Palm Beach Chess – Programs

Since 2014, Palm Beach Chess has provided structured, high-quality chess instruction throughout South Florida, serving over 10,000 students across schools, community programs, tournaments, assisted living communities, and educational partnerships. Our programs support students of all ages and skill levels while helping develop State and National Champions. We focus on building critical thinking, concentration, and competitive excellence through chess education.

We partner with schools, organizations, and families to expand access to chess instruction and competitive opportunities. The following outline represents a program template; all programs are flexible and can be adjusted to meet the specific needs of each school or organization.

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Example Program Overview

 

• Program Type: School-based chess instruction / afterschool enrichment

• Session Length: 1 hour per week

• Program Duration: 9-week or 18-week options

• Cost: $25 per student, per session

• Minimum Enrollment: 8 students per site

• If the minimum is not met, the school may choose to cover the difference

 

Instruction & Staff

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• SafeSport trained instructors

• Level II background screened

• Experienced competitive chess players

• Specialized training in youth and afterschool education

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Enrollment & Administration

Registration and payment management can be:

• Managed directly by Palm Beach Chess, or

• Internally by the school or program.

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Program Access

 

• School-based programs are limited to enrolled students of the host school

• Open-enrollment community programming is available at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium

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Partnership & Contact

We welcome collaboration with schools, districts, and community organizations seeking to implement or expand chess education programs.

For inquiries or to customize a program structure to fit your needs, please contact Palm Beach Chess.

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