High Quality Enrichment Programs and Chess Events
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CHESS-ED KUMBAYA
SCHOOLS-OUT WORKSHOP
TBA
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Studies indicate that chess assists students in developing analytical and critical thinking skills, setting goals, maintaining focus for extended periods, and making better decisions—essential life skills for successful students. SIGN UP EARLY!
CHESS-ED KUMBAYA
MLK DAY SCHOOLS-OUT
WORKSHOP
TBA
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Research indicates that playing chess enhances students' analytical and critical thinking abilities, helps them set goals, sustain focus for longer periods, and improves decision-making skills—all vital competencies for achieving academic success. JOIN US!
CHESS-ED KUMBAYA
PRESIDENT DAY SCHOOLS-OUT
WORKSHOP
TBA
at CHICAGO (Edgebrook) OR PARK RIDGE
Research shows that chess helps students develop analytical and critical thinking skills, set goals, maintain focus for extended periods, and make better decisions—all essential life skills for academic success. REGISTER SOON!
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SPRING 2025
**If your school is not listed below, please email us at info@chess-ed.com
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4/14-5/26/2023
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Location
1400 Maple Ave,
Downers Grove, IL60515
Dates
1/16-4/24/2025
Times
3:10-4:10 PM–Basics, Tactics & Strategy for Novice and Continuing players
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3:40-4:40PM-AdvancedConceptsfor Advanced players who participate in tournaments to represent ACS
Days
Thursdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Avoca West
Location
235 Beech Dr.
Glenview, IL 60025
Dates
2/4-6/3/2025
Times
3-4:00 PM
Days
Tuesdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Beaubien Elementary School
Location
5025 N. Laramie
Chicago, IL. 60630
Dates
12/10-2/18/2025
Times
3-4pm
Days
Wednesdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Carpenter Elementary School
Location
300 North Hamlin
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Dates
12/3-2/18/2025
Times
11:40–12:35 pm
Days
Tuesdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Catherine Cook
Location
226 W. Schiller Street
Chicago, IL 60612
Dates
12/9-3/10/2025
Times
3:30-4:30 PM
Days
Mondays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Centennial Recreation Complex
Location
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Dates
TBA
Times
TBA
Days
Mondays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Central (Wilmette)
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Location
910 Central Ave.
Wilmette, IL 60091
Dates
1/16-3/17/2025
Times
3:15- 4:30 PM
Days
Mondays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Crow Island Elementary
Location
1112 Willow Road
Winnetka, Illinois 60093
Dates
12/10-2/25/2025
Times
3:15-4:15 PM
Days
Tuesdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Decatur Classical School
Location
7030 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
Dates
2/7-6/6/2025
Times
2:45-3:45 pm
Days
Fridays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Dewey Elementary School
Location
1551 Wesley Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Dates
12/10-3/4/2025
Times
3:45-4:45 pm
Days
Tuesdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Disney II Magnet School
Location
3815 N. Kedvale Avenue
Chicago, IL.60641
Dates
TBA
Times
3:30-4:30 PM
Days
Wednesdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Ebinger Elementary School
Location
7350 West Pratt Street
Chicago, IL
Dates
TBA
Times
7:30-8:30AM
Days
Tuesdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Edgebrook Elementary
Location
6525 Hiawatha
Chicago, IL60646
Dates
1/9-3/20/2025
Times
3:30-4:30 PM
Days
Thursdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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FHC (The Saints of Faith, Hope and Charity School)
Location
180 Ridge Ave,
Winnetka, IL 60093
Dates
TBA
Times
3:15-4:15pm
Days
Tuesdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Field Elementary School
Location
707N.Wisner Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Dates
12/2-2/24/2025
Times
11:35-12:30pm
Days
Mondays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Franklin Elementary School
Location
2401 Manor Lane
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Dates
11/20-12/12/2025
Times
Wednesdays 11:00–12:00 pm(Grades K-3)Wednesdays 11:30–12:30 pm(Grades 4-5
Days
Wednesdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Greeley School
Location
275 Fairview Avenue
Winnetka, Illinois 60093
Dates
NO WINTER CLASSES
Times
3:20-4:20 pm
Days
Thursdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Harper Elementary School
Location
1101 Dartmouth Street
Wilmette, IL 60091
Dates
1/6-3/17/2025
Times
3:15-4:30 pm
Days
Mondays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Highcrest Middle School
Location
569 Hunter Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
Dates
1/9-3/20/2025
Times
3:45-4:45 pm
Days
Thursdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Highland Park Park District
Location
West Ridge Center636 Ridge RoadHighland Park, IL 60035
Dates
TBA
Times
5-6 pm
Days
Thursdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Hubbard Wood School
Location
1110 Chatfield Road
Winnetka, Illinois 60093
Dates
12/11-2/26/2025
Times
3:20-4:20 pm
Days
Wednesdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Kingsley Elementary School
Location
2300 Green Bay Road
Evanston, IL 60201
Dates
TBA
Times
8:00–9:00 am
Days
Wednesdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Lake Forest Country Day School
