Summer Camps

Our Camps

Camps will include instruction by coaches, chess puzzles, tournaments, and socializing with like minded students. Campers will receive a camp shirt and awards from our Friday tournament.

Full Day Camp hours are between 8:30am-5:00pm with early drop off & late pick up options for an additional fee.

Growth Chess Summer Camps will be held at Growth Chess 974 West Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590.

Sample Camp Schedule

Morning Schedule: 8:30am - 12:30pm (afternoons follow a similar template)

7:30 - 8:30 : Early-Drop options available at Registration.
8:30 - 9:30 : Arrival + Casual Free-play Games, Warm-ups.
9:30 - 10:25 : Group Instruction.
10:25 - 10:45 : Recess / Snacks.
10:45 - 11:40 : Organized Games, Puzzles, Analysis at Coach discretion.
11:40 - 12:10 : Group Instruction/Demonstrations.
12:10 - 12:40 : Free-Play Puzzles and Gaming until Pick-up
12:40 - 1:00 : Lunch Break / Outside time.

Pawn

Beginner level aimed at those just starting out in chess or those looking to master the basics.

Camps run as half-day sessions for an entire week with a discount for both morning and afternoon attendance

Typical instruction includes:

The Basic Rules of Chess
Basic Checkmates such as King & Queen vs King & King & Rook vs King.
Fun Mini Chess Games to help your child learn the pieces in a fun way!
Opening Principles

Cost

Half Day -

$175 by 5/1

$200 by 6/1

$250 after 6/1

Full Day -

$275 by 5/1

$350 by 6/1

$400 after 6/1

Knight & Bishop

Intermediate level aimed at those looking to improve their skills from beginner and beyond. Players must have established understanding of the basics (including everything listed in the Pawn camp) and typically have a ChessKid rating up to 1500 or up or a Chess.com rating up to 1200

Camps run as full-day sessions for an entire week

Typical instruction includes:

1-2 Move Tactics (How to use pins, forks, skewers & more to win material)
Intermediate Endgames such as King & Pawn Endgames, Rook vs Pawns, and More!
Basic Opening Theory for Openings like the Italian & Ruy Lopez.
Game Analysis from the Chess Masters Games.

Cost

Full-Day

$325 by 5/1

$400 by 6/1

$450 after 6/1

Rook

Advanced level for the true dedicated players looking to level up their game and improve upon tournament or competitive performance. Players must have established understanding of the content from Pawn and Knight/Bishop and typically have a USCF 700+ or Chess.com rating of 1200+ as well as some tournament experience.

Camps run as full-day sessions for an entire week and run only at certain weeks during the summer

Typical instruction includes: