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What kids and parents love about after school enrichment classes!
September 1, 2017How after school enrichment classes with {YEL!} help kids to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL! {YEL!} Registration 1. Kids are excited to attend school. 2. They are convenient! 3. They keep learning fun! 4. They create friendships! 5. They create new interests. 6. The initial investment is low. […]
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What kids and parents love about after school enrichment classes!
September 1, 2017How after school enrichment classes with {YEL!} help kids to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL! {YEL!} Registration 1. Kids are excited to attend school. 2. They are convenient! 3. They keep learning fun! 4. They create friendships! 5. They create new interests. 6. The initial investment is low. […]
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There’s still a lot of summer left!
July 18, 2017{YEL!} Registration Fill in this blank, “There’s still six weeks of summer and my kids are driving me __________!” Target, Walmart and […]
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Five Reasons Youth Robotics Education is so Important
June 26, 2017{YEL!} Registration Youth Robotics Education and the {YEL!} Robotics Evolution Summer Camp It seems like every time we refresh our newsfeed, open the […]
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The Joy of Sewing: Summer Sewing Camps
June 5, 2017The Joy of Sewing {YEL!} Registration Six awesome aspects of the {YEL!} Project Runway Summer Camp It’s summer time. Time for rest, relaxation […]
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05.13.17 Spring Fencing Championship Results
May 15, 2017Find Summer Fencing Classes 2 question, 10 second Survey…Code is 14739 05.13.17 Spring Fencing Championship Results […]
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05.06.17 Tournament of Champions Results
May 10, 2017Two Question Survey: Survey Code 15553 17 Tournament of Champions Results 05.06.17 TEAM K-5 K-1 Division 2-3 Division 4-5 Division YEL CHESS TOURNAMENT FAQ To use the table: Sort by any field you like. You can sort ascending or descending. To sort by multiple fields, click on one field header, hold the shift key while clicking the […]
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05.06.17 Waukee Chess Tournament Results
May 10, 2017Two Question Survey: Survey Code 15029 17 Waukee Chess Tournament Results 05.06.17 TEAM K-5 K-1 Division 2-3 Division 4-5 Division YEL CHESS TOURNAMENT FAQ ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]To use the table: Sort by any field you like. You can sort ascending or descending. To sort by multiple fields, click on one field header, hold the shift […]
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05.06.17 Waukee Chess Tournament Current Enrollment
May 2, 2017CLICK HERE to REGISTER 05.06.17 Waukee Chess Tournament Current Enrollment 22 students enrolled as of 05.05.17. We will update enrollment periodically leading up to the tournament. Feel free to recruit more chess players from your school. It’s best to have four or more players from each team. To use the table: Choose the number […]
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04.29.17 Waukee Fencing Tournament Results
May 2, 2017Two Question Survey: Survey Code 15272 17 Waukee Fencing Tournament Results Team 2-6 2-3 Division 4-6 Division YEL FENCING TOURNAMENT FAQ ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]To use the table: Sort by any field you like. You can sort ascending or descending. To sort by multiple fields, click on one field header, hold the shift key while clicking the […]
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05.13.17 Fencing Tournament Current Enrollment
May 1, 2017REGISTRATION IS FULL and is now closed. Please call (952) 361-6882 to be added to the waiting list. 17 {YEL!} Spring Fencing Tournament Current Enrollment as of 5/9/17 2-5 Grades 6-12 Grades Foil 6-12 Grades Epee YEL CHESS TOURNAMENT FAQ To use the table: Sort by any field you like. You can sort ascending or descending. […]
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04.29.17 Owatonna Results
May 1, 2017Two Question Survey: Survey Code 15033 17 Owatonna Open Chess Tournament Results 04.29.17 TEAM K-5 K-1 Division 2-3 Division 4-5 Division YEL CHESS TOURNAMENT FAQ ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]To use the table: Sort by any field you like. You can sort ascending or descending. To sort by multiple fields, click on one field header, hold the […]
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04.22.17 Southern Metro Results
April 25, 2017Two Question Survey: Survey Code 15023 17 Southern Chess Championship Tournament Results 04.22.17 TEAM K-5 K-1 Division 2-3 Division 4-5 Division 6-8 Division YEL CHESS TOURNAMENT FAQ ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]To use the table: Sort by any field you like. You can sort ascending or descending. To sort by multiple fields, click on one field header, hold […]
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How to plan and choose summer camps.
