For Rising 5th–9th Graders
Build Focus, Strategy, and Confidence. A structured, expert-coached week in Greenwich where your child grows as a thinker far beyond the board.
Parents tell us their kids come home thinking differently. More patient, more confident, and proud of something they genuinely earned.
Chess trains the habit of thinking several moves ahead and weighing consequences. Skills that translate directly to math, writing, and academic performance.
Three hours of structured play and instruction builds the ability to concentrate deeply. A rare, valuable skill in today's world of constant distraction.
Every win is built on genuine skill and effort. Kids leave with a quiet, authentic confidence that no participation trophy could ever produce.
We keep class sizes intentionally small so every student gets personalized coaching, game reviews, and the attention needed to genuinely improve.
Complete beginners and intermediate players both thrive here. We meet every student where they are and challenge them to grow at their own pace.
A friendly tournament closes every session. Kids discover the joy of healthy competition and leave Friday knowing exactly how much they have grown.
Pick the week that works for your family, or sign up for both and watch the progress compound.
Session 1
2026
Session 2
Every session follows a carefully sequenced curriculum. Students arrive Monday as learners and leave Friday with a completely different game.
Secure a Spot"My son came home on Friday talking about chess nonstop. He never had that kind of focus before. By day three he was beating me, and I used to play in college. Worth every penny."
"We were nervous because our daughter had zero chess experience. Within two days she was hooked. The instructors were patient and clearly passionate. She is already asking to come back."
"The structure is impressive. It is not just open play for three hours. There are real lessons, puzzles, game reviews. My son learned more in five days than I expected in five weeks."
"I loved that it is right here in Greenwich and the group is small. My daughter got real individual time with the coach. She placed second in the Friday tournament and was absolutely beaming."
"Both my kids did it, one beginner and one intermediate. Both had a great time, and both improved measurably. The camp handles mixed skill levels very thoughtfully."
"The confidence boost was real and immediate. Chess taught my son that losing is part of learning. That lesson has carried over into everything else he does at school and at home."
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No experience is needed. We welcome complete beginners and build from the ground up. Students with prior experience are also challenged and placed appropriately.
Chess Summer Camp is open to students entering 5th through 9th grade in Fall 2026. Both middle school and rising high school students are welcome.
Tuition covers all five days of instruction, chess equipment and materials, daily tactical puzzles, game analysis, the end-of-week tournament, and a certificate of completion.
Yes. Many students register for both sessions. Session 2 builds on different material so returning students will not repeat the same content.
After you register, we will email you within 24 hours with a secure payment link for the $250 tuition. Your spot is confirmed once payment is received.
Full refunds are available up to 14 days before your session. After that, we offer a credit toward the next available session.
Yes. Free parking is available on site at 101 Field Point Road. The facility is fully accessible for students with disabilities.
Reach out any time. We are happy to answer questions about the program, sessions, or registration.
Five days. Expert coaching. Real skills. The same camp that earned 4.8 stars from 28+ Greenwich families.