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The New York Chess & Game Shop After School Chess Enrichment Program
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Kids love the Chess after school program at the New York Chess & Game Shop.
The curriculum is engaging and challenging and includes chess instruction from one of the best chess players in the United States - Grandmaster Alexander Lenderman.
There are many fun and effective learning aids that help the staff provide an enjoyable and rewarding experience for your child.
At the New York Chess & Game Shop we are passionate about your child's growth, development and achievements.
We are proud to partner with educationally minded families who share these goals. We know you want your children to participate in programs that encourage creative exploration and discovery, programs that provide lessons that prepare them for a lifetime of learning.
Whether providing homework assistance, academic encouragement, chess instruction or social supervision, the New York Chess & Game Shop staff is patient, loving and responsive. Our communication with the children is always positive and we ensure your child will be safe and happy.
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After School Chess Enrichment Program NewYork Chess & Games
(718) 398 3727
192 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn N.Y. 11207
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Dear Parent,
The Fall 2010 Session of your child's Chess After School Enrichment Program begins Monday, September 13th and continues until Friday, December 17th. The total cost for all 14 weeks - for one day is $450.00 if registered before August 31st and $550.00 afterwards. Add $150.00 to total cost for each additional day desired. If registered for 4 days the 5th day is FREE. "Pick up" and /or "walk over" service is available.
As the weather permits class may be held outside or in a nearby park.
The NYCandG Chess After School Enrichment Program accommodates all school aged kids of every skill level, from absolute beginner to experienced tournament player..
Parents can indicate area of concentration (academic / h.w. assistance or chess instruction and practice)
Some things that Beginners will learn include: Chess Fundamentals - understanding the correct way to set up the chess board, the names of the pieces, how they move, what their numerical point value is, the best places to put them
Value Recognition/ Decision Making- recognition of good idea content when exchanging pieces, identifying the intent of an opponents move and responding properly, identifying dangerous squares and safe squares when moving
Goal Setting & Achievement- comprehending goals and objectives such as attacking the opposing King, defending against an attack, promoting a pawn to a piece of higher value, achieving checkmate
Focus and Concentration - sitting through and completing a chess game, recording a chess game accurately (reading and writing chess notation), avoiding distractions and maintaining focus until game or contest is completed
Some things that Advanced players learn include:
Opening Theory and Practical Application
How to recognize proper Middle Game Strategy and Attack Plans
To diminish common mistakes and improve their winning percentage
We appreciate your allowing us to share in the development of your child and look forward to an enjoyable and rewarding Fall session.
Please call me or email if you have any questions.
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Children's Chess After School Enrichment Program. An engaging and fun program for children of all ages and skill levels. Top notch instruction from experienced, friendly, patient teachers.
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