OCA CHESS CAMPS

The Ontario Chess Association Inc. is proud to offer

Chess Camps across the province of Ontario.

 

Do smart kids play chess or does chess make kids smart?

Chess encourages patience, sharp memory, the ability to concentrate, problem solving skills, and the understanding that certain behaviors carry certain consequences.  In addition, chess:

  • demands both inductive and deductive reasoning.
  • requires students to look at a problem, break it down, and then put the whole thing back together.
  • involves recall, analysis, judgment, and abstract reasoning.
  • improves decision-making skills.
  • increases players’ self-confidence and improves organizational habits.

Chess is a tool for teaching other skills as well, such as concentration and critical thinking. And it can help build student self-esteem. Indeed, it's a game that can change kids' lives!

Book a Local Chess Camp

The Ontario Chess Association Inc., in co-operation with York Region Sports, and different cities across Ontario, the Ontario Trillium Corporation, and corporate sponsors are investing in chess camps and chess training to help our youth. The chess camps are affordable and fees may be waived in cases of financial need.

  

We all want the best for our youth. We all want the best in physical, spiritual and mental health. These chess camps provide structured mental activity in an organized and fun environment. Students learn knowledge, techniques and abilities that they can test immediately and inwardly know when they improve! You do not have to be a Star or win the tournament to feel good about yourself. This self-esteem and learned abilities can last a lifetime. Chess is a game that can be enjoyed by all ages. Whether our youth play for a short time or enjoy the sport for a lifetime, the fundamentals learned can help strengthen the foundation of our youth forever!

 

The OCA is standardizing on FIDE Master Roman Pelts’s newest training programs and training materials. One of the world's leading chess trainers, and with over 40 years of teaching experience, he is the premier chess coach in Canada today.

 

Most chess camps are youth camps focused on ages 7 – 18 with multiple instructors to separate instructional training based on participant playing strength from beginner to advanced.

 

Fun is planned throughout with competitions (with prizes) every day. These camps are the opportunity to greatly enhance your chess skills, and develop better strategic planning, analysis and patience skills.

 

RICHMOND HILL

13-17 August


(Camps at Richmond Hill Curling Club)

(1 block East of Yonge Street at 121 Elgin Mills Road)

Sign up online or contact us at (905) 846-8467.


Summer camp hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm, with staff there at 8:00am for early drop off and until 6 pm for late pickup. Bring your own lunch . Drinks are available onsite.

 

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