USA Chess Camp

USA Chess Camp offers half-day camp days with two hour-long chess lessons and one hour of practice. All-day campers follow the same schedule with an hour break in between for practice and snacks. Campers are grouped according to chess-playing ability, and classroom size averages 12–15 campers.

Programs

• USA Chess Camp
• School chess programs — After school, before school, during the school day, or outside the school · Chess enrichment programs for schools. Typical programs are one hour per week and usually include a half-hour lesson plus a half-hour practice and play.
• Combine 2 programs — Combine two half-day programs offered at your location of choice into a full-day session. All-day campers have an hour break in between camps for lunch.

At a glance

• General schedule: Half-day camp days consist of two hour-long chess lessons and one hour of practice. All-day campers follow the same schedule with an hour break in between for practice and snacks. School chess programs are generally one hour in length, typically one day per week.

About the provider

USA Chess has been running school chess programs in schools in the Southwest for over 14 years. The programs are designed to help develop critical thinking skills and improve creativity. All necessary equipment is provided, including a chess set, notation book, T-shirt, trophy, chessboard and pieces, and a folder of work completed throughout the week. Parents have the opportunity to observe a chess lesson, and instructors are background checked and screened.

Campers are grouped according to chess-playing ability. Classroom size averages 12-15 campers. The final day of camp is Graduation Day. Parents have the opportunity to observe a chess lesson. Instructors are background checked and screened.

Last updated August 26, 2026.