Young Commander Chess: Novice/Newbie I & II Camp

Joe Soliven
Dates
July 6, 2026
July 10, 2026
Time
02:20 PM
03:30 PM
Location
Heather Room at *Douglas Park Community Centre
Day of Week
M Tu W Th F
Age Category
Program Category
Description:

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 non-verbal reasoning ability. Knighted with a ?Commander? (leader) self-image in a ?friends-learning-together? classroom setting, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! Free complimentary chess kit for new students. Instructor?s Mission Statement: ?Strategies now, leader tomorrow.? NOVICE/NEWBIE I?: anyone new or with limited knowledge of chess-art basics: moves, captures, checkmates, special moves, notation, etc.

Instructor:
Joe Soliven
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