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Schools Out Camp – September

August 28, 2019 by Carolyn

Our first Schools Out Camp for the new school year will be held September 20.

This is a great chance to sharpen your chess skills. Coach Zach will be teaching lessons, there will be fun events, lots of competitions, and prizes!

Schedule

  • 8:30 am – 8:45: Check in
  • 9:00 am Lesson: Endgame lesson using your king
  • 9:30 am: Fun endgame drills using the lesson with a competition and prizes
  • 10:00 am: Free play pick a partner, or ask Zach a question
  • 11:00 am Lesson Two: Openings how to pick the best opening for your style and going one on one with students.
  • 11:30 am: Trying out new openings with a partner
  • 12:00 pm: Lunch (please pack your own) kids can play games and basketball, or soccer in the gym in this time.
  • 1:00 pm: Lesson Three: Chess mazes practice
  • 1:30 pm: Chess tactics practice
  • 2:00 pm: Free play
  • 3:00 pm: Finish with one serious game
  • 3:45-4:00 pm: Parent pick up

This camp is open to a maximum of 20 participants/day.

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: September 18.

Registration Closed.

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