Discovery Center at Stony Point
We open space to discover, learn, play.
Chess, STEAM, creative exploration, gaming, camps and community programs for ages 4 and up — at Stony Point in Richmond, VA.
9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Suite 192A · Richmond, VA 23235
Inside Discovery
Chess, science, camp days and our community — on film.
Your first visit
Find us at Stony Point, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Suite 192A. Questions before you come? Email info@discoverychess.com.
At check-in
Parents and approved pickup adults sign children in and out with their own 4-digit PIN.
Camp days
Kids choose their Discovery Zones for the day — chess, STEAM, building, music and more. Camp checklist ↗
Programs
Early Learning Lab
Playful, hands-on learning through stories, movement, science, and exploration.
3 – 5 years · Sep 9, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026
Wednesdays & Fridays · 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
From $195/semester · $35 drop-in
Literacy Lift-Off
Stories become films, games, digital media, art, and hands-on creations.
5 – 12 years · Sep 9, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026
Wednesdays & Fridays · 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
From $175/semester
Discovery Chess Academy
Structured chess mastery with tactics, strategy, and tournament preparation.
5 – 9 years · Sep 9, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026
Wednesdays & Fridays · 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
From $195/semester
Atomic Knights: Beginner
Learn and play chess with other kids; open to beginners of all levels.
3 – 13 years · Sat, Jan 10, 2026 - Dec 5, 2026
Saturdays · 10:00am - 10:50am EST
$25/session
Atomic Knights: Intermediate / Bridge
Bridge the gap to competition with tactical exercises and tournament skills.
5 – 17 years · Sat, Jan 10, 2026 - Dec 5, 2026
Saturdays · 11:00am - 11:50am EST
$25/session
Ms. Kizzle’s Science Lab
Small-group experiments and hands-on science for curious young investigators.
5 – 10 years · Sat, Sep 12, 2026 - Dec 5, 2026
Saturdays · 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
$25 drop-in · $75 semester option
Atomic Knights: Family Chess
Welcoming games, guided play, and puzzle challenges for kids and adults together.
3 – 16 years · Sat, Sep 12, 2026 - Nov 7, 2026
Saturdays · 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
$11 · current semester option
The Rated Room: Competitive Chess
Develop disciplined skills with other rated players, plus games and gaming hour.
10 – 14 years · Sat, Sep 12, 2026 - Nov 7, 2026
Saturdays · 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
$45 · current semester option
Indigo Queens Chess Club
Connect, learn, and play chess in an empowering community setting.
Girls ages 5–13 · Sun, Sep 27, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Sundays · 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
$10/session
November 2–3 Day Camp
Chess, STEAM, creative projects, and self-selected Discovery Zones when school is closed.
5 – 11 years · Nov 2, 2026 - Nov 3, 2026
9:00am - 3:30pm EST
$85/day · $170 both days
Scholastic Book Fair Month
Shop books and stocking stuffers, plus holiday make-and-take projects.
All ages · Nov 15, 2026 - Dec 26, 2026
10:00am - 7:00pm EST
Free admission
Holiday Pajama Party + Parents’ Night Out
Pajamas on! Dinner, hot cocoa, holiday crafts, and discovery zones while parents relax.
5 – 10 years · Dec 4 & Dec 18, 2026
5:00pm - 8:00pm EST
$35/date · $70 both dates
Make-a-Bear Holiday Experience
Hand-stuff and customize your own holiday teddy bear by reservation.
All ages · Dec 13, 2026
10–11:30am · 12–1:30pm · 2–3:30pm · 4–5:30pm · 5:45–7pm
$40/participant
Winter Break Camp
Week 1: Winter Workshop (Dec 21–23). Week 2: Lost Worlds Ice Age (Dec 29–31).
4 – 11 years · Dec 21–23 & Dec 29–31, 2026
9:00am - 3:30pm EST
$225/week · $450 both weeks
January Day Camps
When school is out, discovery is in.
