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About Youth Enrichment

Through a diverse range of programs, workshops, and experiences, we aim to inspire creativity, foster personal development, and cultivate a lifelong love for learning among our youth.

Our Youth Enrichment Courses are designed to ignite curiosity, spark innovation, and instill a sense of purpose in young individuals. We believe that every young person has the potential to make a positive impact on the world, and our courses are carefully crafted to equip them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed

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Elementary Science Olympiad
Youth Enrichment

Elementary Science Olympiad is a competitive science team that offers a variety of team events designed to foster students’ interest in science. After registering for the program, students will have an opportunity to sign-up for an event via Sign-Up Genius and will then practice weekly with their event coach and teammates in a hands-on cooperative learning environment to gain expertise in their event. The program culminates in the Washtenaw Elementary Science Olympiad Tournament on Saturday May 9th, 2026 at Pioneer High School bringing together students from 40 area schools. Practice times are set by the individual volunteer event coaches and vary depending on the event. An individual event could practice before school, after school or on weeknight evenings. The practice times for each event will be emailed to all registered participants before the event sign-up date. Event sign-up will occur on Sunday January 25th, 2026 via SignUpGenius.com. Event practices will begin on or after the week of February 1st, 2026, at coach’s discretion, and will run approximately an hour per week until the Science Olympiad Tournament on Saturday May 9th, 2026 at Pioneer HS. This program relies on parent volunteer coaches and Dexter will only participate in events for which we have a volunteer coach. We are limited to 21 participants per grade with between 1 and 4 students in each event per grade. Coaching is a way to ensure your child can participate in his or her preferred event! Please reach out to chrissy.hladky@gmail.com if you are willing to coach. To learn more, please review this presentation or reach out to chrissy.hladky@gmail.com

Robotics Coding
Youth Enrichment

Robotics Coding allows students to engage in coding through hands-on experiences with an array of robots (Ozobots, Legos, or Spheros) starting with the user-friendly visual language of Blocky. After students explore beginner coding concepts, they'll transition to more advanced script-based languages like Python. Weekly Progress: Students will show the movement and design of their robot. Minimum Technology Requirements: Chromebook or iPad and robots.

NASA Academy - Mad Science
Youth Enrichment

Learning doesn't have to stop after the bell rings! Complement your child’s learning experience with a Mad Science after-school program. Our unique approach gives children a solid scientific foundation that goes beyond the classroom. Children engage in hands-on activities, watch spectacular demos, and an educational science take home every class. NASA Academy: Kids blast off on an adventure through Earth’s atmosphere and into outer space! They explore the sun and stars, learn how rockets launch and astronauts live in space, and discover the science behind sunsets, stardust, and propulsion— while revealing the science that makes space travel possible. MAD SCIENCE REFUND POLICY: cancellation requests must be received at least seven (7) days before the start date of the class. Refunds will not be issued for cancellation requests received less than seven days before the class begins.

Brixology - Mad Science
Youth Enrichment

Our BRIXOLOGY program inspires kids to become engineers. Using LEGO® bricks, kids build different engineering-themed projects in each class. They will use critical thinking, cooperation and creative-problem solving skills to test and improve their projects during each class

Math Kangaroo Team – Grades K–12
Youth Enrichment

Join Dexter’s Math Kangaroo Team! Students in grades K–12 are invited to take part in the international Math Kangaroo competition—a long-running celebration of problem-solving and creative mathematical thinking. REGISTER BY DECEMBER 31 AND SAVE $25! The discount applies automatically at checkout. Math Kangaroo USA is a national non-profit that brings this global contest to students across the country. Dexter will host Saturday afternoon practice sessions in the Creekside Cafeteria, giving kids a chance to build confidence, strengthen their logic and reasoning skills, and get familiar with the contest style. A quick note about the process: Once we meet the minimum number of participants, we’ll reach out with instructions on how to complete your student’s official registration through the Math Kangaroo website. That final step is required for entry into the national contest. Parent Involvement We’ll need a small crew of parent volunteers to help supervise and support the event. Registration Timeline Student registration deadline: December 31, 2025 (Late registration closes February 1, 2026) Fee includes all Dexter practice sessions and the contest fee. About the Competition Contest Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 Students take a 75-minute multiple-choice test Grades K–4: 24 questions Grades 5–12: 30 questions Format may be paper or online, depending on national guidelines. Kindergarteners take the Grade 1 test and must be able to read and work independently. Why Participate Sparks excitement and confidence in math Encourages logical, creative, and flexible thinking Every student receives prizes; top scorers earn medals and certificates Families get access to free study materials and practice questions

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