Chess @ A2 STEAM

Classes
2021 Fall Yth Enrich Sports Classes|#1321.102

Sep 27, 2021 - Nov 15, 2021
Grade Kindergarten - 8th Grade, Mixed
Youth Enrichment

Description

Youth Chess with All the King’s Men
Grades: K-8th.
Chess is an International language. The BENEFITS derived from the KNOWLEDGE of chess increase one’s ability to meet, greet, mingle and communicate with people all over the world--even when one doesn’t speak a word of the other’s language! Chess has been shown to improve academic skills, assist in critical thinking, focusing and long- term planning, teach good sportsmanship, and enhance social skills and self-esteem. Students will learn chess history, chess etiquette, the playing board, its chessmen, how the pieces move, value of the pieces, common opening moves, middle and endgame strategies, tactics, and how to checkmate their opponent. Intermediate and Advanced players will learn more advanced tactics and strategies. 6 classes.

Activity meeting dates

Online registration closes at 12noon the day before class begins.<br><br>September 27, 2021 to November 15, 2021 <br>Each Monday 3:18pm to 5:30pm<br><br> Class cancelled 10/25<br> Class cancelled 11/1

Instructor

All The King's Men Inc.

More Information

SupervisorIvy (Shu-Jeng) Juan
Number of sessions6
DepartmentAfter School LLL Programs

Registration dates

ResidentsAug 16, 2021 8:01 AM to Sep 26, 2021 12:01 PM
Non-residentsAug 16, 2021 8:01 AM to Sep 26, 2021 12:01 PM
$165.00
Retired
Notes

Class has been cancelled for 10/25. The makeup date is 11/8.

Class has been cancelled for 11/1. The makeup date is 11/15.

New students are required to purchase a "Chess Tactics Workbook" on the first day of class for $20.

Classes will follow AAPS COVID-19 protocols.