What's Your Next Move?
Middle and high school students are invited to PHSC’s Chess Camp at the North Campus! Students will explore how to enhance their critical cognitive abilities, including problem-solving skills, improving memory, fostering creativity, boosting academic performance and developing spatial awareness. Reap the benefits of chess and start thinking about your next move!
Key Features
- Fair and sportsmanlike play will be encouraged.
- Improving at chess and having a fun time will be our main goals.
- Round-Robin Chess Tournament
Schedule
A daily snack break will be at 10 a.m., followed by a lunch break at noon.
Day One: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- Introduction and reviewing the planned agenda.
- Discuss basic chess skills beyond piece movement, which will include mating strategies, forks, skewers, pins and pawn structure.
- Work through chess puzzles together.
- Participate in practice games among participants.
Day Two: Thursday, July 9, 2026
- Depending on the number of players, we will have a practice game.
- Participate in a Round-Robin Tournament (each player will play against all other players twice, once as white and once as black). This tournament will be the main focus of day two.
- A short awards ceremony will be held for the top players.
Instructors
- Jason Wetherington, Professor, Mathematics
- PHSC’s Caring Campus Team will attend for support.
Requirements
Must bring a bagged lunch and a refillable water bottle.
Camp Fee
The camp fee is $20 per camper. This non-refundable fee covers a camp T-shirt, trophies and snacks.
Grade Requirement
Students entering grades 6 through 12.
Register
Interested in participating in this camp? Click the “register now” link on the right-hand side to complete the webform.