Shafer Elementary Chess Classes
⚠️ Program full — join the waitlist below and we’ll notify you if a spot opens.
Building Young Minds Through Chess!
Instructors
Elena Stuckert
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Fosters a love for chess
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Encourages girls to lead and excel
Jonathan Gentsch
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Experienced youth instructor for local camps (including chess)
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Taught at Shafer last spring and one of our best coaches
Schedule (Updated)
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📅 Thursdays, October 2 - December 18
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⏰ Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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❌ No class: November 27 (Thanksgiving week)
This semester's schedule has been updated approved - thank your flexibility.
Location
Shafer - LGI Room 704
Course Fee
$176 for 11 classes (16 per class)
Capacity
Limited to 36 students
Register
Fall registration is open - scroll down to sign up.
📢 Important Update – Shafer Elementary Chess Club
We are excited to share that our Shafer Elementary Chess program has already reached capacity with 38 students for this fall.
Due to the overwhelming interest, we are now accepting waiting list registrations directly on this page. Families on the waiting list will be notified if spots become available.
We’ll notify you if a seat becomes available. At that time, we’ll send you a payment link (recommended, as it includes options to purchase beginner books). If you prefer, we can also provide instructions for paying by Zelle, check, cash, Venmo, or another method.
Thank you for your enthusiasm and support for chess at Shafer. We look forward to a fantastic semester!