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Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Jun 22 - Aug 21 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 5-14 · Co-Ed
Howard County Recreation and Parks
Meeting Dates From Jun 22, 2026 to Aug 21, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Thursday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Friday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Jun 22 - Jun 26 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 5-14 · Co-Ed
Roger Carter Community Center
Meeting Dates From Jun 22, 2026 to Jun 26, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Thursday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Friday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Jul 20 - Jul 24 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 5-14 · Co-Ed
North Laurel Community Center
Meeting Dates From Jul 20, 2026 to Jul 24, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Thursday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Friday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Aug 03 - Aug 07 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 5-14 · Co-Ed
Ilchester Elementary
Meeting Dates From Aug 03, 2026 to Aug 07, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Each Friday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Jun 22 - Jun 26 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-14 · Co-Ed
North Laurel Community Center
Meeting Dates From Jun 22, 2026 to Jun 26, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Thursday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Friday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Jun 29 - Jul 03 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-14 · Co-Ed
Gary J Arthur Comm Center at Glenwood
Meeting Dates From Jun 29, 2026 to Jul 03, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Thursday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Friday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Jun 29 - Jul 02 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-14 · Co-Ed
St Johns Lane Elementary
Meeting Dates From Jun 29, 2026 to Jul 02, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Thursday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Jul 06 - Jul 10 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-14 · Co-Ed
Lime Kiln Middle
Meeting Dates From Jul 06, 2026 to Jul 10, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Jul 13 - Jul 17 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-14 · Co-Ed
Centennial Lane ES
Meeting Dates From Jul 13, 2026 to Jul 17, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Jul 13 - Jul 17 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-14 · Co-Ed
Harriet Tubman Cultural Center
Meeting Dates From Jul 13, 2026 to Jul 17, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Jul 20 - Jul 24 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-14 · Co-Ed
Dunloggin Middle
Meeting Dates From Jul 20, 2026 to Jul 24, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Jul 27 - Jul 31 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-14 · Co-Ed
Clemens Crossing Elementary
Meeting Dates From Jul 27, 2026 to Jul 31, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Thursday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Friday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Jul 27 - Jul 31 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-14 · Co-Ed
Dayton Oaks Elementary
Meeting Dates From Jul 27, 2026 to Jul 31, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Thursday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Aug 03 - Aug 07 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-14 · Co-Ed
Kiwanis Wallas Park
Meeting Dates From Aug 03, 2026 to Aug 07, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Thursday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Friday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Aug 10 - Aug 14 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-14 · Co-Ed
Gary J Arthur Comm Center at Glenwood
Meeting Dates From Aug 10, 2026 to Aug 14, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Thursday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Aug 10 - Aug 14 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-14 · Co-Ed
Harriet Tubman Cultural Center
Meeting Dates From Aug 10, 2026 to Aug 14, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Thursday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Aug 17 - Aug 21 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-14 · Co-Ed
Harriet Tubman Cultural Center
Meeting Dates From Aug 17, 2026 to Aug 21, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Thursday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Friday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Aug 17 - Aug 21 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-14 · Co-Ed
Roger Carter Community Center
Meeting Dates From Aug 17, 2026 to Aug 21, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Thursday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Middle & High School Chess Camp with Silver Knights
Jul 06 - Jul 10 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 12-18 · Co-Ed
Lime Kiln Middle
Meeting Dates From Jul 06, 2026 to Jul 10, 2026
Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Each Thursday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
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Description Play and learn chess with Silver Knights! We've taught 100,000 children including national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn and have fun! You are divided into groups by skill level. Activities include learning the rules, openings, tactics and endgames, studying master games, and playing lots of games against other campers. At the end of the week, receive a T-shirt and chess set. Take breaks for snacks and fresh air, and have lunch and recess from Noon-1pm. All equipment is provided. Info: Patrick Hughes, 410-313-4622 or phughes@howardcountymd.gov.
If your child will need to bring medication with them to camp, please fill out the Medication Administration Authorization Form (Camps) found by clicking
here . After clicking link, got to "Camps, Classes, and Activities". It requires a doctor's signature, so please allow enough time for it to be complete before the start of camp.
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Howard County Recreation and Parks
7120 Oakland Mills Rd
Columbia , MD
21046
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Roger Carter Community Center
3000 Milltowne Dr
Ellicott City , MD
21043
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North Laurel Community Center
9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd
Laurel , MD
20723
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Ilchester Elementary
4981 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City , MD
21043
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Gary J Arthur Comm Center at Glenwood
2400 Route 97
Cooksville , MD
21723
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St Johns Lane Elementary
2960 St Johns Ln
Ellicott City , MD
21042
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Centennial Lane ES
3825 Centennial Ln
Ellicott City , MD
21042
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Harriet Tubman Cultural Center
8045 Harriet Tubman Ln
Columbia , MD
21044
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Dunloggin Middle
9129 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City , MD
21042
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Clemens Crossing Elementary
10320 Quarterstaff Rd
Columbia , MD
21044
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Dayton Oaks Elementary
4691 Ten Oaks Rd
Dayton , MD
21036
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Kiwanis Wallas Park
3300 Norberts Way
Ellicott City , MD
21042
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