Our chess summer camp is a great way for new students to learn the game of chess and for experienced students to deepen their understanding. Our instructors will provide daily lessons, puzzles, and games to help guide students through each session. Each camper receives a Summer Chess Camp T-shirt and a tournament-style chess set.
Summer Chess Camp Dates
- Summer Chess Camp: Monday, August 12 - Thursday, August 15, 2024
Times
- Full day: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- AM only: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- PM only: 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location
Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5869 Forbes Ave., 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Lessons
Campers are broken into groups by skill level, ranging from beginner through intermediate-rated tournament player. Activities include learning beginning fundamentals, tactics, endgames, middlegame planning, strategy, studying master games, playing games against fellow students, and analyzing students’ games. Campers take periodic breaks for snacks, fresh air, and physical activity. Full-day campers have lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00. Please see the sample schedule for an example of activities.
Experienced Instructors
Registration Fees
- 4-days, full-days: $220/week
- 4-days, half-days: $135/week
- There is a 10% discount for Pittsburgh Chess Club Members.
Please contact us at [email protected] should you need us to prorate for less days. We will follow-up with a quote for the prorated fee and invoice for the new amount.
Ages
6-14
Lunch and Snacks
This year we will not be catering lunch in order to reduce registration fees. Campers should make plans to bring their own lunch which can be stowed in the club refrigerator. or have lunch delivered by a parent/guardian.
Arrival / Departure
Campers may be dropped off at 8:45 a.m.. All campers should be picked up by 4:15 p.m. AM Campers should be picked up between 12 p.m. and 12:15 p.m., PM campers should be dropped off between 12:45 p.m. and 1 p.m.
Early Drop-Off / Late Pick-up Hours
For the convenience of working parents, we will offer drop-offs before 8:45am and pick-ups after 4:15pm at an additional charge of $8.33/hour (ie. $50/week)
Early drop-off is available from 8:00 to 8:45 am. Late pick-up is available from 4:15 to 5:00pm. Please include this option in your registration if you know it will be needed.
Summer Chess Camp registration is on a first come, first served basis and must be paid in full to hold your spot.
Registration
Please use our registration form to sign up.