Students learn the rules and concepts of chess, tournament procedures and etiquette, and the knowledge to participate in a casual or competitive game with family or friends. This is the perfect camp for a new player or novice player looking to increase confidence in his or her game. In the first half of camp each day, world champion openings, ideas in the middle game, endgame patterns, tactical motifs and elements are examined and discussed. For the remainder of the class, students will be given the opportunity to play against one another, participate in puzzle-solving competitions, play bughouse (doubles chess), compete in our daily chess camp tournament, and then the camp culminates with our end-of-the-week playoff tournament. No extended care avaliable. Campers are welcome to bring a snack everyday.