April 17, 2017Find Summer Camp Registration Here Boom! The school year is finished and summer is here. Time for some relaxation. No more kids’ homework. No more carting them everywhere. BUT WAIT…flash forward one week and my kids are bored, at each other’s throats, spending three hours a day on the computer/video games and driving me nuts. […]
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05.06.17 Tournament of Champions Current Enrollment
April 14, 2017CLICK HERE to REGISTER 05.06.17 Tournament of Champions Current Enrollment 58 students enrolled as of 05.04.17. We will update enrollment periodically as the event draws closer. Feel free to recruit more chess players from your school. It’s best to have four or more players from each team. To use the table: Choose the number of […]
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03.18.17 Western Chess Tournament RESULTS
March 20, 2017Two Question Survey: Survey Code 15026 17 Western Chess Championship Tournament Results 03.18.17 TEAM K-5 K-1 Division 2-3 Division 4-5 Division 6-8 Division YEL CHESS TOURNAMENT FAQ ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] To use the table: Sort by any field you like. You can sort ascending or descending. To sort by multiple fields, click on one field […]
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17.03.11 Team Fencing Tournament Results
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03.04.17 Osseo Open Chess Tournament Results
March 6, 2017Two Question Survey: Survey Code 15025 ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] 17 Osseo Open Chess Tournament Results 03.04.17 TEAM K-5 K-1 Division 2-3 Division 4-5 Division 6-8 Division YEL CHESS TOURNAMENT FAQ To use the table: Sort by any field you like. You can sort ascending or descending. To sort by multiple fields, click on […]
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{YEL!} at 2017 State Fencing Tournament
February 27, 2017YEL Registration ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] {YEL!} Fencers competed at the 2017 MN State Fencing Tournament on Feb. 25 and 26. By the numbers: 18 YEL Fencers – more than any previous year. 4 YEL teams – quadruple the number of last year 17 wins (counting individual and team), including a thrilling come-from-behind Women’s […]
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02.18.17 SW Metro Chess Tournament Results
February 20, 2017Two Question Survey: Survey Code 15030 ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] 17 SW Metro Chess Tournament Results 02.18.17 TEAM K-5 K-1 Division 2-3 Division 4-5 Division TEAM K-5 Plc Code Name (Players:Top 4 used) Score Solk Cum CumOp Med 1 SusanL Susan Lindgren, St. Louis Park (4) 13.0 […]
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Benefits of Fencing with Ro Sobalvarro
February 9, 2017NOT Ro and his doubles partner. “Maybe you guys should learn a different sport.” At Macalester College, Ro Sobalvarro was on a men’s tennis doubles team and they were good. Quite good. However, in a medium sized regional tournament they found themselves paired against an exceptional pair of tennis players. At one point in the match, the […]
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Four components of YEL STEM Classes using LEGO® Bricks
January 26, 2017A LEGO Story There I am teaching the same YEL LEGO STEM pulleys class I’ve taught dozens of times before. You know, the one with the rotating clown face. The kids are doing great. The projects are getting finished and this genius of a first grade girl comes up to me and shows me some […]
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Five components of every YEL chess class
January 12, 2017• “What did you learn in chess class today?” • “You got chess dollars?!!? Awesome. How did you earn them?” • “Did you play a chess game in class today?” If you have a child in a YEL chess class, perhaps you’ve asked your child any, if not all of these questions at some point. […]
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16 Holiday Fencing Tournament Results
December 12, 2016Share This: 16 Holiday Fencing Tournament Results • 158 tournament fencers from two dozen plus schools. • Hundreds of fencing bouts • Gobs of fun! • 2-5 Grades Team Results • 2-3 Grades Individual Results • 4-5 Grades Individual Results • 6-12 Grades Team Results • 6-7 Grades Individual Foil Results • 8-12 Grades Individual Foil Results • 6-12 Grades Individual Epee […]
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January 11, 2014LEGO Olympic Decathlon
For grades kindergarten-5th Test your LEGO skill, grit, determination and ingenuity against LEGO masterminds from throughout the metro area. How it works? Students choose between 5-8 challenges of 10 possible. Challenges vary in complexity and in possible points. The more difficult the challenge, the more points that are possible. Challenges include: marshmallow toss, fastest car, […]
