Full-Day Summer Chess Camps

The two camps featured on this page are full-day camps, featuring USCF-rated games. I will run both of these events with Jules Coulson.

I am running several other (half-day) chess camps this summer. To see all my camps (and other upcoming events), check out my Events Calendar.

TWO FULL-DAY CAMP OPTIONS:

• July 22-26, St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church (Franklin Park)

• July 29-August 2, Pittsburgh New Church School (Point Breeze)

The general structure of both camps will be the same (see camp schedule below).

***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.

Take a look at the daily camp schedule (below), followed camp registrations.

Daily Schedule

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

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

9:45-10:45 USCF rated Tournament games

10:45-11:30 Game Analysis (+morning snack**):  

11:30-12:00-  Lecture- Grandmaster game of the day/group work

12:00-12:30- Chess choice time- casual games, puzzle packets, chess variants

12:30-1:15 - lunch break (this will be outside, weather permitting)  (please pack a lunch for your child!)

1:15-2:00- Small group study session (endgames, openings, chess puzzles)

2:00-2:30 Wind down the day with some fun activities like blitz or light tactics challenges

2:30-2:45 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.

All supplies (chess clocks, sets, and scoresheets) will be provided, but your child can bring a scorebook to record their games if they have one.

***All players must have a US Chess Federation (USCF) to compete in the officially rated games which are played daily in these camps. CLICK HERE and follow the instructions to obtain (or renew) a membership.***