Beachwood Recreation Guide - Fall 2023

After School Chess Instructor: Progress with Chess Instruction will be provided by Progress with Chess, a local non-profit

Beautiful Beginning Chess Instructor: Progress with Chess Beautiful Beginning is a great way to nurture your child’s interest in the game of chess. We offer a supportive small group setting. Students will learn the moves of the pieces, the rules and be able to play a legal game of chess. Instruction provided by Progress with Chess, a local non-profit organization

organization that conducts chess programs in over 50 Cleveland area schools and recreation centers. Many studies have demonstrated that chess improves cognitive and decision- making skills. Beginning

which has introduced chess to thousands of local students.

Grades: K-8 | Session Length: 6 Weeks Location: Beachwood Community Center Session Dates Day Time

students will master the rules and moves of the pieces. More experienced players will learn strategy, tactics, and checkmate patterns. Sessions will include interactive lessons and problem solving exercises, with ample time for supervised open play. Grades: K-2 | Session Length: 7 Weeks Location: Bryden Elementary Session Dates Day Time Resident/Non-Res.

Resident/Non-Res.

Sept. 10 - Oct. 15 Oct. 29 - Dec. 10*

Sun. Sun.

1-2:15 PM 1-2:15 PM

$99/$119 $99/$119

*No class on November 26.

Fantastic Foundation Chess Instructor: Progress with Chess

Aug. 29 - Oct. 10 Oct. 24 - Dec. 19*

Tues. Tues.

3:25-4:25 PM 3:25-4:25 PM

$99/$119 $99/$119

Fantastic Foundation includes students who already know the basic rules but have little or no tournament experience. Students will learn tactics, strategies and checkmate patterns, how to record moves and use a chess clock. Classmates will play training games under tournament conditions and receive the necessary skills to enter competitive play with confidence.

Grades: 3-5 | Session Length: 7 Weeks Location: Hilltop Elementary *No class on November 7 and November 21.

Session Dates

Day Time

Resident/Non-Res.

Aug. 31 - Oct. 12 Oct. 26 - Dec. 14*

Thurs. Thurs.

2:35-3:35 PM 2:35-3:35 PM

$99/$119 $99/$119

Grades: K-8 | Session Length: 6 Weeks Location: Beachwood Community Center Session Dates Day Time

*No class on November 23.

Resident/Non-Res.

Winter Break Chess Camp Instructor: Progress with Chess

Sept. 10 - Oct. 15 Oct. 29 - Dec. 10*

Sun. Sun.

1-2:15 PM 1-2:15 PM

$99/$119 $99/$119

*No class on November 26.

Everyone is welcome, from beginner to expert! Students will be placed in small groups according to age and skill level and engage in interactive lessons and problem solving. Ample time will be allotted for structured open play, with the option for experienced players to compete in a USCF rated tournament if desired. Chess sets and written curriculum are provided. Half or full day camp options available. Full day campers,

Championship Challenge Chess Instructor: Progress with Chess Designed for students that have tournament experience or have received prior chess

instruction and are eager to enter competition. Sessions will include one hour of interactive lessons and one tournament game. Explore advanced tactics, strategies, checkmate patterns, endgames and openings in a supportive small group setting. Participants will learn from analyzing their games and those of famous masters. Two four-game tournaments. Free entry included with registration. Grades: K-12 | Session Length: 12 Weeks Location: Beachwood Community Center

please pack a lunch. Pizza Party on Thursday! Grades: K-8 | Session Length: 4 Days Location: Beachwood Community Center

Session Dates Jan. 2 - Jan. 5 Half Day (AM) Half Day (PM)

Day Time

Resident/Non-Res.

Tu-F Tu-F Tu-F

9 AM-4 PM 9 AM-Noon 1 PM-4 PM

$220/$264 $140/$168 $140/$168

Session Dates

Day Time

Resident/Non-Res.

Sept. 10 - Dec. 10* Sun.

2:30-5 PM $259/$311

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*No class on October 22 and November 26.

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Register Online: BeachwoodRec.com

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