STUDY CHESS THE  SUCCESS WAY THIS SUMMER!  CAMPS IN FREMONT, SAN JOSE, AND SARATOGA.  SEE BELOW FOR INFO.   Success Chess summer camps focus on nurturing the chess interests of our students with a strong emphasis on good sportsmanship   The camps feature a mix of chess instruction, activities, and tournament practice - students will learn new chess skills while having fun!  We will also provide a juice and snack during our break mid-way through each class; no world champion made it to the top on an empty stomach.  :)  Camps are divided into three levels:   BEGINNER--This two week course is designed to teach chess to children who have no knowledge of the game.  Instruction will start with the very basics of piece movement and through interactive lectures, activities, and playtime, students will learn the fundamentals of the beginning, the middle and the end game. INTERMEDIATE--This course is designed for students who already know the basics of how to play chess. Principles of tactics and strategy will be taught to prepare students for more rigorous competition.  Time will also be spent leaning the rules of a tournament and becoming familiar with official competition. ADVANCED--This program is designed for students who have been playing chess in tournaments or have been playing chess for a number of years. Students will improve their critical thinking skills through analyzing their own games along with classic chess games.        2010 CHESS SUMMER CAMPS SUMMER CHESS CAMP AT HARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL, SAN JOSE  Where:           HARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL 3800 Blackford Ave., San Jose, CA. 95117 When:             From June 21 through July 2 (no classes on weekends) for children ages 5 to 13.  Class runs from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM for BEGINNERS only and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM for INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED only. Cost:               $180 per week, or $310 for both weeks (with discounts for enrolling more than one child).  This cost includes a summer camp T-shirt, certificates, and awards. About:            If you are signing up an intermediate or advanced player you may sign up for either or both weeks.  If you are signing up a beginner, you must sign up for both weeks.  To Register:  Click on the Online Application button below.    SUMMER CHESS CAMP AT OLIVEIRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FREMONT Where:           OLIVEIRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4180 Alder Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536 When:             From July 6 through July 16 (no classes on weekends or July 5) for children ages 5 to 13.  Class runs from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM for all levels (BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, & ADVANCED. Cost:               $144 for the first week (4 days), $180 for the second week, or $280 for both weeks (with discounts for enrolling more than one child).  This cost includes a summer camp T-shirt, certificates, and awards. About:             If you are signing up an intermediate or advanced player you may sign up for either or both weeks.  If you are signing up a beginner, you must sign up for both weeks. To Register:  Click on the Online Application button below.   SUMMER CHESS CAMP AT ARGONAUT ELEMENTARY, SARATOGA Where:           ARGONAUT ELEMENTARY 13200 Shadow Mountain Drive, Saratoga, CA 95070 When:             From July 19 through July 30 (no classes on weekends) for children ages 5 to 13.  Class runs from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM for all levels (BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, & ADVANCED. Cost:               Intermediate and advanced level classes are $189 per week.  The beginner class is two weeks and costs $349.  This cost includes a summer camp T-shirt, certificates, and awards. About:             If you are signing up an intermediate or advanced player you may sign up for either or both weeks.  If you are signing up a beginner, you must sign up for both weeks. To Register:  For complete information and registration visit the Los Gatos-Saratoga Education and Recreation Department (LGS) website by clicking HERE (LOOK FOR THE SUCCESS CHESS CAMP LINK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THEIR WEBPAGE) or call LGS at (408) 354-8700.

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