Advanced Beginner Chess: The Checkmate Challenge

Course Overview: 

Our programme is unique in that children fall in love with the game of chess by learning through our story-based curriculum, designed to captivate any young mind. Following a cast of quirky, memorable characters through the magical world of Chesslandia, students swiftly become successful chess players while developing critical thinking, strategy, and problem-solving skills.

Course Content: 

Over five days of chess adventures, campers are going to meet a bunch of interesting characters from Chesslandia. They'll learn the movement and some strategy secrets. Campers will be ready to seal their victories by saying every chess player's favourite word: Checkmate!

Learning Outcomes: 

• Learn to play chess to checkmate
• Spar with friends to build confidence
• Break time activity: Birchguard Quest

Teaching Methods:

We utilise a combination of storytelling, art, and drama to assist children in building their own characters. They can explore backgrounds, strengths, weaknesses, and motivations. Children learn more enthusiastically in a risk-free story-driven environment.

Prerequisites:

Ages 6 to 11

We welcome complete beginners

Assessment Methods:

No assessments will be done

Required Materials: 

Water bottle 

Important Notes: 

The camp has a duration of 180 minutes, parents are advised to be on time for class. No additional time extension will be given if the class is missed.

Why join this course at Agora?

Education providers and courses conducted at Agora Colearning are carefully selected by our team. Agora provides a stress-free experience for parents, allowing for online searching and booking of courses as well as comfort in knowing that your child is safe and secure. At the same time, Agora Colearning offers your child a multitude of educational options, coupled with active spaces, an outdoor space, and quiet zones - all under one roof at HarbourFront Centre. Click here for directions to Our Centre