4 – 11 years · Monday, Jan 18 & Monday, Jan 25, 2027
9:00am – 3:30pm ET
See registration
February Day Camps
When school is out, discovery is in.
4 – 11 years · Friday, Feb 12; Monday, Feb 15 & Tuesday, Feb 16, 2027
9:00am – 3:30pm ET
See registration
March Spring Break Camp
When school is out, discovery is in.
4 – 11 years · Mon–Fri, Mar 8–12, 2027
9:00am – 3:30pm ET
See registration
March 26 Day Camp
When school is out, discovery is in.
4 – 11 years · Friday, Mar 26, 2027
9:00am – 3:30pm ET
See registration
Public School Spring Break Camp
When school is out, discovery is in.
4 – 11 years · Mon, Mar 29 – Fri, Apr 2, 2027
9:00am – 3:30pm ET
See registration
New Year’s Eve Fashion Show & After Party
Celebrate the new year in style at Discovery Center. Event details and ticketing coming soon.
All ages · Thursday, Dec 31, 2026
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
See registration
League Tournament #1
Confirmed league tournament competition at Discovery Center.
All ages · Sunday, Nov 22, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
See registration
Unrated Holiday Tournament
Friendly unrated competition for learners, families, and seasoned players.
All ages · Sunday, Dec 6, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
See registration
High-Touch Rated Tournament (Winter)
Rated competition with clocked games, game analysis, and grand prize rounds.
All ages · Sunday, Jan 24, 2027
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
See registration
League Tournament #2
Second confirmed league tournament of the winter season.
All ages · Sunday, Feb 21, 2027
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
See registration
High-Touch Rated Tournament (Spring)
Spring rated championship and competitive bracket.
All ages · Sunday, Mar 14, 2027
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
See registration
Discovery Zone Days · 4pm
Self-selected STEAM, technology, art and making.
Ages 6–13 · Thu, Sep 10, 2026 - Dec 10, 2026
Thursdays · 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
$150 semester option · $35 drop-in
Discovery Zone Days · 5:30pm
Self-selected STEAM, technology, art and making.
Ages 6–13 · Thu, Sep 10, 2026 - Dec 10, 2026
Thursdays · 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
$150 semester option
Atomic Knights: Beginner · Sunday
Sunday chess instruction and guided games.
Ages 3–13 · Sun, Jan 4, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026
Sundays · 10:00am - 10:50am EST
$25/session
Atomic Knights: Intermediate / Bridge · Sunday
Sunday chess instruction and guided games.
Ages 5–17 · Sun, Jan 4, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026
Sundays · 11:00am - 11:50am EST
$25/session
Jurassic Chess Quest Birthday Party (Chess-Themed Kids Party)
Jurassic Chess Quest Birthday Party (Chess-Themed Kids Party)
Confirm package ages · By reservation
Request your date and time
From $395/party
Super Mario Chess Adventure Birthday Party
Super Mario Chess Adventure Birthday Party
Confirm package ages · By reservation
Request your date and time
From $395/party
🎉 DOODLE BOT DISCOVERY PARTY
🎉 DOODLE BOT DISCOVERY PARTY
Confirm package ages · By reservation
Request your date and time
From $450/party
Teacher TAG Days
STEAM field trips and school-group experiences.
Ages 5–12 · confirm with staff · Dates by arrangement
Thursdays · 10am–12pm
$27.50/student · Title I $17.50
Homeschool Studio
Project-based science, robotics, engineering, art and media for homeschool cohorts.
Ages 5–12 · confirm with staff · Dates by arrangement
Tuesdays & Thursdays · 1–3pm
From $17/student · minimum 10
Discovery Family Membership
10% off everything · annual day camp + semester program · 10 points per purchase toward a summer camp week.
