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: Yijia Bao
Tutor Team Leaders: Yijia Bao, Yuxinyi Wang and Jinhao Yan
Dedicated Parent Coordinators: Xiujun, Sabrina, Vivian
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 Yijiabao1888@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
Safety Requirement
For safety purposes, all students and volunteers must submit a signed waiver form and Social Media Release Form before participating in the program.
Please sign this Wavier and Social Media Release Form, email it to Yijiabao1888@gmail.com (see link below)
Contact Information
Yijia Bao
Email: Yijiabao1888@gmail.com
Phone: (206) 372-9448
Acknowledgment
We are deeply grateful for the dedication of our student volunteers, supportive parents, and the CAPA community. Your enthusiasm and compassion continue to make this program a success and a joyful experience for all involved.