Chess Camp

Louise Archer Elementary School
324 Nutley Street N.W.
Vienna, VA 22180

June 22 -26, 2026

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Atlantic Chess Association with the help of the Louise Archer PTA is excited to offer a summer chess camp.

NOTE: This camp is open to all K-12 students. You don't have to be a FCPS / Louise Archer student to attend.

Camp Highlights

1. Expert and master level experienced coaches passionate about chess.

2. Fun and interactive classes, covering:

• Openings
• Strategy
• Middlegame
• Tactics
• Traps
• Endgame
• Game Analysis
• And much more!

3. Kids are separated in groups based on their US Chess rating and chess experience.

4. Opportunity to play in US Chess Federation (USCF) rated tournaments. Everyone who wishes to play a rated game needs a USCF membership. Please visit https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess to become a USCF member.

Withdrawals are subject to a 10% processing fee. Full credit can be used for future ACA tournaments, chess lessons or camps.

Every student will receive a camp T-shirt on the last day of the camp.

Email [email protected] for any questions.

Please visit https://www.atlanticchessassociation.com/ for more information about our upcoming tournaments, coaching classes, and camps.

By enrolling you agree that you accept the school rules given below.

School rules
1. Classes will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
2. If a class hasn’t reached the minimum size by the end of the enrollment period, it will be canceled and the total will be refunded.
3. Classes are priced at cost. The PTA does not intend to profit from these classes.
4. Classes follow FCPS policy on cancellations due to weather. We will make every effort to add any missed days to the end of the schedule, space and instructors permitting. There will be no refund for missed classes.
5. Please be prompt with afternoon pickups. In the event of consistent late pickups (more than once), the student will be dismissed from the class without refund.
6. Disruptive behavior that affects the experience of fellow participants will result in a warning for the first offense and dismissal from the program without refund for the second offense.
7. If behavior continues to be a problem, participation in future before-and-after school activities during the same school year may be revoked.
8. If you are a Louise Archer student seeking financial assistance, please contact Colleen Brooks ([email protected]) as soon as possible. Si necesita ayuda financiera, comuníquese con Colleen Brooks ([email protected]) lo antes posible.
9. Programming schedule is subject to change.