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Adult Chess Tournament
14 Minnetonka Parent Results 2 PARENTS ONLY CHESS TOURNAMENT For Adults It’s YOUR turn! How many tournaments, practices, recitals, and other events have you taken your children too? Well, now it’s your turn! * 4 Rounds of tournament style chess * 1 morning only…a likely frigid February 8th * $15…you can’t beat that Leave the […]
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March 8, 2014CANCELED: LEGO Decathlon – Minnetonka
This event has been canceled due to low registration.
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STATEWIDE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
CLICK HERE FOR A REGISTRATION FORM AND DETAILS This is a non-YEL sponsored event. This two day event is widely recognized as the state championship for Elementary (grades k-3) and Primary (grades 4-6) schools. It is a two day event. It has much longer time controls than YEL events. There are many trophies, but every […]
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Saturday, April 18th (date was moved from Feb. 14 to April 18th)Southern MN Chess Championship
NOTE: This event was previously scheduled for Feb. 14th. We have rescheduled it for April 18th. Southern MN Chess Championship For grades k-5 (divided by grade) Test your mettle against the best chess players throughout the southern MN area! Each participant participates in SIX ROUNDS OF TOURNAMENT CHESS! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to […]
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LEGO Olympic Decathlon
REGISTER HERE For grades kindergarten-5th Test your LEGO skill, grit, determination and ingenuity against LEGO masterminds from throughout the metro area. How it works? Students choose between 5-8 challenges of 10 possible. Challenges vary in complexity and in possible points. The more difficult the challenge, the more points that are possible. Challenges include: marshmallow toss, […]
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SCHOOL CHESS ASSOCIATION STATEWIDE CHESS TOURNAMENT
SCA WEBSITE Widely regarded as the preeminent annual chess event in Minnesota. The School Chess Association (SCA) Statewide Chess Tournament garners the largest participation of any tournament in Minnesota. Usually 400-600 players enroll from throughout the state. THIS IS A NON-YEL EVENT. SCA is not affiliated in any way with Youth Enrichment League (YEL). Many […]
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16 CHESS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
YEL Registration For grades k-10 (divided by grade) Invitational only. If you have received a trophy or a gold medal at any YEL tournament in 13-14, this is the place to meet the best of the best. • Five Rounds • Longer Time Control (30 minutes per player). Please bring your own clock, if you […]
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Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016REGISTRATION CLOSED: Minnetonka Holiday Metro Chess Tournament
Registration is closed for this event. You can add your name to the waiting list, but we are above capacity. There will be no at the door registration. YEL REGISTRATION PAGE 2015 Minnetonka Holiday Metro Chess Champion: Scenic Heights CLICK HERE to view current enrollment. CLICK HERE to visit our registration page. • Go to […]
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Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016Holiday Metro Fencing Tournament
YEL REGISTRATION PAGE ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Holiday Metro Fencing Tournament. Test your mettle against fencers from throughout the state. Fencers participate in six rounds of fencing. Be sure to sign up for the correct grade level and division. Grades 2-5 meet 8am-1pm. Grades 6-12 meet 1pm-5pm. Grades 6-12 have the option to […]
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Thursday, Dec. 15thYEL versus Holy Family Fencing Dual Meet
Coach Christopher Kratoska brings his fencing teams to Holy Family to face off in this dual meet. If you are interested, discuss it with Coach Chris at your next practice. This fencing dual meet is match scoring. The fencer who wins each match scores one point for his/her team. Three fencers are required to make […]
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Thursday, Dec. 22nd, 2016YEL vs Rochester Dual Meet
Youth Enrichment League versus Rochester Youth Fencing Dual Meet Coach Bruce leads his District Program Center team against Coach Albert Lee’s Rochester Youth Fencing Club. Let Coach Bruce know if you are interested.
