YEL (Youth Enrichment League Programs)
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{YEL!} Youth Enrichment League
{YEL!} programs are offered multiple times a year in the Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall.
The Summer programs are week long camps.
FALL PROGRAMS:
| Course | Ages | Date | Time | Location |
| Chess |
Entering 2nd - 3rd grades in Fall 2023 | October 6 - December 8, 2023 | 3:05 pm - 4:05 pm | Orchard Hills Elementary |
| Chess |
Entering 4th - 5th grades in Fall 2023 | October 4 - December 5, 2023 | 1:35 pm - 2:35 pm | Lakewood Elementary |
| Robotics -Bots in Space |
Entering 2nd - 3rd grades in Fall 2023 | October 23 - December 4, 2023 | 3:05 pm - 4:05 pm | Orchard Hills Elementary |
| Robotics -Bots in Space | Entering 4th - 5th grades in Fall 2023 | September 11 - October 16, 2023 | 3:10 pm - 4:10 pm | Lakewood Elementary |
| Coding Kiddos - Scratch Junior Animation | Entering K - 1st grades in Fall 2023 | October 5 - November 16, 2023 | 2:55 pm - 3:55 pm | Oviatt Elementary |
For more information on each program see below!
{YEL!} Coding Kiddos - Scratch Junior Animation
For students in K - 1st grades in Fall 2023.
Bring your stories to life with ScratchJr® Coding! Students learn the art of storytelling, create simple animations using code blocks, and are introduced to the world of coding all at the same time. Teamwork, collaboration, and inclusion are all on tap in this nurturing introduction to coding and storytelling. Sign up for Coding Kiddos today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}. ScratchJr® is not affiliated with {YEL!} nor does it endorse this program.
Oviatt Elementary
Registration times: August 14 - October 1, 2023
Program days/times:
Thursdays, October 5 - November 16, 2023 (No class November 9)
2:55 pm - 3:55 pm
Cost: $76.00 resident / $87.40 non-resident
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{YEL!} Chess
For students in grades 2nd - 5th Fall 2023.
New and returning students invited. Learn, Practice and Play chess each class. The {YEL!} Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® method keeps students on track with new chess lessons and puzzles each week as well as guided games and in-class tournaments. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Sign up today. Visit YELKids.com for more info.
Lakewood Elementary
Registration times: August 14 - October 1, 2023
Program days/times:
Wednesdays, October 4 - December 6, 2023 (No class November 8 & 22)
1:35 pm - 2:35 pm
Cost: $105.00 resident / $120.75 non-resident
Location: Lakewood Elementary
Orchard Hills Elementary
Registration times: August 14 - October 1, 2023
Program days/times:
Fridays, October 6 - December 8, 2023 (No class November 10 & 24)
3:05 pm pm - 4:05 pm
Cost: $105.00 resident / $120.75 non-resident
Location: Orchard Hills Elementary
{YEL!} Robotics - Bots in Space ( Formally known as Spy Bots & Surveillance) 
For students in 2nd - 5th grades in Fall 2023.
Build a spy-bot, satellite or design your own earthquake alarm. Then program the spy-bot to be sneaky, the satellite to orbit, and the alarm to...be alarming. {YEL!}’s Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® classroom method emphasizes 21st Century Learning skills like STEM, teamwork, and problem solving. Sign up today! Visit YELKids.com for more information. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.
Lakewood Elementary
Registration times: August 14 - September 3, 2023
Program days/times:
Mondays, September 11 - October 16, 2023
3:10 pm - 4:10 pm
Cost: $79.00 resident / $90.85 non-resident
Location: Lakewood Elementary
Orchard Hills Elementary
Registration times: August 14 - October 15, 2023
Program days/times:
Mondays, October 23 - December 4, 2023
3:05 pm pm - 4:05 pm
Cost: $79.00 resident / $90.85 non-resident
Location: Orchard Hills Elementary
WINTER PROGRAMS:
| Course | Ages | Date | Time | Location |
| Chess |
Entering 2nd - 3rd grades in Winter 2024 | January 5 - February 23, 2024 | 3:05 pm - 4:05 pm | Orchard Hills Elementary |
| Chess |
Entering 4th - 5th grades in Winter 2024 | January 10 - February 28, 2024 | 1:35 pm - 2:35 pm | Lakewood Elementary |
| Robotics: Nature Bots |
Entering 2nd - 3rd grades in Winter 2024 | January 8 - February 26, 2024 | 3:05 pm - 4:05 pm | Orchard Hills Elementary |
| Robotics: Nature Bots | Entering 4th - 5th grades in Winter 2024 | January 9 - February 13, 2024 | 3:10 pm - 4:10 pm | Lakewood Elementary |
| Extreme STEM: Clowns and Cranes | Entering K - 1st grades in Winter 2024 | January 4 - February 8, 2024 | 2:55 pm - 3:55 pm | Oviatt Elementary |
For more information on each program see below!
{YEL!} Extreme STEM: Clowns and Cranes
For students in K - 1st grades in Winter 2024.
Build a funny clown face, construction crane, and conveyor belt using LEGO® bricks. Then use those projects to investigate basic engineering concepts. {YEL!}’s Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® classroom method emphasizes 21st Century Learning skills like STEM and problem solving. Sign up today! Visit YELKids.com for more information.
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.
