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*Students in grades 2-8 may register for this academy as an “add-on” to Camp Rivermont. Students will learn key chess tactics and strategies, including common checkmate patterns, pins, skewers, discovered attacks, and other tactical motifs. The course also introduces positional chess concepts such as pawn structure, piece activity, and identifying weaknesses in a position. In addition, students will develop essential skills for playing the opening and endgame with confidence. To participate, students are expected to already know the basic rules of chess, including how each piece moves, castling, en passant, and stalemate. Cancellations and Refunds: Early Cancellations: A $25 per-week, per-camper fee applies to cancellations made six (6) weeks or more before the camp session start date. Late Cancellations: A $50 per-week, per-camper fee applies to cancellations made less than six (6) weeks before the camp session start date. No Refunds for Last-Minute Cancellations: No refund will be given for cancellations made within one (1) week of the camp session start date. Full refunds will be given if Rivermont Collegiate cancels a camp. Camps are not transferable to other participants. Session Changes: Campers may switch camps up to one (1) week before the start date of the original camp. Switching is only allowed if the requested camp has available spots. Contact the school at 563-359-1366 with all refund and change requests.
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Rivermont Collegiate - Becherer Hall
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1821 Sunset Drive
Bettendorf, IA
52722
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