Our
Programs
At Mini Education, learning doesn’t have to look or feel like a traditional classroom. Our programs combine instruction with games, collaboration, problem-solving, and hands-on experiences that give children meaningful ways to practice what they learn.
Academic Game Labs
Our Academic Game Labs combine focused instruction and practice with team games and challenges. Sessions are energetic, supportive, and fun, giving students opportunities to strengthen academic skills while also building confidence, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Each lab is approximately 55 minutes long. Students work together, rotate leadership opportunities, support their teammates, and apply what they learn through play. The goal isn’t just to get the right answer — it’s to think, communicate, problem-solve, and grow together.
Reading Game Lab
📅 Wednesdays, 5:00 – 5:55 PM
📍Ypsilanti Recreation
AGES 5 – 8
Turn reading practice into an adventure! Students strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and critical-thinking skills through interactive team challenges, mysteries, word games, and story-based activities.
6 weekly classes
$50 per 6-week session
Upcoming Sessions:
Jan 20 – Feb 20*
Mar 10 – Apr 21**
Apr 28 – Jun 2
Math Game Lab
📅 Wednesdays, 6:00 – 6:55 PM
📍Ypsilanti Recreation
AGES 5 – 8
Build math skills, confidence, and teamwork through fast-paced, hands-on challenges! Students learn and practice key math concepts, then put their skills to work in team games, puzzles, and problem-solving competitions.
6 weekly classes
$50 per 6-week session
Upcoming Sessions:
Jan 20 – Feb 20*
Mar 10 – Apr 21**
Apr 28 – Jun 2
* No class February 10 ** No class March 31
Academic Game Workshops
Our Academic Game Workshop Series turns learning, problem-solving, and teamwork into play. Workshops are offered periodically throughout the year, so families can choose the experiences that interest them without committing to an ongoing program.
Workshops include snacks and prizes, and families can register for one workshop or the full series.
Game Night Challenge
Sat, Nov 14 ● 11AM – 1PM
Put your skills to the test with games, puzzles, and team challenges that encourage strategy, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Math Game Mania
Sat, Nov 14 ● 11AM – 1PM
Numbers become the game as students use math skills, reasoning, and problem-solving to tackle fun individual and team challenges.
Word Play Challenge
Sat, Nov 14 ● 11AM – 1PM
Play with words through challenges that build vocabulary, communication, word skills, and creativity.
Team Game Olympics
Sat, Nov 14 ● 11AM – 1PM
Teams take on a series of challenges combining strategy, movement, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Small Groups.
Big Growth.
Our programs are designed to be supportive, engaging, and fund with small group sizes that help each child feel confident and included.
Supportive Environment
Encouraging and inclusive for all learners
Hands-On Learning
Games and activities make learning active and meaningful
Real-World Skills
Encouraging and inclusive for all learners
Ready to Get Started?
Explore our current program offerings and register through Ypsilanti Recreation.