Chess + STEAM classes that build strategic thinking and creativity.
RICHMOND’S ONLY
CHESS & STEAM CENTER
WE OPEN SPACE TO DISCOVER, LEARN & PLAY
In-person chess clubs, competitive training, STEAM classes, camps, and special events for children, Teens, Adults & Seniors.
Discovery Center at Stony Point™ is Richmond’s Chess + STEAM hub — blending chess, science, gaming, engineering, creativity, AI, tournaments, and community into one connected experience for curious minds.
Whether students are discovering chess for the first time, building robots, preparing for tournaments, exploring technology, or simply looking for a place to belong, Discovery creates pathways for growth through wonder, strategy, and hands-on learning.
Discovery pathways help parents understand where students begin, how they grow, and what opportunities come next — from beginner discovery to advanced strategy, leadership, innovation, and community.
Every Discovery Journey Starts Somewhere.
Explore Our Pathways
Discovery Looks Like This!
Classes starting at $25/Session
Memberships Starting at $100
Sibling & Educator Discounts
How Discovery Helps Learners Grow
Inventing the Future of Learning
Preparing Young People with the Human Skills to Thrive in an AI-Shaped World
At Discovery Center at Stony Point™, we believe the future belongs to learners who can think strategically, adapt creatively, communicate confidently, and solve problems across disciplines.
That’s why we’ve built Richmond’s only integrated Chess + STEAM learning ecosystem.
We do not view chess as simply a game.
We view it as a foundation for strategic literacy — the ability to think ahead, recognize patterns, evaluate decisions, adapt under pressure, and develop disciplined confidence.
When combined with science, technology, engineering, art, and innovation, chess becomes a powerful framework for preparing young people for an AI-shaped future
Why CHESS + STEAM
The world is changing rapidly.
Artificial intelligence can automate information.
But it cannot replace curiosity, creativity, resilience, ethical thinking, imagination, communication, or human connection.
Those are the skills Discovery Center was built to strengthen.
Our programs blend:
Chess strategy and decision-making
Science and engineering exploration
Technology and computer science
Creativity and innovation
Collaboration and communication
Confidence and independent thinking
The result is an experience where children do more than memorize information — they learn how to think.
Building Strategic Thinkers
Collaborators & Community Connections
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Chess + STEAM classes that build strategic thinking and creativity.
