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Checkmate Chess Mentorship Program

Tue, August 12, 2025 1:00 P.M. Add to your calendar
Kingsessing Library
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All youth aged 10-19 are encouraged to sign up for this fun and uplifting 9-week summer program! The Checkmate Chess Club, facilitated by MBK Cares, will encourage teens to build their emotional resilience while learning the game of chess. All attendees will receive professional chess instruction along with mentorship sessions that promote mental health awareness, conflict resolution, leadership training and more. The program will also provide complimentary meals during each session, along with exciting giveaways and incentives for all participants! 

To sign up, please click HERE and make sure to select "KINGSESSING LIBRARY LOCATION". 

Advanced registration is REQUIRED to participate in the Checkmate Chess Mentorship Program, and a limited number of spots are available.

 

ABOUT MBKCARES: 

MBKCares promotes mental health awareness and suicide prevention through community-based initiatives that engage youth, families, and individuals. We provide mentorship, leadership development, art therapy, and sports programs like golf and chess, all while fostering open conversations about emotional wellness. Our events, partnerships, and outreach efforts aim to create supportive spaces for growth, healing, and resilience.

Ages
  • Young Adult
  • School Age
Event Type
  • Workshops and Enrichment
Event Tags
  • Chess

Kingsessing Library
1201 South 51st Street (5lst St. between Kingsessing and Chester Avenues)
Philadelphia, PA 19143-4353
215-685-2690

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