Checkmate Champs: A Fun Journey Into Chess

Checkmate Champs: A Fun Journey Into Chess invites students to embark on an exciting adventure into the world of knights, kings, and strategy. Through captivating games, interactive challenges, and skill-building exercises, kids will dive into the fascinating game of chess. As they learn to think several moves ahead and develop critical problem-solving skills, they'll also make new friends and enjoy some friendly competition.

In this multi-week series, students will explore the chessboard, discovering the unique movements of each piece and the secrets to opening moves, mid-game tactics, and epic checkmates. Mini-tournaments and team activities will keep their competitive spirits high and make every session a celebration of learning and fun. 🏆 Whether they’re new to chess or looking to sharpen their skills, children will leave this experience with confidence and a greater appreciation for this classic game. 🥳

About Stephen

Music, Chess and Sports Teacher

Originally from Ireland and with a Bachelor's degree in Art and Design, Stephen discovered his passion for teaching while working as a camp counsellor as a teenager. He specializes in teaching music, chess and sports, and brings a diverse set of skills to his teaching, incorporating painting, making music, and surf tenets and culture. Stephen believes in the power of a fun, varied education and strives to inspire and support student growth through his multifaceted experiences and enthusiasm for learning.

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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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