Now Enrolling!
Note: These classes are exclusively for After School Plus - Mauldin students. Register at www.afterschoolplus.com.
Full School Year Registration
Start Day: August 26th
Last Day: April 7th
Off Days: November 25th–27th, December 21st–January 4th, and March 17th
Fall Semester Registration
Start Day: August 26th
Last Day: October 28th
Off Days: November 25th–27th
Spring Semester Registration
Start Day: January 27th
Last Day: April 7th
Off Days: March 17th
Frequency: Every Wednesday
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
On-site Location: Students will be picked up at their school and transported by After School Plus - Mauldin to the After School Plus Facility where chess class is held.
Now Offering Full-Year Registration!
Families can now register for chess the full 2026–2027 school year at After-School Plus-Mauldin. Students registered for the full school year will receive a tournament chess board, chess pieces, and travel chess bag included with enrollment.
Semester registration is also available for families who prefer to enroll in the fall-only or spring-only session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration Questions
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Each child should be registered separately through our registration forms.
If you are enrolling multiple siblings, simply select “Register Here”, complete your child’s registration form, select “Add to Cart“ then complete your next child’s registration.
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Full-year registration includes 24 weeks of instruction plus a tournament chess board, chess pieces, and a Think Move Chess Academy chess bag.
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Yes. Families may register for the fall semester only or the spring semester only if they prefer a shorter commitment.
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For special registration dates and prorated registration please contact our Program Coordinator Jazmine Waiters at jwaiters@thinkmovechess.com
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No. These items are included only with full-year registrations.
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Yes, if space is available. Spring semester registration is a great option for students joining later in the school year.
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Please contact our Program Coordinator Jazmine Waiters at jwaiters@thinkmovechess.com anytime if you need help selecting the right registration option for your child.
Chess Class Questions
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On-site at After-School Plus-Mauldin in The Teacher’s Lounge.
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Yes. Students of all experience levels are welcome and supported.
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Great! Our program supports beginner through advanced students. Coaches group students by experience level and provide more challenging instruction for returning and competitive players.
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Absolutely. Many of our strongest players are returning students. Continued participation helps students deepen their understanding and prepare for tournament play.
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Yes. Our curriculum builds year to year, and returning students continue developing stronger strategy, tactics, tournament skills, and confidence. Each school year introduces new material and challenges appropriate for their level.