Location
145 S.Green Bay Rd.Lake
Forest, IL 60045
Dates
12/6-2/21/2025
Times
3:30-4:30PM
Days
Fridays
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4/14-5/26/2023
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Latin School of Chicago
Location
1531 N. Dearborn–Lower (Primary)School(59 West North Blvd–Upper School,Chicago, IL 60610
Dates
1/9-3/13/2025
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1/10-3/14/2025
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Times
3:30-4:30pm
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7:15-8:00am
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Days
Thursdays
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Fridays
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4/14-5/26/2023
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Lincoln Elementary School
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Location
615 W. Kemper Pl.
Chicago, IL 60614
Dates
TBA
12/10-3/11/2025
TBD
TBA
Times
3:55-4:55 pm
Days
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
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4/14-5/26/2023
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McKenzie
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Location
TBA
Dates
TBA
Times
TBA
Days
TBA
4/14-5/26/2023
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Nettelhorst School
Location
3252 North Broadway Street
Chicago, IL 60657
Dates
12/9-2/24/2025
Times
3:30-4:30pm
Days
Mondays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Oak Grove Elementary School
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Location
1700 South O’Plaine Road,
Libertyville, IL60048(Green Oaks)
Dates
12/18-2/19/2025
Times
3:30(end of school(3:20 or so)-4:15pm
Days
Wednesdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Location
1123 Church St.
Glenview, IL 60025
Dates
1/27-4/7/2025
Times
2:30-3:30pm
Days
Mondays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Oscar Mayer Elementary School
Location
2250 North Clifton
Chicago, IL60614
Dates
12/12-2/27/2025
Times
3:45-4:45 PM
Days
Thursdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Queen of All Saints School
Location
6230 North Lemont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646
Dates
12/5-2/27/2025
Times
7:10-7:55 am
Days
Thursdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Romona Elementary School
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Location
600 Romona Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
Dates
1/8-5/21/2025
Times
3:20-4:20 pm
Days
Wednesdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Roosevelt Elementary School
Location
1001 S. Fairview Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Dates
11/21-2/13/2025
Times
11:35–12:30pm
Days
Thursdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Science and Arts Academy
Location
1825 Miner Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Dates
TBA
Times
3:45-4:45pm
Days
Tuesdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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The Joseph Sears School
Location
542 Abbotsford Rd.
Kenilworth, IL 60043
Dates
1/14-3/18/2025
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Wed-CANCELLED
Times
TUESDAYS-
For Grades 2nd - 5th - 7:10am until bell.
For Grade 6th – 10:42-11:20am
For Grades 7th-8th – 11:20-noon.
For Grades 6th–8thTuesday lunchtime
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WEDNESDAYS-
For Grades K–1st Wednesday mornings 7:10am until bell
Days
Tuesdays-Wednesdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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The School of St. Mary
Location
Upper Grade Center-
185 E. Illinois Rd,
Lake Forest 60045
Primary Grade Center–
900 W. Everett Rd,
Lake Forest 60045
Dates
1/27-5/19/2025
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1/28/-5/20/2025
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1/29-5/21/2025
Times
UGC-15 weeks on Monday mornings 8am-bell
PGC–16 weeks on Tuesday mornings 8am-bell
PGC–16-weeks on Wednesday mornings 8am-bell
Days
Mondays
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Tuesdays
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Wednesdays
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4/14-5/26/2023
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Skinner North Classical School
Location
640 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
Dates
1/29-5/21/2025
Times
3:45–4:45pm
Days
Wednesdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Skokie Washburne School
Location
Skokie School
520 Glendale Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
Dates
1/9-3/20/2025
Times
7:45-8:15am
Days
Thursdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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St. Giles School
Location
1034 Linden Ave
Oak Park, IL60302
Dates
1/6-3/17/2025
Times
3:15-4:15pm
Days
Mondays
4/14-5/26/2023
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St. Isaac Jogues School
Location
421 South Clay St.
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521
Dates
1/16-5/8/2025
Times
3:15-4:15pm
Days
Thursdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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St. Paul of the Cross School
Location
140 S. Northwest Hwy.
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Dates
11/19-2/11/2025
Times
2-3pm
Days
Tuesdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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St. Theresa School
Location
445 N. Benton St.
Palatine, IL 60067
Dates
1/10-3/14/2025
Times
1:30-2:30 pm
Days
Fridays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Stone Academy
Location
6239 North Leavitt Street
Chicago, IL 60659
Dates
1/16-3/20/2025
Times
3:15-4:15 pm
Days
Thursdays
4/14-5/26/2023
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The Academy at St.Joan of Arc School
Location
9245 Lawndale Ave, Evanston, IL 60203
Dates
1/31-3/14/2025
Times
3-4 pm
Days
Fridays
4/14-5/26/2023
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The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Location
Grades 1-2 at ESH located at 5800 S. Stony Island, Chicago, IL
Grades 3-5 at HC located at 1362 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL
Dates
1/6-3/3/2025
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1/8-3/5/2025
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1/10-3/7/2025
Times
3-4 pm
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3:30 pm-4:30 pm
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Days
Mondays Grades 1-2at ESH located at 5800 S. Stony Island, Chicago, IL3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m
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Wednesday-
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Fridays Grades 3-5at HC located at 1362 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m
4/14-5/26/2023
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Washington Elementary School
Location
1500 Stewart Avenue
Park Ridge, IL60068
Dates
12/6-2/28/2025
Times
11:35-12:30pm
Days
Fridays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Wilmette Park Dist
Location
3000 Glenview Road
Wilmette, Il. 60091
Dates
1/6-3/17/2025
Times
4:00-5:00pm
Days
Mondays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Wilmette Junior High School
Location
620 Locust Rd.
Wilmette, IL 60091
Dates
TBA
Times
3:20-4:20 pm
Days
Fridays
4/14-5/26/2023
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Winnetka Community House
Location
620 Lincoln Ave.
Winnetka, IL 60093
Dates
1/7-3/18/2025
Times
Adult Program–1:30-2:30pm
Student Program--4:45-5:45pm
Days
Tuesdays
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