RoboFest Site Host at AccelerateKID
2024-04-12 17:00 - 20:30 UTC | AccelerateKID® (Entrepreneurship + TechEd) Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Drive, Suite #316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
Robofest Site Host 2024 @ AccelerateKID!
In collaboration with Robofest LTU, AccelerateKID® will be an Official Site Host.
Robofest, is a festival of competitions and events with autonomous robots that encourages students to have fun while learning principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and Computer Science. Students design, construct, and program the robots. Any robotics kits are allowed in the construction of robots. Robots can be programmed with any programming language. Robofest programs support Computer Science for All.
FREE to the public, but you must RSVP!
Host Site Address: AccelerateKID® Center – 24404 Catherine Industrial Dr., #316, Novi, MI 48375
Event: RoboFest Qualifier Round | Date: April 12th – Friday | Time: 5:00pm-8:30pm
Team Registration Cost: $25/per team (Competition Registration) – click on RoboFest
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AccelerateKID - SketchbattleJr
2024-04-13 09:30 - 16:00 | newlab detroit, 2050 15th St, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
AccelerateKID @ SKETCHBATTLE Jr. Event !
We want our AccelerateKID student artist to participate in this awesome event!
“Sketchbattle JR is an engaging COMPETITION + EDUCATIONAL event for kids interested in sketching and designing futuristic ideas. ​ Our next event is FREE and is focused on mobility design for kids in grades 7 to 12. Sketchbattle JR is mentored by professional designers from General Motors and professors from the College for Creative Studies. Prizes include CCS Automotive Design Summer Camps and GM’s youth design program called You Make A Difference. For parents who want to learn about design education and career paths for their children, we’re hosting a panel discussion with senior designers and college professors. All materials and lunch are provided. ​
Note: In-person and online design sketching sessions are organized by Brook Banham, professional transportation designer and professor at the College for Creative Studies. Brook runs a Downtown Detroit design agency Middlecott Design. He has worked as a designer for fortune 500 companies like Mattel/ HotWheels, Puma, Hasbro/ Transformers, Ford Motor Company and Freightliner, VW, Nike and Puma.
FREE but you must RSVP! (YouTube video trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjnbpAq-hgo)
Event Address: Newlab @ Michigan Central 2050 15th St. Detroit, MI 48216
Registration Cost: $0 Fee
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AKiD Chess Tournament with Implodians Chess Group
2024-04-14 10:00 - 17:00 | AccelerateKID® (Entrepreneurship + TechEd) Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Drive, Suite #316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
**Novi’s AccelerateKid Scholastic Tournament Overview**
**Presented by Implodians Chess School LLC**
Join us for an exciting day of competitive chess at the Novi’s AccelerateKid Scholastic Tournament, sponsored by The Implodians Chess School LLC. This event is designed to provide young chess enthusiasts with a platform to showcase their skills, challenge themselves, and enjoy the spirit of competition.
**Date and Time:**
April 14th, starting at 10:00 AM EASTERN
**Venue:**
24404 Catherine Industrial Dr #316, Novi, MI 48377
**Tournament Format:**
– 5 Round Swiss
– USCF REGULAR Rated
– 3 Sections: Open, Under 900, Under 600
– Time Control: G/30; d5 (5-second delay)
**Entry Fee:**
$30 per participant. Ensure your spot by registering before the deadline on April 13th at 9:00 PM.
**Tournament Schedule:**
– Rounds begin at 10am, followed by 11:15am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm, and 3:30pm.
– Pairings for each round will be created as soon as possible after the previous round ends.
– The tournament is anticipated to conclude before 5pm.
**Awards:**
– Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the Open and Under 900 sections.
– In the Under 600 section, trophies will be awarded to the top 5 finishers (1st through 5th).
– A special “Best Notation Award” will be given to the participant with the most legible and accurate score sheet.
– All awards are based on a minimum of 50 entries.
**Registration:** (https://onlineregistration.cc/tournaments/index.php?view=zNTizdLa&tid=m6Glow==) Look up Vendor name “Implodians Chess”
Secure your participation by registering online at [https://onlineregistration.cc/](https://onlineregistration.cc/). Don’t miss the chance to be part of this enriching chess experience!
**Contact Information:**
For more details about the tournament, please reach out to Bryan Wilson at (313)878-2807 or via email at [Implodianchess@gmail.com](mailto:Implodianchess@gmail.com).
This tournament promises to be a day filled with strategic thinking, sportsmanship, and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the world of competitive chess, the Novi’s AccelerateKid Scholastic Tournament is the perfect opportunity to improve your game, meet fellow chess enthusiasts, and possibly take home a trophy. Register now and be part of this exciting chess event!

