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Explore now.For the first time ever at Young Scholars Academy, your kiddo will join our private, secure, class-time-only server where students will be able to interact directly in-game in a safe, supervised manner. Does your child love Minecraft and want to challenge themselves while building real skills? They'll absolutely love our Minecraft Bedrock Edition Survival Mode class where students start from scratch, work for every resource, and earn achievements that boost their official gamer score! Here's what makes this special: Your child will join our private, secure server that's only active during class time. Students can interact directly in-game with classmates in a safe, supervised environment - something we've never offered before at our academy. In this Minecraft Achievement class, we focus on teamwork, persistence, setting goals, and creative problem-solving.
Does your child love Minecraft and want to challenge themselves while building real skills? They will love the Minecraft Bedrock Edition Survival Mode course, where students start from scratch, work for every resource, and unlock achievements that boost their official gamer score.
Your child joins a private, secure server that is only active during class time. Students interact directly in-game with classmates in a safe, supervised environment, something YSA has never offered before. All gaming happens inside the Zoom classroom, where the group can chat, collaborate, and celebrate together.
This is a Minecraft achievement course focused on teamwork, persistence, goal-setting, and creative problem-solving. Students thrive in a supportive, no-cheats environment with Ms. L, a mentor who is genuinely excited to explore the game alongside your child.
Everyone starts with completely empty inventories. The group explores in Peaceful Mode most of the time and occasionally switches to Easy Mode, all while students pursue their own goals, whether that is building massive structures, mastering redstone, or becoming resource experts. Player vs player battles stay off and keep inventory is disabled, so every achievement feels earned.
Your child is doing what they already love, but with friends who totally get their excitement about the game. Meanwhile they develop critical thinking, collaboration, and perseverance in a way that feels like pure fun. The course works for all learning styles and every level of Minecraft experience, from beginners to advanced players.
Ready to turn their Minecraft passion into skill-building time with friends? Enroll today.
Your child does not just make art. They learn the skills and thinking behind it. This course builds creative confidence alongside technical ability, giving your child tools they will use for a lifetime. Parents tell us their kids take more creative risks and feel more pride in what they produce.
For students considering art school, design programs, or any creative field, portfolio work matters. This course produces real, polished pieces your child can be proud of. Even for students headed elsewhere, the creative thinking and self-expression built here set them apart in any application.
Build creative confidence alongside real technical skill, learning from a mentor who takes their artistic vision seriously 
Develop their unique artistic voice in a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged and celebrated 
Create portfolio-worthy work they can be proud of, whether they are headed toward art school or simply love creating 
Grow in self-expression, visual thinking, and the discipline of bringing creative ideas to polished completion 
Meet Miss Louise - Your Child’s Learning Ally and Biggest Cheerleader Hi there! I’m Miss Louise - a teacher, mentor, and passionate advocate for every quirky, curious, twice-exceptional (2e) kiddo out there. My classroom is a place where thinking differently is celebrated, creativity is encouraged, and every student knows they matter. Parents often describe me as kind, patient, and endlessly flexible - and I take that to heart. I know that every learner is unique, and I pride myself on meeting students where they are, whether they’re bouncing off ideas a mile a minute or need a quiet moment to gather their thoughts. I’m here to listen, guide, and make sure your child feels seen, heard, and empowered to shine in their own way. My classes are filled with laughter, curiosity, and connection. I make sure instructions are crystal clear and that every student has the support they need to succeed. Most importantly, I create a space where kids feel safe to be themselves - because that’s where the real magic of learning happens. When your child joins my class, they’re not just gaining a teacher - they’re gaining a partner in learning who truly gets them. I can’t wait to welcome them in. SHORTER VERSION as I'm not sure on the norm! Hi! I’m Miss Louise - and I love working with 2e and neurodiverse kids. My classroom is a safe, welcoming space where students can be themselves, learn at their own pace, and feel truly supported. I’m known for being patient, kind, flexible, and clear in my teaching - and I always do my best to make learning fun and engaging. Parents trust me because I meet kids where they are, help them feel confident, and create a positive environment. Whether your child needs extra encouragement or just someone who “gets” them, I’m here to help them shine. I can’t wait to meet with your amazing kid!
WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
Parents don't just see happier kids. They see sharper thinking, stronger friendships, and a child who actually wants to log on.
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"The private server made all the difference. My son plays survival with real friends and Miss Louise keeps it safe and supportive."
Trevor P.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Ms. L turned my daughter's Minecraft obsession into real teamwork. She shares resources and cheers on classmates now."
Danielle O.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"The private server made all the difference. My son plays survival with real friends and Miss Louise keeps it safe and supportive."
Trevor P.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Ms. L turned my daughter's Minecraft obsession into real teamwork. She shares resources and cheers on classmates now."
Danielle O.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"No griefing, no cheats, just earned achievements. My son is so proud of what he built from scratch with Miss Louise guiding the group."
Ravi S.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My kiddo learned persistence in survival mode. When things got hard, Ms. L helped him push through instead of quitting."
Gwendolyn F.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"No griefing, no cheats, just earned achievements. My son is so proud of what he built from scratch with Miss Louise guiding the group."
