Upcoming Events
- ReoccuringMon, Sep 02AthensSep 02, 2024, 3:00 PMAthens, 2025 Baxter St, Athens, GA 30606, USASep 02, 2024, 3:00 PMAthens, 2025 Baxter St, Athens, GA 30606, USAThis program is free and open to the public. Whether you are a beginner or Chess Master, we welcome you to join us every Monday. It offers young people the opportunity to learn basic chess while engaging with diverse groups of their peers in a safe environment.
- Tue, Sep 10AthensSep 10, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PMAthens, 3700 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606, USASep 10, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PMAthens, 3700 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606, USAMeet a mentor and explore Chess, Robotics, Photography, Videography, Virtual Reality, and more! Join us every Tuesday at YouthForce Innovation Hub at Georgia Square Mall to learn and grow in a safe, supportive space
- ReoccuringTue, Jul 30Youth Force Hub (2nd floor)Jul 30, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMYouth Force Hub (2nd floor), 3700 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606, USA
About Chess & Community
Welcome to Chess and Community, where the art of chess, the innovation of robotics, and the skill of debate converge to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective conflict resolution amongst youth.
Our non-profit is dedicated to nurturing young minds by utilizing the strategic depth of chess to enhance analytical abilities, employing the dynamic world of robotics to tackle complex problems, and embracing the power of debate to resolve conflicts thoughtfully and constructively. Join us in this exciting journey of intellectual growth and personal development, where every move on the chessboard, every robot in motion, and every word in a debate contributes to shaping future leaders.
OUR PROGRAMS
Learn more about our public and membership programs
Membership
Programs
Public
Programs
Leadership Development & Civic Engagement
Community &
Collaboration
AfterSchool
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Youth Enrichment
PROJECT
REWIRE
PAWN
ACCELERATOR
CHECK
HOOK
Entrepreneurship &
Career Readiness
Robotics, Coding,
AR, VR, Chess
Discipline,Self-control
Critical thinking
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