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Young Commander Chess - Day Camp - Beginner/Novice

Dates:
Jul 21 - Jul 25, 2025
Day & Time:
Monday 9:30 am to 10:40 am
Location:
320 Multipurpose Room
Age Range:
6-12 yrs
Instructor:
Joe Soliven

Program Description

As a school academic in a game, playing chess and being smart are interconnected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis and non-verbal reasoning ability. Joining in this world of tactics and strategies, kids get trained in life skills and goal setting: checkmate! Chess provides a mental armor commander whereby kids can draw upon and develop a well-rounded discipline, amidst a friendly social setting where art meets science and math with fun. Open to children with limited knowledge of chess-art basics. Chess folder kit included. Instructor’s Mission Statement: Strategies now, leader tomorrow.