Canadian Youth Chess Championship Preparation Camp

🏆 Canadian Youth Chess Championship (CYCC) Training Camp

With the CYCC 2026 approaching, we are offering a specialized training program to help students prepare at the highest level. Whether you’re aiming to qualify for the World Youth, reach the podium, or simply play your best tournament yet, this program provides the structured support needed for success. 💪♟️

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📅 Camp Daily Schedule

Here are samples of our interactive activities:

🧠 Personalized Game Analysis

Students will receive detailed analysis of their past tournament games from VCFs, Keres, GPO, BC Open, etc. (Please submit PGNs or scoresheets in advance.)

• Strategic strengths and positional understanding
• Common mistakes and tactical blind spots
• Practical advice for improvement and tournament readiness

🎯 Strategic Planning for CYCC

• Opening preparation tailored to anticipated opponents and time controls
• Middlegame: strategy, tactical motif training, piece coordination
• Advanced endgame techniques

🕰️ Practice Matches & Tournament Simulations

• Timed games under CYCC-like conditions
• Post-game analysis and time management review
• Confidence-building strategies for peak performance

📚 Analysis of GM Games (Instructional)

• Understand high-level strategic concepts
• Improve calculation and positional judgment
• Apply professional techniques to personal play

* All activities are subject to change without notice.

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🎒 What to Bring

• 🍱 Lunch, snacks, and water (no lunch re-heating available)
• 🚫 Our school is a nut-free zone
• 📵 Please leave electronic gadgets at home

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🚗 Drop Off / Pick Up

Campers should arrive between 8:30–9:00 AM for check-in. Campers must be signed in/out by authorized individuals.

📄 Please print and bring the consent form on the first day (emailed in advance).

🍕 Pizza lunch provided for all campers!

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💵 Fees: 2-Day Camp (Wed to Fri)

• Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM): $220
  👨‍👩‍👧 Sibling discount: 20% off for 2nd or more students in same family
• Half Day (9:00–1:00 PM or 1:00–5:00 PM): $150
  ⚠️ No sibling discounts

🛒 Camp space is reserved with full online payment.

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📋 Policies

✅ Camp Confirmation

Minimum of 6 students required. When confirmed, the camp will be marked “Confirmed” on our Events page and email notices will be sent 5 days before start.

💰 Full refund provided if minimum is not met.

❌ Withdrawal Policy

Withdrawals with refund must be submitted in writing more than one week prior to the camp start date.

• No refunds within one week of camp or once camp has started
• No pro-rated refunds for missed days

🛡️ General Policy

VCS reserves the right to refuse or dismiss any participant to ensure safety and enjoyment for all.

🗣️ English communication skills are required.

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📸 Photography

VCS may take photos or videos during camp for promotional purposes (e.g. website, social media, flyers).

If you do not want your child’s image to appear, please notify us in writing before the event.

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📞 Contact Us

📧 Email: info@vanchess.ca or natasha@vanchess.ca
📞 Phone: (604) 568-3283