OPEN HOUSE at AccelerateKID
2024-04-20 10:00 - 13:00 | AccelerateKID® (Entrepreneurship + TechEd) Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Drive, Suite #316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
OPEN HOUSE 2024@ AccelerateKID!
Due to popular demand. Join us on 4/20/24 @ AccelerateKID® TechEd Innovation Center.
Learn more about our new classes. We will share our vision for using tools such are Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT for our high level class. Also check out our Summer Tech Camps!
FREE to the public, but you must RSVP!
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3D Workshop
2024-04-27 10:00 - 13:00 | AccelerateKID® (Entrepreneurship + TechEd) Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Drive, Suite #316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
Come and join our 3D printing bobble-head workshop!
Learn to model a bobble-head. Each print time will vary, this means you will need to pick up at a later time.
You will walk away with a free keychain.
3D printing activity for ages (9-13 yr old) Space is limited.
For multiple children, please fill out multiple forms.
Fee: $15 per student
Registration: https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/acceleratekid/camps/21?sortBy=time

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AKID Anime Club
2024-05-14 13:30 - 2024-06-25 15:00 | MI
AKID Anime Club
The club will run on Tuesdays, from 1:30-3:00. During every session, we’ll naturally be watching anime and hosting discussions. In addition to that, we’ve also developed an entrepreneurship curriculum to teach the kids to make merchandise, such as T-Shirts, 3D prints, and animations and websites. In the Winter, the kids will be ready to build their own booth with Me, My Selfie, and I sell their merchandise at actual anime conventions.
Check out the daily agenda:

Tuesdays, 1:30-3pm Watch Anime Film
Only $20/session

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Payment here: (https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/acceleratekid/camps/55?sortBy=time)

1-Day-Hackathon
2024-05-18 09:00 - 17:00 | AccelerateKID® (Entrepreneurship + TechEd) Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Drive, Suite #316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
Join our AKID 1-Day Hackathon. Limited spots.
1-Day-Hackathon will be held at our new AccelerateKID Novi Center on Saturday, May 18th, from 9:00-5pm.
Join us for the AKID 1-Day Hackathon for a memorable experience! The theme is “Driving Innovation” and the event will teach 50 children ages 10-14 (5th to 8th graders) about computer science using JavaScript programming to produce an innovative app. No computer programming experience is needed. Kids will be in teams to design, develop, debug and demonstrate their final product for awesome prizes. We will provide lunch, t-shirts, goody bags and 1 FREE summer camp ticket for the kids to explore any TechEd camp. Our mission is to inspire the youth with entrepreneurship and TechEd to drive innovation!
Fee: $15/ per participant

