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- Chess Father Winter Recess Chess Camp
Chess Father Winter Recess Chess Camp
Winter Recess Camp
12/24/2024 - 01/01/2025
K - 12th
OVERVIEW
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, individual chess training, and outdoor playtime with our professional chess coaches. Kids will be divided into small groups based on their level and age.
Camp is four kids ages four through fifteen.
Chess Master provides expert instruction building on following skills and covering more advanced ideas, including:
- Tactics
- Strategy
- Middlegame Planning
- Endgame Technique
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: $99
- Half day am/pm: $59
LOCATION
New Hyde Park
1327 2nd Ave., NY 11040
FOOD
Chess Father Club will provide lunch and light snacks (including beverage) during scheduled snack times. Students should bring their own sack lunch.
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 - 5pm Departure
For further questions, please email Click here to show email address or call (203) 204-3933
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- Semper Primus Chess Camp, Millersville, Pennsylvania, July 6-11, 2025
Semper Primus Chess Camps
Semper Primus Chess Camp
07/06/2025 - 07/11/2025
K - 12th
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Semper Primus Chess Camp is tailored to students entering K-12th grade. All camp Tournaments are Rated.
Overview:
We are an overnight chess camp focused on allowing campers to play and learn about the game we love. Our goal is to bring campers of varying ages and levels together to foster both chess skills and community.
When:
- General camp length will be from July 6th – July 11th.
- Campers will have the option to attend camp for 5 or 3 days.
- Extra day (August 3rd) checkout option will be available to campers, as a tournament will be held on August 3rd.
Where:
- Millersville University, Pennsylvania
- Campers have the option to stay in the suites (5th-12th grade), stay in the suites with a parent/guardian (K-4th grade), or commute (K-12th grade).
- Double Suite and Single Suite accommodations.
Itinerary:
- Campers will have plenty of events to play and compete in.
- Recreational activities will be provided in addition to chess to allow campers to rest their minds and relax.
- Two daily rated tournaments.
- Evening events may include sports, non-chess activities, Blitz, or quick chess.
- Freedom of choice is a standard, with camp counselors staying on site 24 hours a day.
- Formats include Swiss, Quads, and Blitz.
- Master Instruction
o We will have masters that provide analysis on your games.
o Daily group lessons on tactics, strategy, openings, and endgames.
o Instruction will be an elective rather than a mandated event.
For more information, visit the Semper Primus Chess Camp website or contact Brian Smith at Click here to show email address.
