Semper Primus chess summer camp Pennsylvania USA

♟️ Semper Primus Chess Camp
📅 Dates:
July 6 – July 11, 2025
(Options for 3 or 5 days, plus extra tournament day on August 3)

🎓 Grades:
K – 12th

🏕️ Overview
Overnight chess camp focused on playing and learning together

Rated tournaments throughout the camp

Builds chess skills and a strong community

📍 Location
Millersville University, Pennsylvania

Suites available for 5th–12th graders

Suites with parent/guardian option for K–4th graders

Commuter option for all grades

Double and single suite accommodations

🕒 Camp Activities
Two daily rated tournaments (Swiss, Quads, Blitz)

Recreational and non-chess activities for rest and fun

Evening events: sports, Blitz, quick chess

Flexible instruction: daily group lessons on tactics, strategy, openings, endgames — optional attendance

Camp counselors onsite 24/7

🎓 Master Instruction
Game analysis by masters

Tactical and strategic group lessons

Elective instruction, designed to suit each camper’s pace