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AKiD Chess Tournament with Implodians Chess Group
2024-05-19 10:00 - 16:30 | AccelerateKID® (Entrepreneurship + TechEd) Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Drive, Suite #316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
**Novi’s AccelerateKid Scholastic Tournament Overview**
**Presented by Implodians Chess School LLC**
Join us for an exciting day of competitive chess at the Novi’s AccelerateKid Scholastic Tournament, sponsored by The Implodians Chess School LLC. This event is designed to provide young chess enthusiasts with a platform to showcase their skills, challenge themselves, and enjoy the spirit of competition.
**Date and Time:**
May 19th, starting at 10:00 AM EASTERN
**Venue:**
24404 Catherine Industrial Dr #316, Novi, MI 48377
**Tournament Format:**
– 5 Round Swiss
– USCF REGULAR Rated
– 3 Sections: Open, Under 900, Under 600
– Time Control: G/30; d5 (5-second delay)
**Entry Fee:**
$30 per participant. Ensure your spot by registering before the deadline on May 18th at 9:00 PM.
**Tournament Schedule:**
– Rounds begin at 10am, followed by 11:15am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm, and 3:30pm.
– Pairings for each round will be created as soon as possible after the previous round ends.
– The tournament is anticipated to conclude before 5pm.
**Awards:**
– Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the Open and Under 900 sections.
– In the Under 600 section, trophies will be awarded to the top 5 finishers (1st through 5th).
– A special “Best Notation Award” will be given to the participant with the most legible and accurate score sheet.
– All awards are based on a minimum of 50 entries.
**Registration:** (https://onlineregistration.cc/tournaments/index.php?view=zNTizdLa&tid=m6Glow==) Look up Vendor name “Implodians Chess”
Secure your participation by registering online at [https://onlineregistration.cc/](https://onlineregistration.cc/). Don’t miss the chance to be part of this enriching chess experience!
**Contact Information:**
For more details about the tournament, please reach out to Bryan Wilson at (313)878-2807 or via email at [Implodianchess@gmail.com](mailto:Implodianchess@gmail.com).
This tournament promises to be a day filled with strategic thinking, sportsmanship, and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the world of competitive chess, the Novi’s AccelerateKid Scholastic Tournament is the perfect opportunity to improve your game, meet fellow chess enthusiasts, and possibly take home a trophy. Register now and be part of this exciting chess event!

AKID STEAM FAIR
2024-05-25 10:00 - 12:00 | AccelerateKID® (Entrepreneurship + TechEd) Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Drive, Suite #316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
Join the fun at our AKID STEAM FAIR!
Learn about summer technology camps and much more!
Free Popcorn and Cotton Candy!
Fun interactive Activities for ages (5-13 yr old) Space is limited.
For multiple children, please fill out multiple forms.
Fee: $0 per student

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AKiD Chess Tournament with Implodians Chess Group
2024-06-09 10:00 - 16:30 | AccelerateKID® (Entrepreneurship + TechEd) Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Drive, Suite #316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
**Novi’s AccelerateKid Scholastic Tournament Overview**
**Presented by Implodians Chess School LLC**
Join us for an exciting day of competitive chess at the Novi’s AccelerateKid Scholastic Tournament, sponsored by The Implodians Chess School LLC. This event is designed to provide young chess enthusiasts with a platform to showcase their skills, challenge themselves, and enjoy the spirit of competition.
**Date and Time:**
June 9th, Sunday, starting at 10:00 AM EASTERN
**Venue:**
24404 Catherine Industrial Dr #316, Novi, MI 48377
**Tournament Format:**
– 5 Round Swiss
– USCF REGULAR Rated
– 3 Sections: Open, Under 900, Under 600
– Time Control: G/30; d5 (5-second delay)
**Entry Fee:**
$30 per participant. Ensure your spot by registering before the deadline on (Saturday) June 8th at 9:00 PM.
**Tournament Schedule:**
– Rounds begin at 10am, followed by 11:15am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm, and 3:30pm.
– Pairings for each round will be created as soon as possible after the previous round ends.
– The tournament is anticipated to conclude before 5pm.
**Awards:**
– Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the Open and Under 900 sections.
– In the Under 600 section, trophies will be awarded to the top 5 finishers (1st through 5th).
– A special “Best Notation Award” will be given to the participant with the most legible and accurate score sheet.
– All awards are based on a minimum of 50 entries.
**Registration:** (https://onlineregistration.cc/tournaments/index.php?view=zNTizdLa&tid=m6Glow==) Look up Vendor name “Implodians Chess”
Secure your participation by registering online at [https://onlineregistration.cc/](https://onlineregistration.cc/). Don’t miss the chance to be part of this enriching chess experience!
**Contact Information:**
For more details about the tournament, please reach out to Bryan Wilson at (313)878-2807 or via email at [Implodianchess@gmail.com](mailto:Implodianchess@gmail.com).
This tournament promises to be a day filled with strategic thinking, sportsmanship, and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the world of competitive chess, the Novi’s AccelerateKid Scholastic Tournament is the perfect opportunity to improve your game, meet fellow chess enthusiasts, and possibly take home a trophy. Register now and be part of this exciting chess event!

