Course Description: Come join the game of kings! Chess is wonderful fun, but it also helps improve geometrical thinking, memory, imagination, and a strategic mindset.
We are very pleased to continue our partnership with Steven Bloom, an experienced player and deeply engaging instructor. This is a wonderful enrichment opportunity to learn (or improve at) the game of chess. It is a six-week program, meeting 1 hour each week, that incorporates strategy concepts, games, exercises, and weekly homework, as well as free opportunities for tournaments.
Meeting Time: Monday, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Central
Dates: November 11 to December 16
After completing this course, your student will have opportunities for advanced workshops with Bloomin Chess. A number of Oxrose students continue to study with him.
This course is exclusively for Oxrose, Traditio Nostra, and Schola Rosa students. A course minimum of eight students is required for the workshop to proceed.
Instructor: Mr. Steven Bloom
Age Range: 4th-12th grade Schola Rosa and Academy Students
Prerequisites: None, beginning level course
Required & Recommended Books: None
Required Tech: A headset, w/ both dual earpieces and a microphone; computer and internet connection capable of video conferencing (except for Home Study, for which video playback is sufficient).