ChessKiddo Summer Camp 2026: Learn, Play, Excel!

Let's Beat the Summer Slide!

Open to all skill levels, ChessKiddo Summer Camps offer tournament games, interactive lessons, group analysis, and personalized coaching. Children will be grouped into small teams tailored to their age and skill level to ensure a fun and effective learning experience!

Register for In-Person Summer Chesskiddo Camps
All Skill Levels Welcome

LOCATION:

ChessKiddo Chess League
Jefferson Plaza,
Princeton, NJ 08540

(Near Raymond Road and the Princeton Racket Tennis Club)

Food:

Campers are to bring a packed lunch each day.

Detailed Weekly Schedule:

Camp Week #1: June 29-July 2, 2026

Camp Week #2: July 20-24, 2026

Camp Week #3: August 03-August 07, 2026

A Typical Day at Camp:

2026 Chesskiddo Summer Camp and Rated Chess Games: (G/25; +5)

Chess Program Camp Schedule:

Morning Camp

Drop-off: 9:00 AM

Pick-up: 12:00 PM

Afternoon Camp

Drop-off: 12:30 PM

Pick-up: 3:15 PM

Pick-up window: 3:15 PM- 3:30 PM

Full-Day Camp

Drop-off: 9:00 AM

Pick-up: 3:15 PM

Pick-up window: 3:15 PM- 3:30 PM

The Chesskiddo Chess League offers in-person summer chess camps providing some of the highest-level training for children and teens in Princeton, NJ. Chesskiddo welcomes chess kiddos of all skill levels, K-12. There will be lectures, rated chess games, game analysis, puzzles, one-on-one insights from the coaches, and raffles. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player, this camp will nurture your growth and passion for the game.

2026 Camp Dates
Morning and Afternoon Sessions:

In the morning, your child will engage in friendly chess games with a chess clock and notation, solve puzzles, and analyze games to sharpen their abilities. It’s not just about chess; they’ll also build friendships and enjoy team-building activities with like-minded peers.
Morning Session’:
Lectures and Game Analysis by Chess Masters

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Lecture (Opening/Tactics/Strategy)

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM: Snack Break

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Playing a Game (G/25; +5)

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Game Analysis and Free Play

12:00 PM: Departure for AM Students

Afternoon Sessions: Lectures and Game Analysis by Chess Masters

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lecture (Opening/Tactics/Strategy)
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM: Snack Break
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM: Playing a Game (G/25; +5)
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: Game Analysis and Free Play
3:15PM-3:30 PM: Departure for All Students

Early Bird (After May 13):

Early Bird Rates: 

Full Week Whole Day: 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM ($500 until April 10; thereafter, $550)

Week Half-Day: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ($315 until April 10; thereafter, $365)

Single Half-Day: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 12:30 PM- 3:15 PM ($80)

Single Full-Day: 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM ($115)

Note: Camp Week 1 includes only four camp days. Tuition is adjusted to match.

Contact Information:

Location:
At Jefferson Plaza, Princeton, NJ 08540

Registration:
• Google’s Form:https://forms.gle/kDKC4GT4Px54zdnf9

Select Your Chesskiddo Summer Camp

Full-Day Camp (4 Days)

$400

Half-Day Camp (4 Days)

$260

Full-Day Camp (5 Days)

$500

Half-Day Camp (5 Days)

$315

Single Full-Day Camp

$115/ Day

Single Half-Day Camp

$80/ Half-Day