Demo Day Summer 2024
2024-06-15 10:00 - 12:00 | MI
Demo Day Summer 2024
Our AKID Summer 2024 Demo Day will be held online on Saturday, June 15th, from 10-12pm. It’s a special day for both our students and family members! Students will confidently share their special projects and talk about what they have learned. Both students and teachers have all been through a lot! So we are very proud of our students & teachers for their tremendous resilience!
Join us to support them on their journey of passion and exploration!
Students and families can register for a Demo Day presentation session and at least one of the following activities: Sumo robotics and Exciting Chemistry Activities. Guests and non-students can attend but cannot participate in the activities because of the limited space.
The registration will be close on June 12th 2024.

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Schoolcraft Film Challenge 2024
2024-06-21 - 2024-06-23 | MI
Schoolcraft Film Challenge
In previous years our students were recipients of the “Best Use of Dialog” award at the Schoolcraft Film Challenge. This year your kids can help us achieve the best film award by participating as writers, producers, cinematographers, film editors and much more!
The film challenge is a 2-day, 48-hours to complete a film, animation or video to showcase in front of industry professionals for prizes. There is a $50 registration fee and we provide an instructor. All participant will need to be present for the entire event including the presentation on the final day.
Check out the daily agenda:

Fri, June 21 at 5pm-7pm Onsite Storyboard, Filming, Editing with AccelerateKID Instructor
Sat, June 22 at 10am-5pm Finish Film Editing & Submit Film with AccelerateKID Instructor
Sun, June 23 at 5pm-7pm Screening & Award Ceremony online with Schoolcraft VisTaTech Center

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If you are interested and want to sign up immediately, please click here to register for the film challenge. Schoolcraft Film Website details.
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Some of our past AKID team winners: The Forgotten Crime won “Audience Choice Award” , The Journey won “Best Use of Dialog” at the Schoolcraft Film Challenge

AKiD Chess Tournament with Implodians Chess Group
2024-08-11 10:00 - 16:30 | AccelerateKID® (Entrepreneurship + TechEd) Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Drive, Suite #316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
**Novi’s AccelerateKid Scholastic Tournament Overview**
**Presented by Implodians Chess School LLC**
Join us for an exciting day of competitive chess at the Novi’s AccelerateKid Scholastic Tournament, sponsored by The Implodians Chess School LLC. This event is designed to provide young chess enthusiasts with a platform to showcase their skills, challenge themselves, and enjoy the spirit of competition.
**Date and Time:**
August 11th, starting at 10:00 AM EASTERN
**Venue:**
24404 Catherine Industrial Dr #316, Novi, MI 48377
**Tournament Format:**
– 5 Round Swiss
– USCF REGULAR Rated
– 3 Sections: Open, Under 900, Under 600
– Time Control: G/30; d5 (5-second delay)
**Entry Fee:**
$30 per participant. Ensure your spot by registering before the deadline on August 10th at 9:00 PM.
**Tournament Schedule:**
– Rounds begin at 10am, followed by 11:15am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm, and 3:30pm.
– Pairings for each round will be created as soon as possible after the previous round ends.
– The tournament is anticipated to conclude before 5pm.
**Awards:**
– Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the Open and Under 900 sections.
– In the Under 600 section, trophies will be awarded to the top 5 finishers (1st through 5th).
– A special “Best Notation Award” will be given to the participant with the most legible and accurate score sheet.
– All awards are based on a minimum of 50 entries.
**Registration:** (https://onlineregistration.cc/tournaments/index.php?view=zNTizdLa&tid=m6Glow==) Look up Vendor name “Implodians Chess”
Secure your participation by registering online at [https://onlineregistration.cc/](https://onlineregistration.cc/). Don’t miss the chance to be part of this enriching chess experience!
**Contact Information:**
For more details about the tournament, please reach out to Bryan Wilson at (313)878-2807 or via email at [Implodianchess@gmail.com](mailto:Implodianchess@gmail.com).
This tournament promises to be a day filled with strategic thinking, sportsmanship, and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the world of competitive chess, the Novi’s AccelerateKid Scholastic Tournament is the perfect opportunity to improve your game, meet fellow chess enthusiasts, and possibly take home a trophy. Register now and be part of this exciting chess event!

