Free learning Intellectual Games (Saturday Session)

Overview

Founded on 2022, the Intellectual Games Program is a youth-led educational initiative co-founded by passionate high school students under the Chinese American Parent Association (CAPA). Our mission is to provide elementary-aged children with enriching weekend activities that cultivate strategic thinking, creativity, and a love for learning—through games and community connection.

Team Structure

 Leader: Fancheng (Eric) Kong
 Tutor Team Leaders: Fancheng (Eric) Kong ,Yijia Bao and Yuxinyi Wang
 Dedicated Parent Coordinators: Susan, Xiujun
 Volunteers: Middle and high school students from the local community

Objectives

●      Promote critical thinking and problem-solving through structured game

●      Foster empathy and leadership in student tutors

●      Encourage collaboration and cross-age mentorship

●      Give back to the community through creative outreach projects

●      For safety reasons, parents are encouraged to stay on-site in case their child needs assistance (e.g., bathroom break or early pickup due to weather changes).

Activities Offered

●      Rubik’s Cube (魔方)

●      Chinese chess (中国象棋）

●      Chess（国际象棋）

●      Cards（卡牌）

●      Art（绘画）

●      Go(围棋)

●      Gomoku(五子棋)

●      Chinese Checkers (跳棋)

      Materials: Provided by CAPA and volunteers

Session Details

Time: Every Saturday, 2:30PM – 4:30PM
 Location: Suzanne Park, 625 Suzanne Rd, Walnut, CA 91789
 Tutor Sign-In: https://forms.gle/9eawLrtwZGpoo3rL6

 Register : Registration opens every Thursday afternoon and closes when the number of participants is full.  click this link to enroll:  https://forms.gle/nKyQQzCpgFEJ2h3o9

   If you have any questions, please contact Erickong0704@gmail.com.

Tutor Rules and Expectations

●      Arrive 15 minutes early to help set up and plan

●      Treat students with patience, encouragement, and respect

●      Use kid-friendly language and positive reinforcement

●      Clean up and assist with closing tasks

●      Notify a parent coordinator if unable to attend

●      For safety reasons, parents are encouraged to stay on-site in case their child needs assistance (e.g., bathroom break or early pickup due to weather changes). 

 Leader’s Message: Leader’s Message.MP4