After School Programs

Strategery is proud to be offering after school programs at many local private and public schools including...

AC MooreElementary
Center For Inquiry
Center For Knowledge
Chapin Intermediate School
Forest Lake Elementary
Hammond
Heathwood Hall
Lake Murray Elementary
Montessori School of Columbia
St. John Neumann
Timmerman

You may register for these programs under registration.

There are enormous benefits to teaching chess in schools. Children who take chess in schools tend to improve academically across the duration of the program. Chess builds many different types of mental skills in a fun competition environment. Chess also builds social skills, teaching students how to be both good winners and good losers and to learn from their mistakes! Some of the benefits of learning chess include:

Improved Academic Success
Critical Thinking
Concentration
Perseverance
Increased Self Confidence

Typically, the after school program meets once a week. Each week includes a short instruction and game time along with personal tutoring and interaction. The curriculum will train beginning students to the level of a tournament player. Strategery provides all of the materials necessary (boards, pieces, game clocks, and demo boards). Students are also encouraged and enabled to compete both individually and as a team in local and regional competition where they may represent the school.

To learn more about the programs, please contact us! Also, check out the flyer to learn more!

Testimonials

"My daughter's love of chess continues to grow under [Strategery's] tutelage." - Jade Schlaak

"[Strategery] engages a wide variety of teaching methods and resources in lessons, accomodating well for the student's individual level of play and learning style." - Jennifer Santora

"My sons used to play video games in their free time, now they play chess!" - Linden Jones

My child absolutely loves his after school chess club. Sam, the instructor, is everything a parent would want in a chess instructor- knowledgeable, organized, and patient. He provides individualized instruction through a variety of methods and instructional activities, and his positive feedback inspires and motivates all who attend. Thank you very much for bringing this quality program to our school. - Rachel Ferrario