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The following is an updated list of upcoming chess camp information.

 

NYChessKids Camps 16 January ... 20-24 February ... 9-13 April ... 2 July - 31 August 2012. The NYChessKids Chess Camp has been held for many years and attract students all over the globe. Our goal is to foster an environment of learning and fun. A day consist of puzzle-solving (various forms of tactics, endgames, studies, etc.), lesson with multimedia projector, lesson with demonstration board, analysis session. During breaks, students can play various sports indoor/outdoor, jump on bouncy houses, pool table, table tennis, boxing, Foosball, air hockey, video games watch movies, or play outdoor MEGA chess. Our camp dates are through out the year whether it is a day, a week or months. The camps are available during school's breaks and holiday. We are located in the prime area of mid-town Manhattan. For more information on the dates, please go to website or call us at 646.807.9236.


11th Annual Mid-South Summer Chess Camp ,June 10 - 15, 2012 The Premier Chess Camp of The South: Mid-South Chess Camp, 11th Annual Summer Chess Camp for all Ages and all Levels, in Memphis, Tennessee. Accepting both residential and commuter students, this camp is centrally located in Memphis, Tennessee and held on the beautiful campus of Lausanne Collegiate School. The camp instructors include GM Alexander Stripunsky, GM Robert Hess, GM Georgi Kashcheishvili, IM-elect Teddy Coleman, WIM Alisa Melekhina, and Early Childhood Instructor, Andre Duvall. These instructors, who represent years of extensive chess coaching experience, are considered among the best in the country. We divide our campers into small groups according to age and ability with a counselor to monitor their every move.

This is a whirlwind five and a half day, fun and excitement-filled chess camp with hours of age and level appropriate instruction, combined with special activities including sports, interactive chess play, and optional evening chess and sport activities. Instructors rotate throughout the day - what a difference this makes! Camp includes Sunday afternoon opening reception and orientation for parents and campers and simul with the instructors, and a unique camp designed t-shirt, trophy, autographed certificate, group photo and daily souvenir. Camp concludes with an awards ceremony. Come experience the top quality of Mid-South Chess and its 11th Annual Summer Chess Camp. Don't miss out! A rated and unrated chess tournament will be held on Saturday June 16th. Scholastic players entry fee included with camp registration. For more information, visit our website www.chesscamp.us or call us at 901.276.4663.

Note: The US Amateur South Chess Championship will be held in Memphis on June 9- 10, 2012 just before the camp.


18th Annual Denver Rocky Mountain Chess Camps: June 11-15 (Englewood) – full and half day options - and July 9-11 (Denver). All abilities and ages. 8:1 Staff-Student ratio. Five 2-day chess camps are also offered throughout the summer in Englewood for specific ability levels. Participants will be taught scorekeeping, etiquette, tournament preparation, logical thinking and strategic planning for all the phases of the game. Learn from nationally-recognized Denver Chess Master and author of Teaching Chess in the 21st Century, Chess Workbook for Children, and Chess Strategy Workbook, Todd Bardwick. Call (303) 770-6696 or visit www.ColoradoMasterChess.com for details.


 
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