Checkmate Challenge Chess Adventures

Checkmate! Dive into an exciting chess series where young minds unlock the secrets of this timeless game. 🏆 Through engaging activities, students will sharpen their strategic thinking and boost their problem-solving skills. As they navigate the chessboard, they’ll collaborate with peers, forming friendships as unique as each move they make. Whether they’re beginners or budding grandmasters, kids will discover the magic and mystery of chess, all while having loads of fun. This is a special journey into the world of chess that promises to inspire and challenge, all in a playful and supportive environment!

About Jillian

Global Health Advocate & Multilingual Educator

Jillian is a passionate educator with a bachelor's degree in Human Development Ecology from UC Davis, currently advancing her expertise with a Master's in Global Health Sciences at UCSF. She has enriched the lives of at-risk youth aged 14 to 17 through her roles as an English teaching assistant and student counselor, leading college admissions workshops and providing critical writing support. Fluent in Mandarin, Jillian has also proctored an AP-level Mandarin class. Her innate curiosity combined with a love for music fuels her engaging teaching style, making learning an inspiring journey for every student she encounters.

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What Parents Are Saying

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We LOVED everything about Grasshopper! The customer service experience was exceptional! I felt like so much intentionality was taken to ensure that the activity would be both age appropriate and fun for my kids. Our experience leader was so easy going and chatted with the kids during the experience, and really took the time to engage and get to know them. We are definitely going to be using Grasshopper again! Thank you!
Mandi B.
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Grasshopper offered my daughter an opportunity to learn in a vibrant, fun setting that was continuously customized for her attention span and interests. Her Grasshopper teacher was fun, engaging and supremely personable. She took the time to get to know my daughter before diving into anything. I felt more than comfortable leaving my daughter in such capable hands…and love that she truly learned some new things from the experience. We will be using Grasshopper regularly to broaden her horizons and expose her to new concepts in a safe and compelling way. The icing on the cake is that the experience took place in our home, at a time that was convenient for us!
Lauren G.
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Our Grasshopper experience was amazing! I have four very curious kids at different ages with different interests, and the experience had all four of them engaged the whole time. Also, as an educator, I was very impressed with how the teacher led the program. She obviously knew what she was doing, and the minute she left, my kids were asking for another experience.
Sarah L.

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