The After-School Chess Program at PS 6

Sept. 6, 2024 – Jan. 31, 2025. Enrollment is now open.

There are more sessions in the Fall 2024 calendar!

Chess & Education has a long standing chess tradition at PS6 – since 1992!

Our chess program uses an interactive and hands-on approach for students to learn chess. Students participate in fun and engaging activities that allow them to learn and improve with the game of chess using fun and effective strategies. The program is open to grades K-5. Space is limited, enroll in advance.

Each class has a Student/Coach ratio of 2:16 or better! All classes have 1 coach and 1-2 chess program assistants.

Our staff is made up of professional chess coaches and 3-4 chess program assistants which ensures that our chess program has more than adequate supervision and exceeds the expectations for after school programs, education and care.

Our chess program includes two (2) staff members with First Aid Certification.

The program tuition includes teaching materials, chess equipment, student workbooks, and an award ceremony with trophies and a chess souvenir at the conclusion of the semester.

Novice, Intermediate and Advanced Levels

Chess classes take place in school classrooms, with students assigned to groups based on their chess experience. Getting to know the children is especially important for the placement process. Careful thought and consideration goes into these decisions to ensure that all students get the most out of their chess education. Each semester concludes with a ‘Chessplayer Awards Day’.

See our FAQs and additional Program Information page
Official Rules of Chess

Chess at PS 6: Fall 2024 Calendar

After School Classes are held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:25–5:00 pm. (Extended dismissal, 5:45 with BAS.)

  • Wednesdays: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2024; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 2025
  • Fridays: Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27; Oct. 11, 18, 25; Nov. 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20; Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025
  • DOE School Calendar: Our program follows the DOE School calendar.

Chess Program Schedule:

  • Attendance and Check-in 2:25pm, our chess staff meets and greets our students in the auditorium.
  • 2:35-2:50 Snack time, supervised by our chess staff in auditorium
  • 2:50-4:50 Students are escorted by our chess staff to assigned chess program classrooms for lessons, practice, play, game reviews and chess lab time.
  • 4:50-5pm Class wrap up. Dismissal is at 5pm. Students are dismissed by our chess staff in the play ground, 82nd street access.

Extended Dismissal, 5:45pm with BAS, Waiver

Please download the BAS Extended Dismissal Waiver and return a completed scanned copy via email to ps6@chesseducators.com

BA-Youth-Sports-Extended-Dismissal-Waiver.docxDownload

Registration:

Enrollment: To enroll in the 2024 Fall Semester, please complete the enrollment form found on our online registration page. Space is limited, please register in advance. Spots will be allocated on a first-come first-serve basis. Enrollment is complete once your payment has been received. There is a $35 non-refundable registration fee per semester/per student added to the tuition cost, however, this registration fee is waived if payment (by check or e-check) is received prior to the payment deadline.

Program Fees:

The program tuition for Wednesday or Friday is $1,170. plus $135. BAS fee which includes Extended Dismissal with (BAS) Big Apple Sports. The total for Fall 2024 is $1,305.

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Contact

Have questions about current and upcoming semesters? Feel free to reach out via email.

Chess and Education, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Contact: Mrs. Martinez
Email: ps6@chesseducators.com