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Bay Area Chess, CAMPS 2025!
General Info Below, or Go Directly to Camp Registration Menu*
In-Person Seasonal Camps, 2025
See Program details below, or view them in our Camp Registration Menu*
New Players: Absolute Beginners are welcome at all In-Person Camps (below), or any Online Course that posts for Level 1.
Levels: What are the 5 BAC Skill-Levels ?
Weekends: We have Drop-in (single session) Club Classes every week! (Palo Alto, San Jose, Fremont, Cupertino, Santa Clara.)
Regular Chess Camp:
Half-Day block options available (register for both half-days to have a full-day camp, at a discount!)
We welcome any child of 5 years or older in regular camps (lower teens welcome, ages grouped accordingly)
Prior chess knowledge is NOT required to attend a BAC camp.
In-Person camps are for players Level 1 - 4, (under 1100 USCF or u1500 chesskid).
Bay Area Chess is CDC compliant.
Master Chess Camp:
Master Camps are generally taught by Titled Coaches.
Master Camps are for more experienced players with 800+ USCF Rating (if you are not sure, Regular Camps are probably more appropriate).
A Free Rated Game is played every Friday of Master Camps. USCF provided if needed.
We provide Workbooks as well!
Strategy-Games Camp:
A unique Camp experience targeting a variety of games/concepts beyond Chess. Explore the Curriculum by clicking on any Board-Game Camp in the Registration menu!
Sample Camp Schedule
SAMPLE Morning Schedule: 9am - 1pm
*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.
(Lunch is OUTSIDE with distancing. Snacks will be provided to children without one).
12:40 - 1:00 : Free-Play Puzzles and Gaming until Pick-up / merge into PM arrivals.
SAMPLE Afternoon Schedule: 1pm - 5pm
1:00 - 1:25 : Arrival + Casual Free-play Games, Warm-ups.
1:25 - 2:15 : Group Instruction/Demonstrations (based on observed skill levels).
2:15 - 2:30 : Recess / Snacks (see snack options / disclaimer below).
2:30 - 3:20 : Games, Organized Pairings, Puzzles, Analysis at Coach discretion.
3:20 - 3:50 : Group Instruction/Demonstrations.
3:50 - 4:10 : Outside time, snack option.
4:10 - 5:00 : Generally casual Puzzles, Special Lessons or Gaming until Pick-up.
*5:00 - 5:30 : Late-Pickup options available at Registration.
BAC CAMPS POLICIES: See Camp Policies
In-Person Camp Locations
Palo Alto: Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto (map)
505 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Location Perks: Increased Outdoor Time, Magical Bridges Playground, More Space
REGISTER
San Jose: BAC Office (map)
2050 Concourse Dr #42, San Jose, CA 95131
Location Perks: Drop-off/Pick-up Convenience, Designated Outdoor Lunch Space,
Air-Conditioning, Cash in BAC-€oins on-site.
REGISTER
Fremont: SpringHill Suites (map)
46333 Fremont Blvd, Fremont CA 94538
Comfortable parking/lobby, AC
Menlo Park: Menlo College (map)
1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027
Location Perks: Massive Outdoor Field, professional setting, Air-Conditioning
Redwood City: Community Buildings
The address may vary. Please note that all Redwood City Camps
are registered through the Parks and Rec department, Here!
