Welcome to EL ChessAcademics of Racine, Wisconsin

 

EL ChessAcademics (ELC) is a community based chess resource located in the Milwaukee - Chicago Corridor.

ELC’s Mission:

  1. -Prepare youth to be global competitors by teaching the game of chess.


  1. -Provide youth K-8 a program which develops critical thinking skills.


  1. -Create a link for community involvement which is intellectually stimulating and fun.


  1. -Encourage an environment where students are comfortable interacting in a positive manner.  

Contact Info:

Edward Larkin

Executive Chess Organizer

EL ChessAcademics, LLC

Ph.262-672-1440; Fax: 262-637-1479

Business email: elcap.larkin@gmail.com

Work email: edward.larkin@ge.com

Follow us on the web:

            

           

 Mr. L. gives Roman Palvanov his 1st Place Trophy during the Academics Stimulus Tournament held at the Racine Library. To view more pictures of Academics Stimulus Tournament & Backpack Give Away, Click Here http://www.racinelib.lib.wi.us/../Info/Tournament_Photos.htmlMain_Page__files/1st%20Chess%20Tournament%20%26%20backpack%20give%20away.JPGshapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1

Click here to access elcap password protected “Knowledge Portal”.


This is where “elcap” members increase their “knowledge” and chess skills.


Click here for Janes CXR tournament results and analysis. Click on student name for individual student results. ***Last game results not recorded due to school bus arrival. Photos from Janes: http://www.cxrchess.com/WC776.htmlhttp://www.cxrchess.com/WC776.htmlhttp://www.cxrchess.com/WC776.htmlMain_Page__files/Janes%20Flyer.pdfshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1shapeimage_2_link_2

Off for summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Off for summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Off for summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Off for summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Beginning February 22, 2010;

Lighted Schoolhouse Program Schedule:


Monday’s & Wednesday’s: Janes Elementary,

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

until August 13, 2010


Tuesday’s & Thursday’s:

Knapp Elementary,

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

until August 13, 2010


ALL STUDENTS WELCOMED TO PARTICIPATE.


Watch for next tournament

schedule. 


Click here for article from NASA

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/expeditions/expedition17/chess_earthvsspace.html

© NASA

View slide below, right corner for MLK Jr. Tournament. Notice the multi color chess sets to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King. We had pink sets and some green & gold pieces for the Packer Fans! Main_Page__files/MLK%20Day%20Flyer%202.pdf


We want to develop student/teachers for expansion. We offer volunteer hours and  paid positions for the right candidates.