What is The Million Youth Chess Club?
The Million Youth Chess Club is a 501©(3) cooperation dedicated to providing Berks
County youth with the opportunity 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 th address the problems of daily living.
Organizational History
The Million Youth Chess Club was founded in May, 1996. The club was established to
provide Berks County youth the 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.
Since our inception we have received strong support from many local, well-extablished organizations including:
Future Plans
The Million Youth Chess Club has already made inroads at several Berks County locations to establish future club sites. Included sites are:
- 11th & Pike Recreation Center
- Berks Youth Detention Center
- Opportunity House (2nd St Learning Center)
. . . just to name a few. As the Million Youth Chess Club looks to expand, we anticipate being able to serve at least 200 at-risk Berks County Youths.