Open House Fall 2024
2024-09-14 09:00 - 12:00 | MI
Open House Fall 2024
Our AKID Open House Fall 2024 will be held onsite on Saturday, September 14th, from 9:00am-12:00pm.
Ascend to greatness with the power of drone technology. AccelerateKID can lead students’ to remarkable achievements and memorable experiences! Come to our Open House and Accelerate your KIDS!
Students can register for the following activities: Drone Competition & Sumo robotics Challenge. Guests and non-students can attend but cannot participate in the activities because of the limited space.
Tentative Agenda:
9:00 – 9:45am – Intro/Sofie C, Alumni presentation
10:00 – 11:00am – 3 separate groups for Coding, Drones, Robotics
11:00 – 12:00pm – Wrap up and Q &A
The registration will be close on Sept 08th 2024.

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Novi Chess Tournament
2024-09-15 10:00 - 16:30 | AccelerateKID® (Entrepreneurship + TechEd) Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Drive, Suite #316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
**Novi’s AccelerateKID Scholastic Tournament Overview**
**Presented by Implodians Chess School **
Join us for an exciting day of competitive chess at the Novi’s AccelerateKID Scholastic Tournament, sponsored by The Implodians Chess School LLC. This event is designed to provide young chess enthusiasts with a platform to showcase their skills, challenge themselves, and enjoy the spirit of competition.
**Date and Time:**
September 15th, starting at 10:00 AM EASTERN
**Venue:**
24404 Catherine Industrial Dr #316, Novi, MI 48377
**Tournament Format:**
– 5 Round Swiss
– USCF REGULAR Rated
– 3 Sections: Open, Under 900, Under 600
– Time Control: G/30; d5 (5-second delay)
**Entry Fee:**
$30 per participant. Ensure your spot by registering before the deadline on September 14th at 9:00 PM.
**Tournament Schedule:**
– Rounds begin at 10am, followed by 11:15am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm, and 3:30pm.
– Pairings for each round will be created as soon as possible after the previous round ends.
– The tournament is anticipated to conclude before 5pm.
**Awards:**
– Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the Open and Under 900 sections.
– In the Under 600 section, trophies will be awarded to the top 5 finishers (1st through 5th).
– A special “Best Notation Award” will be given to the participant with the most legible and accurate score sheet.
– All awards are based on a minimum of 50 entries.
**Registration:** (https://onlineregistration.cc/tournaments/index.php?view=zNTizdLa&tid=m6Glow==) Look up Vendor name “Implodians Chess”
Secure your participation by registering online at [https://onlineregistration.cc/](https://onlineregistration.cc/). Don’t miss the chance to be part of this enriching chess experience!
**Contact Information:**
For more details about the tournament, please reach out to Bryan Wilson at (313)878-2807 or via email at [Implodianchess@gmail.com](mailto:Implodianchess@gmail.com).
This tournament promises to be a day filled with strategic thinking, sportsmanship, and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the world of competitive chess, the Novi’s AccelerateKid Scholastic Tournament is the perfect opportunity to improve your game, meet fellow chess enthusiasts, and possibly take home a trophy. Register now and be part of this exciting chess event!

