Chess Scholars

Develop your child's intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Chess has been proven to enhance children’s motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach. This is a drop-off program.

Instructor: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions
Ages: 5-13
Dates: Wednesdays, April 1- May 20
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Main Park District Building
Fee: In-District $158 / Out-of-District $170