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.
Ayaan Agarwal
Ayaan Agarwal has been promoted to Advanced Beginner level.
Sam Evans
Sam Evans has been promoted to Bishop level.
Murray Weaver
Murray Weaver has been promoted to Knight level.
Theodore Zhen
Theodore Zhen has been promoted to Beginners with some knowledge level.
Ophelia Niu
Ophelia Niu has been promoted to Pre-Knight level.
Evan Chen
Evan Chen has been promoted to Advanced Beginner level.
Sumar Sangha
Sumar Sangha has been promoted to Pre-Knight level.
Erin Li
Erin Li has been promoted to Pre-Knight level.
Enoch Zhang
Enoch Zhang has been promoted to Pre-Knight level.
David Xue
David Xue has been promoted to Advanced Beginner level.
What parents are saying
Z. Eddie Ning
This is a great place if your kid is interested in chess, or you want them to develop their interests. It’s not just a school, but feels more like a community. My son loves Sunday chess club. He get...
Xuan Wang
A very good chess school! Urna is not only a champion but also an instructor who knows how to teach very young children. My daughter is a Kindergartener; she loves to come to the chess classes every S...
adanLOLt
Coaches are nice and friendly and they help out whenever we need it....
Naama Rotem-Kohavi
We are very pleased with the Vancouver Chess School! My child is very enthusiastic in participating in the variety of activities, pro D days, tournaments and classes they offer. The school is managed ...
Hongyi Bai
We have been in Vancouver Chess School for about two years. appreciating the comprehensive program, the flexible schedule ( in-person or online) , and the diverse tournaments chess school offers. Teac...
Christopher Bissonnette
Great teachers and a wonderful environment for kids to learn chess and practice in tournaments - has been an exceptional experience for our daughter....
Serena Wang
We highly recommend Vancouver Chess School, where the child has been studying for more than a year and has made great progress. The teachers are conscientious and constantly motivate the children t...
Ryan Leong
Vancouver Chess School is not just a chess school. It is a place where children foster many different skills such as decision making, adapting to a competitive environment, and an opportunity to give ...
Hugh Jo
Vancouver Chess school is one of the best with great education, teachers are all kind and patient with big smile....
Jo Ro
Great staff! Great learning experience for kids!...