This 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.

This program brings youth of the Athens community together to play chess while enjoying some good pizza.  This program helps teens engage in thought-provoking discussions  and healthy competition with the assistance of mentors and volunteers. Youth get an opportunity to learn, share, and strengthen one another with chess and life perspective.

This program brings youth of the Athens community together to play chess while enjoying delicious ice cream. Youth engage in community discussions  and healthy competition with the assistance of mentors and volunteers. Youth get an opportunity to learn, share, and strengthen one another with chess and life perspective.