Spring Camps
March 17th-21st, 2025
Join us for Chess Camp available to kids of all ages. We offer a variety of levels to choose from and different camp topics each day.
Spring Camp Registration
Summer Camp Registration
Summer camps are coming soon! Camps will run throughout the entire summer across all 4 of our locations. Sessions will be available in the morning and afternoon.
Camp
Schedule
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9:00am | 1:00pm - Open Play
9:15am | 1:15pm - Interactive Lesson
9:50am | 1:50pm - Open Play
10:15am | 2:15pm - Snack Break
10:30am | 2:30pm - Interactive Lesson
11:00pm | 3:00pm - Open Play
11:30pm | 3:30pm - Chess Activity
11:50 pm | 3:50pm - Daily Recap
12:00pm | 4:00pm - Dismissal -
9:00am - Open Play
9:15am - Interactive Lesson
9:50am - Open Play
10:15am - Snack Break
10:30am - Interactive Lesson
11:00pm - Open Play
11:30pm - Chess Activity
11:50 pm - Daily Recap
12:00pm - Lunch Break
1:00pm - Open Play
1:15pm - Interactive Lesson
1:50pm - Open Play
2:15pm - Snack Break
2:30pm - Interactive Lesson
3:00pm - Open Play
3:30pm - Chess Activity
3:50pm - Daily Recap
4:00pm - Dismissal
Camp Levels
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Beginner Camps
US Chess Rating: Unrated-199
A beginner chess camp is designed for players who are new to the game or have limited experience. The camp focuses on teaching the fundamental rules, piece movements, and basic strategies, such as controlling the center and piece development. Players will learn how to checkmate, avoid common mistakes, and understand basic tactics like forks and pins. -
Intermediate Camps
US Chess Rating: 200-499
An intermediate chess camp is designed for players who already have a basic understanding of the game and are looking to improve their skills. The camp focuses on enhancing strategic thinking, studying common openings, and mastering tactics such as skewers, discovered attacks, and tactical motifs. Players will also explore concepts like pawn structure, advanced checkmating patterns, and endgame techniques. -
Advanced Camps
US Chess Rating: 500-899
In our Advanced Chess Camp, kids who have participated in tournaments and have a US Chess rating of 600 or higher will further develop their skills with a focus on advanced tactics and strategies. -
Expert Camps
US Chess Rating: 900+
Our Expert Camps are for students who actively participate in tournaments and have a US Chess rating above 900 or a Chess.com rapid rating of 1000. Students will study variations in openings and endgame strategies appropriate for their rating level.
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Discounts
We offer sibling and multiple camp discounts. Use code CAMPS10 at checkout to get 10% off orders over $379. Applies to camps only.
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Proration
Students have the option to join a camp at any time at a prorated rate. Please note that early bird discounts do not apply to prorated pricing. Contact us here to join at prorated pricing.
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Snacks
We will have a designated snack period in the middle of the camp sessions for students to enjoy their snacks, we will also provide 1 snack and water per 3-hour camp session. Please let us know if your child has any allergies during registration.
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Awards
The camp concludes with a ceremony starting 15 minutes before the end of the last day of camp. Families are welcome to attend, allowing them to witness their child receiving earned awards.
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Refunds
Full camp refunds are available until Thursday at 11:59 pm, before the camp week. We reserve the right to dismiss students from camp due to repeated disruptive behavior, and in such cases, refunds will not be issued.
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Pictures
By registering for the camp, parents grant permission for their child to be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes. If parents do not wish for their child to be included in promotional materials, they need to inform us in writing during registration.
