Chess at Blue Ridge Boost

Small group classes

Blue Ridge Boost is dedicated to empowering the next generation of thinkers and innovators. Our classes in math, coding, and robotics are designed to inspire curiosity, foster creativity, and build life-long skills.

Session-based classes have a set schedule with a fixed number of meetings.
Monthly subscription classes run September - May and June - August. Join at any time. After being a subscription member for three months, you'll receive a 10% discount on our session-based classes, camps, and events!

These classes are for ages 6 to 18. Adults classes are available here.

Exploring the Beauty of Mathematics

Mondays and Wednesdays 3:45 – 4:30
Sep 8, 2025 to May 24, 2026
Math Maestros
Grades: 1st

Exploring the Beauty of Mathematics

Mondays and Wednesdays 3:45 – 4:30
Sep 8, 2025 to May 24, 2026
Math Maestros
Grades: 2nd

Try all kinds of robots!

Mondays 3:45 – 4:30
Sep 8, 2025 to May 24, 2026
Robo Rookies
Grades: 1st to 2nd

Building Robots, Solving Challenges!

Mondays 4:30 – 6:00
Sep 8, 2025 to Nov 15, 2025
Bot Builders Elite
Grades: 4th to 5th

Learn to code video games, animations, and more!

Mondays 4:30 – 5:30
Sep 8, 2025 to Dec 15, 2025
Code Cadets
Grades: 2nd to 4th

Learn Python with Code Monkey Challenges!

Mondays 4:30 – 5:30
Sep 8, 2025 to May 18, 2026
Code Cadets
Grades: 4th to 5th

Math Support

Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 – 6:00
Aug 18, 2025 to May 24, 2026
Foundation Forgers
Grades: 3rd

Math Support

Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 – 6:00
Aug 18, 2025 to May 24, 2026
Foundation Forgers
Grades: 4th

Learn logic and coding concepts with Command Blocks!

Mondays 5:30 – 6:30
Aug 18, 2025 to May 24, 2026
Code Cadets
Grades: 4th to 5th

Digital Art Course

Mondays 5:30 – 6:30
Sep 8, 2025 to Dec 15, 2025
Code Cadets
Grades: 5th to 6th

Building Robots, Solving Challenges!

Mondays 6:00 – 7:30
Sep 8, 2025 to Nov 15, 2025
Bot Builders Elite
Grades: 6th to 8th

Design and Create Dungeon Props!

Mondays 6:00 – 7:30
Aug 18, 2025 to May 18, 2026
Code Cadets
Grades: 7th to 12th

Math Support

Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:00
Aug 18, 2025 to May 18, 2026
Foundation Forgers
Grades: 6th

Math Support

Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:00
Aug 18, 2025 to May 18, 2026
Foundation Forgers
Grades: 8th to 9th

Mastering Mechanical Design and Robotics with Hands-On REV DUO Projects

Mondays 6:00 – 7:30
Aug 18, 2025 to May 19, 2026
Robo Rookies
Grades: 7th to 12th

Get ready for AP CSA

Mondays and Wednesdays 6:15 – 7:00
Sep 3, 2025 to May 15, 2026
Code Cadets
Grades: 8th to 12th

Exploring the Beauty of Mathematics

Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:45 – 4:30
Aug 19, 2025 to May 24, 2026
Math Maestros
Grades: 3rd

Exploring the Beauty of Mathematics

Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:45 – 4:30
Aug 19, 2025 to May 24, 2026
Math Maestros
Grades: 4th

Learn to Code in Minecraft! Grades 1 and 2

Tuesdays 3:45 – 4:30
Aug 18, 2025 to May 24, 2026
Code Cadets
Grades: 1st to 2nd

Learn to Code in Minecraft! Grades 3 and 4

Tuesdays 4:30 – 5:30
Aug 18, 2025 to May 24, 2026
Code Cadets
Grades: 3rd to 4th

Building Bright Futures

Tuesdays 4:30 – 5:30
Sep 2, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025
Robo Rookies
Grades: 3rd to 5th

Math Support

Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 – 6:00
Aug 19, 2025 to May 21, 2026
Foundation Forgers
Grades: 5th

Math Support

Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 – 6:00
Aug 18, 2025 to May 24, 2026
Foundation Forgers
Grades: 6th

Take on Science Challenges with Lain!

