'23 Summer MASTER CHESS Camp (1pm-5pm in San Jose, 7/5-7/7)
A 3-Day Camp
Welcome back to the BAC In-Person Master Chess Camp!
Master Chess Camp is open to the Chess players Ages 7-17 with the minimum rating of USCF 800+ (or 1400+ on Chesskid.com)
Each Block of Camp will have a Free USCF RATED-GAME at the end of the week (Full-day would receive 2 games). This Camp also comes WITH FREE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP TO USCF (if needed).
WHAT IS A BAC MASTER CHESS CAMP?
Master Chess camps are for the advanced USCF rated scholastic chess players. Minimum rating of USCF 800 is required to attend. Master chess camps are taught by professional Senior Staff or Titled Instructors and provide much more complex materials than regular chess camps.
Master Chess Camp includes daily lecture-style lessons, which may require longer concentration and sitting, so as engaged listening, rather than relaxed learning; there will be a number of practice games, tactical and positional chess puzzle exercises throughout the day as well. Daily lectures, exercises and practice games will be alternated with the recesses.
The schedule of instruction is flexible and can depend on coaches' discretion, but may include: calculation training, opening preparation, middle-games, endgames, game analysis etc. The coaches will provide top-level instruction, aiming to challenge the students in an engaging way.
The Camp will also be targeting Tournament-Practice/Play and will host 1 USCF RATED Game in each Block at the end of the week.
Space is very limited! Register Soon!
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)
Morning Camps from 9AM to 1PM / Afternoon Camps from 1PM to 5PM
(purchased separately to make Full-Day Camps)
Afternoon blocks are not yet available at every location.
Early drop-off (8:30-9am) or Late Pickup (5:00 - 5:30pm) available when registering.
Sample Camp Schedule
Afternoon Estimated Schedule: 1pm - 5pm (mornings follow a similar template)
1:00 - 1:30 : Arrival + Casual Free-play Games, Warm-ups.
1:30 - 2:25 : Group Instruction/Demonstrations (based on observed skill levels).
2:25 - 2:40 : Recess / Snacks (see snack options / disclaimer below).
2:40 - 3:40 : Games, Organized Pairings, Puzzles, Analysis at Coach discretion.
3:40 - 4:10 : Group Instruction/Demonstrations.
4:10 - 4:25 : Break / Outside time.
4:25 - 5:00 : Free-Play Puzzles and Gaming until Pick-up (or coach discretion)
Snacks
Please note: there is a NO NUTS policy and NO FOOD Sharing policy in all BAC Camps.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Please inform us immediately of any known allergies your child may have.
Questions? Please email to enrich@bayareachess.com
Note: we do not offer early drop-off option for the 1-5pm (afternoon) session. Drop-off time for the Afternoon Campers (1-5pm) is @ 1 pm. Extended care 5-5:30pm is available for an additional fee.