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Friday, January 20
YEL vs St. Paul Academy Fencing Dual Meet
Coach Bruce Eyton brings his fencing teams to St. Paul Academy to face off in this dual meet. If you are interested, discuss it with Coach Bruce at your next practice. This fencing dual meet is match scoring. The fencer who wins each match scores one point for his/her team. Three fencers are required to make a team. […]
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February 4, 2017CANCELED…17 YEL State Fencing Qualifying Meet
YEL Registration This event is canceled. Instead, we will be inviting fencer to participate in the Feb. 4th Grand Dual Meet at Holy Family. Qualified fencers will receive an email invitation.
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Saturday, February 18th, 201717 Southwestern Metro Chess Tournament
YEL REGISTRATION DATE ADJUSTED to Feb. 18th (was previously Jan. 28th). For grades k-8 (divided by grade) Test your mettle against the best players in the Eastern Carver County School District and surrounding areas! Students from throughout the southwestern metro come together in this one-day tournament to decide who is the best. The […]
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17 Anoka-Hennepin District Chess Tournament
AN ANNUAL TRADITION To enroll, speak with the Community Education Director at your school. Call Youth Enrichment League at 952.361.6882 or email us at info@youthenrichmentleague.com if you are not sure who the CE director is at your school. For grades k-10 (divided by grade) Test your mettle against the best chess players throughout entire Anoka-Hennepin […]
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March 4, 201717 Osseo Open – Chess Tournament
YEL REGISTRATION PAGE Chess Tournament FAQ Test your mettle! For grades k-8 (divided by grade) Test your mettle against the best chess players throughout the metro area! Each participant will play SIX ROUNDS OF TOURNAMENT CHESS! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to match up their skills against players of similar age […]
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March 11, 201717 YEL MS Fencing Team v Team Meet (CLOSED)
YEL REGISTRATION YEL Fencing Tournament – TEAM vs TEAM Registration has met it’s maximum and is now closed. There is no at-the-door registration. Grades 6-8: Foil and Epee The excitement of team versus team dual meets is palpable. Scores accumulate from teammate to teammate. All teammates fence three times each match. We are looking for […]
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March 18, 201717 Western Metro Chess Championship
YEL REGISTRATION Chess Tournament FAQ For grades k-8 (divided by grade) Test your mettle against the best chess players throughout the metro area! Each participant will play SIX ROUNDS OF TOURNAMENT CHESS! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to match up their skills against players of similar age and skill level. Sign up today […]
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April 22, 201717 Southern Metro Chess Championship
YEL REGISTRATION Chess Tournament FAQ For grades k-8 (divided by grade) Test your mettle against the best chess players throughout the metro area! Each participant participates in SIX ROUNDS OF TOURNAMENT CHESS! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to match up their skills against players of similar age and skill level. Sign up today […]
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April 29, 201717 Owatonna Chess Tournament
YEL Registration Chess Tournament FAQ For grades k-8 (divided by grade) Test your chess tournament mettle against the best chess players throughout the Southern Minnesota area! Students from Owatonna, Byron, Northfield, Mankato and more communities are expected to attend. Each participant participates in SIX ROUNDS OF TOURNAMENT CHESS! This is a fantastic opportunity for students […]
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May 6, 201717 Waukee Chess Open Tournament
YEL REGISTRATION Chess Tournament FAQ For grades k-8 (divided by grade) Test your mettle against the best chess players throughout the metro area! Each participant participates in SIX ROUNDS OF TOURNAMENT CHESS! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to match up their skills against players of similar age and skill level. Sign up today […]
