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A day at chess camp: packed with possibilities

Classic Camp Games

Team-building camp games and crafts with a focus on problem-solving.

Interactive Chess Lessons

We make learning fun for all skill levels!

Practice And Play

Kids learn by doing – after all, it’s a chess camp!

Lunch and Snacks

Full-day campers must bring their own lunch, however snacks are provided.

Chess Tournaments

Learn real tournament rules and strategies in a fun, friendly environment.

Team Chess and Variation Games

New challenges and cooperative games are a big boost to creative thinking. Plus kids love them!

Physical Activities

Our Wizards have access to 100’s of new and classic camp activities so students can go out and play!

Try New Activities

Daily free time provides children with a chance to interact with friends and try new things.

Chess Wizards Camps are the Perfect Mix of Learning and Adventure!

Childcare, Learning, and Fun

Chess Wizards Camps provide a safe and structured environment for your child, allowing you to focus on work while they flourish under our watchful care. Say goodbye to worries about school break learning loss with our exciting combination of chess and critical thinking activities, keeping young minds sharp throughout the break.

Gift Your Child an Unforgettable Season of Magic

Our camps offer a one of a kind blend of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. With the perfect balance of freedom and carefully supervised activities, your child will not only enhance their chess skills but also forge new friendships while strengthening their most powerful muscle of all — their brain!

Get Ready to Checkmate

Our day camps expand on our interactive chess curriculum, enhancing your child's skills at all experience levels. Campers enjoy physical activities, including classic and custom strategy-themed games, tournaments, and plenty of team chess opportunities. With snacks and awards added in, it's an experience your child will be talking about all school year! Add in snacks and awards, and you have an experience that your child will be talking about all summer!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the activities like at camp?

Chess Wizards is a fun way to have kids experience the excitement of chess. It is proven that chess enhances cognitive development in children, improves both verbal and mathematical skills, and increases all levels of academic performance! But, as much as we love chess and champion its cognitive and character benefits, we don't believe in asking an 8 year-old to stay inside for 3 or 6 hours and just play chess during their vacation. We've developed an interactive day-camp format that includes all kinds of activities to keep kids both physically and mentally engaged during their time with us. Team chess games, puzzles, skill-building, and chess variants are just some of the ways we integrate the whole person into our camp activities. A sample day might include exploration of a technical chess concept, fun group challenges which hone specific chess thinking patterns, a healthy snack, a mini-tournament, capture-the-flag, and blob tag — or creating and designing your own chess piece to be used in a practice game with your new friends. After all, it's camp… we want our students to make memories that they'll carry with them through the upcoming school year and beyond.

How old do you have to be to attend camp?

Our camp is designed for children ages 5-12.

What does my child need to bring to camp?

Campers need to bring a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and be ready to have fun! Full day campers should pack a lunch.

How do I register for camp?

You can search for local camps and register online using this page.

What if I need to cancel?

Our refund policy is as follows: • Registration canceled within one (1) month before start date of camp, full refund will be issued • Registration canceled within two (2) weeks before start date of camp, 50% refund will be issued • Registration canceled within one (1) week before the start date of camp, no refund will be issued. • No refunds are available after the camp has begun.

What time is camp held?

It depends on the camp, but most full day camps are held from 9am - 3pm, with half day camps being held from either 9am-12pm or 12pm - 3pm.

Mark Your Calendars and Get Ready for a Magical Winter in 2024 and Summer in 2025!

Attention All Principals And School Administrators

Interested in bringing the magic of chess to your community and providing students with an enriching and educational school break experience they'll cherish for years to come? We would love to make it happen!

Simply fill out our contact form, and our team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.