Young Commander Chess - Beginner 1&2

Weekly schedule

About this program

As school academics in a game – and leadership training model - playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There's a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis and higher level thinking skills such as visualization, analysis and foresight. Garbed with a ‘commander’ (leader) self-image, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! Free complimentary chess kit for new students. Novice/Beginner I & II: 5-12 yrs; anyone new or with limited knowledge of chess-art basics. REFUND POLICY: For week-long programs, refund requests must be made at least 7 days prior to start of program. No refunds thereafter. Refund requests must be made in-person or over the phone (604-718-6201). Please do not request refunds via email.