Engineering Science University Magnet School
Presents
SUMS CHESS!
Summer Program
Ages 8 – 16 $200/session*
Session 1: July 6-10 8:30am – 1pm
Session 2: July 13-17
Session 3: July 20-24
Session 4: July 27-31
Why should students play Chess?
Chess is the world’s most fascinating game which can be played and enjoyed at all levels – a favorite through the centuries. Multiple studies have shown that learning chess throughout the school years improves competence in mathematics and other cognitive development. The practical application of the skills learned while playing chess are the same skills necessary for academic excellence and lifelong success. When students learn to play chess they are learning critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, strategic planning, pattern recognition, analysis, concentration, good sportsmanship, good decision-making. Many of the skills needed and practiced playing chess are the same skills required to do well academically…in short, CHESS MAKES YOU SMARTER!
Beginners Level Program: How to set up the board and move the pieces, How to Capture, How to Read and Write Chess Notation, Opening Principles, Elementary Tactics and Strategy, How to Checkmate. Intermediate Level Program: Opening Principles, Space, Time, Positional Play, Tactics and Combinations, Strategy, How to Analyze a Position, Opening Repertoire.
* Financial Aid available based on need. For more info on other programs visit www.edutechchess.com
Any child exhibiting impolite or disruptive behavior will be dropped from the program.
For more info call ESUMS at 203-946-5659 804 State Street, New Haven, CT. 06511
Very cool. I live right down the road.