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Images'26 SUMMER Chess Camp (1pm-5pm at Palo Alto, 8/3-8/7)

5-Day PM Chess Camp

Palo Alto Summer
Regular Chess Camp
(8/3–8/7 PM)

Chess lessons and games for new and developing players.

August 3–7, 2026 PM Session 1:00PM–5:00PM Monday–Friday
Age Range Ages 5–16
Experience Prior chess knowledge is helpful, but not required
Skill Level New players to under 1200 USCF rating equivalent
Pickup Please plan for pickup at 5:00PM Optional late-pickup until 5:30PM is available during registration.

About This Camp

Our camp welcomes players at a variety of skill levels. Each afternoon combines free play, paired games, instructional lessons, and scheduled snack breaks.

Location

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

505 East Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Sample Afternoon Schedule

*This is a sample schedule. Activities and timing may be adjusted by the coaches as needed.

  1. Warm-Up Games
  2. Chess Lesson
  3. Snack Break
  4. Free Play
  5. Paired Play
  6. Snack Break
  7. Free Play / Chess Lesson
  8. Pickup

Before Camp

Lunch:
If attending the PM camp only, please have your child eat lunch before arriving.
If attending both the AM and PM camps, please pack a lunch for your child.

Snack:
BAC will provide snacks during the scheduled snack breaks. Children may also bring their own snacks.

Water Bottle:
Bringing a water bottle is highly recommended.

Food Safety:
BAC camps follow a NO NUTS and NO FOOD SHARING policy.

Allergies:
Please notify BAC before camp of any known allergies.

Pickup:
Please plan to pick up your child at 5:00PM. Optional late-pickup until 5:30PM is available during registration.

Ready to Register? Select your child in the registration panel on the top-left, then click “Register Child.”

Questions? Email enrich@bayareachess.com

Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
Time Slot
Afternoon Blocks
Registration Fee
$399.00