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The following is an updated list of upcoming chess camp information. 15th Annual Denver Rocky Mountain Chess Camps - June 15-19 (Englewood) - full and half day options - and July 13-15 (Denver). All abilities and ages. 8:1 Staff-Student ratio. Five 2-day chess camps are also offered throughout the summer and winter break. Participants will be taught scorekeeping, etiquette, tournament preparation, logical thinking and strategic planning. Learn personally from nationally-recognized Denver Chess Master and author, Todd Bardwick. Visit www.ColoradoMasterChess.com for details. Todd can be contacted at (303)770-6696 or tbardwick@yahoo.com 6th Annual Grandmaster Yury Shulman's Summer Chess Camps - Barrington, Illinois June 15-19 and July 27-31, 2009. Detailed information is available from their flier. National Scholastic Chess Foundation Summer Chess Camp, at the Solomon Schechter Upper School, Hartsdale NY. Seven individual weeks from 6/22 to 8/7, weekdays 8:30am to 3:30pm with afterschool care available until 5pm. The NSCF summer camp is available for grades K-9. Directed by FM Sunil Weeramantry, the camp features group lectures and game analysis, opening preparation and endgame technique, structured chess play, and recreational activities. The facility provides a large recreational area with an indoor gym and outdoor field, and air conditioned classrooms. Sibling and multiweek discounts are provided. Half days are also available. For more information, please see www.nscfchess.org/ChessCamp.html, or call (914) 683-5322. 2009 Summer Chess Academy - July 6-17 - Tempe, AZ Flier.
International School of Tucson - June 7- July 23, 2010 - 12:30-3:30pm. Weekly enrollments. Two sections: Ages 5-6 and beginners, and ages 7-10 basic-level players (to about USCF 550). USCF rating not required. International School of Tucson, 1730 North First Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719. Website: www.InternationalSchoolofTucson.com. Email: info@InternationalSchoolofTucson.com. Anatoly Karpov Chess Camp - 106 S. Main, Lindsborg, KS 67456 - 785-227-2224. E-mail: info@anatolykarpovchessschool.org - Additional Camp Information: www.anatolykarpovchessschool.org. Annual Chess Camps held each July. The Karpov Chess School summer chess camp was founded by 7-time World Champion Anatoly Karpov in 2000. The week-long camp is designed for chess players of all strengths and levels of experience, ages 6 to adult, who want to improve their game while enjoying the company of fellow chess enthusiasts. After checking in and orientation on Sunday evening, the chess camp will begin with a simultaneous game with Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian. On Monday through Friday, campers will have two 60-minutes sessions. During that time, students will be divided into groups of 8-12 members and assigned a supervising teacher who will be responsible for tracking their progress throughout the camp. A rotating instructional schedule allows campers to study with several members of the staff during the week. Each camper will be given chess materials to improve their chess knowledge. Every afternoon, participants will be playing one round of a G/30 tournament. Friday afternoon will be devoted to the award ceremony during which prizes for winners in all competitions will be awarded. Every day, 90 minutes will be devoted to supervised free time or swimming pool activities. This may also include basketball and tennis. Students will be supervised throughout the week by an experienced counseling staff. The Karpov Chess School reserves the right to substitute an instructor with one of equal stature in the unlikely event of a conflict of schedules or illness. Chief Instructor: Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian, winner of the 2007 World Open, was the 2008-2009 instructor, assisted by FIDE Master Tom Brownscombe.
