Learn game strategy from Mario Moran-Venegas, local Chess Master. This program is designed for caregiver and child to have fun while learning how to play chess.
Have fun learning new skills with other junior players and sharpening your game strategy so that you can bring your skills home and play either a friendly or more competitive match.
Children ages 7+
Mario Moran-Venegas is an instructor with the Chess'n Math Association. The Chess and Math Association (CMA) is a non-profit organization and in conjunction with provincial coordinators, aims to promote chess in schools in Canada. The organization was founded in 1985 and now has three offices, 20 full-time staff, and more than 100 qualified instructors. They teach chess as an extra-curricular activity to over 10,000 young people each week, and a range of services to students and schools throughout the country is provided.
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Our Painswick Branch is located in the south end of Barrie, near the corner of Big Bay Point Road and Yonge Street. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy the bright and sunny reading lounge, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or book a room for your next event.