FORT PIERCE – St. Lucie County Parks & Recreation staff is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever Youth Chess Club at the Havert L. Fenn Center in partnership with Atlantis Chess Club, beginning Monday, June 15.

Designed for ages 6–17, the program will provide participants with opportunities to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, concentration and sportsmanship skills while learning and competing in the game of chess.

Chess is a timeless game that encourages strategic thinking, patience, and confidence, and staff look forward to introducing more young people to the benefits of the game.

Program Schedule:

• Mondays (starting June 15) from 6 to 7:45 p.m. for ages 6 to 12
• Wednesdays (starting June 17) from 6 to 7:45 p.m. for ages 13-17. 

The cost to participate is $80 per child for a monthly membership, $20 per child for the drop-in rate and $50 for tournaments. Registration is available through Atlantis Chess Club at the Atlantis Chess Club site.

For additional information about the program, please email the Atlantis Chess Club or text 786-436-1434. Questions regarding the facility may be directed to the Havert L. Fenn Center staff at 772-462-1521.

Located at 2000 Virginia Ave., the Havert L. Fenn Center is a 60,000-square-foot event space managed by St. Lucie County's Parks & Recreation Department. For more details, visit the St. Lucie County Havert L. Fenn Center site.