Semper Primus Chess Camp (Open to K-12)

https://www.semperprimuschesscamp.com/

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 28th – August 2nd.
• 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.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.

Brian D. Smith

Director

717 984-8011

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Tournament Overview:

Monday, July 29th, 2024
AM-G/30 d5 Quads (Round Robin) 3 rounds
PM-G/5 d2 Blitz-O-Rama (Swiss) 9 rounds

Tuesday, July 30th, 2024
AM-G/15 d5 Swiss Tournament 5 rounds
PM-G/30 d5 Swiss Tournament 3 rounds

Wednesday, July 31st, 2024
AM-G/5 d2 Blitz-O-Rama (Swiss) 9 rounds
PM-G/30 d5 Quads (Round Robin) 3 rounds

Thursday, August 1st, 2024
AM-G/30 d5 Camp Championship- Swiss Tournament 1-3 rounds
PM-G/15 d5 Swiss Tournament 5 rounds

Friday, August 2nd, 2024
AM-G/30 d5 Camp Championship- Swiss Tournament 1-3 rounds

The winner of each quad gets a prize (Prizes TBD)
The top 3 of Swiss get prizes (Prizes TBD)

All tournaments are for Semper Primus Chess Camp members. You can sign up for the camp here: https://www.semperprimuschesscamp.com/

There will be a tournament open to EVERYONE on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024:

https://new.uschess.org/1st-annual-millersville-open-350-1st