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Are you looking for a fun, strategic, and dynamic Summer Camp for your kids? Why not enroll in a Chess Camp with Vancouver Chess School<\/a>?<\/p>\n

The game of chess is on the rise with a younger demographic who values the precision, skill, and strategy involved in the game. It seems like everywhere you turn, kids are playing chess at the playground, in their classrooms, and at recess and lunchtime. This, of course, delights parents as there are so many skills learned through chess that are transferable to other classes and in life: mathematical representations, problem-solving, formal logic, adaptability, cognitive stamina, and staying focused through the entirety of the game.<\/p>\n

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If your child is showing an interest in chess or has already started playing at home or school, enroll them in summer camps at Vancouver Chess School<\/a>. With over a decade of experience and highly qualified coaches and instructors, Vancouver Chess School is a leader in chess education with small class sizes, one-on-one instruction, and competitive tournaments. Through this approach, students progress through levels: Absolute Beginner for those who have never played before, to Master, the highest level.<\/p>\n

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Wondering what a summer camp at Vancouver Chess School looks like? Full-day and half-day camps are offered throughout July and August weekly for children in grades K-12, and students are grouped by Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. Interactive activities keep campers fully engaged throughout the day, including Chess Lessons using electronic presentations and videos, Chess Tournaments in various fun formats such as Rapid, Blitz, Bughouse, and Blind, and Super Chess trivia challenges! Campers will also complete Chess Puzzle exercises, Game Analysis, and Chess Simultaneous Exhibitions. Participants registered for full-day camps will receive a free pizza lunch each day, meaning you only have to pack snacks while your child has a blast engaging their mind and having fun with friends all day!<\/p>\n

Summer Camps are sure to be popular and likely to sell out. Register your child today<\/a> and ensure a summer full of interactive fun and learning!<\/p>\n

Vancouver Chess School Summer Camps<\/h2>\n

Dates<\/strong>: Weekly camps beginning July 6 – August 24, 2026; Pre-summer camps available starting June 15th!
\nTime<\/strong>: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Full days);\u00a0 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Half days)
\nVenue<\/strong>: Jericho Shopping Centre
\nAddress<\/strong>: 312-2083 Alma Street, Vancouver
\nWebsite<\/strong>:\u00a0www.vanchess.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Get ready for summer vacation with our full Summer Camp Guide here<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you looking for a fun, strategic, and dynamic Summer Camp for your kids? Why not enroll in a Chess Camp with Vancouver Chess School? The game of chess is on the rise with a younger demographic who values the precision, skill, and strategy involved in the game. It seems
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