Cleveland Elementary - After-School (Spring 2026) (Wednesdays)

Come explore the power of strategic thinking through an engaging blend of engaging and hands-on Chess and strategy-based board games such as Mastermind, Blokus, Chinese Checkers, Match Madness, Codenames, and more. In this screen-free class, students build critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on play and guided instruction. Chess and board games that help build collaboration, team-work, and relationships are a focus, allowing students to strengthen planning, pattern recognition, spatial awareness, logic, and decision-making in a variety of ways.

Curriculum

• Chess

  • Openings

  • Mid-Game Strategies

  • Endgame Tactics

  • Variations

  • Puzzles

  • Clocked-moves

  • Tournaments

• Board Games

  • Over 50+ board games to choose from

  • Learning new strategy board-games

  • Skill development

  • Game strategy improvement

• Puzzles

  • Jigsaws

  • Sudoku

  • Crossword

  • Math

  • Anagrams

  • Mazes

  • Brain Teasers

During chess sessions, students will develop an understanding of piece functions, openings, endgame tactics, variations, and puzzles (based on skill level). Through other strategy games, they will explore new ways to think ahead, adapt, collaborate, and analyze outcomes. Across all games, students learn the importance of planning, making thoughtful choices, and understanding the reasoning behind their decisions.

The program emphasizes learning new games, building strong strategic foundations, developing skills, and continuously improving gameplay, all while having fun in an interactive, social environment.

Open to: Kids in Kindergarten and above

Grade 5-7 Note: The program is mixed-age and collaborative. Older students tend to enjoy it most when attending with a friend.

Discounts

10% OFF for returning students (from Winter 2026), code sent via email to all existing students.

10% OFF on sibling registration, use code: SIBLING10 (applies to grand total; must be purchased together)

We offer limited trial spots (subject to availability). Please contact us directly for details.

DAY OF THE WEEK AND TIME

Wednesdays 2:50pm to 5:00pm

EXACT DATES (PLUS "EARLY DISMISSALS" AND "NO CLASS" DATES)

April 2026

• April 15

• April 22

• April 29 — Staff Collaboration Time (early dismissal - Pick up at 4pm)

May 2026

• May 6

• May 13

• May 20

• May 27 — Staff Collaboration Time (early dismissal - Pick up at 4pm)

June 2026

• June 3

• June 10

• June 17