CHECstra Tween

CHECstra Day for Tweens offers 9-12 year olds a mixture of academic development,
interest-led project work, and life skill building. The program is intended for tweens who are
interested in digging deeper into core academics with other tweens. We emphasize interactive
problem-solving, research and presentation skill building, and a cooperative and respectful
learning environment. This program has been a huge hit amongst our teens and tweens!

·9:30-10:00 Morning flex time ·Arrival, set up, and optional social time

·10:00-11:15 MindQuest ·In-depth study on academic focus topic

·11:30-12:15 LifeLab ·Book club and life skills activities

·12:15-12:45 Lunch ·Social time

·12:45-2:00 Passion Projects ·Communication & project management skills

·2:00-2:30 Afternoon flex tim ·Clean up, optional social time, and pick up

MindQuest
Fall Study Focus: Virginia
We had such a wonderful spring exploring US Geography, that we have decided to zoom in on
our home state this fall! Students will use maps, videos, discussion, books, and hands-on
projects to research Virginia’s climate, landforms, landmarks, cultural traditions, and significant
historical people and events.

LifeLab
Learning happens best when our needs are met. LifeLab is aimed at giving students the tools
they need to feel successful in life. Areas of focus may include: social emotional education,
physical fitness, cooking, cleaning, field trips and more! We always have a term Book Club
assignment.

Passion Project
This portion of the day will cover project-based study where students work collaboratively with
support from adult project guides. Fall projects are TBD. Past projects have included: Artist
Recreations, Board Game Creations, Zombie Apocalypse Plans and more.

Fall Term Dates
TUESDAYS:
Class days: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3
Fall Break: 10/13
Make-up Day: 11/10

CHECstra Tween runs from 10-2, however, students are invited to come at 9:30 or stay until
2:30 pm for optional extra social time. Note that this is time instructors use to set up and clean
up, so students joining for flex time must be independent and not require extensive adult
supervision.

Questions?
For further information, please contact [email protected]