February 24, 2026 - March 2, 2026
Register Now For the ICC Rapid Open!
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 instruction through lessons, activities, and guided play to offer a varied learning environment that reaches campers of all levels.
The Saint Louis Chess Club is a non-profit, educational organization committed to making chess an integral part of our community. Chess is a valuable educational tool that helps teach important lessons including problem solving, critical thinking, sportsmanship, patience and goal setting — plus, it’s fun!
Full Day: 9 AM - 4 PM Half Day: 9 AM - NOON
Full Day: $475.00 Half Day: $300.00
Registrations close at 9 PM the preceding Monday of each camp
June 1, 2026 - June 5, 2026
Campers may be dropped off at 8:45 AM at the earliest.
Half day morning campers should be picked up between NOON and 12:15 PM.
All campers must be picked up by 4:15 PM.
A fee will be charged for all campers picked up late.
The Saint Louis Chess Club will provide light snacks during scheduled snack times. Students should bring their own sack lunch and a refillable water bottle.
Please note any student allergies on the registration form
A full refund, minus a $50 service fee, is provided for all cancellation requests received 30 days prior to camp start date.
No refunds are provided if the cancellation is not received 30 days prior to camp start date without a doctor’s note or extenuating circumstances.
It is possible to switch camp sessions prior to the beginning of any camp session, with a $75 change fee per student.
Photos may be taken at these summer camps by a Saint Louis Chess Club photographer and used for marketing purposes.
For any further questions, please email us at [email protected].
If you are a scout in Scouting America, you can earn your Chess Merit Badge through one of our week-long summer camps. Let your camp councilors know on your first day of camp that you want to work on this during the session.