Cincinnati Summer Chess Camps - July 27-31; Aug. 3-7; Aug. 10-14. Detailed information is available from Flier. Intensive chess training with GM Artur Jussupow, GM Alexander Chernin and GM Alexander Stripunsky. Four weeks starting on July 6. This camp is running for the last 10 years and attracts best chess players from all over United States as well as from Europe. Every day activities include: 5 hours of chess training with world best coaches, two hours of tennis with professional tennis instructors and soccer matches every night. Rating requirement > 1700. For more information please visit our website at www.icanj.net and look for 2009 summer camp or call / e-mail Diana Tulman 201-287-0250 diana@icanj.net International Chess Academy Summer Chess Camp under IM Sergey Grabuzov and WGM Tatiana Grabuzova management 9 weeks from 6/29 to 8/28/2009, Mondays through Fridays from 9 am to 3:00 pm. – half day; or 9 am to 5 pm – full day. We offer 5:1 student – teacher / instructor ratio, prizes and trophies for tournaments and various (including sport!) competitions, camp T-shirts and FUN! On-going chess tournaments (USCF rated) every afternoon. Among our teachers are professional chess coaches from Moscow. Visit our website (look under summer camps) at www.icanj.net for more information, pictures, and registration form. Ole Chess Camp with GM Kaidanov, GM Serper & IM Krush: A Premier Chess Camp for Players of all ages - July 19-24, 2009 OleChess offers a week of quality instruction and chess-related activities featuring some of the world’s premiere players and teachers. Chess players of all ages, abilities and experience levels will enjoy a week filled with classes, demonstrations, lectures, tournaments and games, games and more games with fellow chess enthusiasts. Camp opens on Sunday afternoon with check-in between 2 and 4 p.m., followed by an orientation meeting, dinner and an exciting exhibition pitting participants against instructional staff. Monday morning begins with the first round of a G/60 tournament that will run through the week. Following the tournament is the first of three daily class sessions in which participants are divided into groups and work with a single supervising teacher. A rotating instructional schedule allows participants to study with a variety of teachers during the camp. Afternoon class sessions are followed by dinner in Stav Hall and special activities. Camp closing ceremonies start at 1 p.m. Friday afternoon with trophies awarded to winners in all competitions. Family and friends are invited to attend. Princeton College guide ranked St. Olaf’s food #4 nationally.Special activities include both chess and more varied activities: a movie night, a campfire and recreational opportunities including soccer, softball and basketball keep things active and interesting at OleChess. Other activities include evening chess lectures, quick chess tournaments, a “blitz” tournament, Ole Bughouse Mania and a simultaneous exhibition. New, in 2009: Bowling night for all ages and a dinner theater option for adults. Intensive Study Option: For an additional fee, OleChess includes an Intensive Study Option for players rated above 1700 or at least 17 years old. This option is intended for the serious adult student and involves additional instructional periods and lectures along with greater classroom rigor. Also new in 2009: The camp will host a USCF rated three-round, sections of 6–11 like rated tournament Monday–Wednesday evenings during the week of camp. This tournament will be open to campers as well as non-campers. Visit our website for details and registration information. For more details see www.stolaf.edu/camps/chesscamp/ or email Kevin_Bachler@cavemanchess.com or summer@stolaf.edu Western Invitational Chess Camp. Tucson, Arizona, July 12-16, 2009. This is the highest rated chess camp in the U.S.! 2008 instructors included GM Shulman, GM Kaidanov, GM Ramirez, IM Altounian, FM Adamson, FM Danny Rensch, FM Larsen. Instructors for 2009 TBD, but will again have at least 2 GM's. Last year top group: Avg: 2075 Second group: 1875; Third Group 1700; Fourth Group 1550. Minimum rating 1500 to be invited. Contact camp director Robby Adamson, 520-577-6799; robzadamson@msn.com. Check out camp website at www.westernchesscamp.com. Eastern Invitational Chess Camp, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2009 Instructors: FM Robby Adamson, Ross Colby, Ian West. Camp will consist of 3 groups, determined by rating. June 27-30, 2009, at The Philadelphia School. Contact camp director, Ross Colby, at skunkfrog@aol.com, or Robby Adamson at robzadamson@msn.com.
Study chess with the Silver Knights chess coaches! Our coaching staff includes several National and International Masters. We have taught tens of thousands of children, including two national champions in 2008. Campers are broken up into groups by skill level, so we accept anyone from total beginners up through experienced and highly-rated tournament players. Each camper receives a T-shirt and a tournament-style chess set. Activities include learning openings, tactics, endgames, studying master games, playing games against fellow students, and analyzing the students' games. Campers will take breaks for snacks and fresh air every hour, and full-day campers have lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00. For more information or to register, see our website at www.silverknightschess.com. Come play and study chess for a week at one of the finest summer camps in the nation: Castle Chess Camp at Emory University - June 14 - 21, 2009. The Castle Chess Camp is a nationally renowned program of chess instruction, recreation, and competition that brings together some of the best chess teachers and scholastic players from across the U.S. Now in its 9th year, the camp is recognized as one of the finest (and strongest) chess camps in the country. The camp is followed by the Emory Grand Prix tournament June 20th and 21st and all campers will be registered to play as part of the camp experience. Who are the instructors? This year’s camp features many returning from last year, including: GM Greg Serper; GM John Fedorowicz; GM Julio Beccera; IM Jon Schroer; FM Alex Dunne; LM Mike Klein; Jim Mundy. Due to the popularity of the camp, there is a minimum USCF rating requirement of 900 for participants. Visit our website: www.castlechess.org Registration is now open. You can register on-line. Questions? Contact Mark N. Taylor at mark@castlechess.org.
