2025 KLC 5-Day Summer Camps
Each week of the camp will offer unique learning materials without repetition.
Students will be grouped into A & B based on their skill level.
Lunch is not provided. Extended Care is available from 4 pm – 5 pm (Monday – Friday) at $20 per hour.
Contact KLC email: [email protected] or KLC WeChat: kikichess
Students will be grouped into A & B based on their skill level.
Lunch is not provided. Extended Care is available from 4 pm – 5 pm (Monday – Friday) at $20 per hour.
Contact KLC email: [email protected] or KLC WeChat: kikichess
📅 Duration: 5-Day Camps (Monday – Friday)
📝 Placement: Students are grouped into A & B based on skill level each week.
📍 Locations:
Pleasanton Campus | Fremont Campus | Online Summer Camp
Pleasanton: 1024 Serpentine Ln, Ste 101, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Fremont: 46164 Warm Springs Blvd, Ste 250, Fremont, CA 94539
📝 Placement: Students are grouped into A & B based on skill level each week.
📍 Locations:
Pleasanton Campus | Fremont Campus | Online Summer Camp
Pleasanton: 1024 Serpentine Ln, Ste 101, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Fremont: 46164 Warm Springs Blvd, Ste 250, Fremont, CA 94539
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KLC Summer Camp
Each week of the camp will offer unique learning materials without repetition. Students will be grouped into A & B based on their skill level. KLC Level I - III Camps Grandmaster Camp (all levels) All Girls Chess Camp (girls only) Chess Fiesta Camp (all levels) Online Chess Camp Level 1 Camp: unrated to rating 500 Level II Camp: rating 500 to 1000 Level III Camp: rating 800+ Grandmaster Camp: am U1000, pm 1000+ Camp Fee (5 days) Full Day: $750, Half Day: $450 Grandmaster Camp Full Day $800 Grandmaster Camp Half Day $500 (Early Bird Discount- Before 4/15/2025) Full Day: $699, Half Day: $399 Grandmaster Camp Full Day $750 Grandmaster Camp Half Day $450 |
Camp Calendar
Each camp is one week long (M-F), Full day camp 9 am - 4 pm Morning Camp 9-12 Afternoon Camp 1-4 Week 1: June 2-6 Week 2: June 9-13 Week 3: June 16-20 Week 4: June 23-27 Week 5: June 30-July 4 (Online only) Week 6: July 7-11 Week 7: July 14-18 Week 8: July 21-25 Week 9: July 28-August 1 Week 10: August 4-8 (Pleasanton Only) |
A Typical Day
Morning Camp 8:45-9:00 Morning Arrival 9:00-9:30 Warm Up Chess Practice 9:30-10:15 Chess Lecture 10:15-11:30 Chess Puzzles/Lecture 11:15-11:30 Break Time 11:30-12:00 Game Analysis/Conclusion 12:00-12:15 Half Day Dismissal Afternoon Camp 12:00-1:00 Lunch/Afternoon Arrival 1:00-1:30 Warm Up Chess Practice 1:30-2:15 Chess Lecture 2:15-2:30 Break/Snack time 2:30-3:15 Chess Puzzles/Lecture 3:15-3:30 Break Time 3:30-4:00 Game Analysis/Conclusion 4:00-4:15 Half Day Dismissal |
How to Choose Your Camp
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KLC Level 1 Camp
(Accept new beginners, unrated - rating500) Perfect for beginners! Build a strong chess foundation, learn key strategies, and have fun while developing confidence over the board! |
KLC Level 2 Camp
Rating 500-1000 Take your game to the next level! Master tactical patterns, improve positional play, and sharpen your competitive skills with exciting challenges! |
KLC Level 3 Camp
Rating 800+ For serious players ready to elevate their game! Train like a champion, dive deep into advanced strategies, and prepare for tournament success! |
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All Girls Chess Camp
All levels A fun and empowering chess experience just for GIRLS! Build confidence, develop strategic skills, and connect with like-minded young chess enthusiasts! |
KLC Fiesta Camp
All levels A dynamic, all-level chess camp packed with fun activities, exciting challenges, and a celebration of chess for everyone! (Quick/Blitz/Bullet/Bughouse) |
KLC Online Camp
All levels, topic training Sharpen your skills from anywhere! Focus on key chess themes—openings, middlegame strategies, and endgames—with expert-led online training! |
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Grandmaster Camp
by GM Melikset Khachiyan All levels Morning Camp U1000 Afternoon camp 1000+ Welcome all! Meet the master & learn how to master thinks in chess! (Simul/blindfold/puzzle rush/teamwork) |
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Payment, Discount & Referral Policy
Payment Option – (Please add student's name and section in the memo) *
by Zelle (email: [email protected], name King's Land Chess)
by Check (Please make the check payable to King's Land Chess)
Early Bird Discount – Register and pay by April 15, 2025, to save.
Multi-Week Discount – Get $25 off per additional week of camp.
Refer a Friend – If a new family signs up and mentions your referral, you both receive a $25 credit for future use.
(New families must email [email protected] with referral details.)
Sibling Discount – Save $10 per sibling for the first week of camp. (For any additional weeks, only the multi-week discount will apply.)
