Upper East Side Club

1309 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10128
(btwn 92nd St. & 93rd St.)
uesclub@chessat3.com
212-540-9300

Experience the world’s first story-based kids club!

Engage in dynamic group lessons tailored for various age groups and levels: from the imaginative world of Chess, to the thrilling role-playing adventures of Birchguard Quest, or the delightful early child developmental moments of Bea & Bop's Playgroup!
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UPPER EAST SIDE CLUB

Just steps away from Central Park, discover our UES Club conveniently situated at 1309 Madison Ave, between 92nd St and 93rd St. Offering top-tier instruction from our certified tutors, we create an immersive and enjoyable group learning experience within a warm and inclusive social atmosphere. Embrace the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with us!
SPRING SEMESTER DATES: APRIL 1st - JUNE 23rd
UPCOMING SPRING BREAK CAMPS:  APRIL 22nd - 26th
SUMMER CAMP DATES: JULY 1st-AUG 30th
  • Morning and After-school programming: 10M - Age 12
  • Small Tutor to Student Ratio
  • School Holiday and Summer Camps
  • Monthly Weekend Tournaments - Learn More
  • Weekend Events - Don’t miss our kid-friendly escape room, Loot Chasers! - Learn More
2024
SUMMER CAMP ENROLLMENT
NOW OPEN!
CHESS
ages 3-12
Learn chess through fun and engaging stories
  • Chess taught through fun and engaging stories by certified tutors
  • Learning outcomes achieved through our own modularized system
  • Students assessed and placed in classes within their age range and level
  • Students grow toward eligibility for our club tournaments!
birchguard quest
ages 5+
Journey through an original role-playing game
  • Journey through an original role-playing game
  • Join a collaborative, imaginative adventure
  • Pitch and debate ideas
  • Solve puzzles and complete missions
  • Perfect for siblings/friends to work together
  • Designed to hone executive function, teamwork and leadership skills
BEA & BOP’S PLAYGROUP
Ages 10-36 Months
Grow through research driven, play-based learning
  • Storytelling, music, and language activities toencourage early verbal skills
  • Enjoy age appropriate crafts with your child toenhance fine and gross motor function
  • Sensory activities focusing on early life skills
  • Puppetry and collaborative play for social emotional growth
THE REVIEWS ARE IN!
Park Slope Parents | Parent
My son loved the small group learning and creative thinking/story-based play. The team of tutors were incredible and we had such a great experience. Will definitely do it again next summer and will be doing sessions during the year as well!
Michelle | Parent
My son started coming to the club for Chess, but has become completely obsessed with Birchguard Quest! All he talks about is his character he made and the stories he and his new friends have been making in class. I won't say he was ever shy, but he has come out of his shell around his new classmates in a way I never would have thought possible. A fantastic class to give kids a team experience off screen.
Andrea | Parent
[My daughter] has been going to Bea & Bop weekday playgroup for several months and it is a highlight of her week! [She] has been introduced to the Chesslandia world and we’re excited to graduate to the chess program some time soon. Would highly recommend this location and the Playgroup as an activity for toddlers!
Great with the children andgets them engaged andinterested quickly. Interesting& fun lesson format.
- Michael Burgess | Parent
My son loved the small group learningand creative thinking/story-basedplay. The team of tutors wereincredible and we had such a greatexperience. Will definitely do it againnext summer and will be doingsessions during the year as well!
- Park Slope Parents | Parent
[My daughter] has been going to theBea & Bop weekday playgroup forseveral months and it is a highlight ofher week! The program each week isvery well organized and touches ondifferent skills for kids to develop (music,crafts, motor skills). Our daughter hasbeen introduced to the Chesslandiaworld and we’re excited to graduate tothe chess program some time soon.Would highly recommend this locationand the Playgroup as an activity fortoddlers!
-Andrea | Parent
Great with the children and gets them engaged and interested quickly. Interesting & fun lesson format.
Michael Burgess
Absolutely recommended!! Super good way of teaching kids chess in a way I never imagine!
Chris Tan
Great with the children and gets them engaged and interested quickly. Interesting & fun lesson format.
Michael Burgess

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Upper East Side Club

UPPER EAST SIDE - Upper East Side Club
1309 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10128

Upper East Side Club

1309 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10128


Experience the world’s first story-based kids club!

Engage in dynamic group lessons tailored for various age groups and levels: from the imaginative world of Chess, to the thrilling role-playing adventures of Birchguard Quest, or the delightful early child developmental moments of Story Time Playgroup!

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Engaging In-home chess lessons for kids

Following a cast of quirky, memorable characters through the magical world of Chesslandia, students swiftly become successful chess players while developing critical thinking, strategy, and problem-solving skills.

Chess at Three

Chess lessons for kids through engaging stories!

  • Strengthen Academic
    Performance
  • Sharpens Critical Thinking
  • Hones Verbal Skills
  • Improves Test Scores
  • Boosts Emotional Intelligence
  • Instills Self-Confidence
Take a chance on an amazing experience!
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program

Birchguard Quest

An original role-playing game for kids

  • Empower Self-Worth
  • Broaden Creative Thinking
  • Enhance Language Skills
  • Develop Quantitative Reasoning
  • Sharpen Executive Function
  • Engender Collaboration
Start your adventure
today!
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program

Story Time Playgroup

Begin unlocking your child'sfull cognitive potential.

  • Storytelling
  • Sensory Learning
  • Developmental Play
  • Music
Register for term or
a Drop-in class!
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program

Camp

A winning summer chesscamp for kids!

  • Storytelling
  • Chess, chess and more chess!
  • Birchguard Quest Adventures
  • Crafts
  • Outside play
  • Play on our life-size chess board!
Spend the summer playing chess with us!
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program

Upper East Side Schedule

Upper East Side Club

1309 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10128
(btwn 92nd St. & 93rd St.)
uesclub@chessat3.com
212-540-9300
Our Manhattan club is conveniently located on Madison ave in the heart of Manhattan! Offering top-tier instruction from our certified tutors, we create an immersive and enjoyable group learning experience within a warm and inclusive social atmosphere. Embrace the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with us!

The Benefits

After-school
programming
Ages 3 - 12
Morning
programming
Ages 10 - 36 Months
Small Tutor to
Student Ratio
School Pick-ups
PS 282, PS 321,
Berkeley Carroll
School Holiday & Summer Camps
Monthly Weekend Tournaments
Weekend Events

What parents are saying...

Michael |Parent
Great with the children and gets
them engaged and interested quickly. Interesting & fun lesson format.
Julie|Parent
Our son has truly enjoyed learning the game and we feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to send him to a very professional and creative company. Thanks to Chess at Three, we know this will be a game he will enjoy for many years to come!
Chris |Parent
Absolutely recommended!! Super good way of teaching kids chess in a way I never imagined!

Other Class Options

Story Time Playgroup
6–36 Months
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Birchguard Quest
Ages 5+
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