McPolin Elementary
PowerUp Chess
The PowerUp Chess Program is a FUN 8-week introductory After-School Chess Program designed to help students learn the FUNdamentals of chess including basic piece movement, checkmating patterns, and other foundational principles of the game in a dynamic and engaging environment. Some of the documented benefits of chess instruction are improved critical thinking skills, increased math and verbal test scores, and a myriad of varied life skills. This program is a perfect fit for any student who wants to PowerUp their mind while having FUN and learning the basics of chess!
What is included with your student’s registration:
️Premium 1hr weekly chess instruction from a trained PowerChess instructor
️Premium Membership to the world’s largest children’s chess website, chesskid.com (a value of $15.00)
️Ability to win weekly chess prizes
Tournament Chess
The Tournament Chess 8-week After School Program is designed for students who have chess experience, knowledge of how all the pieces move, and an understanding of check, checkmate, and stalemate. In the Tournament Chess program students can expect to play in weekly chess tournament games and learn new checkmating patterns, tactical problem solving, opening, middle, and endgame ideas that will enhance their knowledge of chess and game strategy. This program is geared toward students who know how to play chess and want to take their chess to the next level by practicing their skills against other students.
What is included with your student’s registration:
️Premium 1hr weekly chess instruction from a trained PowerChess instructor
️Premium Membership to the world’s largest children’s chess website, chesskid.com (a value of $15.00)
️Ability to win weekly chess prizes
️Competition in weekly chess tournament games and tournament awards
| Register For PowerUp Chess | |
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| Class Schedule: |
Thursdays, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM April 3rd – May 15th $119.00 – 6-week program |
| Included with Registration: |
✅ Premium 1hr weekly chess instruction from a trained PowerChess instructor ✅ Premium Membership to the world’s largest children’s chess website, ChessKid.com (a $15.00 value) ✅ Ability to win weekly chess prizes |
| Register for PowerUp Chess | |
| Register For Tournament Chess | |
|---|---|
| Class Schedule: |
Thursdays, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM April 3rd – May 15th $119.00 – 6-week program |
| Included with Registration: |
✅ Premium 1hr weekly chess instruction from a trained PowerChess instructor ✅ Premium Membership to the world’s largest children’s chess website, ChessKid.com (a $15.00 value) ✅ Ability to win weekly chess prizes ✅ Competition in weekly chess tournament games and tournament awards |
| Register for Tournament Chess | |