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.
Steve Lin
Steve Lin has been promoted to Advanced Beginner level.
Leo Kuo
Leo Kuo has been promoted to Advanced Beginner level.
Chloe Li
Chloe Li has been promoted to Pre-Bishop level.
Rahm Wolpin
Rahm Wolpin has been promoted to Pre-Knight level.
Clatus Wong
Clatus Wong has been promoted to Beginners with some knowledge level.
Harvey Wu
Harvey Wu has been promoted to Beginners with some knowledge level.
Olivia Zhou
Olivia Zhou has been promoted to Beginners with some knowledge level.
Lorenzo Biskar
Lorenzo Biskar has been promoted to Beginners with some knowledge level.
Andre Regis
Andre Regis has been promoted to Knight level.
Sean Chen
Sean Chen has been promoted to Pre-Bishop level.
What parents are saying
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...
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....
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 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...
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...
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...
