The BCS summer chess camp begins its 20th summer in Berkeley. There will be chess instruction at a minimum of four levels: Novice, Intermediate, Intermediate II, and Advanced. The program includes daily instruction and play, plus tournaments, prizes and a T-shirt. New material will be presented during each week of camp.

Cost for the program is $215 per week for half-day classes and $350 per week for full-day classes.

FULL DAY OPTION: This summer we will again offer an optional all-day program. Mornings will include unstructured play with both outdoor (sports) and indoor (art) options, or casual games for those who just can't get enough chess! Children may be dropped off as early as 8:00 AM and should bring their own lunch and snacks. Aftercare will continue until 5:30 PM. Cost for the full-day program is $350 per week.

The camp offers seven one-week sessions: June 21-25, June 28-July 2, July 5-9, July 12-16, August 2-6, August 9-13, and August 16-20. Morning drop off is from 8:00am to 9:00 am, evening pickup is from 5:00 to 5:30 PM. The chess-only camp is from 1pm to 5pm.

Tournaments: There will be a Bughouse tournament on June 25th for all enrolled students (pizza provided) and a Summer Quad on July 17th open to all.

Master Classes: This year International Master Sam Shankland will visit the Berkeley Chess School to teach our highest level Master Class.

Students must be approved by the Berkeley Chess School before enrolling in the Master Class. Students should have a USCF rating of 1000 or higher, or be recommended by their chess instructor.

Cost of master classes: Cost is $265 per week for half-day camp and $400 per week for full-day camp.

Each class is limited to 20 students and will be filled according to the date the registration form is received.

We look forward to having you join us for a summer of chess (and more)!

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