U.S. Chess Center
2011 Summer Camps

The U.S. Chess Center has been running day camps for children since 1992.
Organized by David Mehler, the camps provide high-level
chess instruction in a fun environment.

Additional camps will be added to the list below.

Camps listed in blue are tentative. As camps are confirmed we will list
them in black. When camps fill we will note that on this page.
Camps in red are full.
Camps in McLean and Vienna usually fill first.

For more information, please e-mail, call or write to us:

U.S. Chess Center
1501 M Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 857-4922

We take about 30 students in each camp, sometimes more
in the full-day camps, always on a first-come basis. Most
camps fill, so we recommend mailing your registration
to us as soon as the camp locations have been confirmed.

We accept registrations on-line only as noted below.
To register, please mail us a registration form along with a check unless the camp shows that on-line registration is possible.

In addition to teaching chess, we engage in a variety of recreational
activities in each camp. We supply snacks each day and organize
games like Capture the Flag. We go swimming in some of
the full-day camps in the suburbs. Some full-day
camps have the availability of an after-care problem-solving
enrichment program until 5:00 p.m. for an additional fee.
Partial scholarships usually are available for those who
need them. Camp fees include a camp T-shirt.

Cancellation policy:
Camp registration fees are refundable until one week before the start of camp with a $10 administrative fee. Between one week and the start of camp, 50% of camp fees will be refunded. After the start of the camp there will be no refund.

June Chess Camps

June 27 - July 1: 9:00 a.m. - noon at Orange Hunt Elementary School in Springfield, Virginia, for less experienced (beginner to intermediate) students entering grades 2 - 7. $100 per week. Please make checks payable to "Orange Hunt PTA".

June 27 - July 1: 1:00 - 4:00 at White Oaks Elementary School in Burke, Virginia, for more experienced (intermediate and advanced) students entering grades 2 - 7. $100 per week. Please make checks payable to "White Oaks PTA".

July Chess Camps

July 5 - 8: Full-day camp (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) at the U.S. Chess Center downtown. For intermediate and advanced students entering grades 4 - 9 who want to improve their skills at chess. Chess and other recreation. $185 per week. Please make your registration check payable to the US Chess Center. Print flyer for this camp. | Register Online

July 11 - 15: 9:00 a.m. - noon at Willow Springs Elementary School in Fairfax for intermediate-to-advanced students entering grades 2 - 7. $100 per week. Please make checks payable to "Willow Springs PTA".

July 11 - 15: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Oak View Elementary School in Fairfax for beginner-to-intermediate students entering grades 2 - 7. $100 per week. Please make checks payable to "Oak View PTA".

July 11 - 15: 9:00 - noon and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Westbriar Elementary School in Vienna. Two separate camps, mornings for intermediate-to-strong intermediate students entering grades 2 - 7, afternoons for beginners to intermediate. Students may not enroll for both sessions. $100 per week.

July 18 - 22: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Churchill Road Elementary School in McLean, Virginia, for beginner and intermediate students entering grades 2 - 7. $200 per week. Aftercare available until 5:00 p.m. for an additional $60.  | Register Online

July 25 - 29: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.at Churchill Road Elementary School in McLean, Virginia for intermediate and advanced students entering grades 4 - 9. $200 per week. Aftercare available until 5:00 p.m. for an additional $60.  | Register Online

August Chess Camps

August 1 - 5: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 7701 16th Street, NW (16th Street at Juniper St.) in Washington, DC, near Silver Spring for intermediate players entering grades 3 - 8. $200 per week.

August 1 - 5: 9:00 - noon and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Westbriar Elementary School in Vienna. Two separate camps, mornings for beginners to intermediate students entering grades 2 - 7, afternoons for intermediate-to-strong intermediate. Students may not enroll for both sessions. $100 per week. FULL!

August 8 - 12: Full-day camp 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Ritchie Park Elementary School in Rockville/Potomac, Maryland, for intermediate-to-advanced students entering grades 2 - 7. Aftercare available until 5:00 p.m. $230 per week. (Aftercare $75 per week) Please make checks payable to the U.S. Chess Center.  | Register Online

August 15 - 19: Full-day camp at Belle View Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia, area for beginner and intermediate students entering grades 2 - 7. $195 per week. Aftercare available until 5:00 p.m. for an additional $50. Please make checks payable to "Belle View PTA".

2011 Camp Champions