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Intro to Chess - Camp leader- Tessa Bennett - June 10-14 - 9 am - 2 pm - Rising 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders - $310 (lunch included) - This camp is designed for children with no chess experience and those who know how to play but want to develop strategies. This is not a camp for those who have been playing long enough to develop a strategic approach. - Focus is on the basic fundamentals of chess - A genuine interest in the game, age-appropriate self-control and focus is essential to a positive experience - Each day campers will engage in games and puzzles designed to improve their understanding of the moves of each chess piece - Campers will develop core chess skills, learn about the history of chess and world famous players, and engage their creative, problem-solving minds in a fun, positive environment - Chess is inherently competitive so students should understand that they will “win some and lose some", however, our camp will emphasize the creative problem solving that makes chess such a captivating and beautiful game - More experienced players should check out our Advanced Chess Camp, June 12-16
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