Young Commander Chess - Novice/Starter I&II

Kensington Community CentreAge: At least 5 but less than 13y 11m 3wView fee details

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Schedule

Date Range

August 24, 2026 to August 28, 2026

Time

9:00 AM - 10:10 AM

MonTueWedThuFri

Availability

Enrollment opens April 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Description

As school academics in a game- and leadership training model- playing chess and being smart are interconnected. There's a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis and non-verbal reasoning ability. Donning a "commander" self-image, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate!

Open to kids aged 5-13 years old; anyone new or with limited knowledge of chess-art basics. Free chess folder for new students.

Refund Policy: For week-long programs refund requests must be made at least 7 days prior to start of program. No refunds thereafter. Please do not request refunds via email. Please request refunds in person or over the phone (604) 718-6200.

Other Available Times

  • Tue

    4:00 PM - 5:10 PM

    April 14, 2026 to June 23, 2026

  • MonTueWedThuFri

    9:00 AM - 10:10 AM

    July 27, 2026 to July 31, 2026