senesh
Success Academy Cobble Hill
Brooklyn Heights Montessori
Zone B
We offer pickup from schools up to a mile from The Brooklyn Strategist. This includes:
P.S. 261
Brooklyn New School
Zone C
For pickups from schools one mile or more from our store: (please inquire if we offer pickup from your specific school unless listed below.)
PS 372, the Children’s School
Brooklyn Friends
St. Ann’s
PS 38
PS 133
09/09/2024, 09/16/2024, 09/23/2024, 09/30/2024, 10/07/2024, 10/21/2024, 10/28/2024, 11/04/2024, 11/18/2024, 11/25/2024, 12/02/2024, 12/09/2024, 12/16/2024, 12/23/2024
Participants must be 5 years to 14 years old when the program starts.
Registration starts on 07/02/2024 and ends on 12/23/2024.
Please contact The Brooklyn Strategist if you have any questions.