KLC 2026 Summer Chess Camp - "Think • Move• Improve"
Contact KLC email: [email protected] or KLC WeChat: kikichess
Each week of the camp will offer unique learning materials without repetition.
Students will be grouped into A & B based on their skill level.
Students will be grouped into A & B based on their skill level.
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Welcome to the 2026 King’s Land Chess Summer Camp!
This summer, we invite young minds to explore the world of chess through fun, challenge, and discovery. Whether your child is brand new to the game or striving for national titles, KLC offers the perfect environment to think creatively, make smart moves, and improve with confidence.
📅 Duration: 5-Day Camps (Monday – Friday)
📝 Placement: Students are grouped into A & B based on skill level each week.
📍 Locations: Pleasanton Campus | Fremont Campus
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
Pleasanton: 1024 Serpentine Ln, Ste 101, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Fremont: 46164 Warm Springs Blvd, Ste 250, Fremont, CA 94539
2026 Summer Camp Schedule
♟️Level Chess Camp (Level 1–3)
Structured for students at different stages of development, from unrated beginners to 1000+ USCF.
Each level provides targeted instruction, puzzle-solving, supervised games, and a clear path for improvement.
A great way to level up skills week by week!
Structured for students at different stages of development, from unrated beginners to 1000+ USCF.
Each level provides targeted instruction, puzzle-solving, supervised games, and a clear path for improvement.
A great way to level up skills week by week!
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KLC Level 1 Camp
Unrated - Rating500 (Accept new beginners) 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! |
♟️Women Grandmaster Camp
(Rating 800+ and U800, Students will be grouped based on their skill level)
This summer, we are upgrading our Week 3 All-Girls Camp and Week 4 Level 3 Camp in Pleasanton and Week 5 All-girls Camp in Fremont into a special WGM (Woman Grandmaster) Camp, led by a world-class Woman Grandmaster. This is a unique opportunity for our students to learn from a top international player and experience high-level training.
Updated Camp Weeks: * Week 3 & Week 4 at Pleasanton, * Week 5 at Fremont
(Rating 800+ and U800, Students will be grouped based on their skill level)
This summer, we are upgrading our Week 3 All-Girls Camp and Week 4 Level 3 Camp in Pleasanton and Week 5 All-girls Camp in Fremont into a special WGM (Woman Grandmaster) Camp, led by a world-class Woman Grandmaster. This is a unique opportunity for our students to learn from a top international player and experience high-level training.
Updated Camp Weeks: * Week 3 & Week 4 at Pleasanton, * Week 5 at Fremont
♟️Chess 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)
The most exciting camp of the summer! Combining fast-paced play, team games, puzzle contests, and mini tournaments, the Fiesta Camp focuses on fun while sharpening real-time decision-making skills.
Ideal for kids who love to play, move, and think on the board!
A dynamic, all-level chess camp packed with fun activities, exciting challenges, and a celebration of chess for everyone! (Quick/Blitz/Bullet/Bughouse)
The most exciting camp of the summer! Combining fast-paced play, team games, puzzle contests, and mini tournaments, the Fiesta Camp focuses on fun while sharpening real-time decision-making skills.
Ideal for kids who love to play, move, and think on the board!
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Payment & Referral
Camp Fee (5 days) Level Camp $ Fiesta Camp: Full Day: $750, Half Day: $450 WGM Camp: Full Day: $800, Half Day: $500 Extended Care Available 4-5 pm (Monday – Friday) at $20 per hour. Multi-Week Discount Get $25 off for each additional week of camp you enroll in. Sibling Discount Save $10 per week for each additional sibling enrolled in camp. Payment Option Credit Card / Bank Account Zelle: [email protected] Check: payable to King's Land Chess 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 referral details to [email protected]) |
Camp Calendar
Each camp is one week long (M-F), Full day camp 9am - 4pm Morning Camp 9am -12pm Afternoon Camp 1pm -4pm Week 1: June 1-5 Week 2: June 8-12 Week 3: June 15-19 Week 4: June 22-26 Week 5: June 29-July 3 Week 6: July 6-10 Week 7: July 13-17 Week 8: July 20-24 Week 9: July 27-July 31 Week 10: August 3-7 (TBD) |
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 |
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.
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.
