Chess Camp hosted by Illinois Chess Association

July 21st - July 25

Location: 
Mark Bills Middle School
6001 Frostwood Parkway, Peoria, IL 61615

Open to Ages:  K-12 (Students will be grouped according to ratings for instruction)
Includes a free ICA Scholastic Chess membership and a free US Chess Membership for new players!!!

Schedule:
Monday-Wednesday -- 8am - 5pm -- Instruction
Thursday -- Time TBD -- Field trip to St. Louis Chess Center & US Chess Hall of Fame
Friday -- 8am--5pm -- Chess Puzzels, Prizes, & Rated Tournement

Fees:

EARLY REGISTRATION:
$150 until June 30
$75 for each additional sibling until June 30th
 
LATE REGISTRATION:
$200 ($125 for each additional sibling)  After June 30th and "At-The-Door."
 
*Additional Fee Information*

Lunch
$25 camp provided daily (Pizza & Gondolas)
$0 Pack a Lunch

Tournament - $0 Included with camp registration
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Camp Activities:
Monday - Wednesday -- Chess Instruction with a FIDE Master, International Master (IM), and multiple Expert Level Instructors
 
Beginners:  will learn how to play the game and how to start a strong chess game & basic checkmates.
Art activities, puzzles, giant chess, and playground breaks will keep the learning fresh & fun!
 
Intermediate / Advanced:   will learn Skill Drills, Advanced Checkmate Patterns, Tactical Training, Opening Theory, Endgame Drills
& how to perform post-Game Analysis
 
Thursday -- Field Trip to the St. Louis Chess Center & US Chess Hall of Fame
 
Friday -- (the last day of camp) is a Puzzle & Chess Rated TOURNAMENT !! Campers automatically enrolled in the tournament.
               If you are not a camper but are interested in the tournament, register through the tournament link. 

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Current Instructors:
  • FIDE Master - Gauri Shankar
  • International Master - Arjun Vishnuvardhan
  • Mark Hamilton
  • Danial Wilson
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Tournament Awards: Top 5 in each Rating Group, Number of Groups TBD based on enrollment
Camp Awards: TBD
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Questions / Concerns?
 
CONTACT:
Emily Dawson
Text --- 309.361.1046
emily.dawson77@gmail.com