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Images'26 THANKSGIVING Chess Camp (1pm-5pm at Palo Alto, 11/23-11/25)

3-Day PM Chess Camp

Palo Alto Thanksgiving
Regular Chess Camp
(11/23–11/25 PM)

Chess lessons and games for players of all skill levels.

November 23–25, 2026 PM Session 1:00PM–5:00PM Monday–Wednesday
Age Range Ages 5+
Experience Prior chess knowledge is helpful, but not required
Skill Level All skill levels welcome — beginners through advanced players
Pickup Standard pickup is at 5:00PM Optional late pickup is available from 5:00PM–5:30PM for an additional fee.
AM + PM Make It a Full-Day Camp

Add either the 9:00AM–1:00PM Regular Chess Camp or the 9:00AM–1:00PM Master Chess Camp to create a full-day 9:00AM–5:00PM camp experience. Registering for both an AM and PM session also provides a small automatic discount.

About This Camp

This three-day Thanksgiving chess camp welcomes players of all skill levels. Campers will enjoy chess instruction, practice games, and supervised breaks throughout each afternoon.

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

Arrival:
PM-only campers should arrive for the 1:00PM start. Early drop-off is not available for PM-only campers.

Snack:
BAC will provide a snack during the scheduled 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:
Standard pickup is at 5:00PM. Optional late-pickup care is available from 5:00PM–5:30PM for an additional fee.

Full-Day Campers:
Children registered for an AM camp and the PM Regular camp will remain with BAC throughout the day and continue directly into the afternoon session.

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
$263.00