*This page offers the Creative Competition Chess Camp to students at a special rate.
June 12-16
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
River Gate Elementary
15340 Smith Road Charlotte, NC 28273
In honor of the United States' first gold medal in 40 years, this year's chess camp will focus on the victorious US Olympic team.
Over the course of the week, campers will learn about the 42nd FIDE Chess Olympiad and the amazing members of the 2016 United States Chess Olympiad team. We will study the actual games of the event as well as the strengths and/or style of each team member.
Along the way, campers will participate in a myriad of creative and stimulating challenges as they deepen their understanding of the game of chess.
Camp will conclude with an official USCF rated tournament, complete with trophies for outstanding performers.
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Campers will participate in a series of fun, competitive events that will require creativity as well as the development of chess skill.
National Master and CMSCA Instructor Shawn Pealer will conduct the camp. Guest speakers may be arranged.
During the week, campers will:
-reinforce & develop their understanding of chess
-participate in team building activities that will develop leadership & teamwork
-be rewarded for their creativity in a series of small projects (eg designing a team banner)
-practice notation & use of chess clocks
-learn how to self-direct their chess study through use of technology
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-participate in an official, USCF rated tournament on the final day
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All Day Session: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm SAVE $50 as a River Gate student!
Morning Session: Monday - Friday 8 am - 12:30 pm SAVE $20 as a River Gate student!
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