2025 Summer Chess Camps

Hosted by Coach Gabe and Coach Jules!

***This year’s summer camps will run from 9:30am-12:30pm each day. Despite the abbreviated hours, each day will be packed full of chess activities, including:

• 1 Daily USCF-rated tournament game

• Post-game analysis

• Puzzle-solving competitions

• Instructive lectures

• Small Group chess study sessions

TWO OPTIONS:

• July 21-25, St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church (Franklin Park)

• July 28-August 1, Pittsburgh New Church School (Point Breeze)

***Please note, we will only accept a maximum of 20 students into each camp!*** It may be necessary to register well in advance to secure a spot.

Daily Schedule (Example)

9:00-9:30 Camp arrival (please note that camp counselors will not arrive until 9:00 AM)

9:30-9:45: Quick Warmup: tactics or endgame puzzle

9:45-10:45 USCF rated Tournament games

10:45-11:15 Game Analysis (+morning snack**):  

11:15-11:45-  Lecture: Grandmaster game of the day

11:45-12:30- Small group study session (endgames, openings, chess puzzles)

12:30-12:45 Parent pick up

**For the morning snack, we will provide options such as popcorn/crackers, etc. Please pack something if your child would prefer something else.

Chess boards, pieces, clocks and scoresheets are provided. Your child can bring a scorebook to record their games if they have one.

***All players must have a current US Chess Federation (USCF) membership to compete in the daily officially rated games. CLICK HERE to obtain (or renew) a membership.***