Summer at St. Luke’s ♟️✨
Chess Camp with 32 Pieces
Why Join?
Learn the basics or take your chess skills to the next level this summer! Chess is not only fun, but it also helps develop strategic thinking, risk assessment, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills. Plus, it builds patience, resilience, sportsmanship, self-confidence, and new friendships. 🧠🤝
Who’s It For?
Beginners & Intermediate Players Welcome!
Campers will receive personalized instruction and guided practice.
Each week ends with a US Chess Federation-rated tournament—bring your progress to the board! 🏆
What You’ll Do
Learn opening, middlegame, and endgame principles
Practice methodical calculation and chess intuition ♞
Enjoy chess variant tournaments, puzzle-solving contests, and simultaneous exhibitions! 🧩♟️
Schedule & Ages ⏰
Session I: June 9 – 13, 2025 (Full week)
Ages 6-9: Morning 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages 10-13: Afternoon 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $400
Session II: June 16 – 20, 2025 (Four-day week, closed June 19 for Juneteenth)
Ages 6-9: Morning 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages 10-13: Afternoon 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $320
Session III: June 30 – July 4, 2025 (Four-day week, closed July 4)
Ages 6-9: Morning 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages 10-13: Afternoon 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $320
Session IV: July 7 – 11, 2025 (Full week)
Ages 6-9: Morning 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages 10-13: Afternoon 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $400