
CHESS Classes
chess is thinking = chess is fun
We offer CHESS classes to help your little ones develop their human brains and discover their passions.
Benefits of high-quality chess instruction include improved verbal, spatial, and mathematical reasoning, better impulse control, decision-making, and higher self-esteem,
Our Coach
FIDE MASTER BAHAR HALLAYEVA
Coach Bahar began playing chess at age 9 and was Turkmenistan’s National Youth Champion by age 10 - a title she successfully defended for the next decade. Coach Bahar is currently rated USCF 2293 and FIDE 2166 and is among the top twenty women players in the United States! Coach Bahar is a highly-experienced and passionate teacher with a curated curriculum of lessons and practice exercises for her students worldwide.

Group Lessons
Winter 2023 (January - March) / Spring 2023 (April-May) / Summer 2023 (June-August)
Saturday Group Lessons
Three levels:
Beginners: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Intermediate: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
From:
$280
Our goal at Bright & Smart is to teach kids basic Engineering and Computer Programming Skills, and facilitate the development of 21st Century Learning Skills, such as; Information & Media Literacy, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, and Interpersonal & Collaborative Skills.
2022-2023
In-Person Programs procedures & Covid-19 precautions
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Program tuition is due a day before the start of the class to hold your student's space.
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Parents are welcome to observe from another room as quietly as possible so as not to disturb the students during class.
- Covid-19 precautions in place:
- All attending learners and adults might wear face masks.
- The staff will disinfect all the equipment before the program and will disinfect it again after the program.
- There are two hand sanitizer stations available, plus two restrooms.
- Only registered participants for this event may attend; no tagalongs, please.
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No pictures are allowed unless it includes only your child.
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Space is limited to 12 learners; early registration is encouraged.
Credit and refunds will be given for classes canceled only by Bright & Smart.