Scouting America Chess Merit Badge Workshops
The Saint Louis Chess Club first introduced the Chess Merit Badge in 2011. Since then, it has become one of the most popular badges in the Scouting America merit badge catalog, with over 300,000 scouts earning their Chess Merit badge. The Saint Louis Chess Club workshops provide a dynamic program of learning and adventure that builds critical thinking, advanced planning, and good sportsmanship.
Workshop Information
Free
Virtual and in-person Workshops
For scouts ages 11 – 17
Must have basic knowledge of chess rules
Must have access to a computer with a microphone and webcam to participate in virtual workshops
Virtual WorkshopsWorkshops meet online for one hour sessions Monday – Friday over two weeks | |
February 3 to 14, 2025 | Monday – Friday, 7 – 8 PM Central Time |
April 21 to May 5, 2025 | Monday – Friday, 7 – 8 PM Central Time |
October 13 to 24, 2025 | Monday – Friday, 7 – 8 PM Central Time |
December 8 to 19, 2025 | Monday – Friday, 7 – 8 PM Central Time |
In-person WorkshopWorkshop meets for five 2-hour sessions spanning five weeks. Students may select which sessions to attend. | |
March 10 through April 6, 2025 | |
Session 1 | Monday or Tuesday, 6 – 8 PM Central Time |
Session 2 | Monday or Tuesday, 6 – 8 PM Central Time |
Session 3 | Monday or Tuesday, 6 – 8 PM Central Time |
Session 4 | Monday or Tuesday, 6 – 8 PM Central Time |
Tournament and Testing Day | Monday or Tuesday, 6 – 8 PM Central Time |
Future in-person workshops: September 1-30, 2025 and November 3 – December 2, 2025
Scouting America’s Chess Merit Badge Webpage
Scouting America Chess Merit Badge Pamphlet
For any inquiries, please contact the Scholastics Department at: [email protected]