Gaming Club | Gr 5-8 | 3rd Fridays | 6pm - 8pm
2024-09-20 18:00 - 20:00 | AccelerateKID® (Entrepreneurship + TechEd) Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Drive, Suite #316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
Join AccelerateKID® the Gaming Club!
From Smash Bros! Minecraft – or Roblox you pick and we will play it together. An evening of fun and gaming is the way to enjoy your Friday!
Feel free to bring your own laptop.
Parents, feel free to go out to dinner knowing your kids will have an awesome time gaming and making friends! The club is for kids grades 5-8. There will be free popcorn and drinks!
Click here to register here!
*Minimum of 2 signs ups to run clubs

Friday Gaming Club
2024-09-20 18:00 - 20:00 | AccelerateKID Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Dr, Ste 316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
Friday Night Gaming
Our AccelerateKID® Friday Night Gaming Club is back and will be held onsite starting Friday, September 20th, from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Parents can drop off their child(red) and go on their date night! We’ll keep the kids entertain with gaming and pizza. Enjoy an evening out while your kids can meet and learn new games in eSports including Super Smash Bros, Roblox, Minecraft and more.
Please register below.

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Novi Chess Tournament
2024-10-13 10:00 - 16:30 | AccelerateKID® (Entrepreneurship + TechEd) Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Drive, Suite #316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
**Novi’s AccelerateKID Scholastic Tournament Overview**
**Presented by Implodians Chess School **
Join us for an exciting day of competitive chess at the Novi’s AccelerateKID Scholastic Tournament, sponsored by The Implodians Chess School LLC. This event is designed to provide young chess enthusiasts with a platform to showcase their skills, challenge themselves, and enjoy the spirit of competition.
**Date and Time:**
October 13th, starting at 10:00 AM EASTERN
**Venue:**
24404 Catherine Industrial Dr #316, Novi, MI 48377
**Tournament Format:**
– 5 Round Swiss
– USCF REGULAR Rated
– 3 Sections: Open, Under 900, Under 600
– Time Control: G/30; d5 (5-second delay)
**Entry Fee:**
$30 per participant. Ensure your spot by registering before the deadline on October 12th at 9:00 PM.
**Tournament Schedule:**
– Rounds begin at 10am, followed by 11:15am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm, and 3:30pm.
– Pairings for each round will be created as soon as possible after the previous round ends.
– The tournament is anticipated to conclude before 5pm.
**Awards:**
– Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the Open and Under 900 sections.
– In the Under 600 section, trophies will be awarded to the top 5 finishers (1st through 5th).
– A special “Best Notation Award” will be given to the participant with the most legible and accurate score sheet.
– All awards are based on a minimum of 50 entries.
**Registration:** (https://onlineregistration.cc/tournaments/index.php?view=zNTizdLa&tid=m6Glow==) Look up Vendor name “Implodians Chess”
Secure your participation by registering online at [https://onlineregistration.cc/](https://onlineregistration.cc/). Don’t miss the chance to be part of this enriching chess experience!
**Contact Information:**
For more details about the tournament, please reach out to Bryan Wilson at (313)878-2807 or via email at [Implodianchess@gmail.com](mailto:Implodianchess@gmail.com).
This tournament promises to be a day filled with strategic thinking, sportsmanship, and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the world of competitive chess, the Novi’s AccelerateKid Scholastic Tournament is the perfect opportunity to improve your game, meet fellow chess enthusiasts, and possibly take home a trophy. Register now and be part of this exciting chess event!

