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Explore now.In this club, you’ll get to play in your own unique world, create EPIC Roblox adventures, and share your passion with others - all without compromising your gameplay! Build Social Growth and Confidence Through Roblox! Have you ever wished your child could turn their love for Roblox into a powerful tool for building friendships and confidence? This isn’t just about gaming - it’s about creating a space where your child feels heard, celebrated, and supported while connecting with others who share their interests. This is the perfect space for kids who want to play what they love on their own devices, surrounded by like-minded players. No shared servers, no compromises - just your game, your way, in the company of others who understand your love for Roblox..
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What if your child could turn a love of Roblox into a genuine love of great stories? Shakespeare meets Roblox in this one-of-a-kind course that makes the Bard's plays feel alive, relevant, and genuinely fun.
Students explore Shakespeare's most celebrated works - the language, the characters, the themes - while connecting them to the world of Roblox they already know and love. It is the perfect bridge from a game your child chooses on their own to plays that have lasted for centuries.
We read scenes together, perform improvised adaptations, and analyze characters through a modern lens. Along the way, students discover how Shakespeare's stories about power, love, betrayal, and identity are surprisingly contemporary.
Every session is mentor-moderated, inclusive, and judgment-free, the kind of environment where quirky personalities are encouraged to shine. Kids practice speaking up, listening closely, and building on each other's ideas, so even a shy student feels comfortable stepping into a scene.
By the end of the course, your child will have a genuine appreciation for Shakespeare's genius, stronger skills in reading and discussion, and a handful of great stories to tell.
For gifted and 2e kids, traditional social skills programs can feel clinical. This course builds collaboration, communication, and teamwork through something your child genuinely loves. Parents tell us their kids are more willing to compromise, better at working in groups, and more confident socially after just a few weeks.
Finding peers who share their interests and understand how they think can be the hardest part of growing up gifted. This course puts your child in a room with kids who get excited about the same things they do. Parents tell us these friendships extend beyond the classroom and last.
Build collaboration, communication, and teamwork in a way that feels natural and genuinely fun 
Develop strategic thinking, problem-solving, and creative skills through something they already love 
Connect with a small group of like-minded peers who share their interests, forming real friendships that extend beyond the classroom 
Gain social confidence and group interaction skills in an environment where every student feels welcome and understood 
Ms. Wish I'm a homeschooling mom, lifelong gamer, and former private school teacher who teaches social gaming clubs where kids develop important social skills while playing their favorite online games, all while keeping the environment safe and age-appropriate. As Maria Montessori said, "Play is the work of the child," and I embrace the digital world where so much play happens. I share my love of games with my son and young people around the world. My teaching style is low-demand, affirming, and supportive, grounded in mutual respect. I create a flexible and nurturing environment where learners can feel comfortable, grow, and be their authentic selves. I'm excited to see your learner in class!
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.
★★★★★
"I never thought I would hear my son quote Shakespeare for fun. Ms. Wish connected the Bard to Roblox and now he will not stop talking about the characters."
Nadia B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Ms. Wish made Shakespeare feel alive for my daughter. They act out scenes, argue about the characters, and she finally sees why these plays have lasted 400 years."
Priya B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"I never thought I would hear my son quote Shakespeare for fun. Ms. Wish connected the Bard to Roblox and now he will not stop talking about the characters."
Nadia B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Ms. Wish made Shakespeare feel alive for my daughter. They act out scenes, argue about the characters, and she finally sees why these plays have lasted 400 years."
Priya B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My son was intimidated by Shakespeare's language until Ms. Wish. She meets him in the world of Roblox he loves and walks him into the plays from there."
Gloria B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"The improvised adaptations Ms. Wish runs are brilliant. My daughter analyzes power, love, and betrayal in Shakespeare and does not even realize she is doing literary analysis."
Renata B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My son was intimidated by Shakespeare's language until Ms. Wish. She meets him in the world of Roblox he loves and walks him into the plays from there."
Gloria B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"The improvised adaptations Ms. Wish runs are brilliant. My daughter analyzes power, love, and betrayal in Shakespeare and does not even realize she is doing literary analysis."
Renata B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Ms. Wish gave my son a real appreciation for Shakespeare and a pile of great stories to tell at dinner. I did not expect a Roblox course to do that."
Corinne B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"For a kid who was sure he hated classic literature, Ms. Wish worked wonders. He now argues that Shakespeare is basically the best Roblox lore ever written."
Simone B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Ms. Wish gave my son a real appreciation for Shakespeare and a pile of great stories to tell at dinner. I did not expect a Roblox course to do that."
Corinne B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"For a kid who was sure he hated classic literature, Ms. Wish worked wonders. He now argues that Shakespeare is basically the best Roblox lore ever written."
Simone B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"I never thought I would hear my son quote Shakespeare for fun. Ms. Wish connected the Bard to Roblox and now he will not stop talking about the characters."
Nadia B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Ms. Wish made Shakespeare feel alive for my daughter. They act out scenes, argue about the characters, and she finally sees why these plays have lasted 400 years."
Priya B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My son was intimidated by Shakespeare's language until Ms. Wish. She meets him in the world of Roblox he loves and walks him into the plays from there."
Gloria B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"The improvised adaptations Ms. Wish runs are brilliant. My daughter analyzes power, love, and betrayal in Shakespeare and does not even realize she is doing literary analysis."
Renata B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Ms. Wish gave my son a real appreciation for Shakespeare and a pile of great stories to tell at dinner. I did not expect a Roblox course to do that."
Corinne B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"For a kid who was sure he hated classic literature, Ms. Wish worked wonders. He now argues that Shakespeare is basically the best Roblox lore ever written."
Simone 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.
WASC Accredited · 1,200+ Families · 93% Re-Enroll · 47+ States, 17 Countries, 6 Continents
Learn more about YSAQUESTIONS ABOUT THIS COURSE
Everything you need to know before enrolling your child.
Most online classes put 20-30 kids in a room with a teacher who reads slides. At YSA, your child joins a group of 8 or fewer students who think like they do, led by a mentor who was often once just like them. Cameras are optional. The content is chosen by passion, not grade level. And 93% of families re-enroll - because kids who have never liked school before fight to log on to YSA.
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.
Roblox Shakespeare: Bardblox 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.
Roblox (free download at roblox.com) installed on your child's device