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Saturday, May 13, 2017
SPRING METRO FENCING CHAMPIONSHIP
YEL REGISTRATION Youth Enrichment League 2017 Fencing Championship Three fencing sections: Grades 2-5, Foil Only: 8:30am-1pm Separated into Grades 2-3 and 4-5. Grades 6-12, Foil: 1:30pm-5pm Separated into grades 6-7; 8+ Grades 6-12, Epee: 1:30pm-5pm Separated into grades 6-7; 8+ Please be sure to choose the correct section when registering. NOTE: We reserve the right to […]
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Dec. 2nd, 2017Holiday Chess Tournament
This event fills quickly. Sign up soon to reserve your spot! YEL REGISTRATION PAGE 2016 Minnetonka Holiday Metro Chess Champion: Scenic Heights CHESS TOURNEY FAQ For grades k-5 (divided by grade) Get your zugzwang on and test your mettle against the best chess players throughout the metro area! Each participant will play SIX ROUNDS […]
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Dec. 9, 2017Holiday Fencing Tournament
YEL REGISTRATION PAGE Holiday Metro Fencing Tournament. Test your mettle against fencers from throughout the state. Be sure to sign up for the correct grade level and division. This event fills quickly. We recommend enrolling at least one month in advance. Grades 2-5 meet 8am-1pm. CLICK HERE to register. Grades 6-12 […]
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Feb. 17Southwest Metro Chess Tournament
Register Here VIEW CURRENT ENROLLMENT For grades k-5 (divided by grade) Test your mettle against the best players in the Eastern Carver County School District and surrounding areas! Students from throughout the southwestern metro come together in this one-day tournament to decide who is the best. The rivalry begins here! Each participant will […]
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February 24Anoka-Hennepin Closed Tournament
To register, contact your Community Education Site Liaison at your school. Chess Tournament For grades k-10 (divided by grade) Test your mettle against the best chess players throughout the Anoka-Hennepin School District! This is a closed tournament. Only Anoka-Hennepin students are invited to enroll. Each participant participates in FIVE ROUNDS OF TOURNAMENT CHESS! This […]
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February 24Urbandale Chess Tournament
Register Here VIEW CURRENT ENROLLMENT Chess Tournament Test your mettle against the best chess players throughout the metro area! Each participant participates in SIX ROUNDS OF TOURNAMENT CHESS! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to match up their skills against players of similar age and skill level. Sign up today to take on […]
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March 3, 2018Western Metro Chess Championship
Register Here VIEW CURRENT ENROLLMENT Western Metro Chess Championship Test your mettle against the best chess players throughout the metro area! Each participant will play SIX ROUNDS OF TOURNAMENT CHESS! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to match up their skills against players of similar age and skill level. Sign up […]
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March 17Osseo Open Chess Tournament
Register Here VIEW CURRENT ENROLLMENT For grades k-8 (divided by grade) Test your mettle against the best chess players throughout the metro area! Each participant will play SIX ROUNDS OF TOURNAMENT CHESS! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to match up their skills against players of similar age and skill level. Sign up […]
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April 7Southern Metro Chess Championship
Register Here VIEW CURRENT ENROLLMENT Southern Metro Chess Tournament For grades k-5 (divided by grade) Test your mettle against the best chess players throughout the metro area! Each participant will play SIX ROUNDS OF TOURNAMENT CHESS! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to match up their skills against players of similar age […]
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April 14, 2018Fencing: Team versus Team Dual Meet
Register Here Team vs Team Dual Meet – April 14 @ Hidden Oaks in Prior Lake For: Men and Women’s Foil, grades 6-12; by invitation only. Ask your coach for details. Date: Saturday, April 14th Time: 9:30am-2:30pm Location: Hidden Oaks MS,15855 Fish Point Rd, Prior Lake, MN 55372 Fee: $25 per fencer This […]