Family · covers one child · program ages apply · New family structure begins January 2027
Limited included visits · monthly allowance pending
$105per month · effective January 2027
Discovery Sneak Peek · Full Day
Sneak Peek
Early Launch · Ages 4–6: Magnets + Marbles · Ages 7–9: Lego Mazes + Animation · Ages 10–14: 3D Pen Art + Discovery Zones
Ages 4–14 · Jun 1 – Jun 4, 2027
Tue–Fri · 9am–3:30pm
$340per week · tuition
Discovery Sneak Peek · Half Day
Sneak Peek
Early Launch · Ages 4–6: Magnets + Marbles · Ages 7–9: Lego Mazes + Animation · Ages 10–14: 3D Pen Art + Discovery Zones
Ages 4–6 & 12–14 · Jun 1 – Jun 4, 2027
Tue–Fri · 9am–12pm
$204per week · tuition
Chess Week · Full Day
Week 1
Ages 4–6: Chess Basics · Ages 7–9: Chess Basics · Ages 10–14: Chess Tactics & Tournament Prep
Ages 4–14 · Jun 7 – Jun 11, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–3:30pm
$425per week · tuition
Chess Week · Half Day
Week 1
Ages 4–6: Chess Basics · Ages 7–9: Chess Basics · Ages 10–14: Chess Tactics & Tournament Prep
Ages 4–6 & 12–14 · Jun 7 – Jun 11, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–12pm
$255per week · tuition
Lego Week · Full Day
Week 2
Ages 4–6: LEGO STEAM Park · Ages 7–9: LEGO Jurassic · Ages 10–14: Lego Architecture + AI Builds
Ages 4–14 · Jun 14 – Jun 18, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–3:30pm
$450per week · tuition
Lego Week · Half Day
Week 2
Ages 4–6: LEGO STEAM Park · Ages 7–9: LEGO Jurassic · Ages 10–14: Lego Architecture + AI Builds
Ages 4–6 & 12–14 · Jun 14 – Jun 18, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–12pm
$270per week · tuition
Ocean Week · Full Day
Week 3
Ages 4–6: Sharks, Dolphins & Orcas · Ages 7–9: Oceanography · Ages 10–14: Oceanography + VR Caves
Ages 4–14 · Jun 21 – Jun 25, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–3:30pm
$425per week · tuition
Ocean Week · Half Day
Week 3
Ages 4–6: Sharks, Dolphins & Orcas · Ages 7–9: Oceanography · Ages 10–14: Oceanography + VR Caves
Ages 4–6 & 12–14 · Jun 21 – Jun 25, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–12pm
$255per week · tuition
Siege Week · Full Day
Week 4
4-day week · Ages 4–6: Cannons, Castles & Catapults · Ages 7–9: Cannons, Castles & Catapults · Ages 10–14: Medieval Engineering
Ages 4–14 · Jun 28 – Jul 1, 2027
Mon–Thu · 9am–3:30pm
$320per week · tuition
Siege Week · Half Day
Week 4
4-day week · Ages 4–6: Cannons, Castles & Catapults · Ages 7–9: Cannons, Castles & Catapults · Ages 10–14: Medieval Engineering
Ages 4–6 & 12–14 · Jun 28 – Jul 1, 2027
Mon–Thu · 9am–12pm
$192per week · tuition
Candy Chemistry Week · Full Day
Week 5
Ages 4–6: Hands-on Candy Chemistry & Sweet Reactions · Ages 7–9: Mixtures, Reactions & States of Matter · Ages 10–14: Kitchen Science, Reactions & Molecular Candy Making
Ages 4–14 · Jul 5 – Jul 9, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–3:30pm
$450per week · tuition
Candy Chemistry Week · Half Day
Week 5
Ages 4–6: Hands-on Candy Chemistry & Sweet Reactions · Ages 7–9: Mixtures, Reactions & States of Matter · Ages 10–14: Kitchen Science, Reactions & Molecular Candy Making
Ages 4–6 & 12–14 · Jul 5 – Jul 9, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–12pm
$270per week · tuition
Music Week · Full Day
Week 6
Ages 4–6: Music Makers Lab · Ages 7–9: Sound Studio Jr. · Ages 10–14: Sound + DJ Studio
