16th Annual Denver Rocky Mountain Chess Camps - June 14-18, 2010 (Englewood) - full and half day options - and July 12-14, 2010 (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

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.

Intensive chess training with GM Artur Jussupow, GM Alexander Chernin and GM Alexander StripunskyFour weeks starting on July 6, 2010. 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 Group 1 > 2100; Group 2 > 1800. For more information please visit our website at www.icanj.net and look for 2010 summer camp or call/e-mail Diana Tulman 201-287-0250; diana@icanj.net.

A Premier Chess Camp: Mid-South Chess announces its 9th Annual Summer Chess Camp for all ages and all levels, June 13th - 18th, 2010 in Memphis, Tennessee 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 instructors are GM Alex Stripunsky, GM Josh Friedel. FM Jake Kleiman, WIM Alisa Melikhina, and Eve Litvik.. 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 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 activities.  Each Instructor teaches each group – what a difference this makes! Camp includes Sunday afternoon opening reception and orientation for parents and campers, unique camp designed t-shirt, trophy, autographed certificate, group photo and daily souvenir. Camp concludes with a USCF rated tournament and awards ceremony. Come experience the top quality of Mid-South Chess and its 9th Annual Summer Chess Camp. Don't miss out! For more information, visit our website www.chesscamp.us or call 901.276.4663.

International Chess Academy Summer Chess Camp under IM Sergey Grabuzov and WGM Tatiana Grabuzova management 9 weeks from 6/28/2010 to 8/27/2010: 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.

Cincinnati Summer Chess Camps - July 27-31; Aug. 3-7; Aug. 10-14.Detailed information is available from Flier

Maurice Ashley Five-Day Chess Camp: Richmond, Virginia - July 26-30, 2010; Baltimore, Maryland - June 21-25, 2010; Schenectady, New York - July 6-10, 2010 Mon-Fri, For Kids, K-8. All Levels Welcome. World-class chess training using renowned Grandmaster Maurice Ashley's revolutionary teaching method. Campers will learn from the Grandmaster and coaches who have been trained in his techniques. Chess activities will be balanced with physical activity, as well as other fun activities designed to supplement the chess curriculum. Training is tailored by skill level. For more information, go to website for details. www.mauriceashleychampions.com

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.

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.