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Chess Camp

In addition to playing tournament-style recorded chess with chess clocks, we will also be analyzing and assessing our games, studying the games and lessons of the grandmasters, and fine-tuning our openings, middle games, and endgames.

Chess Camp is fully enrolled. We are sorry that we are unable to accept new registrations.

Beginner Chess Camp: June 21-24

Intermediate and Advanced Chess Camp: June 27-July 1
All children ages 7-15


 

Tuition: $410
Deposit required: $410

Space is limited to 14 campers per session.
Minimum of 10 required.

Camp Staff
Carlos Santiago has been teaching scholastic chess and sharing the joy and excitement of chess for more than 10 years. He has taught at area schools, including Penn Charter, as well as providing individual and group private coaching. Carlos is also a professional violinist and brings planning and practice techniques learned in music preparation to learning chess.  

 

2022 Enrollment Information for One-Week Specialty Camps
 

Enrollment is limited, so please register early. Full payment is due at time of registration in order to hold a spot for your child and is nonrefundable. We accept credit card, money order or check payable to William Penn Charter School. If registering after June 1, full payment is due in the form of a credit card or money order. 

Please note: This year we are not able to offer a lunch option or extended-day. Campers must bring their own lunch, including a beverage.

All campers must have a physical examination prior to camp. Print and complete this physical exam form for each camper and returned to the summer camp office before the first day of camp.

By registering, campers and their families agree that should they develop any symptoms in the weeks leading up to camp or during camp, (or have exposure to persons who are ill with covid-19 symptoms) they will immediately and voluntarily withdraw from participation in the camp until they have confirmed negative test results and are cleared by a physician. 

Welcome letters for our specialty camps are available here and on our registration site:

Science Discovery Camp 
Robotics and Drone Camp
Junior Robotics Camp 
Girls Empowerment Camp 
Minecraft DesignCraft Academy
Minecraft SurvivalCraft Academy 
Beginner Chess Camp 
Intermediate/Advanced Chess Camp

Contact Information
If you have questions, contact:

Summer Camps Office
summercamps@penncharter.com
215-844-3460 ext. 364