A SAFE SPACE TO LEARN AND PLAY DURING THE SUMMER

We host free summer camps for rising 3rd-8th graders, giving Chicago youth opportunities to enhance their skills and make friends during the summer holiday. Each day of camp, participants will benefit from tiered coaching, interactive lessons, and opportunities to compete against players from all over the city. All skill levels are welcome.

All 2024 camps are now full.

Registration

July 8th - 12th: Gallistel Language Academy

July 15th - 19th: Gale Community Academy

July 29th - August 2nd: Montessori School of Englewood

August 5th - 9th: Mandrake Park (Camp and Waitlist now full)

Camp Information

Time: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

Cost: Free

Who: All Chicago residents entering grades 3-8 in the fall of 2024. Please register for one week of camp only.

We believe all are welcome at the chess board. Please contact programs@chicagochessfoundation.org to request an accommodation related to a disability.