Summer Fiesta Chess Camp

Camp Director, CM Alex Averbukh, has hosted a summer one-day chess camp on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023. TBCC would like to thank all our parents for supporting scholastic chess for their children by allowing them to be immersed in our instructional, fun chess camp at Osaki, Shinagawa, Tokyo. 

 

Five children grade 1 to 3 were welcome to start off their summer vacation by attending this fun-filled event! There were chess instruction, Kendama, games, food and outdoor activities.

Campers from various schools in Tokyo and from New York City come to TBCC in order to improve their chess skills in English and to enjoy a variety of other cognitive and physical activities. It is always a challenge when faced with a class of learners all keen to hone their chess skills or to learn the game of chess, to come up with activities that engage them and at the same time cater to their varying ability levels…

 

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. 

Kids got a Crispy Cream donut and a gift to enjoy. 

 

Kids left a little stronger and more confident, more comfortable at camp, and knowing that TBCC will always be their home of chess where they can come back when they are grown up. It’s been an amazing session, one that we will all remember fondly.

Looking forward to having you all in the Shiny Open Chess Tournament on August 26, 2023!

 

A huge thank you to everyone for all of their help and support!

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Summer Fiesta Chess Camp - 7/22/2023

SUMMER FIESTA CHESS CAMP

July 22nd, 2023(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 Italian restaurant near the 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/Bughouse or Kendama workshop by CM Alex Averbukh.

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 5:30 PM at the Lobby.

Cost:

 

TBCC Members: 19,440 yen if registration and payment are received before July 14, 2023; 23,760 yen after early registration. 28,080 yen for on-site registration.

Non-Members: 24,840 yen if registration and payment are received before July 14, 2023; 27,000 yen after early registration. 31,320 yen for on-site registration.

 

Camp registration closes on July 21, 2023 and all payment must be transferred by registration deadline.

 

Half day session (AM 10:30-12:30 or PM 13:45-17:30) 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)
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