2025 Summer Chess Camps
HRCA is pleased to partner with Cape Henry Collegiate School again this summer to be the Chess Specialty Camp provider.
Additionally, HRCA will be offering our popular mini-camps / workshops at King’s Grant Presbyterian Church this summer.
All camps are for ages 6-18.
| Camp Name | Location | Dates | Times | Tuition |
| HRCA Summer Workshop #1 – Beginner | King’s Grant Presbyterian Church | 20-21 June 2025 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $160 |
| HRCA Summer Workshop #1- Intermediate (Tactics) | King’s Grant Presbyterian Church | 20-21 June 2025 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $160 |
| Chess Foundations: A Complete Beginner’s Chess Course (Session I) | Cape Henry Collegiate School | 23-27 June 2025 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $370 |
| Chess Foundations: A Complete Beginner’s Chess Course (Session II) | Cape Henry Collegiate School | 7-11 July 2025 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $370 |
| Chess Tactics: Intermediate | Cape Henry Collegiate School | 14-18 July 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | $235 |
| Chess Endgames: Intermediate | Cape Henry Collegiate School | 14-18 July 2025 | 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm | $235 |
| Chess Openings: Intermediate | Cape Henry Collegiate School | 21-25 July 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | $235 |
| Chess Strategy: Intermediate | Cape Henry Collegiate School | 21-25 July 2025 | 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm | $235 |
| HRCA Summer Workshop #2 – Beginner | King’s Grant Presbyterian Church | 15-16 August 2025 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $160 |
| HRCA Summer Workshop #2 – Intermediate: (Endgame) | King’s Grant Presbyterian Church | 15-16 August 2025 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | $160 |
Full-Week Camps at Cape Henry Collegiate (June & July)
This is the ONLY place for full-week chess camps with HRCA! Four weeks of camps are offered in June and July. All camps are located at Cape Henry Collegiate.
Beginner Camps are FULL Day. There are two camp weeks available. Cost is $370 for the week.
Intermediate Camps are half-day sessions, with morning and afternoon classes. There are two camp weeks available, and each of the 4 sessions will have a different topic! Take one or take them all! Cost is $235 for the week (each session)
For more information & to register for Cape Henry Collegiate Specialty Camps, CLICK HERE or on the camp name in the above table. .
Please note that registration is directly through Cape Henry Collegiate — HRCA cannot assist with registration or refunds. Please follow CHC’s polices.
HRCA Mini-Camp/Workshops (June & August)
HRCA’s mini-camps/summer workshops are returning for two sessions this summer – June and August!
Both Beginner and Intermediate classes are available for each session. There is no Advanced Camp scheduled for this summer.
Classes are 2 full days – Friday & Saturday. Classes will be located at King’s Grant Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach. Cost is $160 per session.
To Register for HRCA mini-camps/workshops, please CLICK HERE or on the camp name in the above table. Current HRCA families can log into their Parent Portal for quick registration!
HRCA Summer Camp Payment/Refund Policy
*New for 2025*
A $25 non-refundable deposit (applied toward tuition) for each camp is required at time of registration and will be charged to the account on file within 72 hours of registration confirmation. There is also a 1.5% technology fee added to each payment. Remaining tuition due will be posted to your account at this time. You may log into your Parent Portal to make payments at your convenience. Final payment is due 14 days prior to the first day of camp. If you register after this date, you will be charged the full payment.
HRCA will automatically charge any balances to the payment method on file on the dates below:
For the June workshop, payments will be charged on 6/6
For the August workshop, payments will be charged on 8/1
Refunds:
We understand that plans can change, and we strive to be as accommodating as possible. Unfortunately, cancellations negatively impact HRCA’s nonprofit operations. Instructors and staff are hired, supplies ordered, and schedules are made based on class registrations. Please send any refund/withdrawal notices to hrca@hrchessclub.org. Any refunds will be returned to the original payment method per the following criteria.
- Withdrawals up to 14 days before workshop/camp starts:
- Refund or transfer to a later camp, if available, minus your $25 deposit.
- This applies to withdrawals before June 6 (June session) or before August 1 (August session)
- Withdrawals between 14 days – up to 3 days before workshop/camp start:
- 50% of camp tuition will be refunded or transferred to later camp, if available.
- This applies to withdrawals between June 6-June 16 , August 1-11
- Withdrawals within 3 days of workshop/camp start:
- No refunds. This applies to withdrawals beginning June 17 and August 12
If there are extenuating circumstances, please let us know via email to hrca@hrchessclub.org prior to 7AM on the applicable workshop/camp start date and we will determine an appropriate solution on a case-by-case basis. No consideration of refunds after 7AM the first day or reduced fees due to missed days.
Financial Aid:
Scholarship funds are limited and requests must be made no later than 30 days prior to camp start date. Please indicate if you are applying for a scholarship on your registration form. The $25 registration deposit will not be charged until notification of any scholarship award. Any co-pays will be due on the payment due date listed above. Scholarship recipients who do not show for camp without advanced notice will be ineligible for future scholarships with HRCA. Scholarship due dates are: May 21 and July 16.
Please complete our Scholarship application HERE
Late and Returned Payment Fees and Policies:
Please ensure you have a valid method of payment on file with sufficient funds through camp start date. All returned payments will incur an $8 fee. Disputed charges will incur a $25 fee and the student will move to space-available registration for any future HRCA programs. Returned payments that are not resolved within 72 hours will also incur a $10 late fee. Any student with an outstanding balance 3 days prior to their camp will be dropped, their spot offered to the waitlist, and moved to space-available for future HRCA programs.