Summer USCF-Rated Chess Camps
For tournament-level chess players (500-1200 USCF) looking to improve their chess skills!
EACH DAY WILL BE FULL OF A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING:
1 Daily USCF-rated tournament game
Post-game analysis
Puzzle-solving competitions
Instructive lectures
Small Group chess study sessions
TWO OPTIONS:
July 20-24, St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church (Franklin Park)
August 10-14, Pittsburgh New Church School (Point Breeze)
***Please note, we will only accept a maximum of 18 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.***
Summer Chess Camp Registration
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Registration for 1-Week Scholastic Chess Camp
St. Brendan’s Church-Franklin Park (2365 McAleer Rd., Sewickley, PA 15143)
July 20-24 (9:30am-12:30pm)
Activities will include daily USCF-rated games, game analysis, instructive lectures, group and individual puzzle contests, and small group study sessions.
The price for 1 student is $245.
There is a sibling discount of $20 for each additional sibling. **Discount is automatically applied when selecting 2 or more participants**
Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Registration for 1-Week Scholastic Chess Camp
Pittsburgh New Church School-Point Breeze (299 Le Roi Rd., Pittsburgh PA 15208)
August 10-14 (9:30am-12:30pm)
Activities will include daily USCF-rated games, game analysis, instructive lectures, group and individual puzzle contests, and small group study sessions.
The price for 1 student is $245.
There is a sibling discount of $20 for each additional sibling. **Discount is automatically applied when selecting 2 or more participants**
Please note: if you are registering siblings, select the sibling number by clicking on: “Select how many students are signing up for the camp”- do NOT change the “quantity” option.