Hexagon Alley's brand badge in full color

Enrichment Programs

Educational Enrichment Programs
Hexagon Alley's Enrichment Programs! 

These fun-filled and educational programs are designed to engage and encourage developmental aspects of the growing mind. We've strategically chosen board games that build upon neurodevelopmental functions of the brain. We encourage the use of critical thinking/inference skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
During our time together, we will provide snacks, education, and fun for kids in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade.


Currently, we have two Educational Programs:

Our Afterschool Enrichment will run from 3:30 pm to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. To help with transportation, a counselor will be waiting in the Bank of America parking lot (behind the drive-through) at 800 Cherry St, Columbia, MO 65201 from 3:15 pm to 3:30 pm for dropoff. This way, for your ease, you won't have to find parking! The after-school program is $35/day, and we offer a walking schoolbus for kids who go to Grant Elementary, Locus Elementary, The Children's School at Stephen's College, Islamic Middle, or Jefferson Middle! 
 
Our Saturday Kids Club is every Saturday from 11 am - 2 pm, at $45/day. Kids have the opportunity to learn new games from our counselors or play their favorites with their friends. We will be teaching Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, and Warhammer on a rotating schedule. No experience is needed; we will teach! We will provide lunch as well. 



Check out our groupings below to find the best match for your child!

Little Learners
(Grades K-1)

Kids will have a fun and meaningful experience learning how to cooperate, take turns, grasp the concept of
winning and losing, and explore strategies of play through board games they interact with that are more geared
towards younger ages like Guess Who, The Fairy Game, Dinosaur Escape, My First Castle Panic, Dragomino (My
First Kingdomino), and many more. Additional important social-emotional development skills will be reinforced
through both cooperative and competitive play. The curriculum is scaffolded so that the games follow the
intended progression of the skills each child will develop and refine during their time as a Little Learner.

Mind Masters
(Grades 2-4)

This problem-solving series is for children age 7 to 9 that have either completed Brain Benders or demonstrate an affinity for strategic thinking. We introduce these gamers to a wide range of game genres from ancient strategy to modern board games. Throughout the program players will explore deeper strategy elements and multidimensional thinking. As always, participants will also focus on issues of ‘good sportsmanship’ while simultaneously trying to outwit and out strategize their opponents. Games may include: 7 Wonders, Carcassone, Settlers of Catan, Scrabble, Boggle, Sushi Go!, Splendor, Dragonwood, Machi Koro, Ticket to Ride, Small World.


Strategy Specialists
(Grades 4-6)

This problem-solving series is for children age 9 to 11 that have either completed Mind Masters or demonstrate an affinity for strategic thinking. We introduce these gamers to a wide range of game genres from ancient strategy to modern board games. Throughout the program players will explore deeper strategy elements and multidimensional thinking. As always, participants will also focus on issues of ‘good sportsmanship’ while simultaneously trying to outwit and out strategize their opponents. Games may include: 7 Wonders, Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, Sushi Go!, Splendor, Dragonwood, Machi Koro, Ticket to Ride, Strat-o-matic.

Introduction to RPGs
(Grades 3+)

This program will introduce players to the core concepts of tabletop role play and teach the rules of a few beginner-friendly game systems. Tabletop Roleplaying Games (RPGs) are narrative game systems that encourage cooperation, decision-making and creative thinking. RPG players are immersed in a shared story-telling experience as they work together to overcome obstacles and solve problems. Game systems may include: Hero Kids, No Thank You Evil!, Do: Pilgrims of the Flying Temple, Microscope, Dungeon Crawl Classics and Dungeons & Dragons.

Drop off starts at 3:15! We understand that there are differing release times, as well as travel. To help with transportation, we will be waiting in The Bank of America parking lot (behind the drive-through) at 800 Cherry St., Columbia, MO 65201 from 3:15 pm to 3:30 pm. Drop your gamer off at the beginning at 3:15 and we'll provide the snacks and content!
We will have two rounds of snacks in each session. One when they first arrive, and another about halfway through. We plan to offer nut-free snacks: chips, cookies, and fresh fruit.
Yes! We consider "months" as weeks of 4.
We will have one of our Coordinators in the Bank of America parking lot checking in gamers as they come. We also offer a walking school bus for those attending Grant Elementary, Locus Elementary, The Children's School at Stephen's College, Islamic Middle, or Jefferson Middle! Adults will need to sign them out upon pickup.
Yes - We offer a 10% discount when signing up two or more children, a 10% discount if you sign up for two weeks or more, and a 25% discount if you sign up for a semester. 
If your child will be absent for afterschool, we are happy to offer four Walk-In Play credits for each session. In order to request and receive these credits you must notify us by noon on the same day of your child’s absence by email to colleen@hexagonalley.com. Only email notifications/requests can be considered.

Enroll Today!

Click below to sign up for our Education Enrichment Programs! For any questions or concerns email education@hexagonalley.com
or click the Contact Us! button. 
After School ProgramSaturday Kids Club
Brews, Bites & Boardgames
Hexagon Alley's branded Facebook iconHexagon Alley's branded Instagram iconHexagon Alley's branded Twitter icon
Subscription Form
View our Privacy Policy
© 2026 Tabletop Social. Website design by Pixel Jam Digital.
sundicegraduation-hatstorecartcalendar-fullsmartphonedinnermenuchevron-downcross-circle