Who are we?
What is the Million Youth Chess Club?
The Million Youth Chess Club is a 501©(3) corporation dedicated to providing Berks County youth with the oppourtunity to further develop their talents as chess players through education and competition. We believe that by engaging youth in the game of chess they can enhance their critical and analytical thinking and reasoning skills to better prepare them to address the problems of their daily living situations.
Organizational History
The Million Youth Chess Club was founded in May, 1996. The club was established to provide Berks County youth a positive alternative to unhealthy risk-taking behaviors. Recognizing the necessity of healthy activities for our youth, the Million Youth Chess Club was founded by local grassroots activists.
Latest Projects
New chess table in Heritage Park
Future Plans
- 11th & Pike Recreation Center
- Berks Youth Detention Center
- Opportunity House (2nd St Learning Center)
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