Fall Break Chess Camp
Scholastic Chess Camp
Monday, Nov 23 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Our 2-day camp schedule is available for registration.
Mechanics' Institute Chess Camps are a chance for players of all skill levels to make friends, play games, and improve their understanding of chess with the help of our experienced chess instructors. Held in-person at the historic Mechanics' Institute during San Francisco school breaks, campers will get to be part of a 170-year-old chess legacy.
With the help of Chess Club coaches and staff, campers will
- Improve their chess fundamentals by practicing basic checkmate patterns, tactics like forks, pins, and skewers, and looking over games to learn from their mistakes
- Develop social and emotional skills such as critical thinking, navigating social situations, making and following-through on plans, and emotional regulation
- Build friendships through one of the oldest games
Camp structure varies depending on the age and skill of the campers, and typically
- Start at 9:30am and go to 3:30pm daily, with half-day options available. Full-day campers should pack a lunch, and light snacks will be provided
- Maintain a 12:1 student-instructor ratio