UTD Summer 2008 Chess Camp
Chess develops your child's reading and math ability, critical and analytical thinking, as well as building character and self-esteem.
Classes are divided by ability, age, experience and instructor assessment. Classes will be small and have a low student-to-teacher ratio. Special attention is made to requests for friends and relatives to be grouped together.
UTD Instructors include top-ranked and internationally known winners of multiple Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess and Final Four Championships.
Beginning players will master the basic rules and fundamentals; Intermediate players will build upon basic chess knowledge with key strategies and ideas; and Advanced players will sharpen their competitive edge with advanced strategies, preparing for tournament play. The Absolute Beginners Class (ABC) is for beginning adults with little or no chess knowledge. Adults will also learn how to organize scholastic chess clubs and participate in tournaments.
Camp tuition includes a camp t-shirt, a chess board and pieces, medal, certificate, score book, and group photo for each camper.
CARPOOLING
If you are interesting in carpooling with other Chess Camp attendees, please send an email to Director Jim Stallings with your city and phone number and he can assist in finding possible carpoolers for you.
Dates
- July 7-11
- July 14-18
Cost
Weekly Rates:
- Morning only sessions (9 a.m. - noon):
- $255 if paid after June 3
- Afternoon only session (1 - 4 p.m.):
- $255 if paid after June 3
- Extended playing classes for children of commuting parents:
- 7:30 - 9:00 a.m., $15 daily (pay $75 in advance)
- 4:00 - 5:30 p.m., $15 daily (pay $75 in advance)
Special Discount Rates:
- UTD faculty, staff, students, and alumni will receive a discount of $25.
- Families with two or more children enrolled will receive a $25 discount per child. Only one discount is applicable.
Adult ABC Class
- Same weekly rates as above unless a child is enrolled. In which case, a $50 discount is applied to the above rates.
- Only two ABC classes are scheduled:
- June 9-13, morning session
- July 7-11, afternoon session
[ View the UTD Chess Camp brochure ]
Feel free to forward the Chess Camp brochure to your friends and relatives!
Credit Card Payment
You can pay with a credit card using the following links (please note that a fee is charged by the vendor for processing credit card transactions. There is no fee if you wish to pay by check.):
Week of June 9-13
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1512028Week of June 16-20
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1512031Week of July 7-11
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1512033Week of July 14-18
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1512035Payment by Check
If you wish to mail a check, you can use this online form (Click "Submit" when you finish; do not print out and mail the form.).
Your check and above camper forms can both be mailed to:
James Stallings, Director
P.O. Box 830688, MP16
Richardson, TX 75083-0688Forms for Campers:
Please complete forms marked with an asterisk (*) and send in as soon as possible to complete your child's registration. These are not optional and are required as part of registration.
- UTD Chess Camp Questionnaire*
- Release and Indemnification Agreement for Minor Participants*
- Medical Information and Release Form for Minors*
Mail forms, along with payment, to:
James Stallings, Director
P.O. Box 830688, MP16
Richardson, TX 75083-0688** PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO UTD **
Other Helpful Information
Refund Policy
Cancellation Fee of $20 if cancelled more than three days in advance of the first day of class. No refund if cancelled less than three days of the first day of class, except for medical emergencies.
