2024 All Girls Chess Summer Camp - July 29 - August 2

Chess Summer Camp aims to gather similarly skilled, scholastic chess players for intensive training and practice games. Whether a beginner or advanced; this camp will provide insightful instruction and exciting activities during this week-long session. Depending on the student's level, the topics below will be presented.

Personal games can be submitted for analysis by a Club Grandmaster for camp attendees.

Instruction is provided by a nationally recognized WGM, who will emphasize the following topics:

For Advanced Players

• Opening Repertoire Selection
• Middle Game Planning
• Endgame Technique
• Tactical Calculation
• Practical Time Management for Tournament Play

For Beginner Players

• Proper piece and board set-up
• Algebraic Notation (Chess Language)
• Basic Principles of Play 

Grandmasters then provide expert instruction building on these skills and covering more advanced ideas, including:

• Tactics
• Strategy
• Middlegames
• Checkmates

Each camp provides opportunities to practice these skills in various activities and practice games.

Daily Schedule

• Arrival - 8:45 AM
• Morning Practice - 9:00 AM
• Snack and Break Time - 10:30 AM
• Morning Lecture - 10:40 AM
• Lunch - 12:00 PM-12:30 PM
• After Lunch Skittles - 12:30-1:00 PM
• Afternoon Practice - 1:00 PM
• Afternoon Lecture - 2:30 PM
• Departure 3:45-4:00 PM

WEEKLY FEES

• $450.00
• Scholarships Available

AGES

6-18

FOOD

The Chess Club will provide light snacks (including beverages) during scheduled snack times. Students should bring a sack lunch. 

For any inquiries, please contact Richard Pointer - rpointer@saintlouischessclub.org - 314.669.5010