Learn the basics of Chess and Kendama from Teacher Nathan who's been playing for over a decade. Children will understand the foundational rules of the game of Chess, how every piece moves, and the goal of the game. They'll play a few practice games, and learn some elementary strategy.
Kendama is a traditional Japanese skill toy that takes a lot of practice. It consists of a handle (ken), two cups (sarado), and a ball (tama) that are connected by a string. The game is played by tossing the ball into the air and trying to catch it, but it's not as easy as it sounds!
Nathan is originally from Vermont, and moved to Colorado in 2003 where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry. He is skilled in building and construction, as well as in the STEM fields, and believes that kids can learn by doing which also serves to build their confidence. An avid snowboarder, he's tutored students of all ages (his oldest student was 66!) in math and science.
Nathan is vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.