Ages 4–14 · Jul 12 – Jul 16, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–3:30pm
$450per week · tuition
Music Week · Half Day
Week 6
Ages 4–6: Music Makers Lab · Ages 7–9: Sound Studio Jr. · Ages 10–14: Sound + DJ Studio
Ages 4–6 & 12–14 · Jul 12 – Jul 16, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–12pm
$270per week · tuition
Art & Animation Week · Full Day
Week 7
Ages 4–6: Sensory Art Studio · Ages 7–9: Animation Studio · Ages 10–14: Graphic Novel Design + Animation
Ages 4–14 · Jul 19 – Jul 23, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–3:30pm
$450per week · tuition
Art & Animation Week · Half Day
Week 7
Ages 4–6: Sensory Art Studio · Ages 7–9: Animation Studio · Ages 10–14: Graphic Novel Design + Animation
Ages 4–6 & 12–14 · Jul 19 – Jul 23, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–12pm
$270per week · tuition
Flight, Light, & Wires Week · Full Day
Week 8
Ages 4–6: Space Camp · Ages 7–9: Rockets, Flight & Drones · Ages 10–14: Electrical Engineering 101 + Technology Guts
Ages 4–14 · Jul 26 – Jul 30, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–3:30pm
$450per week · tuition
Flight, Light, & Wires Week · Half Day
Week 8
Ages 4–6: Space Camp · Ages 7–9: Rockets, Flight & Drones · Ages 10–14: Electrical Engineering 101 + Technology Guts
Ages 4–6 & 12–14 · Jul 26 – Jul 30, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–12pm
$270per week · tuition
Grow Green Week · Full Day
Week 9
Ages 4–6: Garden & Grow · Ages 7–9: Roots & STEM · Ages 10–14: Urban Gardening + Human Intelligence
Ages 4–14 · Aug 2 – Aug 6, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–3:30pm
$450per week · tuition
Grow Green Week · Half Day
Week 9
Ages 4–6: Garden & Grow · Ages 7–9: Roots & STEM · Ages 10–14: Urban Gardening + Human Intelligence
Ages 4–6 & 12–14 · Aug 2 – Aug 6, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–12pm
$270per week · tuition
Chess Week · Full Day
Week 10
Ages 4–6: Chess Tactics · Ages 7–9: Chess Tactics · Ages 10–14: Chess Tactics & Tournament Prep
Ages 4–14 · Aug 9 – Aug 13, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–3:30pm
$425per week · tuition
Chess Week · Half Day
Week 10
Ages 4–6: Chess Tactics · Ages 7–9: Chess Tactics · Ages 10–14: Chess Tactics & Tournament Prep
Ages 4–6 & 12–14 · Aug 9 – Aug 13, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–12pm
$255per week · tuition
BFF Week · Half Day
BFF Week
Ages 4–6: Makerspace + Math in Motion · Ages 7–9: Choose Your Own Adventure · Ages 10–14: Scavenger Hunt + Discovery Zones
Ages 4–14 · Aug 16 – Aug 20, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–12pm
$275per week · tuition
Outdoor Week · Off-site
Week 7 · Off-site
Bushcraft, survival, fort building, disc golf and zip lining.
Ages 9–14 · Jul 19 – Jul 23, 2027
Mon–Fri · 9am–3pm
$600per week · tuition
Before camp
Meals & registration
$35 registration and T-shirt fee once per child. Full-day center camps require the $50/week meal plan. Nut-free meals; no food-from-home swap-outs.
Early & extended care
Early drop-off from 8am: $50/week. Extended day until 5:30pm: $125/week for eligible center camps. No extended day June 14–18; no early or extended care for Outdoor Week.
Existing Summer Plan families
Contact Discovery Admin with your purchase confirmation and selected weeks before paying again. Final availability and charges are confirmed in Sawyer.