Games are more than just entertainment. They challenge us to think, plan, and solve problems. In this class, students will explore strategy-based games from different cultures while developing skills in logical thinking, creativity, and decision-making. Throughout the week, we will learn and play a variety of traditional games, analyze the strategies behind them, and discuss what makes a game balanced, challenging, and fun. We will also discover how similar games appear in different parts of the world; for example, the game of checkers has close relatives like Dama played in Turkey. As they play, students will practice sportsmanship, test strategies, and reflect on how rules shape the way games are played. By the end of the week, students will apply what they’ve learned to design their own original game. This class is ideal for curious students who enjoy challenges, strategy, and creative thinking.
Brain Games Lab
Your Extraordinary Summer (YES)
For 1st – 4th Grade Students
A MITY Adventure Awaits
MITY’s summer program for elementary students enables curious, high achieving students to continue their learning in a fun environment. Classes are intentionally designed to spark curiosity and expose students to new ways of thinking. Advanced learners also have the opportunity to socialize and play games with peers who share their passion for learning. Students can attend full day or half day, and extended care is available for families who need it.
Class periods for reference
Period 1
8:30AM - 9:50AM
Period 2
10:10AM - 11:30AM
Period 3
12:30PM - 1:50PM
Period 4
2:10PM - 3:30PM