Oviatt Elementary
Registration times: November 6 - December 31, 2023
Program days/times:
Thursdays, January 4 - February 8, 2024
2:55 pm - 3:55 pm
Cost: $76.00 resident / $87.40 non-resident
Location: Oviatt Elementary
{YEL!} Chess
For students in grades 2nd - 5th in Winter 2024.
New and returning students invited. Learn, Practice and Play chess each class. The {YEL!} Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® method keeps students on track with new chess lessons and puzzles each week as well as guided games and in-class tournaments. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Sign up today. Visit YELKids.com for more info.
Lakewood Elementary
Registration times: November 6, 2023 - January 7, 2024
Program days/times:
Wednesdays, January 10 - February 28, 2024
1:35 pm - 2:35 pm
Cost: $105.00 resident / $120.75 non-resident
Location: Lakewood Elementary
Orchard Hills Elementary
Registration times: November 6 - December 31, 2023
Program days/times:
Fridays, January 5 - February 23, 2024
3:05 pm pm - 4:05 pm
Cost: $105.00 resident / $120.75 non-resident
Location: Orchard Hills Elementary
{YEL!} Robotics: Nature Bots
For students in 2nd - 5th grades in Winter 2024.
Help nature and our environment by studying them more closely. We’ll build a frog ‘bot and discuss metamorphosis, then build a bumble bee and discuss the importance of pollination. We’ll study nature while learning computer coding and engineering skills. Sign up today!
Lakewood Elementary
Registration times: November 6 - January 7, 2024
Program days/times:
Tuesdays, January 9 - February 13, 2024
3:10 pm - 4:10 pm
Cost: $79.00 resident / $90.85 non-resident
Location: Lakewood Elementary
Orchard Hills Elementary
Registration times: November 6 - January 7, 2024
Program days/times:
Mondays, January 8 - February 26, 2024 (no class January 15 & February 12)
3:05 pm pm - 4:05 pm
Cost: $79.00 resident / $90.85 non-resident
Location: Orchard Hills Elementary
SPRING PROGRAMS:
| Course | Ages | Date | Time | Location |
| Chess |
Entering 2nd - 3rd grades in Spring 2024 | March 22 - May 10, 2024 | 3:05 pm - 4:05 pm | Orchard Hills Elementary |
| Chess |
Entering 4th - 5th grades in Spring 2024 | March 20 - May 8, 2024 | 1:35 pm - 2:35 pm | Lakewood Elementary |
| Robotics: Muscle Bots |
Entering 2nd - 3rd grades in Spring 2024 | March 18 - April 22, 2024 | 3:05 pm - 4:05 pm | Orchard Hills Elementary |
| Robotics: Muscle Bots | Entering 4th - 5th grades in Spring 2024 | February 20 - April 9, 2024 | 3:10 pm - 4:10 pm | Lakewood Elementary |
| Extreme STEM: Wheels and Racers | Entering K - 1st grades in Spring 2024 | March 21 - April 24, 2024 | 2:55 pm - 3:55 pm | Oviatt Elementary |
For more information on each program see below!
{YEL!} Extreme STEM: Wheels and Racers
For students in K - 1st grades in Spring 2024.
Design and race multiple race cars and vehicles using LEGO® bricks. Then use those projects to investigate basic engineering concepts. {YEL!}’s Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® classroom method emphasizes 21st Century Learning skills like STEM and problem solving. Sign up today! Visit YELKids.com for more information.
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.
Oviatt Elementary
Registration times: February 11 - March 17, 2024
Program days/times:
Thursdays, March 21 - April 25, 2024
2:55 pm - 3:55 pm
Cost: $76.00 resident / $87.40 non-resident
Location: Oviatt Elementary
{YEL!} Chess
For students in grades 2nd - 5th in Spring 2024.
New and returning students invited. Learn, Practice and Play chess each class. The {YEL!} Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® method keeps students on track with new chess lessons and puzzles each week as well as guided games and in-class tournaments. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Sign up today. Visit YELKids.com for more info.
Lakewood Elementary
Registration times: February 11 - March 17, 2024
Program days/times:
Wednesdays, March 20 - May 8, 2024
1:35 pm - 2:35 pm
Cost: $105.00 resident / $120.75 non-resident
Location: Lakewood Elementary
Orchard Hills Elementary
Registration times: February 11 - March 17, 2024
Program days/times:
Fridays, March 22 - May 10, 2024
3:05 pm pm - 4:05 pm
Cost: $105.00 resident / $120.75 non-resident
Location: Orchard Hills Elementary
{YEL!} Robotics: Muscle Bots
For students in 2nd - 5th grades in Spring 2024.
Get ready to flex some robot muscle! We’ll build a robot to compete in a tug-o-war competition, a truck pull, and haul heavy loads. Students use these robots to learn basic computer coding and engineering principles. Sign up today and FLEX!
Lakewood Elementary
Registration times: January 14 - February 18, 2024
Program days/times:
Tuesdays, February 20 - April 9, 2024 (no class March 5 & 12)
3:10 pm - 4:10 pm
Cost: $79.00 resident / $90.85 non-resident
Location: Lakewood Elementary
Orchard Hills Elementary
Registration times: February 11 - March 17, 2024
Program days/times:
Mondays, March 18 - April 22, 2024
3:05 pm pm - 4:05 pm
Cost: $79.00 resident / $90.85 non-resident
Location: Orchard Hills Elementary
For information on more programs offered by Norwalk Parks and Recreation see our Playbook.