Jack O' Lantern Jubilee 2024
2024-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 | ITC Community Sports Park, 51000 Eight Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48167
Registration for this years Jack O’Lantern Jubilee is officially open! Participants will get to enjoy a trick-or-treat trail, holiday crafts, character visits, and more! Register today to secure your spot!
https://cityofnovi.org/registration/

Novi Chess Tournament
2024-11-10 10:00 - 16:30 | AccelerateKID® (Entrepreneurship + TechEd) Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Drive, Suite #316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
**Novi’s AccelerateKID Scholastic Tournament Overview**
**Presented by Implodians Chess School **
Join us for an exciting day of competitive chess at the Novi’s AccelerateKID Scholastic Tournament, sponsored by The Implodians Chess School LLC. This event is designed to provide young chess enthusiasts with a platform to showcase their skills, challenge themselves, and enjoy the spirit of competition.
**Date and Time:**
November 10th, starting at 10:00 AM EASTERN
**Venue:**
24404 Catherine Industrial Dr #316, Novi, MI 48377
**Tournament Format:**
– 5 Round Swiss
– USCF REGULAR Rated
– 3 Sections: Open, Under 900, Under 600
– Time Control: G/30; d5 (5-second delay)
**Entry Fee:**
$30 per participant. Ensure your spot by registering before the deadline on November 09th at 9:00 PM.
**Tournament Schedule:**
– Rounds begin at 10am, followed by 11:15am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm, and 3:30pm.
– Pairings for each round will be created as soon as possible after the previous round ends.
– The tournament is anticipated to conclude before 5pm.
**Awards:**
– Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the Open and Under 900 sections.
– In the Under 600 section, trophies will be awarded to the top 5 finishers (1st through 5th).
– A special “Best Notation Award” will be given to the participant with the most legible and accurate score sheet.
– All awards are based on a minimum of 50 entries.
**Registration:** (https://onlineregistration.cc/tournaments/index.php?view=zNTizdLa&tid=m6Glow==) Look up Vendor name “Implodians Chess”
Secure your participation by registering online at [https://onlineregistration.cc/](https://onlineregistration.cc/). Don’t miss the chance to be part of this enriching chess experience!
**Contact Information:**
For more details about the tournament, please reach out to Bryan Wilson at (313)878-2807 or via email at [Implodianchess@gmail.com](mailto:Implodianchess@gmail.com).
This tournament promises to be a day filled with strategic thinking, sportsmanship, and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the world of competitive chess, the Novi’s AccelerateKid Scholastic Tournament is the perfect opportunity to improve your game, meet fellow chess enthusiasts, and possibly take home a trophy. Register now and be part of this exciting chess event!

Demo Day 2025
2025-12-19 18:00 - 20:00 | AccelerateKID Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Dr, Ste 316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
What do they learn when you’re not watching? Demo Day is an opportunity to watch students present what they’ve learned here with us at AccelerateKid. Enjoy light refreshments while our ‘kidpreneurs’ showcase their STEM skills.

AK Hackathon 2025
2025-12-19 20:00 - 2025-12-20 01:00 | AccelerateKID Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Dr, Ste 316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
Open to middle school students (grades 6-8), our Hackathon gives a chance for young minds to showcase their coding skills by building video games. Winner gets the grand prize of $100 (and bragging rights)!

Holiday Camps: Robotics
2025-12-29 14:00 - 21:00 | AccelerateKID® (Entrepreneurship + TechEd) Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Drive, Suite #316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
Gear up for battle! Campers will explore LEGO EV3 robotics as they learn how to build, wire, and code their own robot. The day ends with a friendly Sumo Challenge, where robots face off to test their strength, strategy, and programming skills.

Holiday Camps: 3D Printing
2025-12-30 14:00 - 21:00 | AccelerateKID® (Entrepreneurship + TechEd) Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Drive, Suite #316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
Step into the world of digital design! Students will learn how to create 3D models from scratch and turn their ideas into real objects. By the end of the day, everyone will design and print custom keychain to take home.

Holiday Camps: Roblox
2025-12-31 14:00 - 21:00 | AccelerateKID® (Entrepreneurship + TechEd) Center, 24404 Catherine Industrial Drive, Suite #316, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
Create. Code. Play. In this session, students will jump into Roblox Studio to design and script their very own mini-game. They’ll learn real game-development concepts as they bring characters, environments, and gameplay mechanics to life.
