US Chess Center - Chess Day Camp at East Silver Spring camp guide

US Chess Center - Chess Day Camp at East Silver Spring

Chess instruction and practice, emphasizing strategy, endgames and sportsmanship.

Rising grades 3–9; beginner–advanced

Earlier-year details below are a planning reference, not confirmed information for the coming summer. Dates, prices and age ranges may change. We’ll update this guide as new information is published. Check the camp’s current details and available places before booking.

2026 eligibility & dates

June 29–July 2, 2026; grades 3–9; all levels.

Campus

East Silver Spring Elementary, Silver Spring.

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Price

$230/four-day week. Care +$75/week.

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Hours & food

9am–3pm; care until 5pm. Bring lunch.

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More practical details

Group size

About 1:10 teaching ratio; usually capped at 32.

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Teaching approach

The provider describes daily individual instruction alongside small-/large-group lessons informed by campers’ games. This is an instructional program, not just free play.

2026 information
Sources and last checked

Last checked 2026-09-23.

Official 2026 teaching-method account

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified · Published program requirements; see source years

2026 eligibility & dates2026 reference; not a 2027 promiseOfficial 2026 campus dates, grades, prices and logistics
Campus2026 reference; not a 2027 promiseOfficial 2026 campus dates, grades, prices and logistics
Price2026 reference; not a 2027 promiseOfficial 2026 campus dates, grades, prices and logistics
Hours & food2026 reference; not a 2027 promiseOfficial 2026 campus dates, grades, prices and logistics
Group size2026 reference; not a 2027 promiseOfficial 2026 campus dates, grades, prices and logistics
Teaching approach2026 account of the provider’s teaching approachOfficial 2026 teaching-method account

Questions to ask the camp

  • 2027 weeks/fees, grade and experience requirements, cancellation terms, allergy arrangements, accommodations and friend requests.
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