The webpage is offered to provide an updated list of upcoming chess camp information for current US Chess Affiliates. If you have chess camp information you want posted here please email it to Melinda Matthews and include your US Chess Affiliate #.

Future Stars Summer Camps, Southampton, NY: July 29 - August 23, 2024

Fun & Training Camps: Multiple dates (New York, three locations)

Join our Fun & Training Camp at three locations:

PS 183 at 419 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065

Village Chess @ SoHo at 108 Wooster St., New York, NY 10012

FasTracKids at 728 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Our upcoming camp dates are:

February 19th-23rd

March 29th

April 1st

April 22nd-26th

April 29th-30th

June 6th

June 7th

June 17th

June 19th

and weekdays through July and August

For more information, contact: Click here to show email address

Manasota Chess Center - Summer Chess Camps for Kids: multiple dates beginning June 3, 2024 (Sarasota, Florida)

WHAT: The Manasota Chess Center, located in Sarasota, Florida, will be holding Summer Chess Camps for Kids. Three different 2-week (10-day) camp dates are available to choose from in either June, July or August. Each camp has two sections to choose from: Beginner or Advanced Beginner. Each camp section is 2 hours per day. Choose the camp dates and skill level that are best for you.

WHEN:

Camp A: Week 1: June 3 – 7, Week 2: June 10 – 14
Camp B: Week 1: July 15 – 19, Week 2: July 22 – 26
Camp C: Week 1: July 29 – August 2, Week 2: August 5 – 9

ALL CAMPS:

Beginner Section: 11am – 1pm
Advanced Beginner Section: 1:30 – 3:30pm

WHERE: Manasota Chess Center, 3501 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 96, Sarasota, FL 34239

WHO: Beginners to Advanced Beginner level players in K-12 grades

HOW: For additional details and to register now, go to www.manasotachess.org/camp Cost is $300 per 2-week camp.

UT Dallas Online and In-Person Summer Chess Camps: Starting June 3, 2024-multiple summer dates (Dallas, Texas)

The UT Dallas online and in-person summer chess camps provide some of the highest-level training for children and teens in the country.

Intermediate & Advanced

A pre-camp, online assessment will determine whether a camper is placed in an intermediate or advanced group. Campers must already know the rules of chess.

Featured Instructors:

GM & FIDE Trainer Julio Sadorra
GM Koustav Chatterjee
IM Saksham Rautela
CM Tim Steiner

2024 Camp Dates

June 3-7: Register by May 22
June 10-14: Register by May 29
June 17-21: Register by June 5
July 8-12: Register by June 26
July 15-19: Register by July 3
July 22-26: Register by July 10
July 29-August 2: Register by July 17 (In-person only)

Cost

Online

In-Person

Discounts will apply at the end of process. A $25 discount is available if you submit the promo code USCF24.

For more information, email james.stallings@utdallas.com or call 214-793-4967; or visit https://chess.utdallas.edu/summer-camps/.

24th Annual International Chess Academy (ICA) Scholastic Summer Day Camp: June 17-August 23, 2024 (Glen Rock and Teaneck, New Jersey)

Join us for the 24th Annual International Chess Academy (ICA) Scholastic Summer Day Camp, June 17th through August 23rd in one of our two campuses, Glen Rock and Teaneck, NJ.

Our Summer Camp program offers kids ages 6-16 the opportunity to grow intellectually within a safe and fun environment. With a 6:1 ratio of campers to counselors we have a ton of fun learning chess, playing sports and competing for prizes. Campers are assigned a coach and break out into morning lessons where we solve puzzles, analyze games, and discover new ideas about our favorite game. The small groups are divided by level and age so campers can have fun and maximize their learning.

Of course, every coach brings new ideas and challenges. Last summer, many of the experienced campers impressed their friends by memorizing entire grandmaster games. Some were over 100 moves.

We also have fun outside, warming up in the morning with a camp classic dodgeball variant “Circle of Doom”, and returning before lunch to play dodgeball, soccer, or use the playground.

After lunch is the tournament. Campers compete for weekly prizes, and tournament games are often analyzed during the morning lessons.

Sometimes after the tournament campers have a chance to compete against their coaches in a simul exhibition (one coach takes on any and all challengers). On Friday, campers are paired up for the bughouse tournament.

We have a mix of other great options in the afternoon including art, music, and math. And campers compete for prizes all day.

You can register for one week or the entire ten weeks of summer camp.

Registration is open and early-bird, sibling and multi-session discounts are available. As in years past, we expect these camp sessions to fill early. Choose from Half Day Sessions (9a-3p), Full Day Sessions (9a-5p), Morning Only Sessions (9a-11a), or Afternoon Only Sessions (1p-3p). In addition, early drop-off and late pick are available as options.

We offer a 10% sibling discount, and additional discount when you sign up for 4+ weeks. Any ICA student who has attended classes or camps for 2 or more years, that would like to attend but needs financial assistance, please contact our Director to discuss additional financial aid options.

Find out why so many chess players claim that camp is the best place to learn chess.

