Mountainville Academy
PowerUp Chess
Class Schedule:
Thursdays 3:00-4:00 PM,
September 4th – November 20th, 2025. No class on September 25th, October 16th (Fall Break)
On-Site Location
Classroom to be determined by school administration
The PowerUp Chess Program is a 10-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
Class Schedule:
Fridays 12:05-1:05,
September 5th– December 5th, 2025.
No classes on October 17th and October 31st (Fall Break and Halloween) No Classes on November 7th & 28th (school closings)
On-Site Location
Classroom to be determined by school administration
The Tournament Chess 10-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