As we begin the final week of our inaugural year of chess camps in partnership with Cape Henry Collegiate School in Virginia Beach, we hope those who participated had a great time and learned a lot — we look forward to continuing to work with CHC next summer.
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HRCA Mini-Camp
When: August 16-17 (Friday-Saturday), 9 am to 3:30 pm daily. Students will pack a lunch and eat from 12-12:30 PM.
Where: King’s Grant Presbyterian Church, 745 Little Neck Road, Virginia Beach
Who: Students in grades K-12 for the 2024-2025 school year — recommended for ages 6 and up. Maximum of 24 campers per group.
Cost: $150 per camper. Contact us if you would like to apply for a needs-based scholarship.
Camp descriptions:
Beginner: Don’t miss this last chance to get a crash course in chess fundamentals from HRCA’s Coach Brian this summer! Students will learn the basic rules (including lesser-known rules for beginners such as castling, en passant, the ways a game can end in a draw, etc.) and objective of the game, the value of their pieces, how to make good trades, opening principles, basic checkmates, and an introduction to some basic tactics. For students desiring to enroll in our premier youth tournament development club — Hampton Roads Scholastic Chess Club 00 for the 2024-2025 season, this mini-camp meets the prerequisite that new students must enroll with at least a starting knowledge of the basic rules of chess and be able to play through a complete game.