Please visit our website for more details, or our registration page for pricing and registration information.

Sincerely,

Diana Tulman /ICA Director/

201-797-0330

chessdirector@icanj.net

https://www.icanj.net/

PS, Higher than 1600 rating? Consider our GM Summer Camp instead.

Chess4Life Summer Chess Camps: June 17 - Aug. 30, 2024 (Washington & Online)

☀️ Chess4Life Weekly Summer Chess Camps!

♟️ Offered In-Person (Bellevue & Issaquah, WA) and Online (Zoom, Pacific Time)

📅 Weekly starting June 17th through August 30th, 2024

In-Person: Weekdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Online: Weekdays from 11:00 AM PT to 12:30 PM PT

Join in-person Chess PLUS Camps, including Chess PLUS Robotics 🤖, Lego 👷, and Table Tennis 🏓 Camps to encourage learning STEM concepts, problem-solving, and creativity alongside learning chess!

Chess4Life Camps offer an exciting combo of learning and fun for kids aged 6-12, where campers rapidly improve in chess and learn life skills like focus, planning, and sportsmanship through chess!

Each week of camp is custom-tailored to match the skills of our campers, and each skill group is led by certified Chess4Life coaches. Your child will be placed in a group that matches their abilities, where they'll meet new friends, enhance their chess skills, and develop important life skills! Whether your child is new to chess or is an experienced tournament player, Chess4Life Camps are the place to build new skills while having fun!

Early Registration Discounts are available through June 2nd!

In-Person Camps: https://portal.chess4life.com/pub/camps

Online Camps: https://portal.chess4life.com/pub/camps/online

Temecula Chess Club Summer Camps: June 17-August 23, 2024 (Temecula, California)

TCC offers a variety of camps for the upcoming summer catering students from beginner to advanced levels.

CAMP WEEKS

Junior Chess Camp

June 17-28, 2024

July 29 - August 9, 2024

Advanced Chess Camp

July 8-19, 2024

August 12 - August 23, 2024

Students may choose to enroll in multiple camps.

SCHEDULE (Monday - Friday)

9:00 - 9:30: DROP OFF

9:30 - 10:30: Lesson 1/Activity 1

10:30 - 11:00: Break

11:00 - 12:00: Lesson 2/Activity 2

12:00 - 12:30 Parent Pick up

TUITION

TCC Members: $120/2 weeks

Non-Members: $130/2 weeks

Join the TCC and Save - Only $50 a year to save on classes, tournaments and more!

REGISTRATION

Primary Parent/Guardian must accomplish our Registration Form at least a week before the class starts to complete the enrollment process.

DISCOUNTS

For more information, email Click here to show email address or call (951) 327-1000 or visit https://www.temeculachess.com/camps

Barbosa Elite School of Chess Training (1300+) and Elite (1500+) Camps: multiple dates beginning June 19, 2024 (New York, New York)

www.gmbarbosachess.com

International Grandmaster and FIDE Trainer Oliver Barbosa leads a training camp for USCF 1300+. Our camp is designed to help players improve their understanding of Chess and better prepare them for serious competition. This will be high-level training for scholastic players eager to take their game to the next level. There will be lectures, serious games, game analysis, puzzles, and one-on-one insights from the coaches.

*** Please include the full name and USCF ID on the notes on registration.

Additional Information:

* The location is 330 West 38th St., NY, NY 10018.

* Limited to 24 entries

* Pizza lunch and snacks are included

* Drop off: 8:45 AM - Pickup: 4:00 PM

* Approximate schedule:

8:45 am - 9:00 am - Drop off
9:00 am - 9:30 am - Casual games
9:30 am - 10:30 am - Lecture
10:30 am - 11:00 am - Workout regarding lecture
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Worksheets/puzzles
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch (Pizza included)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Serious game G25 d5
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Game analysis
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Feedback on worksheets
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Free play
4:00 pm - Pickup

* Zelle payments: Click here to show email address

* Venmo payments: @gmoliver

* We will take photos and videos during the event. When you register, you are giving consent to Barbosa Elite School of Chess to use the photos/videos for marketing use on our website and social platforms.

Prerequisite:

USCF 1500+ (OTB rating or live). We reserve the right to make exceptions on certain players. Limited registration below 1500.

Camp dates:

June 19

July 8-12

August 5-9

August 12 - 16

August 19-23

International Chess Academy (ICA) GM Summer Chess Camp: starting June 24, 2024, weekly or up to six weeks (Glen Rock, New Jersey)

The International Chess Academy GM Summer Chess Camp is open for registration for talented youth with a USCF or FIDE rating 1600+. We hope you take advantage of this amazing opportunity to participate with GM Alex Stripunsky.

For over 25 years, International Chess Academy has been offering chess lessons, classes, and camps, as well as chess tournaments, scholastic camps, and math enrichment programs for the larger community. We are located just outside of New York City, with chess schools in both Glen Rock and Teaneck, New Jersey. Our aim of providing professional chess instruction in a nurturing environment has been a proven success for students around the globe.

