Established 1992
"Geller Kids" National Chess Camp on the East
for children ages 5-14
More
than 500 campers from California, Arizona, Connecticut, Massachusetts,
Michigan, Ohio, Louisiana, Vermont, Texas, Tennessee, Pennsylvania,
Virginia, New Jersey and New York attended camp in the previous
15 years. |
Most
Instruction sessions divide students into groups based on ability. Students
attend a variety of workshops and classes covering openings, endgames,
master games, tactics, traps, and also play in Simultaneous Exhibitions,
USCF-rated, Speed and Bughouse Tournaments. The camp is designed for
rapid game improvement. There is an extensive chess library and computer
room.
Recreational
breaks are provided on a regular basis. Besides chess, students participate
in a variety of healthy, outfoor activities, including soccer, table
tennis, badminton, basketball, and others.
All-you-can-eat meals include: pizza, cheeseburgers, sausage, spaghetti, chicken, salads, cereal, eggs, ice cream, and much more. Chocolate milk, milk, iced tea, fruits, and snacks are available all day.
The
chess camp is located in historical Forest Hill in Northern New Jersey
(just a few blocks from the famous "Cherry Blossomland" in
Belleville). The site is about a 30-minute drive from the Lincoln and
Holland Tunnels and a 5-minute drive from the Garden State Parkway (Exit
148, Bloomfield Avenue).
Larry Evans, International Master
Alex Yermolinsky, International Grandmaster
Boris Gulko, International Grandmaster
Day and overnight options are available. Campers arrive between 8:45-9am, and are picked up between 5-5:15pm. The camp has a limited number of enrollments (10 for overnight, 16 for day camp). Please contact us for a registration form or if you have any questions.
SUMMER 2008 DATES |
Day Camp: |
Overnight Camp: |
| July 21 - July 25 | X |
X |
| July 28 - August 1 | X | X |
| August 4 - August 8 | X | X |
| August 11 - August 15 | X | X |
| August 18 - August 22 | X | X |
REGISTRATION FEES* |
Day Camp: |
Overnight Camp: |
| Any 1st week: | $425 |
$575 |
| Any 2 weeks: | $830 | $1120 |
| Any 3 weeks: | $1215 | $1620 |
| Any 4 weeks: | $1575 | $2080 |
| All 5 weeks: | $1895 | $2495 |
| For 2nd child: | Deduct $15 weekly | Deduct $20 weekly |
A 10% discount will be given to those who register by March 20, 2008. A 5% discount will be given to those who register by May 20, 2008.
*Fees include chess T-shirt, lodging, meals, and all activities. Special awards and trophies will be awarded to winners in all sports activities such as chess, table tennis, badminton, running, soccer, darts, and others.
OPTIONAL |
Time: |
Includes: |
Fee: |
| Early Drop-Off | 7:30am |
Hot Breakfast | $10/Day |
| Late Pick-Up | 6:30pm | $8/Day | |
| Very Late Pick-Up | 8pm | Dinner | $18/Day |
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