Spring Camps (Plano)
Spring Break Chess Camps offer a fun and intellectually stimulating way to spend the break, combining strategic learning with friendly competition. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, these camps provide expert coaching, structured lessons, and engaging activities like open play, puzzle challenges, and tournaments. Participants sharpen their critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills while socializing with fellow chess enthusiasts in a supportive environment.
Many camps cater to all ages and skill levels, with both in-person and virtual options available. From analyzing famous games to competing in rapid matches, these programs offer a perfect mix of education and excitement. Whether you're looking to improve your rating or just enjoy a week of chess, a spring break chess camp is a smart and rewarding choice!
LOCATION: 4105 W Spring Creek #610, Plano, TX 75024
DATES: 03/17/25 - 03/21/25
HALF DAY OPTIONS: ($190): 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm
FULL DAY OPTIONS: ($375): 9:00am-4:00pm
LEVELS: Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced - Expert
Spring Break Chess Camps offer a fun and intellectually stimulating way to spend the break, combining strategic learning with friendly competition. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, these camps provide expert coaching, structured lessons, and engaging activities like open play, puzzle challenges, and tournaments. Participants sharpen their critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills while socializing with fellow chess enthusiasts in a supportive environment.
Many camps cater to all ages and skill levels, with both in-person and virtual options available. From analyzing famous games to competing in rapid matches, these programs offer a perfect mix of education and excitement. Whether you're looking to improve your rating or just enjoy a week of chess, a spring break chess camp is a smart and rewarding choice!
LOCATION: 4105 W Spring Creek #610, Plano, TX 75024
DATES: 03/17/25 - 03/21/25
HALF DAY OPTIONS: ($190): 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm
FULL DAY OPTIONS: ($375): 9:00am-4:00pm
LEVELS: Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced - Expert
Spring Break Chess Camps offer a fun and intellectually stimulating way to spend the break, combining strategic learning with friendly competition. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, these camps provide expert coaching, structured lessons, and engaging activities like open play, puzzle challenges, and tournaments. Participants sharpen their critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills while socializing with fellow chess enthusiasts in a supportive environment.
Many camps cater to all ages and skill levels, with both in-person and virtual options available. From analyzing famous games to competing in rapid matches, these programs offer a perfect mix of education and excitement. Whether you're looking to improve your rating or just enjoy a week of chess, a spring break chess camp is a smart and rewarding choice!
LOCATION: 4105 W Spring Creek #610, Plano, TX 75024
DATES: 03/17/25 - 03/21/25
HALF DAY OPTIONS: ($190): 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm
FULL DAY OPTIONS: ($375): 9:00am-4:00pm
LEVELS: Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced - Expert
Camp Levels:
Beginner: 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: 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: 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: 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.
Policies:
Age Group: Camps are open to children aged 5 to 17.
Regular Registration: Registration must be completed online prior to the start of the camp week.
Prorated Registration: Students have the option to join a camp at any time at a prorated rate. Please note that sale discounts do not apply to prorated pricing.
Sibling and Multiple Camp Discounts: Registrations totaling over $300 receive a 10% discount on their order by using a coupon code during checkout.
Snack Time: We will have a designated snack period in the middle of the camp sessions for students to enjoy their snacks. Additionally, we will provide one snack per three-hour camp session. Please inform us during registration if your child has any allergies. Students must eat snacks in a designated snack area, snacks must not be consumed during playtime.
Behavior Expectations: Campers are expected to demonstrate respect towards instructors, staff, and fellow campers at all times. Disruptive behavior, bullying, or any form of aggression will not be tolerated.
Electronic Devices: Electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, and gaming consoles, are not permitted during camp hours unless specifically requested by instructors for educational purposes.
Refunds: Full camp refunds are available until Thursday at 11:59 p.m. 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.
Health and Safety: We prioritize the safety and well-being of all campers. In the event of illness or injury, parents will be contacted immediately. All campers need to provide emergency contact information provided during registration is up to date.
Photography and Media: 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.