Bridge for Youth

The ACBL School Bridge Lesson Series program is designed to help you bring the joy of bridge to youth. More than 4000 youngsters participate each year in schools throughout North America. The fully funded program is sponsored by the ACBL and includes teacher stipends and free textbooks.

— Attention School Bridge Teachers —

New Class Sign-up Information

In order to receive a fee for teaching a school bridge lesson series class, you must register your school bridge classes in advance with the ACBL Education Department. All classes must be registered even if supplies for the class are not needed. Stipends will not be paid for classes that haven't been registered in advance. Effective immediately. For more information please contact Dana Norton.

Youth Bridge

So you want to get young people interested in Bridge?

Read "A Whole New Deal" by Patty Tucker, President of Atlanta Junior Bridge.

Bridge Makes You Smarter

The evidence is in from a three-year study of bridge students and test scores in schools. Read the results.

Free School Bridge Packet

Do you want to start a school bridge class but are not sure about how to do it? The ACBL Education Department has a free School Bridge Packet that you may request. It will help you by giving you information about our program for the purpose of introducing it to schools. Request your School Bridge Packet today or call 901-332-5586, ext.1264.

Summer Camps

Summer camp organizers can deal in bridge to their activity schedule with new programs designed by the ACBL. Some teachers also are organizing day camps at local clubs and other locations.
Adventures in Bridge Camp Flyer.
Basic Approach to Finding and Starting Bridge Camps in Your Area.

Teacher Manual

The School Bridge Lesson Series Teacher Manual developed by world champion Kitty Cooper is available online or you may order a hard copy by e-mailing education@acbl.org.

Mini Bridge Practice

Mini Bridge is bridge without the bidding. It’s a great way for your students to practice their play. A free MiniBridge program is available from Blue Chip Bridge in the United Kingdom, where Mini Bridge has been popularized in the school system. Download here.

$5 School Lesson Membership

Students under the age of 19 who are graduates of or enrolled in a School Bridge Lesson Series program course may join the ACBL for just $5 per year. They receive the ACBL’s new member packet. They are eligible for all Junior events and scholarships, and their masterpoints will be recorded. They do not receive the Bridge Bulletin magazine.