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If your child has a qualified disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and requires a reasonable accommodation to participate in the program, or a medical condition that requires accommodation, please email recreation Supervisor Holly Payad at hpayad@sanmarcosca.gov right away.
Each weekly themed session offers a complete camp experience and includes instruction, gameplay, and a tournament, so families may enroll in any single week without missing out.
Step onto the ultimate chess battlefield this summer and transform from humble pawn to unstoppable phenom!
At Knights' Gambit: Pawn to Phenom Conquest, young strategists dive into an action-packed week of chess mastery, epic tournaments, and thrilling challenges. Whether you're just learning the moves or already plotting checkmates in your sleep, our expert coaches will guide you through tactical sieges, opening gambits, endgame conquests, and mind-bending puzzles designed to sharpen your skills and ignite your passion. This epic four-week adventure scales the one-week blueprint into a comprehensive skill-building odyssey! Campers progress from pawn-level fundamentals to phenom tournaments, with weekly themes stacking for exponential growth. Skill groups (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced) ensure tailored challenges.
Weekly Progression:
• Week 1: Pawn Awakening – Foundations & Openings
• Week 2: Knight's Gambit – Tactics Explosion
• Week 3: Queen's Siege – Middlegame Strategy
• Week 4: Phenom Conquest – Endgames, Analysis & Tournaments
Highlights include:
• Daily intensive training sessions tailored to your level (beginner to advanced)
• Blitz and rapid tournaments with medals, trophies, and bragging rights
• Fun chess variants, team battles, GIANT chessboard showdowns, and Chess Jeopardy!
• Strategy lessons on famous games, traps, and brilliant sacrifices
• Non-stop camaraderie with fellow knights around the board
By week's end, you'll leave with stronger skills, new friends, a personalized game analysis, and the confidence to conquer any opponent. Claim your square on the board—your journey from pawn to phenom starts here!
Age groups vary based on enrollment, leading to a mix of ages and skill levels, creating a dynamic learning experience. Your child could be among the youngest or oldest participants. Be sure to review the age ranges carefully before registering for camps.
Location
Dance Room at San Marcos Community Center
Instructor
Strategic Kids
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