Vancouver Chess School

In Person Pro-D Chess Camp

General Information
Date Monday, January 12, 2026
Time 09:00 AM-03:00 PM
Location 312-2083, Alma st., Vancouver (Jericho Shopping Centre)
Format For all Grade P - 12
Π‘ancellation time 24 hours
Organizer Maxim Doroshenko
Details

🏫 Location

Vancouver Chess School 
Jericho Village Shopping Centre
#312 – 2083 Alma Street, Vancouver, BC
πŸ…ΏοΈ Ample free parking available


πŸ‘₯ Who Can Join

Students from Grades P–12, including beginners, are welcome! β™ŸοΈ
* Basic knowledge of chess rules is required.


πŸ•˜ Time

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
βœ… Please arrive at least 5 minutes before start.
πŸ•— Free early drop-off: 8:30 AM
πŸ•ž Free late pick-up: until 3:30 PM
* Extended daycare available upon request.


πŸ“… Camp Activities

Here are samples of our interactive activities:

  • πŸ–₯️ Chess lessons using interactive presentations and videos
  • β™ŸοΈ Chess tournaments in fun formats: Rapid, Blitz, Bughouse, Blindfold
  • 🧩 Puzzle solving, game analysis, and simultaneous exhibitions
  • πŸ† CMA-rated Quad tournament (for intermediate & advanced players)

πŸ₯‡ Winners of Quads, Blitz & Bughouse will receive medals!


πŸ’΅ Fees

  • πŸ•˜ Full Day (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM): $75
    Sibling discount: $25 off for the 2nd+ child
  • πŸ•˜ Half Day (9:00–12:00 PM or 12:00–3:00 PM): $50
    No sibling discounts

πŸ›’ Camp space is reserved upon full payment online.


πŸŽ’ What to Bring

  • 🍱 Snacks and water (no lunch re-heating available)
  • πŸ• Pizza lunch and a drink provided for all campers!
  • 🚫 Nut-free environment – please pack accordingly
  • πŸ“΅ Please leave electronic gadgets at home

πŸš— Drop-Off / Pick-Up

βœ… Check-in between 8:30–9:00 AM.
πŸ“„ Please print and bring the consent form (emailed to you).
πŸ‘¨‍πŸ‘©‍πŸ‘§ Campers must be signed in/out by authorized individuals.


πŸ“Έ Photography

VCS may use photos taken during camp for promotional purposes (website, flyers, social media).
❌ If you do not want your child’s image to appear, please submit a written request in advance.


πŸ“ž Contact Us

πŸ“§ Email: info@vanchess.ca
πŸ“ž Phone: (604) 568-3283
πŸ‘€ Organizer: Vancouver Chess School

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