2009/10 Season: Vivacity CHESS Camps (Ohio). Find out what it's like to learn from people who have expertise in chess and a passion for teaching! SPRING, SUMMER and WINTER Chess Camps. More Information and Registration: www.vivacityinc.com/chess/ChessCamps.htm. QUESTIONS: Website: www.vivacityinc.com/chess; E-mail: chess@vivacityinc.com; Telephone: (440) 461-3634. Anatoly Karpov Chess School Chess Camps - Lindsborg, Kansas - Session I, July 12-17, 2009; Session II, July 19-24, 2009. Lead instructor GM Varuzhan Akobian. www.anatolykarpovchessschool.org. Email: brownscombe@anatolykarpovchessschool.org. 785-227-2224. Dean of Chess Academy Summer Camps in New Jersey. Camps will be held in the following Areas: Flemington - July 6-10th; Ridgewood - July 13-17th; Montgomery - July 20-24th; Warren - July 27-31st, Branchburg Area - August 3-7th. Classes will be running throughout June, July and August in our Branchburg facility. For complete details visit www.deanofchess.com or call 908-534-4318.
USA Chess is the largest and premier chess camp organizer for children in the United States. The staff is comprised of the best children's chess instructors in North America! These chess camps are uniquely qualified to cater to the needs beginners through advanced skill levels. The 14th annual National Summer Chess Camp Tour will visit more than 100 U.S. cities in summer 2009. For information please log in to www.chesscamp.com or call 888-65-CHESS. U.S. Chess Center Day Camps, Washington, DC, June, July, August; Different levels of instruction different weeks. Contact U.S. Chess Center, 1501 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 857-4922, www.chessctr.org.
Bar-B-Q, Elvis, and Fantastic Chess: Mid-South Chess announces its 8th Annual Summer Chess Camp for all ages and all levels, June 7th – 12th, 2009.
Accepting both residential or commuter students, this camp is centrally located in Memphis, TN and held on the beautiful campus of Lausanne Collegiate School. The camp features two experienced, premiere, and active Grandmasters: GM Alex Stripunsky and GM Melik Khachian. Along with them, we will have International Master Eli Vovsha, FIDE Master Jake Kleiman, and Women’s International Master Iryna Zenyuk. These Instructors, who represent years of extensive chess coaching experience, are considered among the best in the country. We divide our campers into groups according to age and ability with a Counselor to monitor every move. School Chess Association. Summer Chess Day Camp. Monday through Thursday 8am-5pm. Seven weeks: June 22-25, July 6-9, July 13-16, July 20-23, July 27-30, Aug. 3-6, Aug. 10-13. Professional (licensed) teachers who know children and how to teach them. Chess Instruction tailored to the students' individual needs. Five levels of chess instruction (beginning, advanced beginners, intermediate, advanced and super-advanced) each under the direction of a separate teacher. Variety of optional activities in addition to chess instruction; including swimming, tubing, field ball, Magic the gathering, soccer, fishing, roller skating, bowling, sign language, D&D, and role-playing games. Call for information - Phone: 763-593-1169 or information on website: www.schoolchess.org Location: St. Louis Park Recreation Center, 3700 Monterey Drive. St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Mountain Lake Chess Camp, now in its 16th year. 9 weekly day camps in Balboa Park, San Diego, June 22- August 21, $109.00/week. 1-week overnight camp in Lake Arrowhead, California, August 3 - 7, $525.00/week. Parents welcome. Campers learn in an exciting, cumulative merit forum that rewards participation. Every child gets a trophy. Auxiliary activities include swimming, archery, sailing and horseback riding. Hosted by International Master Larry D Evans. For more information visit www.chesscamp.net or call (800) 675-1227. FIDE Trainer Lou Mercuri's All Star Chess Training School, Newton, MA, July 6-10 and August 3-7, 2009. Click for information flier.