Tuesdays 4:30 – 5:30
Sep 2, 2025 to May 19, 2026
Enthusiast
Grades: 3rd to 5th

Learn to Code in Minecraft! Grades 5 and 6

Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:30
Aug 18, 2025 to May 24, 2026
Code Cadets
Grades: 5th to 6th

Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:30
Aug 19, 2025 to May 24, 2026
Code Cadets
Grades: 6th to 7th

Earn a Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Certification

Tuesdays 5:30 – 7:00
Sep 2, 2025 to May 19, 2026
Robo Rookies
Grades: 6th to 8th

Math Support

Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00
Aug 19, 2025 to May 21, 2026
Foundation Forgers
Grades: 7th to 8th

Math Support

Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00
Aug 19, 2025 to May 21, 2026
Foundation Forgers
Grades: 8th to 10th

From Wires to Robots: Build and Program with Arduino!

Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:30
Sep 2, 2025 to May 19, 2026
Robo Rookies
Grades: 7th to 12th

Get ready for AP Computer Science Principles

Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:15 – 7:00
Sep 2, 2025 to May 14, 2026
Code Cadets
Grades: 8th to 12th

Artifical Intelligence and Ethics with Python

Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:30
Sep 9, 2025 to May 19, 2026
Code Cadets
Grades: 7th to 8th

Where Young Minds Soar

Wednesdays 3:45 – 4:30
Sep 3, 2025 to Dec 18, 2025
Robo Rookies
Grades: 1st to 2nd

Where Young Minds Soar

Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:30
Sep 3, 2025 to Dec 18, 2025
Robo Rookies
Grades: 3rd to 5th

Learn to make video games using Unity!

Wednesdays 5:00 – 6:30
Sep 3, 2025 to May 24, 2026
Syntax Sorcerers
Grades: 7th to 8th

Foundations to Game Creation

Wednesdays 5:00 – 6:00
Aug 18, 2025 to May 24, 2026
Code Cadets
Grades: 3rd to 5th

Where Young Minds Soar

Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:00
Sep 3, 2025 to May 18, 2026
Robo Rookies
Grades: 6th to 8th

From Beginner to Roboticist in 10 Sessions!

Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:30
Sep 3, 2025 to May 20, 2026
Robo Rookies
Grades: 7th to 12th

Get started with Computer Science through Blue Ridge Boost and CodeHS!

Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:30
Sep 3, 2025 to May 24, 2026
Beginners
Grades: 7th to 9th

Building Robots, Solving Challenges!

Thursdays 4:00 – 5:30
Sep 14, 2025 to Mar 15, 2026
Bot Builders Elite
Grades: 4th to 5th

Building Robots, Solving Challenges!

Thursdays 5:30 – 7:00
Sep 14, 2025 to Mar 15, 2026
Bot Builders Elite
Grades: 6th to 8th

From Beginner to Roboticist in 10 Sessions!

Thursdays 6:00 – 7:30
Sep 4, 2025 to May 24, 2026
Robo Rookies
Grades: 7th to 12th

From Beginner to Programmer: Java Made Easy!

Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30
Sep 4, 2025 to May 24, 2026
Code Cadets
Grades: 7th to 10th

Preparation and Certification Exam

Saturdays 12:00 – 1:00
Sep 6, 2025 to May 16, 2026
Code Cadets
Grades: 8th to 10th

Get Ahead!

Saturdays 12:00 – 2:00
Sep 6, 2025 to May 16, 2026
Math Maestros
Grades: 8th to 10th