Summer Fiesta Chess Camp - 7/27/2024
Got on board! The Tokyo Bilingual Chess Club's Summer Fiesta Chess Camp was held on July 27, 2024 as We had 12 students in total who all enjoyed a combination of classroom instruction and playing chess, as well as fun outdoor time with the lunch and snack time! Players were divided into two groups of similar strength to maximize the learning experience.
Each group had sessions with different instructors.
This format allows the instructors to tune each session to the strengths and needs of the students. It's almost like one on one instruction from some of the top names in chess in Japan. Group B was taught by TBCC Senior Instructor, Teacher Santiago from Argentina. During the day, basic rules and endgame techniques were covered, building to more advanced concepts. The top class, or "Master Class", was taught by our Director, CM Alex Averbukh. It has been a rewarding experience working with these wonderful children.
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. And having multiple levels allows our students to receive targeted training from our level-appropriate and experienced teachers.
The month of July birthday party was held for two young male players. Crispy Cream donuts and juice were provided to everybody with a happy birthday song. May all your dreams come to pass, Sora & Kaito!
CM Alex's Kendama Workshop is sure to be one to look forward to! Kendama is a Japanese heritage and sport which must be passed on to the next generation. CM Alex was so creative to run the chess & Kendama collaborated into the mini tournament. Good job, young players!
Special thanks to Santiago, who provided the art & craft workshop for the first time of chess camp history as he is also an art teacher.
We hope that every player goes home feeling like a winner! Once again, thank you to all who participated and everyone for supporting our programs! Stay tuned for the Pen Pineapple Chess Tournament on August 17, 2024!
Summer Fiesta Chess Camp - 7/27/2024
SUMMER FIESTA CHESS CAMP
July 27th, 2024(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 ThinkPark tower or 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: Art in Chess Workshop by Santiago. Now art and beauty tend to go together. Right? Chess will become a source of inspiration in the arts.
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: Kendama Workshop by CM Alex
5:30–5:45 PM
Pick-Up: Students are to be picked-up promptly by 5:45 PM at the Lobby.
Cost:
TBCC Members: 19,440 yen if registration and payment are received before July 19, 2024; 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 19, 2024; 27,000 yen after early registration; 31,320 yen for on-site registration.
Camp registration closes on July 27, 2024 and all payment must be transferred by registration deadline.
Half day session (AM 10:30-12:30 or PM 13:45-17:45) 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)