WE EXIST TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PLAYERS TO GET TOGETHER TO LEARN NEW GAMES, STRATEGIES, AND TACTICS AT OPEN EVENTS AND COMPETITIONS. WE ALSO PROMOTE A GROWING COMMUNITY OF CHESS AND STRATEGY GAME PLAYERS THAT VALUE LEARNING, TEACHING, AND FUN THROUGH PLAYING GAMES THAT FOSTER CREATIVITY, ANALYSIS, SOCIALIZATION, FAIR PLAY, MENTAL CHALLENGES, AND CONNECTEDNESS. THE CSGA PROVIDES QUALITY BEFORE AND SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS IN A VARIETY OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE TWIN CITIES AREA. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHESS, STEM/CODING/3D PRINTING, STOCK MARKET AND PERSONAL FINANCE, ROCKET BUILDING, STAGE AND COSTUME DESIGN, COOKING AND MUCH MORE. WE HAVE A DIVERSE GROUP OF INSTRUCTORS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF SKILLS AND LIFE EXPERIENCES WHO CAN REACH STUDENTS OF ALL ABILITIES.