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Chess camps for kids

Fun, educational, and unforgettable experiences for every skill level.

Pro-D day camps

Looking for a productive and engaging way for your child to spend their Pro-D day?

Our one-day chess camps offer a full schedule of structured activities designed to sharpen skills and spark joy — all in just one day!

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
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These single-day camps are perfect for both new and returning students looking for fast-paced, fun, and educational chess experience.

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What parents are saying

Sher
May 22, 2023
Google 5 stars

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...

AN NA LEE
Jul 2, 2024
Google 5 stars

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....

Sonya Varma
Jan 1, 2022
Google 5 stars

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...

Derek Meng
Aug 5, 2023
Google 5 stars

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!...

H. Liang
Aug 5, 2022
Google 5 stars

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...

T Y
Oct 8, 2022
Google 5 stars

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...

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