Chess Summer Camp for Grades K - 5 (June 15 - 18)

Mechanics'
Institute Chess Camps are a chance for players of all skill levels to
make friends, play games, and improve their understanding of chess with
the help of our experienced chess instructors. Held in-person at the
historic Mechanics' Institute during San Francisco school breaks,
campers will get to be part of a 170-year-old chess legacy.

With the help of Chess Club coaches and staff, campers will

• Improve
  their chess fundamentals by practicing basic checkmate patterns,
  tactics like forks, pins, and skewers, and looking over games to learn
  from their mistakes
• Develop
  social and emotional skills such as critical thinking, navigating
  social situations, making and following-through on plans, and emotional
  regulation
• Build friendships through one of the oldest games

Camp structure varies depending on the age and skill of the campers, and typically

• Start at 9:30am and go to 3:30pm daily, with half-day options available
• Full-day campers should pack a lunch, and light snacks will be provided
• Run for a week at a time in Mechanics' Institute Chess Club
• Maintain a 12:1 student-instructor ratio

For more details, visit our chess camp information page