Chess Club

Our dynamic neuroaffirming chess club gives grades 4-7 students the opportunity to develop and practice social and problem-solving skills and build friendships.

Who

This group is for students developing and practicing social skills and emotional regulation. Students should be either interested in learning to play chess or already have experience.

Where

Chess Club take place at our East Vancouver Learning Centre.

When

Chess Club meets Wednesday from 4:30 – 5:30pm. Club starts on the following dates through the academic year: September 13, January 10, and April 3.

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Program Details

Chess Club (CC) is a neuroaffirming group that promotes social, emotional and personal development as participants learn and play chess. Suitable for all experience levels, in CC, your child gets to develop the following skills:

  • Build strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Meet new people and make friends in a supportive and accommodating environment
  • Develop and practice social behaviours that are appropriate for playing strategy and card games
  • Have fun practicing good sportspersonship

Experienced staff guide youth as they develop and practice their skills in a group of no more than ten students.

LDS accepts applications throughout the year for possible starts in January and April, as space is available. Please stay tuned for updates on when we will be accepting new applications. 

Next Steps

Fees

Fees for CC are set at a sliding scale. Please see the fee amount below for participation from September – December 2023. If you’re re-joining Chess Club from 2022-23 and are low income, we are asking for a $10 commitment fee only. The fee you pay is based on your annual household income.


  • $50 fee for income below $65,000

  • $75 fee for income between $65,000 – $85,000

  • $100 fee for income between $85,000 – $120,000

  • $150 fee for income over $120,000

Applications

Applications are now closed.

Family Communication

If you want to learn more about supporting your child with their social and problem solving skills, explore LDS’s Family Coaching.

Family Coaching
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Thank you to our supporters who contribute to making our programming accessible for families in need. If you would like to contribute to our bursary fund to ensure all students have access to the educational support they deserve, please consider making a monthly or one-time donation.

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Thank you to our donors

Our donors play a vital role in sustaining our programming. We are so grateful for their continued support of children and youth in our community with learning differences.