Funniest Summer Chess Camp - 7/31/2021
Got on board! The Tokyo Bilingual Chess Club's Funniest Summer Chess Camp returned with in-person sessions on July 31, 2021 as kids feel like improving their games in a fun and safe atmosphere. We had 15 students in total who all enjoyed a combination of classroom instruction and playing chess, as well as fun outdoor time with the lunch and snack time! Players were divided into two groups of similar strength to maximize the learning experience.
Each group had sessions with different instructors.
This format allows the instructors to tune each session to the strengths and needs of the students. It's almost like one on one instruction from some of the top names in chess in Japan. Group B was taught by TBCC Senior Instructor, Teacher ICE. During the day, basic rules and endgame techniques were covered, building to more advanced concepts. The top class, or "Master Class", was taught by our Director, CM Alex Averbukh. It has been a rewarding experience working with these wonderful children.
Small class sizes and top notch instructors make this camp a great opportunity to hone kid's game.
We hope this camp thrives for years to come. It was created to provide full-day care so that parents can leave their children for the day with confidence that camp will be fun and educational. And having multiple levels allows our students to receive targeted training from our level-appropriate and experienced teachers.
Special thanks to H. Endo, TBCC alumni, who who helped our chess camp as a Teaching Assistant.
We hope that every player goes home feeling like a winner! Once again, thank you to all who participated and everyone for supporting our programs! Stay tuned for the Miracle Chess Tournament on August 21, 2021!
Summer Chess Camp - 7/31/2021
FUNNIEST SUMMER CHESS CAMP
July 31st, 2021(Sat), 10:30-17:45
Osaki, Shinagawa (2 min walk from JR Osaki station-details to be provided upon registration)
Camper Ages: Rising 3rd-9th graders
Instructor:
CM Alex Averbukh
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Time Schedule:
10:15 AM
Drop-Off: Campers enter through the Lobby (Details to be provided upon registration) and meet camp faculty and staff in the room for morning roll-call and announcements.
10:30 AM
Morning Session: After an initial skills assessment, campers are divided into three groups. Tactical Tune Up campers play a round of chess using a G/15 time control. Students finishing their
game early work with a tutor to review and analyze their game. Checkmate Challenge campers work on honing their middle and endgame checkmate techniques. Chess Crash Course campers start with
the foundation of pawn and piece movement, and game-play.
11:35 AM
Late-Morning Session: Campers go to their assigned groups. Instructors will cover a skill level-appropriate topic divided between classroom-style learning and hands-on exercises.
12:30 PM
Lunch: Spend some down-time chatting with friends in the ThinkPark tower or Gate City Osaki. [NOTE: Lunch is not provided. Please bring money to purchase lunch.]
1:30 PM
Afternoon Session: Campers go to their assigned groups. Instructors will cover a skill level-appropriate topic divided between classroom-style learning and hands-on exercises.
2:30 PM
Special Event: This activity varies each day. It could consist of a simul, team human chess, or an opportunity to play Blitz or Bughouse.
3:00 PM
July Birthday Party: Everyone deserves a “hip, hip, hooray” on their birthday. That’s why we throw a monthly party for our birthday kids of the month. [NOTE: Please notify us if your child's
birthday is in July.]
3:30 PM
Special Event: This activity varies each day.
5:30–5:45 PM
Pick-Up: Students are to be picked-up promptly by 5:45 PM at the Lobby.
Cost:
TBCC Members: 16,000 yen if registration and payment are received before July 23, 2021; 20,000 yen after early registration. 24,000 yen for on-site registration.
Non-Members: 19,000 yen if registration and payment are received before July 23, 2021; 23,000 yen after early registration. 27,000 yen for on-site registration.
Camp registration closes on July 23, 2021 and all payment must be transferred by registration deadline.
Half day session (AM 10:30-12:30 or PM 13:45-17:45) is also available for a half price.
Please send the following information to contact.us@beaconsq.info for registration:
- Student Name
- Parent Name
- School
- Grade
- Phone Number
- Chess Level (rating, experience, etc.)
- Is your child's birthday in July? (Y/N)