College for Kids

Strategy & Games:

Chess Basics & Strategies (Age 6)

Playing chess is a great way to improve critical thinking skills and strategy.  Learn the fundamentals of chess in five minutes and put what you’ve learned into practice within the first 30 minutes you play.  Students will discover strategies and tips for winning in competitions or enjoying a leisurely game of chess.  Wanda Gunter has coached Scholastic Chess for more than five years and has published a chess instruction guide.  (4 meetings)
Jul 14-17                      M-TH              1-3 pm             Cost/$29

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Advanced Chess (Age 8-14)

Learn various advanced chess strategies necessary to compete at any level.  Course topics will include recording methods, game analysis, practice methods, tournament rules and more.  Darieck Foster has taught chess and coached students for nine years.  (5 meetings)
Jul 14-18                      M-F                 10 am-noon                  Cost/$36

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