Chess camps for kids
Fun, educational, and unforgettable experiences for every skill level.
Regular camps
Looking for a fun, educational, and action-packed experience for your child?
Our in-person chess camps offer the perfect blend of learning, play, and excitement — designed for all skill levels: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced!
Schedule options:
- Full day: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Half-day AM: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Half-day PM: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Schedule options:
- Full day: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Half-day AM: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Half-day PM: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
What's in store:
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Skill-based group lessons
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Daily chess training & analysis
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Friendly tournaments
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Super chess trivia challenges
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Fun games, puzzles & activities
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Complimentary pizza lunch every day!
We run camps during Winter & Spring Break (2 weeks each)
Plus 8 weeks of Summer Camps in July & August!
Whether your child is just starting or ready to level up, our camps are the ultimate chess adventure — where learning meets fun!
Register for a campEvaluation & Certification
At the end of each camp, students take a level test and receive a certificate. With 30 hours of structured training, many students successfully complete one full level of our program.
Evan Taylor
Evan Taylor has been promoted to Knight level.
Yaroslav Nyshpor
Yaroslav Nyshpor has been promoted to Knight level.
Vaughn Zhang
Vaughn Zhang has been promoted to Knight level.
Ayaan Agarwal
Ayaan Agarwal has been promoted to Knight level.
Sebastian Oei
Sebastian Oei has been promoted to Knight level.
Sam Zhao
Sam Zhao has been promoted to Bishop level.
Kevin Lian
Kevin Lian has been promoted to Advanced Beginner level.
Emily Wang
Emily Wang has been promoted to Knight level.
Jeremy Wiedman
Jeremy Wiedman has been promoted to Knight level.
Wesley Hsu
Wesley Hsu has been promoted to Bishop level.
What parents are saying
My kids had wanted to join VCS classes at Jericho for some time, and the availability of online classes during the pandemic provided the opportunity to overcome scheduling barriers. My 6 year old da...
My child had a great experience here. She got so much interest in chess after taking summer camp here. They even provide pizza lunch for camps....
Overall, VCS is a great school with amazing coaches at various levels. Highly recommended to all kids and adults interested in chess improvements. We taught our daughter the game of chess during th...
Very good place to learn chess and playing tournaments, no matter if you’re a total beginner or really advanced. Plus, they have Summer camps for all to come too!...
My son joined Vancouver Chess School this year and he loves it! I regretted not sending him earlier. The classes are well-structured, the programs are well-organized, and the teachers are all very nic...
As a volunteer assistant coach of the chess camps, I felt the genuine trust and support from the teachers! The instructors gave every assistant coach some time every camp to teach the class some conce...
