National Capital Optimist Club

Support Local Youth – Shop for a Christmas Tree With National Capital Optimist Club

by Chess Center
2024-12-022025-02-25

For nearly a century, National Capital Optimist Club has been a positive presence for youth throughout the greater D.C. area. NCOC has enlisted financial support for countless children’s charitable initiatives, including, for the past 20 years, the U.S. Chess Center.

National Capital Optimist Club’s annual Christmas tree sale is now in progress at Kensington Baptist Church. Each tree sold helps provide funds for local youth enrichment initiatives. If you are shopping for a tree for the festive season, we strongly urge you to consider coming to Kensington to support NCOC and the work they do.

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U.S. Chess Center

The U.S. Chess Center promotes self-confidence, social skills, and academic success for all.

U.S. Chess Center

1 month ago

Come join us for a FREE #chess tournament for ALL AGES at Westfield Montgomery Mall this Saturday, August 9th starting at 12:00 Noon.The U.S. Chess Center, in partnership with the Chess Alliance, is pleased to present a FREE chess tournament at Westfield Montgomery Mall in the Chess Lounge (see map below) from 12:15pm until 4:45pm on Saturday, August 9th. There is no cost to participate in this tournament and players may play one or more games. There will be two sections for this tournament: A Youth Section (#1) for Rising 8th graders and younger [0-13 years old]; and a High School / Adult Section (#2) for Rising 9th graders and older, including adults [14 - 100+ years old]. We will present awards to the top players. Space is limited, however, so please register in advance and arrive by 12:00pm to ensure your place. Drop-ins and on-site registration will be allowed; however, we can only accommodate a maximum of 50 players at a time. Pre-register here: register.chessctr.org/a/westfieldmontgomery ... See MoreSee Less

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U.S. Chess Center

4 months ago

REGISTER NOW for Summer 2025 Chess Day CampsLearn chess with the most experienced chess teachers availablechessctr.org/summercamps/Camp Week #1: June 23 – June 27, 2025Orange Hunt Elementary School in Springfield, VARising Grades 2-7 (All Levels: Beginners to Advanced)Camp Week #2: June 30 – July 3, 2025 [ No Camp on July 4th ]Takoma Park Middle School in Takoma Park, MD (Map)Rising Grades 3-9 (All Levels: Beginners to Advanced)Camp Week #3: July 7 – July 11, 2025Churchill Road Elementary School in McLean, VA (Map)Rising Grades 2-7 (Beginners to Intermediate)Camp Week #4: July 14 – July 18, 2025Colvin Run Elementary School in Vienna, VA (Map)Rising Grades 3-9 (Intermediate to Advanced)Camp Week #5: July 21 – July 25, 2025Haycock Elementary School in Falls Church, VA (Map)Rising Grades 3-9 (Intermediate to Advanced)Camp Week #6: July 28 – August 1, 2025Greenbriar West Elementary School in Fairfax, VA (Map)Rising Grades 3-9 (All Levels: Beginners to Advanced)Our Summer Chess Day Camps consist of chess instruction and play, as well as recreational activities. Camp starts at 9:00am ET and ends at 3:00pm ET. Aftercare (until 5:00pm ET) is available for an added fee. Campers will need to bring/pack a bag lunch each day. Since 1992, we have been providing challenging instruction and making chess fun for students. Our nationally certified chess teachers are experienced with all levels of ability. Camp will be challenging and interesting for all and our focus is on improving chess skills through practice and lessons. The teachers place more emphasis on learning than on winning. Good sportsmanship is the key to having fun.Thousands of students have participated in our camps, with many enjoying camp so much that they return year after year and dozens continue to play at a master level. Our students have won more than a dozen national championships, hundreds have earned academic college scholarships, and more than 20 have become national masters. There will be about one teacher per ten students and enrollment is usually capped at about 32 campers for each week. Depending on the week and camp location, students rising into grades 2-7 or grades 3-9 are welcome.chessctr.org/summercamps/ ... See MoreSee Less

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