Chess4Life Enrichment Program
Chess4Life Founder Elliott Neff
- Over 22 years teaching/coaching chess
- National Master in chess
- Founder of Chess4Life
- Coach of multiple national champion individuals and teams
- Personal statement: "My desire and objective in developing Chess4Life is to make a positive difference in as many children's lives as possible, combining chess expertise with my love for children to achieve this result."
Chess4Life Enrichment Director Liz Gasper
- Over 20 years experience in teaching, building and administering
children's programs.
- Golden Acorn /award-winning Bellevue Schools PTSA President, volunteer coordinator, staff and faculty roles in gifted, arts and computer skills education at Bellevue College, U of Alaska, Antioch University, others.
- Creator of Kent Kids Art Day, Apple Computer Arts Network, fine art events and other innovations as Executive Director of SE Alaska Arts Council and other Pacific Northwest agencies at the city, state and regional level.
- Commissioned art, design and children's activities for Bellevue Montessori, Open Window, Little School, Forest Ridge, Arbor, Overlake, and International schools, Sierra, Corum and other high-tech companies.
- Fellow, National Endowment for the Arts, Washington DC; Artist-in-Residence, OR; juried exhibitions.
- BA cum laude, Studio Art, Linfield College, OR; post-grad work includes Certificate in Desktop Publishing.
ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN for 2012-13 (formerly known as Clarus) - LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!
Chess4Life Enrichment Online Application form or contact your local Chess4Life Center.
Clarus Full PDF Brochure 2011-12
Chess4Life Enrichment Program with Free Van Service!
What makes this enrichment program unique? Chess training, homework assistance, and other enrichment activities with an emphasis on life skills/character development. Each child receives personal attention to his/her needs, in a loving, safe, and positive environment.
Hours of Operation
Van pickup shortly after school release time. All children need to be picked up not later than 6:30pm from the Chess4Life Center.
Chess Training
Chess4Life Premium Center Classes taught Monday-Saturday using "Elliott's Chess School”
Regular chess practice time
Chess4Life camps & workshops on most holidays and school breaks
Chess4Life tournaments including weekly Friday Night Quads
Homework Time and Assistance
Homework assistance managed by our qualified staff.
Character-Building Program
Engaging 'character development' classes focusing on 36 positive traits to help your child succeed in today's world.
Enrichment Activities
Word puzzles and logic/strategy games to encourage critical thinking skillsReading time
Occasional special events including interactive science experiments
Online math program
Twice per week Karate classes (currently offered at Chess4Life Bellevue only)* (see 2011-12 flyer)
Cost
$525/monthSpecial Offer! Register by August 25th for September and lock in the special rate of $495/month for the 2012-13 school season (Sept-June). Limited access options:**
$150/month - 1 day/week
$275/month - 2 days/week
$400/month - 3 days/week
Individualized Tutoring
Individual one-on-one time to help guide and mentor your child in any subject. This mentoring is an additional hourly rate. More information coming soon.
Transportation
Currently providing van pickup from the following schools:
Chess4Life Bellevue*Optional karate classes are an additional charge/student. Not available at all locations.
**Limited access 1, 2, and 3 day per week options include regularly scheduled chess classes, homework assistance, and enrichment while excluding chess camps, workshops, tournaments, quads, or Saturday activities.
