Chess Camp

2022 Chess & Fun Summer Camp Pictures

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2024 Chess & Fun Summer Camp Pictures

Registration is now open for the 2025 Chess Summer Camp. This year, we are running the camp on two different dates. You can choose to attend one or both.
But, hurry, register early to take advantage of the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!

About the Summer Chess & Fun Camp

Oakville Chess Club in partnership with Elevate My Chess is hosting two full-day Chess & Fun camps for only one week each. The first camp will run from Monday, June 30 to Friday, July 4, 2025 and the second camp will run from July 28 to August 1, 2025. You can choose to attend both or any one of the camps as activities will be similar. The camp will be hosted at the Glen Abbey United Church in Oakville. Although the primary focus of the camp is chess for all levels of players including those that have never played chess, we will also have time for basketball in the gym, play in the park and Money management for kids.

The full day program combines both the morning and afternoon session. The morning session focuses on chess lessons and play time in the gym or at the nearby Park. Breaks will be incorporated for water, snacks and bathroom. The afternoon session will include more chess lessons, interactive money management lessons for kids and some additional play time.

The full day camp will run from 9:00am – 5:00pm. However, with an additional fee, parents may drop off the campers as early as 8:00am and pick them up as late as 6:00pm.

Who Should Attend Our Camp?

Our camp is for boys and girls born between 2011 and 2020. Minimum age is 5 and maximum age is 14. The camp is ideal for all kids interested in the game of chess from those that have never played chess to advanced chess players. Our program will cover curriculum suitable for novice, beginners, intermediate and advanced level chess players. In addition to chess, our program will include money management for kids as well as play time and fun activities. See sample schedule below for details.

Camp Dates and Location

Camp Dates # 1: Monday, June 30, 2025 to Friday, July 4, 2025
Camp Dates # 2: Monday, July 28, 2025 to Friday, August 1, 2025

Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Optional Early Drop-off & Late Pick-up: 8:00am & 6:00pm

Location: Glen Abbey United Church, 1469 Nottinghill Gate, Oakville ON

Camp Fees and Registration

Full-day camp – $320/week (Early Bird Discount before May 31 – $30 off)
Half-day camp – $180/week (Early Bird Discount before May 31 – $15 off)
Per day Full-day camp – $85/day (Early Bird Discount before Jun 20 – $5 off)
Per day Half-day camp – $55/day (Early Bird Discount before Jun 20 – $5 off)
Early Drop-off and Late Pick-up – $60 per week or $20 per day

The maximum capacity is 40 campers. Registration will close as soon as we reach capacity.

TO REGISTER FOR THE CAMP, CLICK HERE

Camp Activities & Sample Schedule

Activities will include chess lessons, rated chess tournament games, money management for kids, fun activities and play time. See below for sample schedule:

Morning Session
8:00-9:00AM	Early Morning Drop-off/Sign-In of Campers
9:00-11:00AM	Chess lessons: teaching, game analysis, quizes, puzzles and games
11:00-11:10AM	Water/Snack Break
11:10-12:00PM	Play time – Gym/Park
Afternoon Session
12:00-1:00PM	Morning Sign-Out/Fully Supervised Lunch
12:00-1:00PM	Morning Sign-Out/Fully Supervised Lunch
12:00-1:00PM	Morning Sign-Out/Fully Supervised Lunch
12:00-1:00PM	Morning Sign-Out/Fully Supervised Lunch

Camp Director and Workers

Ken Green is the Director of the Oakville Chess Club and he will be the Chess Camp Director. Ken has many years of experience teaching and working with kids including his prior experience working at the Harvest Oakville Kids Summer Camp; teaching at Harvest kids weekly services; teaching and coaching at the Waterdown Chess Club. Ken will be supported by staff with a mix of experience in chess and working with kids. All workers are required to complete an application form and undergo a half-day training to be familiar with camp safety and our camp policies and procedures. In addition, workers over the age of 18 are required to complete a Police Security Clearance, including the Vulnerable Sector Screening. At least, one staff is required to be certified in Emergency First Aids and CPR.

We also hire student volunteers who need to complete their volunteer hours for their respective high schools. All volunteers are treated like staff and we expect them to be energetic, outgoing and willing to help out other staff members on team with the daily activities. If you would like to volunteer your time, please send your resume to [email protected].

Camp Policies and Procedures

We take the safety and enjoyment of our campers serious and therefore, it is mandatory for all workers to be familiar with our policies and procedures manual and to complete our training prior to the start of the camp.

You can access our camp policies & procedures using this link – Policies and Procedures.

TO REGISTER FOR THE CAMP, CLICK HERE

Information For Campers – What You Should Bring To Camp?

Knap Sack
Lunch/Snacks (No Peanut Products please)
Waterbottle
Hat & Sunscreen
Running Shoes

Note: We will provide pizza lunch and drinks for all kids every Friday.

Camp Terms and Conditions

I agree to release and indemnify Oakville Chess Club and Elevate My Chess Canada Inc., its employees and volunteers from any claims or lawsuits arising from injuries or accidents incurred by the camper while participating in the summer camp. I understand that Oakville Chess Club and Elevate My Chess Canada Inc. or its employees and volunteers are not responsible for any items that are lost or stolen while at the camp location. The information collected as part of the registration process is for the purpose of grouping campers, collecting/processing payments, and mailing information to campers ONLY and will not be sold or distributed to a third party.

There will be NO refunds after May 31, 2025. Prior to this date, full refund less a 5% administrative charge will be provided following a written notification by email. Oakville Chess Club and Elevate My Chess Canada Inc. have the right to cancel camp session if there are not enough registered campers for that particular session. By registering your child, you agree to the above waiver and agree to the terms and conditions noted here.