Discovery Center x Lightbridge Academy

Chess + Early Learning at Lightbridge — Where Richmond Discovers Wonder

Discovery Center at Stony Point™ partners with Lightbridge Academy to bring signature Chess × STEAM experiences to families. Powered by our SMILE Method (Storytelling, Motion, Imagination, Literacy, Exploration), these programs grow confidence, connection, and strategic thinking in early childhood.

Pop-Up Chess Club @ Lightbridge

Ages 5–10 Saturdays • 3:00–4:30 PM
Weekend • Family-friendly

A high-energy weekend club that blends guided lessons, open games, and mini-challenges that build board fluency and confidence. Parents are welcome to observe the last 10 minutes.

  • Coaches, boards, clocks, and playful challenges provided
  • Skill tracking + celebration moments
  • Optional friend vs. friend mini-match
$25 per child / session
Revenue split: 60% Discovery Center / 40% Lightbridge
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Lightbridge: provides space, tables/chairs. Discovery Center: coaches, equipment, marketing asset pack.

Everyday Chess for Moms × Preschoolers

Ages 3–5 + Caregiver Weekday Mornings • 45 min
Signature Family Experience

A gentle, joy-filled session where caregivers and preschoolers learn together through SMILE—story-based prompts, movement games, imaginative play, and early literacy aligned to chess concepts.

  • Mini-lesson + discovery time + connection ritual
  • Caregiver community & optional coffee chat afterward
  • Take-home mini-challenges for “Play Confidence” at home
$99 per 4-week series (per family)
Revenue split: 70% Discovery Center / 30% Lightbridge
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Developmentally Right-Sized

Designed for early childhood attention spans with sensory-aware pacing and choices—anchored in our Wonder-first pedagogy.

SMILE Chess (In-School) + Monthly Science Lab

Ages 3–5 • 30-min blocks 2× / week • Year-round
Curriculum-Aligned • Science Lab Monthly

Lightbridge licenses Story Time Chess®—and we teach it, integrating Discovery Center’s unique early-childhood resources and our SMILE Method (Storytelling, Motion, Imagination, Literacy, Exploration). Each month features a hands-on Science Lab that connects chess themes to STEAM discovery.

  • Max 12 students / class • 2 classes per week
  • Story-based chess, movement games, creation stations
  • Monthly Science Lab tie-ins (mixtures, motion, patterns, simple machines)
Option A (School-Funded): $1,200 / month / site (up to 4 weekly sessions)
Option B (Parent-Funded): $100 / month per child
Parent-Funded split: 80% Discovery Center / 20% Lightbridge
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Discovery provides curriculum, coaches, equipment, assessments, and family updates; Lightbridge provides classroom space and scheduling.

Quality, Safety, and a Mutually Beneficial Structure

  • Evidence-aligned EC design: short blocks, multi-modal inputs, choice-based stations, reflection.
  • Coach standards: background checks, early-childhood training, Discovery Center pedagogy onboarding.
  • Family communication: quick progress notes + simple “at-home” prompts.
  • Co-marketing toolkit: flyers, email copy, social posts sized for Lightbridge channels.
  • Clear economics: revenue splits above, transparent invoicing, and monthly reporting.
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Discovery Center at Stony Point™ • “Where Richmond Discovers Wonder.” • info@discoverychess.com