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.
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Financial Aid is available, please contact for more information.
