1 day Workshop

Workshops Goal:

This workshop is designed to help prepare kids for the WA Elementary State Chess Tournament, which is a yearly event that takes place at the end of April. The goal is to help the students understand what to expect and some of the common mistakes they should be aware of. It also lets them sharpen their clock use in an unrated G15 tournament.

Registration:

Sign up online to register for this one-day Chess Workshop and G/15 chess tournament.

Principal Instructors:

The Chess4Life coaching team comes from all across the world to bring the best possible chess instruction in the Pacific Northwest. All of our coaches work closely with National Master Elliott Neff who has over 20 years of coaching experience. Our instructors benefit from a collective passion for the game, an enthusiasm for teaching children and the goal of not only teaching chess, but teaching life skills and positive character traits through chess instruction. With the addition of Grandmaster Emil Anka, our coaching staff receives the best possible education to impart to your child! Visit our coaches page to learn more about each of our valuable team members.

Educational Program:

Morning: Chess instruction and challenges Afternoon: Game in 15 Tournament (15 minutes per side per game)

Daily Schedule:

8:00-8:45a.m. Early drop-off (call for details)
9:00a.m. Morning Instruction, challenges, etc.
12:00-12:45p.m. Lunch Break
12:45-3:45p.m. G/15 tournament
3:45p.m. Awards and pick-up*
*There may be a late fee charged for students picked up after 4:00p.m.
*Check with Chess4Life regarding possible early drop-off and late pick-up options.

After Camp Care:

After Camp Care is available for all campers from 4:00pm until 6:00pm daily, on a per hour basis.** Please notify the office at check-in or by calling 425-686-8307, if you would like After Camp Care; early drop-off is also available, standard rates apply.

*Flat rate must be paid in advance (on or before, picking up your child the first day of camp) otherwise standard rates apply.
**Standard per hour rate for after care is $5.00 per hour, fees are not prorated by the minute.

Additional Info:

Please label all campers' belongings!
Please bring a chess clock if available.