Mission & History Charlestown Lacrosse & Learning Center envisions a community in which young people of all ages and backgrounds possess the leadership skills, self-confidence and knowledge to succeed on the field, in the classroom and in life.
Chess Wizards will be back this fall offering an in-person after school program at our learning center on Wednesdays from September 7th through December 14th (14 classes)!
Chess Wizards has been teaching the game of chess since 2002. Join them after school this fall for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes! Whether your child is new to chess or has been playing for a while, they will improve their chess skills, meet new friends, and work out their most powerful muscle - their brain! Each Wednesday, the Chess Wizard program will include fun team chess games (like Corner Chess), snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. All chess materials will be provided by Chess Wizards.
This after school program is ideal for scholars in rising 1st through 8th grade. The cost is $345. For more information about Chess Wizards, visit their website athttps://chesswizards.com/. For scholarship information or any questions, please contact Blake Riley, Learning Director, at cllclearningdirector@gmail.com.
Opened:06/27/2022 Closes: 09/06/2022
Open to:Boys & Girls born on or after: 06/27/2004
In Grades: 1 to 9 for 2021-22 School year
Creative Writing Class with Author Alyson Gerber
Creative Writing Online/In-Person Hybrid Course, Author Alyson Gerber - Middle gradeAuthor, Alyson Gerber will be running a creative writing program on Tuesday, July 19/Thursday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 26/Thursday, Jul 28 from 3:30pm -5:00pm (90 minutes).This writing course will be offered online but students will have the opportunity to zoom from the Learning Center if they would like an in-person hybrid option! Writers will learn about a variety of different writing styles and will have several opportunities to get individual feedback from Alyson on their writing throughout the course!
This course offering is ideal for scholars in rising 3rd through 8th grade. A computer is required. The cost is $195 per child. Class size is limited so sign up now!
Each Tuesday students will learn about a new science concept then build different motorized LEGO brick creations using axles, gears, battery packs and motors based on the lesson. Students will each be given an iPad provided by Letyourmindgo with powerpoint instructions to guide them along as they create their builds each week. Once their build is complete students will have time to modify their motorized LEGO brick creation any way they would like! Staff will also demonstrate how special LEGO elements can work together to
create various types of LEGO brick builds. Each week students will apply STEM-based principles and build their LEGObot to help them complete different tasks and challenges. This program is 8 weeks long and will run for one hour and 15 minutes per class.
This after school program is ideal for scholars in rising K through 8th grade. The cost is $200. For more information about Engineering/Coding with LEGO after school program, please visithttps://letgoyourmind.com/ For scholarship information or any questions, please contact Blake Riley, Learning Director, at cllclearningdirector@gmail.com.
Opened:06/27/2022 Closes: 07/26/2022
Open to:Boys & Girls born on or after: 06/27/2004
In Grades: 1 to 8 for 2021-22 School year
FULL DAY Chess Wizards Chess Camp
Chess Wizards Chess Full or Half Day Camp - Chess Wizards will be offering a week long in-person summer camp at the Learning Center starting Monday, August 22nd through August 26th. There are three sign-up options:
Camp Options:
- Half-Day AM: 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Half-Day PM: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
- Full day: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Chess Wizards has been teaching the game of chess since 2002. Join them this summer for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes! Whether your child is new to chess or has been playing for a while, they will improve their chess skills, meet new friends, and work out their most powerful muscle - their brain! Chess Wizards camps include fun team chess games (like Corner Chess), recess time, snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. All chess materials will be provided by Chess Wizards. All full day campers should pack a lunch. Lunch will not be provided.
This training is ideal for scholars in rising 2nd through 8th grade. Upon completion of the camp, chess players will receive a tshirt, trophy and chess puzzles workkit! The cost is $340 for 5 full days and $230 for either half day program. For more information about Chess Wizards, visit their website at https://chesswizards.com/.
