We offer learning programs in schools in downtown Toronto, weekend chess clubs and summer camps.
Watch Chess Institute of Canada's President Ted Winick's interview on TVO's More2Life 
National Chess Camp (one week overnight)
NCC is a partnership of National Music Camp and CIC for children grade 3 to 8 on the shores of Lake Couchiching, 4 to 5 hours of chess a day plus swimming and other sports.
Learn from Natalia Khoudgarian, Canadian Women's Champion, and Goran Milicevic, one of Canada's best coaches.
School and Community Centres (day camps)
In October our School and Community Centre lessons begin. Although we run lunch and after school activities, most of our programs consist of lessons taught during curriculum hours. Our philosophy: all children love to learn in a fun and supportive environment. We foster the innate curiosity and wonder in every child, helping them grow into students of the fascinating world around us.
August 14, 2008
Welcome to the second installment of President's Forum. This will be short and to the point, containing only new information and any changes to listings or past information. To review the last (inaugural President's Forum) visit the President's Forum Archives.
As we worked hard towards opening, we met challenges that could not be overcome without too much risk. The final decision was only made yesterday, Aug. 13 with considerable regret, as we really wanted this to happen . . . soon.
As believers in “Just Do It!” we set out to make it happen. However the motto of our Chess Institute is “Chess and Life . . . your words and actions have consequences.” So we tempered our restlessness, looked several moves ahead and chose to postpone.
The effort was not lost. The experience was most positive. Through countless meetings the concept and ideas evolved. We are in a better position now than when we started . . . with the small exception of course of not being open . . . yet!!!
We will revisit the idea of a chess centre once all our fall school and community centre programs are under way. We welcome any suggestions from our readership. Before submitting, carefully consider if you and your chess friends find your idea appealing.
Throughout the month of July, Chess Institute President Ted Winick worked with the Parkdale Community Centre (City of Toronto Parks and Recreation), The Toronto Sail and Canoe Club, The Ontario Dragon Boat Association and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 344 (Sunnyside) to bring a wonderful and free day camp to 40 children from Parkdale.
As an executive member of the Legion Branch as well as president of CIC, Ted greeted the campers, helped supervise when they were in the building and finished each day by teaching chess to the children.
The campers would walk down to the Legion which is directly behind the Sailing Club, and after settling themselves, would head to the club where terrific instructors from the Dragon Boat Association would teach them how to paddle as a team. The four-week program ended with a race from Toronto Argonaut Rowing Club to the Toronto sail and Canoe Club, just inside the break-wall.
The program is just another example of the active commitment our Chess Institute makes to Toronto's underserved communities. It was a successful and exciting experience for these deserving youngsters, one we hope to repeat and expand next year.
We wish to thank Mr. Erik Malmsten for his tireless work in developing and managing our web-site. A long-time active supporter of chess in Toronto, Erik has served on many of the boards of chess organizations at the local and provincial levels, as well as being a competitive player in his own right . . . and a first-class gentleman. Our sincere appreciation for a job well-done.
Ted plays at the Sorauren Fair
