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.

ABOUT:

Chess OutdoorsMost 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.

PoolRecreational 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.

LOCATION:

LocationThe 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).

 

 

 

INSTRUCTOR POOL:

Larry Evans, International Master

Larry Evans

Alex Yermolinsky, International Grandmaster

Alex Yermolinsky

Boris Gulko, International Grandmaster

Boris Gulko

ENROLLMENT:

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

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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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