Students may register for either the day camp or overnight camp. All students will participate in activities such as chess training sessions and sports sessions from 9am to 5pm. After the commuter students leave, the overnight students will participate in a 90 minute recreational session to refresh the mind. Activities include: bowling, ping pong, miniature golf, soccer, and more! Campers will then have dinner as a group and go to bed at 10pm.

Alex Stripunsky will run this chess camp starting June 24th at the ICA Glen Rock campus. The days are packed with chess training, strategy, games and sports that will take your game to the next level.

GM Stripunsky has gained great respect and recognition as one of America's elite grandmasters and earned the distinction of being a premier US Chess Coach having coached many of the country’s top young chess players.

You can register for one week or the entire six weeks. As in years past, we expect these camp sessions to fill early, so secure your spot now. To register please click here. Sibling and multi-session discounts are available.

Sincerely,

Diana Tulman /ICA Director/

201-797-0330

chessdirector@icanj.net

https://www.icanj.net/

PS, Not yet 1600 rating? Consider our Scholastic Summer Day Camp instead.

Chess Father Chess Camp, June 24-August 30, 2024 (New Hyde Park, New York)

REGISTRATION: https://www.chessfather.com/camp

Description: Our Chess Camps are Open For All Levels of Chess Players. During the day kids will get an opportunity to practice tournament games, enjoy our chess lectures, group chess analysis, individual chess training, and outdoor playtime with our professional chess coaches. Kids will be divided into small groups based on their level and age.

Chess Master provides expert instruction building on following skills and covering more advanced ideas, including:

· Tactics

· Strategy

· Middlegame Planning

· Endgame Technique

TYPICAL DAY

8:45 - 9am Arrival

9:15 - 10am Chess Lesson #1 and Play

10 - 10:15am Lunch and Snack (provided by Chess Club)

10:15 - 10:45am Free Play

10:45 - 12pm Organized Event (Tournament, Game Analysis, Bughouse, Puzzles)

12 - 12:15pm Departure for AM Students

12 - 1pm Lunch and Free Play

12:45 - 1pm Arrival for PM Students

1 - 2pm Chess Lesson #2 and Play

2 - 2:15pm Snack (Provided by Chess Club)

2:15 - 2:45pm Free Play

2:45 - 4pm Organized Event

4 - 4:15pm Departure

TIMES

· Full day: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

· AM only: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

· PM only: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Camp Fees

· Single full day: $90

· Half day am/pm: $50

AGES

4-14

FOOD

Chess Father Club will provide lunch and light snacks (including beverage) during scheduled snack times. Students should bring their own sack lunch.

FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL Click here to show email address

Premier Chess 2024 Summer Break Chess and Table Tennis Camp, July 1-August 30, 2024 (New York, New York)

2024 Summer Break Chess and Table Tennis Camp, July 1-August 30

July 1- Aug 30, 2024

9:00 AM- 4:00 PM

-Camp will be open to all students in grades PreK- 9th grade.
-Chess Instruction will be led by Premier Chess CEO National Master Evan Rabin
–American Youth Table Tennis Organization has taught table tennis to thousands of New York City School Students and is led by Thomas Hu, who serves on the Table Tennis USA Board of Directors

-Camp will feature an 8-1 student-teacher ratio.

-Children will play table tennis in the morning and chess in the afternoon.

-Students of all chess levels will learn openings, middle game strategy, fundamental endgames, tactics, tournament preparation and much more.

-Through the olympic sport table tennis, students will learn footwork, forehand and backhand strokes, serves and service returns, tactics and winning mindset

Cost: $600/week

Location: SPIN23, 48 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010 (Between Madison and Park)

See some footage of our summer chess and table tennis camp here.

Register here.

Questions: Reach out to Evan Rabin at evan@premierchess.com or (917) 776-1306 or Thomas Hu at thomas.hu@aytto.org or 917-770-3382.

International Chess Academy - GM Summer Camp: August 19-23, 2024 (Glen Rock, New Jersey): The International Chess Academy is pleased to announce that Grandmaster Elshan Moradiabadi will host an in-person master camp from August 19-23 at our Glen Rock, NJ location. This camp will consist of two chess sessions per day, along with USCF rated chess tournaments and sports sessions. Kids from outside the area are welcome to participate on an overnight basis.

This camp is designed for talented youth with a rating over 1600+. The camp is designed for players who aspire to achieve the National Master title. The classes focus on three key aspects of the game: 1. Technique of playing thematic positions, 2. Calculation and imagination, and 3. Practical decisions in unclear positions.

Students will register for either the day camp or overnight camp. All students will participate in activities such as chess training sessions and sports sessions from 9am to 5pm. After the commuter students leave, the overnight students will participate in a 90 minute recreational session to refresh the mind. Activities include: bowling, ping pong, miniature golf, soccer, and more. Campers will then have dinner as a group and go to bed at 10pm.

Registration and additional information can be found here:

https://icanj.net/p.php?p=2311

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