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April 21Owatonna Open Chess Tournament
Register Here VIEW CURRENT ENROLLMENT Chess Tournament For grades k-5 (in divisions) Students from throughout southern MN will come together to test their mettle Test your mettle against chess players from throughout the Southern Minnesota area! Each participant will play SIX GAMES OF TOURNAMENT CHESS! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to match […]
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April 28, 2018YEL Statewide Chess Tournament
Register Here VIEW CURRENT ENROLLMENT Chess Tournament – {YEL!} Statewide Chess Tournament We are expecting teams and players from all over the state to attend this tournament. Play against the best {YEL!} players from dozens of schools! Each participant will play SIX ROUNDS OF TOURNAMENT CHESS! Fee includes: Pizza, snacks, beverages, USCF Membership (if […]
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May 12, 2018Spring Fencing Tournament
Grades 2-5 Register Here Grades 6-12 FOIL Register Here Grades 6-12 Epee Register Here Spring Fencing Tournament – May 12 @ Chaska High School in Chaska For: Grades 2-12 Date: Saturday, May 12th Time: Grades 2-5 = 8:00am-1:00pm Grades 6-12 Foil = 1:00pm-5:30pm Grades 6-12 Epee = 1:00pm-5:30pm Location: Chaska High School, 545 […]
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
September 5, 2016Our instructors come directly to your school site after the final bell to deliver unique programs and an engaging environment. Programs are typically one hour in length and conducted once per week, on the same day each week in the same time frame, for six to twelve consecutive weeks. For instance, Grandmasters of Chess, Tuesdays […]
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SUMMER CAMPS AND ACTIVITIES
September 4, 2016Hands-on, fast-paced, experiential activities… all summer long. We bring our camps right to your community. Youth Enrichment League summer camps offer students opportunities to stretch their abilities, challenge their skills and keep their minds sharp. We vary our camps every summer, so students can enroll each year and find something new. For a complete listing […]
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PREK PROGRAMS
September 4, 2016Young learners love developing through hands-on, experiential activities. Our PreK LEGO and Sports (Soccer and Basketball) programs serve as a quality supplement to an inquisitive child’s day. In the LEGO program, children build different LEGO projects each day and use those projects to explore fundamentals of structures or machines. Our sports programs focus on inclusion, […]
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BIRTHDAY PARTIES
September 3, 2016Try a distinct way to celebrate your child’s next birthday. We have a number of options and we are developing more. FENCING – A safe and fast-paced party. Everyone suits up, grabs a foil and participates in this basic introduction to fencing. Everyone will duel at least twice. Best for parties of 8-14 kids. We would […]
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EVENING AND SATURDAY PROGRAMS
September 3, 2016Fencing, chess, guitar and other programs can spark your community’s evening and Saturday offerings. These programs can be flexible and may be offered to multiple skill levels. For instance, Fencing on Thursday evenings, for beginners from 6-7pm and Fencing for returning students from 7:10-8:10pm. This format works well for fencing, chess, guitar and other skill-based […]
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SENIOR CENTERS
August 30, 2016Youth Enrichment League can also work with the young at heart in our senior community. Need an inclusive activity for your senior community. Try one of our checkers or chess classes – we also do tournaments for both. LEGO® classes keep our seniors engaged in specific activities and they may pick up some engineering basics along […]
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IN-SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS
August 30, 2016Perfect for your school in late spring. If you are looking for a noteworthy way for your kiddos to learn about aerodynamics, compete in a paper airplane contest, launch straw rockets or run an in-school olympics, pick up the phone and give us a call. Our in-school field trips are designed for late spring days […]
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