City of Vancouver Parks & Recreation

Young Commander Chess: Novice/Newbie I & II Camp

All ActivitiesAges 5-101:00 PM - 2:10 PMCamp
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As school academics in a game – and leadership training model - playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There's a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis and non-verbal reasoning ability. Knighted with a ‘Commander’ (leader) self-image in a ‘friends-learning-together’ classroom setting, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! Free complimentary chess kit for new students.

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603303

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MonTueWedThuFri
1:00 PM - 2:10 PM
Jul 6, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026

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Douglas Park Cmty Centre

Douglas Park Cmty Centre, Vancouver, BC

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Jul 6, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
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