Program
Canvas Institute Chess Club
Learn, play, and sharpen your strategy. Every Wednesday, 4 to 7 p.m.
The Canvas Institute Chess Club meets every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Canvas Institute HQ, 183 Victory Boulevard, starting September 16, 2026. Sessions are open to brand new players and experienced ones alike: come to learn the game, play a few matches, and sharpen your strategy. Membership covers four sessions a month and includes snacks. The cost is $50 and the price is negotiable.

Why this program matters
Chess rewards patience, planning, and thinking a few moves ahead, and it gives those habits somewhere to live outside a classroom. A weekly club also gives young people a steady midweek place to land: a room where they are expected, welcomed, and known by name.
What sessions include
- Learn the game from the basics
- Open play and matches with other members
- Strategy practice
- Snacks at every session
What participants and partners can expect
- Weekly practice in patience, planning, and decision making
- A steady midweek space to gather and connect
- New friendships across the Canvas Institute community
Best fit for
- Young people new to chess
- Experienced players looking for regular games
- Students and young adults
- Families and community members
Sessions & cost
- Canvas Institute HQ, 183 Victory Blvd
- Every Wednesday, 4 to 7 p.m.
- Starts September 16, 2026
- 4 sessions per month
- $50, price is negotiable
- Snacks included
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Pull up a chair on Wednesday.
New players and seasoned ones are both welcome. Register on Eventbrite, or get in touch and we will tell you what to expect.