This camp is designed to keep even the sharpest camper on their toes. Parents will appreciated the fact that many resources sight the positive affect that playing chess has on a childs self-esteem, patience, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

This weeklong camp will include hands on instruction in the mind warfare of chess and backgammon as well as the less intense game of checkers. Even the novice chess player is welcome to join in this week of instruction, play and competition because players will be paired up with opponents based on skill.

Campers will have the chance midweek to see the digital side of chess and backgammon when they set up a virtual chess or backgammon match online.

Weeklong instruction and play will be in preparation for a chess/backgammon tournament on Friday. Campers will choose their strongest game and play for a position for the Campers Hall of Fame Board.


This Camp is open to boys and girls ages 7-12