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Tacoma Summer Camp I with NM John Graves


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Date Info

Occurred every day from Jun 30, 2008 to Jul 3, 2008 (8:00 am - 4:00 pm).

Upcoming Dates

None

Description:

Registration:

Sign up for the whole week or call the center, or download the flyer, to register for our Four, Three, or Half day options as well.

Principal Instructors:

National Master John Graves

  • Coach John is an extremely enthusiastic chess coach of a high level that is great with kids of all skill levels and ages.
  • Former Oregon Open Champion; placed 2nd at the WA State Championships with an undefeated score.
  • Held former US Champion GM Alex Yermolinsky, to a draw at the WA Open Championships
  • Multiple years experience coaching kids; has been a big reason for the growth in chess in the Tacoma area.

    Conrado Julian

  • Parent of two strong chess students in the Tacoma area, Conrado is very involved in the chess comunity in the South End.
  • Sponsor of the Tacoma Friday Night Quads, as well as the John L. Scott Open Chess Tournament. Conrado hopes to coordinate future tournaments and chess events.

    Educational Program:

    Opening, middle game, and end game studies Tournament games Specialties including: bughouse and puzzles

    Daily Schedule:

    8:45-9:15a.m. Drop-off and casual play

    9:15-10:15a.m. Morning Classes

    10:15-10:30p.m. Break Time

    10:30-11:30a.m. Tournament Style games with analysis of some

    11:30am-12:15p.m. 2nd half of morning classes

    12:15-12:45p.m. Lunch Break and Morning Pick up / Afternoon Drop Off

    12:45-1:45p.m. Afternoon Classes

    1:45-2:00p.m. Afternoon Break

    2:00-3:00p.m. Tournament games

    3:00-3:40p.m. Afternoon Classes

    3:45-4:00p.m.* Free Play, Simuls, Bughouse, Blitz, Clean-up, Check-out

    *There is a late fee charged for students picked up after 4:00p.m.

    Additional Info:

    Please bring chess clock if available. Chess set, board and carrying case available at camp for special rate of $20. An optional Early Drop off/pick up is available for an additional $5/hour. Email kids@chess4life.com if interested. There is a $30 cancellation fee.
  • Flyer:

    View this flyer to sign up by mail.

    Location Tacoma, WA
    Address 827 N.Tacoma Ave
    Directions Visit http://www.aw.org/


    Divisions
      
    DivisionRestrictions
    Kindergarten - Grade 8Advanced
    Kindergarten - Grade 8Intermediate
    Kindergarten - Grade 8Novice
    Kindergarten - Grade 8Beginner