About this Event
Waterloo Chess Academy presents Chess Bootcamp, offering a hands-on experience this winter to teach students the fundamentals of chess through engaging lessons with a professional chess coach!
In this program, students (ages 6 to 16) will:
- Master how to move pieces
- Learn the value of each piece
- Discover the golden moves of chess
- Understand essential tactical motifs
- Dive into basic openings
- Write chess moves and read chess books
- Use a chess clock
- Participate in your first tournament
By the end of this Chess 101 experience, you'll be ready to play with confidence. Upon successfully finishing the tournament, every participant will receive a medal to celebrate their achievement!
Why is chess important for kids?
Chess is not just a game; it's a powerful educational tool. Learning chess helps kids:
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Improve concentration and focus
- Enhance memory and creativity
- Foster patience and discipline
- Build confidence in decision-making
These lifelong skills can benefit children both academically and socially, making chess an enriching activity for young minds.
Price: $580.
Price includes: taxes, learning materials, and homework assignments. Note( ask us for a $100 sibling discount)
Where: The StarTech.com Community Centre, YMCA, and Library, 501 Southdale Road West, Multi-Purpose Room.
Dates:
- December 1, Sunday, 3pm to 4:30pm
- December 8, Sunday, 3pm to 4:30pm
- December 15, Sunday, 3pm to 4:30pm
- January 5, Sunday, 3pm to 4:30pm
- January 12, Sunday, 3pm to 4:30pm
- January 19, Sunday, 3pm to 4:30pm
- January 26, Sunday, 3pm to 4:30pm
- February 2, Sunday, 3pm to 4:30pm
- February 9, Sunday, 3pm to 4:30pm
- February 16, Sunday, 3pm to 4:30pm
- February 23, Sunday, 3pm to 4:30pm
- March 2, Sunday, 3pm to 4:30pm
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
London, Canada
CAD 619.04
