IMPORTANT!!! ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 09 IS NOW AVAILABLE!!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to Chess Adventure! Chess Adventure began in the spring of 2006 with a few parents, chess club directors, and chess experts who wished to promote scholastic chess. Our goal was to work together to provide a low cost summer chess camp experience for scholastic chess players. Through the efforts of willling and enthusiastic volunteers, our first year was a tremendous success with 50 campers of all ages and skills. Highlights included a simul with National Chess Master Chuck Unruh and a team championship Swiss tournament on the last day.
In our second year, we nearly doubled enrollment. A few families traveled from miles away and stayed in hotels so their children could attend camp. Nearly all our our first year's volunteers and teachers returned and many more offered helps.  A morning session, lunch and cookout for the Premier players were added. New activities including human chess were included in the events. Chess Adventure is now incorporated as a not-for-profit organization. Those associated with the organization continue their goal of providing scholastic chess education opportunities through chess camps, scholastic chess clubs, and other educational chess-related activities. We are now looking forward to our third year and enrollment is filling up faster than ever. For additional information about Chess Adventure, you may contact us at
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Most Improved Player AwardsEach year players receive tournament trophies, medals and player awards. Chess Adventure President, Albert Rine, is presenting an award to one of the most improved players. |
Team Chess
Team chess is an activity that was brought in from a chess club that has used this learning approach for nearly 5 years. Each team is provided with a chess set. Players decide on their team's move and make the same move on their opponent's board before pressing the clock. More advanced players are encouraged to discuss strategy with the beginning players. |
Chess InstructionChess Adventure instructors volunteer during the summer to provide quality chess instruction to scholastic players. Last year, instructors included Master Chuck Unruh, John Cope (pictured above), Charles Unruh, Albert Rine, Kay Dalton, and Gelareh Abdulwerdi. Ed Boyle ran a morning tournament and assisted in the Premier section. All were supported to numerous volunteer parents and club directors to help make camp fun and exciting for all. |
Human Chess
Our chess camp now has a human chess set measuring 16' x 16'. Students worked together in teams on strategy and tactics. |
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