Regular Camp: we welcome any child of 5 years or older to our Regular Chess Camps.
Prior chess knowledge is NOT required to attend the camp, we regularly get absolute beginners, beginner and intermediate players at these camps.

Fusion Camp: This camp will be a special fusion camp between Mad Science and BayAreaChess.
Kids will rotate on a pre-determined time schedule between the science station and the chess group.
Every child will have a chance to complete one science and one chess session in the morning and afternoon, respectively.
We are excited for this pilot camp, and looking forward to a long collaboration with Mad Science.

 


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We have three main goals with our chess camps:
1. Have fun with chess
2. Improve chess skills
3. Provide other stimulating activities to maintain interest


We apply a novel approach, where we combine and blend Academia, Chess, and Games!
Each 4 hour instructional block consists of:
1. Chess puzzles & creative exercises to sharpen the brain.
2. Group instruction & Personalized coaching to improve chess skills.
3. Casual play to practice and enjoy Chess.
4. Hourly breaks for (free) snacks and recess.




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Tentativel Daily Schedules:

Morning Schedule 9am - 1pm
9-9:15 Arriving, Casual Games, Warm-up
9:15-10 Instruction
10-10:10 Recess & Snacks
10:10-11 Training Games & Review
11-11:10 Recess
11:10-12 Practice Games
12-12:15 Break & Lunch
12:15-1 Review & Wrap-Up
12:50-1 Pickup

Afternoon Schedule 1pm - 5pm
1-1:15 Arriving, Casual Games, Warm-up
1:15-2 Instruction
2-2:10 Recess & Snacks
2:10-3 Training Games & Review
3-3:10 Recess
3:10-4 Practice Games
4-4:10 Recess & Snacks
4:10-5 Review & Wrap-Up
4:50-5 Pickup