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April 10th, 9:54PM
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Summer Knights Chess Camp at Rainbow Elementary - Week of June 27th

Each year the Summer Knights Chess Camp at Rainbow Elementary grows bigger and better, and this year will be no exception.  Summertime is a great opportunity to study chess, and we are once again offering a local camp to meet the needs of all kids at all levels.  Returning this year to teach both Learn to Play and Recreation Chess camps June 27-29 (Mon-Wed) is Noel Newquist, chess coach for Heritage and Mill Creek Elementary schools.  For our competition chess players, we will also offer competition chess camps by USCF rating level taught by NM Sam Copeland and Rainbow Elementary competition chess coach Bill Nash.  We are also planning a longer chess camp week (June 27-July 1) for our higher rated players and an evening blitz tournament.  Online registration is available here.  



Camp Options - Mon-Wed (June 27-29th)

Learn to Play Chess ($75) - 8:30-11:30 a.m. - camp will teach basics, how pieces move, point values, and rules.  Designed for students who want to learn how to play and who want to join school chess clubs. (workbook provided). 

MCCL Chess Instructor:  Noel Newquist, Coach for Heritage and Mill Creek Elementary

 

Recreation Chess ($75) – 1-4 p.m. - camp focuses on the player who wants to play chess for fun and has very little to no competitive chess playing experience.  Teaches basic chess rules, objectives and strategy, openings. Encourages kids to play against each other and have fun playing chess.  Great for getting kids ready to join a school chess club!   
MCCL Chess Instructor:  Noel Newquist, Coach for Heritage and Mill Creek Elementary


Beginner Competition ($100) (USCF rating below 600)- 8:30-11:30 a.m. - camp focuses on how to set and avoid opening traps, endgames, and tournament prep.  Designed for players who have competed in USCF chess tournaments.   
MCCL Chess Instructor: Bill Nash, coach for State and National Champions Rainbow Elementary


New This Year! - Blitz Clinic ($30) - for all competitive chess players with a USCF rating - 4:15-5:30 p.m. (Mon-Wed)  - this clinic focuses on how to think and prepare for blitz games with the option of campers and non-campers registering for the Summer Knights Blitz tournament on Thursday evening (6/30/16).

Guest Instructor:  NM Sam Copeland


Camp Options - Mon-Wed (June 27-29th) or Mon-Fri (June 27-July 1) 

Intermediate Competition ($100-3-day camp; $150--5 day-camp) (USCF rating 600–1000) 8:30-11:30 a.m. - Designed for players with tournament experience. 

Guest Instructor:  NM Sam Copeland 

Advanced Competition ($100 – 3-day camp; $150 –5-day camp) (USCF rating above 1000) 1-4 p.m. - Designed for players who frequently play in tournaments.  
Guest Instructor:  NM Sam Copeland


New This Year! - Blitz Clinic ($30) - for all competitive chess players with a USCF rating - 4:15-5:30 p.m. (Mon-Wed)  - this clinic focuses on how to think and prepare for blitz games with the option of campers and non-campers registering for the Summer Knights Blitz tournament on Thursday evening (6/30/16).

Guest Instructor:  NM Sam Copeland


Summer Knights Chess Camp and Tournament Schedule at a Glance

Time

Mon – June 27

Tues – June 28

Wed – June 29

Thur – June 30

Fri – July 1

8:30-11:30 a.m.

 

 

 

5-day option

5-day option

 

Learn to Play Chess Camp

Learn to Play Chess Camp

Learn to Play Chess Camp

 

 

 

Beginning Competition Camp

Beginning Competition Camp

Beginning Competition Camp

 

 

 

Intermediate Competition Camp

Intermediate Competition Camp

Intermediate Competition Camp

Intermediate Competition Camp

Intermediate Competition Camp

 

 

 

 

 

 

1:00-4:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

5-day option

5-day option

 

Recreation Chess Camp

Recreation Chess Camp

Recreation Chess Camp

 

 

 

Advanced Competition Camp

Advanced Competition Camp

Advanced Competition Camp

Advanced Competition Camp

Advanced Competition Camp

 

 

 

 

 

 

4:15 – 5:30 p.m.

Blitz Clinic

Blitz Clinic

Blitz Clinic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

 

 

 

SK Blitz Tourney

 

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