K-12 Chess Camp in Virginia Beach, Virginia from 22-26 JUN 2009. The camp will feature a G/30 "New Beginner's Open" on Thursday 25 JUN 2009, and every camper will become a USCF member and have a provisional quick and regular USCF rating at the completion of the chess camp. The camp is sponsored by my (Tom Belke's) defense contracting firm (DOTMLPFI, Inc.). DOT is also one of the corporate sponsors of the U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Championship. For details, please visit our website at: www.vabeachchesscamp.com.
Miami, Florida Summer Chess Camp: Youth and Adult sections, full and half day options. July 20-24, 2009. Camp meets for five days, Monday through Friday. Full Day is 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Half Day is 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Two camps in one: youth section and separate but adjacent adult section. Expert and Master level instructors. Beginner, intermediate and advanced players welcome. Prizes, trophies, T-shirts included. Intensive chess learning but also fun outdoor activities, chess tournaments, bughouse, other games and activities. Visit our website www.activityprograms.org for registration/more information or contact camp director Richard Hornor: richard@activityprograms.org
Wizards Summer Chess Camp - day camps in Springfield, NJ. 6 weeks from 6/29 – 8/7/2009, Mondays through Fridays from 9am to 5:30pm. Early drop-off from 7:30 a.m. and late pick-up until 6:00 p.m. at no extra charge. Tournament and trophies every week, camp T-shirt, free pizza lunch on Fridays. Campers will participate in daily soccer and tennis clinics (beginners and experienced players welcome). Half day chess camp option is available as well. Please see our website at www.wizardsofthemind.com for more info and typical day schedule or see our flier. Click for information flier. You can also email us at info@wizardsofthemind.com or call us at, 973-262-1395.
Summer Chess Academy The Chess-in-the-Schools Summer Chess Academy will offer Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced chess groups. Your child will be exposed to organized chess instruction and activity based on their individual skill level. Each Friday, students will participate in a tournament to try out there new skills. Students will also attend at least one special event per week, such as Grand Master lectures and simuls. Our Instructors: International Master, Master and Expert Level Instructors with no more than a 6:1 Student Teacher Ratio. Location: Classes will be held in the Chess-in-the-Schools headquarters, in a secure building in Midtown Manhattan. Nearby trains include: Amtrak, LIRR, MTA, 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, N, Q, R, V, W Details: Week # 1: July 6, 2009 - July 10, 2009 Week # 2: July 13, 2009 - July 17, 2009 Week # 3: July 20, 2009 - July 24, 2009 Week # 4: July 27, 2009 - July 31, 2009 Week # 5: August 3, 2009 - August 7, 2009 Snacks and drinks will be provided throughout the day. Lunch is available for an additional cost. The hours of operation are: Monday - Thursday - 9:00am - 4:00pm, Friday - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Each student in the academy will receive the following: T-shirt, trophy, medals, a photo CD, an 8x10 photo of your child playing chess, a chess set with a bag and clock and several chess instruction books. Students who sign-up for all five weeks will receive a free USCF membership and can compete in all of Chess-in-the-Schools' 2009-2010 tournaments free of charge (20 events minimum) and will also receive 2 hours of private instruction during the following school year. Space is limited. Reserve your spot early. Summer Chess Academy Webpage: www.chessintheschools.org/s/index.cfm?aid=349 Click here to Register: www.chessintheschools.org/s/form.cfm?formID=41
August 17th-21st Greater Cherry Hill Premiere Chess Camp at the Playdrome. Instructors GM Alexander Stripunsky (2623) and IM Alexander Lenderman (2651) will be instructing players in all aspects of the game. These are 2 of the top twenty players in the country! The camp runs daily from 9-5, and both instructors will be there for all five days. Activities will be varied and lessons in depth to maximize the benefit to all participants. Attendance will be capped at 24 players to make sure everyone gets individual attention. Bowling, billiards, and arcade games are on the premises to unwind during breaks. Bowling and billiards will be greatly discounted for all participants. Food service is on the premises or pack your own lunch. Any questions, contact Dan Herman at hermanator3@comcast.net or call (856) 287-2393. Sign up online at bestsummerchess.eventbrite.com. Discount for early registrations. |