Opened:06/08/2022 Closes: 08/21/2022
Open to:Men & Women born on or after: 06/08/2004
HALF DAY AM Chess Wizards Chess Camp
Chess Wizards Chess Full or Half Day Camp - Chess Wizards will be offering a week long in-person summer camp at the Learning Center starting Monday, August 22nd through August 26th. There are three sign-up options:
Camp Options:
- Half-Day AM: 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Half-Day PM: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
- Full day: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Chess Wizards has been teaching the game of chess since 2002. Join them this summer for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes! Whether your child is new to chess or has been playing for a while, they will improve their chess skills, meet new friends, and work out their most powerful muscle - their brain! Chess Wizards camps include fun team chess games (like Corner Chess), recess time, snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. All chess materials will be provided by Chess Wizards. All full day campers should pack a lunch. Lunch will not be provided.
This training is ideal for scholars in rising 2nd through 8th grade. Upon completion of the camp, chess players will receive a tshirt, trophy and chess puzzles workkit! The cost is $340 for 5 full days and $230 for either half day program. For more information about Chess Wizards, visit their website at https://chesswizards.com/.
Base Cost:$230.00
Opened:06/08/2022 Closes: 08/21/2022
Open to:Men & Women born on or after: 06/09/2004
HALF DAY PM Chess Wizards Chess Camp
Chess Wizards Chess Full or Half Day Camp - Chess Wizards will be offering a week long in-person summer camp at the Learning Center starting Monday, August 22nd through August 26th. There are three sign-up options:
Camp Options:
- Half-Day AM: 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Half-Day PM: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
- Full day: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Chess Wizards has been teaching the game of chess since 2002. Join them this summer for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes! Whether your child is new to chess or has been playing for a while, they will improve their chess skills, meet new friends, and work out their most powerful muscle - their brain! Chess Wizards camps include fun team chess games (like Corner Chess), recess time, snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. All chess materials will be provided by Chess Wizards. All full day campers should pack a lunch. Lunch will not be provided.
This training is ideal for scholars in rising 2nd through 8th grade. Upon completion of the camp, chess players will receive a tshirt, trophy and chess puzzles workkit! The cost is $340 for 5 full days and $230 for either half day program. For more information about Chess Wizards, visit their website at https://chesswizards.com/.
Base Cost:$230.00
Opened:06/08/2022 Closes: 08/21/2022
Open to:Boys & Girls born on or after: 06/09/2004
In Grades: 2 to 8 for 2021-22 School year
Red Cross Babysitting Training 7/13/22
OnWednesday, July 13thfrom9:00 am - 4:30 pmthe Red Cross will be running an in-person babysitting training at the Learning Center! This program provides youths who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. This training will help participants develop leadership skills, learn how to develop their own babysitting business and learn about basic child care and basic first aid.
The course runs for seven and a half hours total. Scholars will have lunch and several breaks built in throughout the day. Lunch will not be provided. This training is ideal for scholars ages 11 and up. Upon completion of the program, students are given a babysitting certificate that never expires! The cost is $120 per child.
Opened:06/08/2022 Closes: 07/12/2022
Open to:Boys & Girls
In Grades: 1 to 12 for 2021-22 School year
9 open positions.
Red Cross Babysitting Training 9/10/2022
OnSaturday, September 10thfrom9:00 am - 4:30 pmthe Red Cross will be running an in-person babysitting training at the Learning Center! This program provides youths who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. This training will help participants develop leadership skills, learn how to develop their own babysitting business and learn about basic child care and basic first aid.
The course runs for seven and a half hours total. Scholars will have lunch and several breaks built in throughout the day. Lunch will not be provided. This training is ideal for scholars ages 11 and up. Upon completion of the program, students are given a babysitting certificate that never expires! The cost is $120 per child.
Base Cost:$120.00
Opened:06/27/2022 Closes: 09/09/2022
Open to:Boys & Girls born on or after: 06/27/2004
In Grades: 5 to 12 for 2021-22 School year
CLLC Alumni Group
The CLLC Alumni Group is made up of former CLLC Scholars,
Athletes, Tutors, Parents, Coaches, and Students.
We are greatful for all the opportunities the CLLC gives the Charlestown Community,
and we are dedicated to further improving all that the CLLC offers.
The Charlestown Lacrosse & Learning Center Alumni Association seeks to support the CLLC with contributions from former Players, Coaches, Student-Athletes and Scholars alike.
Open to:Men & Women born between: 12/11/1918and12/11/2001