Note: We are currently on a waitlist for the early (2:45 PM) Elementary-only chess class. However, spots open up all the time! If you'd like to put your child's name down on our waitlist, simply fill out your information and pay $5 to secure your spot in line. The $5 is not refundable, but if you're able to join a class at a later date, you'll be given a $5 discount on the registration fee!

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Class Day: Wednesdays

K-5 Class Time:2:45-3:45 PM (currently on a waitlist)

K-8 Class Time:3:45-4:45

First Class: Nov 06

Last Class: May 14

Maximum Class Size: 24 students

Location: Elementary school library

Chess is a weekly, after-school, on-campus class at Saint James Elementary School in Montgomery, AL. The 2:45 class is open only to students attending Saint James and in grades K-5 while the 3:45 class is open to only kids attending Saint James and who are in grades K-8.

Classes are for new-to-chess and experienced players alike. Each class includes a learning, practice, and fun period, and kids will be paired up during play times with kids around their own level. 2:45 class students will be brought directly to chess after their last class each Wednesday and have the option of being picked up by parents or taken to WonderWorks (if already registered with WonderWorks) after chess.

3:45 class 6-8th grade kids will walk over from the middle school after their school day ends at 3:30, K-5 WonderWorks kids will be picked up from WonderWorks and brought to chess, and K-5 kids not attending WonderWorks must be picked up at the usual time from school and brought back to the school between 3:45-3:50 to attend chess.

Class Pricing:

• Class Pricing:

  • One-Time Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $15

    • Includes Chess team t-shirt.

  • Monthly Class Price: $60

    • Includes all months with 3, 4, & 5 scheduled classes in the ‘24-25 school year.

    • Months with 2 scheduled classes are half-priced at $30 (including May).

Questions? - Email Rasberrychess@yahoo.com