Kid Chess Summer Camp
at The Walker School
July 10 - 14, 2023
Dear Kid Chess Parents,
Our Summer Chess Camp at The Walker School starts on Monday, July 10th. When you arrive at the center [MAP], please park and walk into Gatti Hall in the Lower School and sign in.
If you need to reach a coach on site at camp, please call
Full-day Session is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Earliest Drop-Off Time: 8:45am. Pick-Up Time is promptly at 5:00pm)
Morning Session is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(Earliest Drop-Off Time: 8:45am. Pick-Up Time is promptly at 1:00pm)
Afternoon Session is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
(Earliest Drop-Off Time: 12:50pm. Pick-Up Time is promptly at 5:00pm)
If your child takes medication during camp hours, please include written instructions explaining dosage times and amounts, as well as a contact phone number. Also, please let us know about any food allergies.
Kid Chess Camp Frequently Asked Questions (5 day)
What time can I drop off my child?
For morning and full day camp session, you may drop off your child any time after 8:45 a.m. Camp officially begins at 9:00 a.m. For afternoon camp session you may drop off your child any time after 12:45 p.m. Afternoon camp session officially begins at 1:00 p.m.
What time should I pick up my child?
Morning session pickup time is 1:00 p.m. and Full-day and Afternoon pickup time is 5:00 p.m. If you are running more than 5 minutes late, please give us a call at 770-575-5802.
What about lunch? (Morning and Full Day students)
You will need to provide your own lunch if you did not pre-purchase lunch during registration. Items containing nuts are not allowed due to many severe contact nut related allergies. Lunch can be purchased each morning. All students who purchased lunch receive pizza on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Chicken Tenders & Chips are served on Tuesday and Thursday. Lunch also includes one juice box each day. Lunch is served around 11:30 a.m.
What about snacks? (Full Day and Afternoon students)
We do not provide snacks. For our afternoon and full day campers, snack time will be mid-afternoon. If your child would like a snack, please send a snack with them. Items containing nuts are not allowed due to many severe contact nut related allergies.
What time should I be back on Trophy Day?
Morning students will have awards at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Friday. Afternoon students will receive awards at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Full Day students will receive awards at approximately 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Friday. If you would like to watch the awards presentation, please return at these times.
How can I contact someone at Camp?
If you need to contact us at camp, please call or text 770-575-5802.
What activities will there be?
Kids will have the opportunity to compete with peers and play and learn from knowledgeable coaches. Campers can participate in a variety of tournaments (Chess, Bughouse, Blitz, and Blindfold Chess). They will also engage in exciting challenges such as obstacle courses, puzzle solving, teaching simuls, and more. We will offer activity breaks (tennis shoes are suggested).
How can I find out how my child is doing?
Most students will work with several different coaches throughout the camp. If you’d like to know how your child is doing, you can ask the coaches. They will be able to give you a quick update or direct you to a coach who can.
Parents must come into the building to sign in/out their student from camp.
Please call us at 770.575.5802 with any questions or visit our website at www.kidchess.com for camp information.
We can't wait to see everyone. Rest up this weekend because it's going to be an exciting week!
Sincerely,
The Kid Chess Coaches