Ravi S.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My kiddo learned persistence in survival mode. When things got hard, Ms. L helped him push through instead of quitting."
Gwendolyn F.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Miss Louise makes the whole course feel like a team on a mission. My son has never been this excited to collaborate."
Hector M.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Watching my daughter set goals and actually reach them in this course has been amazing. Ms. L helps every kid feel their achievements are earned."
Lorna B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Miss Louise makes the whole course feel like a team on a mission. My son has never been this excited to collaborate."
Hector M.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Watching my daughter set goals and actually reach them in this course has been amazing. Ms. L helps every kid feel their achievements are earned."
Lorna B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"The private server made all the difference. My son plays survival with real friends and Miss Louise keeps it safe and supportive."
Trevor P.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Ms. L turned my daughter's Minecraft obsession into real teamwork. She shares resources and cheers on classmates now."
Danielle O.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"No griefing, no cheats, just earned achievements. My son is so proud of what he built from scratch with Miss Louise guiding the group."
Ravi S.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My kiddo learned persistence in survival mode. When things got hard, Ms. L helped him push through instead of quitting."
Gwendolyn F.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Miss Louise makes the whole course feel like a team on a mission. My son has never been this excited to collaborate."
Hector M.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Watching my daughter set goals and actually reach them in this course has been amazing. Ms. L helps every kid feel their achievements are earned."
Lorna B.
YSA parent
If you’re not 100% in love with the course, you have options depending on how you enrolled:
You can switch to another course of equal or lesser value that’s a better fit or get a credit to use toward a future course.
You can either get credit toward a future course, switch to another course of equal or lesser value that’s a better fit, or stop all future payments after a 30-day processing period.
No risk. No stress. Just the learning and belonging you have been looking for.
We can offer this because we know what we do works for thousands of other families. Kids become more self-confident. They find their people. And families tell us this is the place where their student finally feels welcome. We know it will work for your family, too.
All-Access Passes have separate terms and conditions. Please see the All-Access Pass pages.
It goes without saying, but we’ll say it anyway... to qualify for the satisfaction guarantee policy, you have to actually attend the classes. This is not a cancellation policy. It’s a satisfaction guarantee. You can’t be satisfied or dissatisfied if you don’t attend.
Young Scholars Academy is a virtual village that offers one-of-a-kind, engaging enrichment courses and community for 5-18-year-old bright, quirky kids to empower them to develop their strengths, make like-minded friends, cultivate life skills, build confidence, and feel great about themselves under the loving care of expert mentors. description2: >- Picture a place where your child fits in, is celebrated, mentored, and loves learning the unique content their beautiful brain craves. That happens every day at YSA for over 1,200+ families, and it can happen for your family, too.
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Learn more about YSAQUESTIONS ABOUT THIS COURSE
Everything you need to know before enrolling your child.
Most of our Minecraft courses work across all editions - Java, Bedrock, and Education Edition. Your mentor will share specific requirements after enrollment. Students play in their own worlds on their own devices unless the course specifies in-game collaboration. A stable internet connection and a working copy of Minecraft are all your child needs to get started.
Yes. YSA families join from 47+ states and 17 countries across 6 continents. All you need is an internet connection. We schedule sections across multiple time zones so families worldwide can find a time that works.
Minecraft Bedrock: Survive & Thrive meets once per week for 50 minutes, every week from August through December. Your child joins the same tight-knit group of up to 8 students and the same mentor all semester long. Same friends, same mentor, a new challenge every week.
Our gifted and 2e students experience such asynchronous development that hard age limits rarely tell the full story. If your student should be aged up or aged down, contact us at support@youngscholarsacademy.org or click the chat in the bottom right corner of the screen. We do this all the time.
Please don't confuse reactive distance learning with what happens at YSA. When a kid is engaged in a course they chose, with a mentor who gets them and peers who share their interests, the screen disappears. They're not on a screen. They're with their people. Parents tell us their children fight to log on to YSA.
If your child isn't loving a course by the end of the first week, swap into a different course. Same semester. No questions. Not the right fit within the first month? We'll stop payments, switch courses, or issue credit toward any future course. The credit never expires. And you keep every bonus you've received. Over 93% of YSA families don't just stay. They add more courses.
No. Cameras are always optional. Always. Many of our students start with cameras off and turn them on when they're comfortable. Our mentors engage every student equally, cameras on or off.
No. If you're here, you're in the right place. We don't require paperwork, evaluations, or labels. Whether your child has been formally identified as gifted or twice-exceptional, whether you suspect it but haven't pursued testing, or whether you just know your kid's brain works differently and nothing else has fit, they're welcome here.
Yes. YSA is an approved vendor with 10+ state ESA programs including Arizona ESA, Utah Fits All, ClassWallet, My Tech High, Florida Step Up, and others. Enroll directly to secure your child's spot, submit the invoice to your ESA, and your payment method is refunded when funds transfer. Many families pay zero out of pocket.
Click "See Available Times" on this page, pick the section that fits your schedule, and your child's spot is secured immediately. No phone call. No placement test. No prerequisite.
Right now, a kid who thinks like your kid is in a course they chose, with a mentor who was once just like them, surrounded by friends who don't think they're weird... they think they're interesting.
Your child is one click from finding out what that feels like.
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