Extended Care – available from 4 pm – 5 pm (Monday – Friday) at $20 per hour.
Lunch/Snack
Nut-Free Policy: Due to allergy concerns, we kindly ask that all participants refrain from bringing any nut-containing food items to the camp. Our facility is nut-free, and we prioritize the safety and well-being of all attendees. Throughout the day, we will provide snacks and water. These snacks will be nut-free and compliant with our facility's policies.
Just a friendly reminder: our full-day camp doesn't include lunch, so we kindly ask that participants bring their own meals from home. To help keep everyone safe and comfortable, please make sure lunches are nut-free, as we want to be mindful of campers with allergies.
Camp Features
KLC Intensive Training Camp offers a one-of-a-kind tournament-based program designed to cater to students in grades K-12. The camps are structured to provide a blend of learning, play, and enjoyment, fostering an environment where participants can enhance their chess intuition and refine their individual skills.
Through a combination of high-quality instruction, thoughtful evaluation, and supervised gameplay and analysis sessions, students have the opportunity to delve into various aspects of the game. This includes exploration of chess openings, middle game strategies, and endgame techniques.
The curriculum is tailored to cover topics relevant to all phases of the game: Opening, Middle game, and Endgame. Participants engage in a multifaceted approach to learning, which includes studying, playing, critical thinking exercises, teamwork activities, game analysis, and sharing experiences with fellow participants.
KLC Intensive Training Camp aims to provide a holistic chess learning experience that not only strengthens technical skills but also nurtures strategic thinking, decision-making abilities, and sportsmanship among students.
Cancellation Policy
Camp registration saves your space. So, cancellations are discouraged. Free Cancellation made up to 10 days prior to camp start date. Cancellations request received with less than 10 days prior to the camp, will receive 80% refund. Cancellation request done on or after the first camp date is not entitled to any refund. "Sick Child "Cancellation is subject to pro-rated refund minus $50 administrative fee; official doctor's note may be requested. Camp schedule change requests made prior to the camp start date will be accommodated, if availability permits. Those who wish to reduce from full day to half-day or reduce the number of weeks will need to refer to the cancellation policy listed above. In case KLC needs to cancel the camps, we'll process a 100% refund to you immediately. We reserve the right to cancel camps 3 days prior to the starting date, in case of 6 or less registered campers.
Payment Option – (Please add student's name and section in the memo) *
by Zelle (email: [email protected], name King's Land Chess)
by Check (Please make the check payable to King's Land Chess)
Early Bird Discount – Register and pay by April 15, 2025, to save.
Multi-Week Discount – Get $25 off per additional week of camp.
Refer a Friend – If a new family signs up and mentions your referral, you both receive a $25 credit for future use.
(New families must email [email protected] with referral details.)
Sibling Discount – Save $10 per sibling for the first week of camp. (For any additional weeks, only the multi-week discount will apply.)
Extended Care – available from 4 pm – 5 pm (Monday – Friday) at $20 per hour.
Lunch/Snack
Nut-Free Policy: Due to allergy concerns, we kindly ask that all participants refrain from bringing any nut-containing food items to the camp. Our facility is nut-free, and we prioritize the safety and well-being of all attendees. Throughout the day, we will provide snacks and water. These snacks will be nut-free and compliant with our facility's policies.
Just a friendly reminder: our full-day camp doesn't include lunch, so we kindly ask that participants bring their own meals from home. To help keep everyone safe and comfortable, please make sure lunches are nut-free, as we want to be mindful of campers with allergies.
Camp Features
KLC Intensive Training Camp offers a one-of-a-kind tournament-based program designed to cater to students in grades K-12. The camps are structured to provide a blend of learning, play, and enjoyment, fostering an environment where participants can enhance their chess intuition and refine their individual skills.
Through a combination of high-quality instruction, thoughtful evaluation, and supervised gameplay and analysis sessions, students have the opportunity to delve into various aspects of the game. This includes exploration of chess openings, middle game strategies, and endgame techniques.
The curriculum is tailored to cover topics relevant to all phases of the game: Opening, Middle game, and Endgame. Participants engage in a multifaceted approach to learning, which includes studying, playing, critical thinking exercises, teamwork activities, game analysis, and sharing experiences with fellow participants.
KLC Intensive Training Camp aims to provide a holistic chess learning experience that not only strengthens technical skills but also nurtures strategic thinking, decision-making abilities, and sportsmanship among students.
Cancellation Policy
Camp registration saves your space. So, cancellations are discouraged. Free Cancellation made up to 10 days prior to camp start date. Cancellations request received with less than 10 days prior to the camp, will receive 80% refund. Cancellation request done on or after the first camp date is not entitled to any refund. "Sick Child "Cancellation is subject to pro-rated refund minus $50 administrative fee; official doctor's note may be requested. Camp schedule change requests made prior to the camp start date will be accommodated, if availability permits. Those who wish to reduce from full day to half-day or reduce the number of weeks will need to refer to the cancellation policy listed above. In case KLC needs to cancel the camps, we'll process a 100% refund to you immediately. We reserve the right to cancel camps 3 days prior to the starting date, in case of 6 or less registered campers.
