(650) 400-7463

youngdetectivesprogram@gmail.com

(650) 400-7463

youngdetectivesprogram@gmail.com

Unlock the Sherlock in You!

The Young Detectives is an after school & enrichment program where children ages 5 and up work together to solve fun fictitious mysteries.    Through critical thinking, analysis and code breaking, kids must piece together a series of clues that point to key pieces of evidence in the case. An interactive, imaginative and educational adventure, Young Detectives is thrilling right up to its final dramatic conclusion!

Unlock the Sherlock in You!

The Young Detectives is an after school & enrichment program where children ages 5 and up work together to solve fun fictitious mysteries.    Through critical thinking, analysis and code breaking, kids must piece together a series of clues that point to key pieces of evidence in the case. An interactive, imaginative and educational adventure, Young Detectives is thrilling right up to its final dramatic conclusion!

After School Programs

Multi-part mysteries that takes place over the course of 6 to 10 weeks. Or get a glimpse of the programming with a single-session trial run.

After School Programs

Multi-part mysteries that takes place over the course of 6 to 10 weeks. Or get a glimpse of the programming with a single-session trial run.

Summer Camps

Special programming for summer camps that want to set up mystery-themed days or weeks.

Summer Camps

Special programming for summer camps that want to set up mystery-themed days or weeks.

Special Events

One-off mysteries for special occasions including birthday parties, staffing events or group celebrations.

Special Events

One-off mysteries for special occasions including birthday parties, staffing events or group celebrations.

Special Events

One-off mysteries for special occasions including birthday parties, staffing events or group celebrations.

Our Mission

We cultivate critical thinking & collaboration through adventure-based learning.

OUR GOALS

To enhance critical thinking by posing kids with riddles and challenges that require an indirect or creative approach.

To facilitate meaningful collaboration among kids, by creating objectives that require a high level of teamwork.

To cultivate leadership qualities in children, by providing contexts for decision-making, mindful listening & speaking out! 

Critical Thinking

Evaluate the veracity of evidence through sourcing, close reading, context & corroboration

Mobile Classroom

Move nimbly about the campus whilst collecting evidence from key sites and players

Polished Programming

Master analytical skills pioneered by the award-winning Stanford History Education Group

Teambuilding

Make friends with other kids through completing team-based puzzles, riddles & challenges

Caring Staff

Learn from accredited teachers with thousands of hours of enrichment program experience

Adventured-Based Learning

Acquire and implement important detective skills en route to unravelling the mystery

TESTIMONIAL

What Our Clients Say

  • Cyrus Mallare

    The Young Detective was one of the most successful after school classes we've run at the OFJCC. I highly recommend this class!

  • Lior Ben-Hur

    Zack Sleep is a once-in-a-lifetime educator, whose program pushes the envelope of experiential learning!

  • Sam Plummer

    Young Detectives combines the thrill of an escape room with the riveting narrative of a great novel.

  • Dr. Adam Dorsay

    My kid is literally addicted to this class. I can't believe he is actually learning. Unreal!

200+

Student Alumni

20+

Cases Cracked

10+

Camps & Programs Visited

200+

Student Alumni

20+

Cases Cracked

10+

Camps & Programs Visited

UPCOMING Events

What's on Deck?

Sep 21, 2023

The Mystery of Blacksword's Treasure

Oshman Family JCC

Sep 23, 2023

Buried in Time: The Case of the Lost Capsule

Yavneh Day School

GALLERIES

Detectives in Action!

Get in touch

When a new school term begins, use our online tool to make it easier to register for admission to our school.

Contact Us

Get in touch

When a new school term begins, use our online tool to make it easier to register for admission to our school.

Contact Us

Get in touch

When a new school term begins, use our online tool to make it easier to register for admission to our school.

Contact Us

Meet the instructors

Our Amazing Educators

Zack Sleep, M.S. Ed

Program Creator & Lead Instructor

Kevin Hughes

Program Consultant & Guest Instructor

Daniel Porat

Program Consultant & Guest Instructor

Yael Green

Writer & Guest Instructor

Locations

Where will we be next?

Oshman Family JCC

3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303,

Club J After School Program

Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, 9/20 - 12/11

Call : 650-223-8700

Yavneh Day School

14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Club J After School Program

Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, 9/23 - 12/23

Call : 408-984-6700

Your site!

Contact us and arrange a trial run or a special program. We will work with your team to arrange the ultimate mystery adventure!

Call : 650-400-7643

We are here to cultivate critical thinking and collaboration through adventure-based learning.

650-400-7643 (program office)


youngdetectivesprogram@gmail.com

ABOUT US

The Young Detectives is an after school and enrichment program that teaches children critical thinking & collaboration through mystery solving adventures.

PARENT NEWSLETTER

© 2023 The Young Detectives. All rights reserved

We are here to cultivate critical thinking and collaboration through adventure-based learning.

650-400-7643 (program office)


youngdetectivesprogram@gmail.com

ABOUT US

The Young Detectives is an after school and enrichment program that teaches children critical thinking & collaboration through mystery solving adventures.

PARENT NEWSLETTER

© 2023 The Young Detectives. All rights reserved

We are here to cultivate critical thinking and collaboration through adventure-based learning.

650-400-7643 (program office)


youngdetectivesprogram@gmail.com

ABOUT US

The Young Detectives is an after school and enrichment program that teaches children critical thinking & collaboration through mystery solving adventures.

PARENT NEWSLETTER

© 2023 The Young Detectives. All rights reserved