Park District of Oak Park
Our mission: In partnership with the community, we enrich lives by providing meaningful experiences through parks, programs and facilities.
Park District of Oak Park
Our mission: In partnership with the community, we enrich lives by providing meaningful experiences through parks, programs and facilities.
Start date: Monday, August 11 2025.
Schedule:
Every day, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ,
From August 11, 2025 until August 15, 2025 ,
Barrie Community Center North Room ,
Resource person: Hannah Szuch-Garcia: hannah.szuch@pdop.org, (708) 725-2043
Location: Barrie Community Center North Room | 1011 South Lombard Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60304
Description:
Develop your child's intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Chess has been proven to enhance children's motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity.
Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach.
Available spots: Full
Price: $195.00 - $215.00 Taxes waived
Required age: 5 - 11 years old as of 9/1/2025
Notes: CANCELLATION POLICY A $25 cancellation fee will apply to refunds for each session of camp that costs over $150 and a $10 cancellation fee for camps less than $150. Refund requests for camps must be received two weeks before the program begins to be eligible for a refund. Refunds requested within two weeks will be considered only if the vacated spot can be filled with another participant.
Tags: School's Out
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