The Knight School Portland | Kids Out and About Portland

The Knight School Portland

Address: 
1021 NE 45th St
Vancouver , WA , 98663
Phone: 2055725128
45° 39' 15.696" N, 122° 39' 39.5676" W
Contact name: 
Justin E Jones
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The Knight School is a high-energy chess enrichment program that makes learning chess exciting and approachable for kids of all skill levels. Through fun-filled interactive lessons, daily puzzlers, zany chess videos, and lively tournament play, students build critical thinking, confidence, and sportsmanship while having a blast. Programs include after-school classes, camps, tournaments, and other fun chess events throughout the year!

The Knight School is a high-energy chess enrichment program that has been making chess exciting and accessible for kids for over a decade. Our programs welcome students of all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced players, and help them grow through a structured but incredibly fun learning environment.

Each class features engaging strategy lessons, daily puzzlers that sharpen critical thinking, zany chess videos that keep students laughing, and lively tournament games where kids get to test their new skills. Students progress through our unique Tactics Belt system, a motivational ranking program that rewards improvement, effort, and mastery of important chess ideas.

In addition to weekly after-school chess classes, we offer summer camps, school break camps, Saturday tournaments, and online events that allow students to continue developing their skills throughout the year. Our goal is to build confident thinkers while making chess something students genuinely look forward to each week.

Programs are beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels.

Interested in our class offerings, camp locations, or upcoming programs? Visit our website at The Knight School Portland to learn more! 

 
High energy after school chess classes featuring fun lessons, daily puzzlers, zany chess videos, and lively tournament games. No experience required, beginners welcome. Contact us if you're interested in chess at your school!

Location: 
5441 SE Belmont St. Portland, OR 97215
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Summer Chess Camp at Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church! featuring The Four Knights Defense

Dates: 
06/15/2026
06/16/2026
06/17/2026
Time: 
9 AM - 12PM

Location: 
5441 SE Belmont St. Portland, OR 97215
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Summer Chess Camp at Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church! featuring The Italian Game

Dates: 
06/22/2026
06/23/2026
06/24/2026
Time: 
9 AM - 12PM

Location: 
1737 NW 26th Ave, Portland, OR 97210
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Summer Chess Camp at Friendly House Community Center! featuring The Fried Liver Attack

Dates: 
07/06/2026
07/07/2026
07/08/2026
Time: 
9 AM - 12PM

Location: 
1737 NW 26th Ave, Portland, OR 97210
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Summer Chess Camp at Friendly House Community Center! featuring The French Defense

Dates: 
07/13/2026
07/14/2026
07/15/2026
Time: 
9 AM - 12PM

Location: 
1807 SW Freeman St, Portland, OR 97219
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Summer Chess Camp at St. Clare Catholic School! featuring The Sicilian

Dates: 
08/03/2026
08/04/2026
08/05/2026
Time: 
9 AM - 12PM

Location: 
1737 NW 26th Ave, Portland, OR 97210
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Summer Chess Camp at Friendly House Community Center! featuring The Queen's Gambit

Dates: 
08/10/2026
08/11/2026
08/12/2026
Time: 
9 AM - 12PM