Semper Primus Chess Camp (Open to K-12)

HAVE FUN AND PLAY CHESS!!!

PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE FRIENDS!!!!!

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:

• The 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 (July 12th) checkout option will be available to campers, as a tournament will be held on July 12th.

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 a master that provides game 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 7th, 2025
AM-G/30 d5 Quads (Round Robin) 3 rounds
PM-G/5 d2 Blitz-O-Rama (Swiss) 9 rounds

Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
AM-G/15 d5 Swiss Tournament 5 rounds
PM-G/30 d5 Swiss Tournament 3 rounds

Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
AM-G/5 d2 Blitz-O-Rama (Swiss) 9 rounds
PM-G/30 d5 Quads (Round Robin) 3 rounds

Thursday, July 10th, 2025
AM-G/30 d5 Camp Championship- Swiss Tournament 1-3 rounds
PM-G/15 d5 Swiss Tournament 5 rounds

Friday, July 11th, 2025
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)

TD may change the format of the tournaments to meet the requirements of the Chess Camp.

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, July 12, 2025:

2ND ANNUAL MILLERSVILE OPEN

This is a big 5 round tournament that had an IM and a couple of NMs attend last year.