Summer Chess Camp

We welcome any child of 5 years or older. Prior chess knowledge is NOT required to attend a BAC camp. In-Person camps are for players Level 1 - 4.5, (under 1300 USCF or u1700 chesskid).

Safety Bay Area Chess is CDC compliant. All BAC Instructors are Fully Vaccinated. Masks may be required. Safe-Practice: Handwashing breaks, common-sense distancing and routine Sanitation of Camp Materials. Lunches are spent Outdoors (at the playground / park)

Medical Waiver and Photo Release Form must be filled and signed by the parent/guardian for each child prior to the camp's start

Morning Camps from 9AM to 1PM / Afternoon Camps from 1PM to 5PM Afternoon blocks are not yet available at every location, like Palo Alto. (Online camps are) Early drop-off (8:30-9am) or Late Pickup (5:00 - 5:30pm) available when registering.

Sample Camp Schedule

Morning Schedule: 9am - 1pm (afternoons follow a similar template)

*8:30 - 9am : Early-Drop options available at Registration. 9:00 - 9:30 : Arrival + Casual Free-play Games, Warm-ups. 9:30 - 10:25 : Group Instruction/Demonstrations (based on observed skill levels). 10:25 - 10:35 : Recess / Snacks (see snack options / disclaimer below). 10:35 - 11:40 : Games, Organized Pairings, Puzzles, Analysis at Coach discretion. 11:40 - 12:10 : Group Instruction/Demonstrations. 12:10 - 12:40 : Lunch Break / Outside time. Please pack a child's lunch. (snacks will be provided to children without one). 12:40 - 1:00 : Free-Play Puzzles and Gaming until Pick-up / merge into PM arrivals.