Chess Summer Camps are the perfect way to introduce the game of chess to new students, deepen understanding of the game for established players, or offer intensive instruction for aspiring chess masters. Grandmaster instructors provide daily lessons, puzzles, and play to help guide students through each session.
Instruction offers a solid basic foundation, emphasizing the fundamental skills needed to begin a lifetime of learning in chess, including:
Grandmasters then provide expert instruction building on these skills and covering more advanced ideas, including:
Each camp provides opportunities to practice these skills in a variety of activities and workshops with classmates under the observation of a Grandmaster and experienced Chess instructors from the Chess Club.
Full and half-day camps are available for ages 6-14. Camps will be held weekly from May – July at various locations throughout St. Louis. Click here for easy online registration!
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And don't forget to check out our Digital Classroom, offering chess instruction for students in grades K-12 in an exciting and fun virtual learning space!
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