Summer is here, and chess camp is in full swing! It was wonderful to see so many returning faces from previous years, and to welcome all the new ones. Despite the heat, we had a ton of fun playing chess and sports, solving puzzles, learning new techniques, and competing for prizes.
Each morning, campers warmed up with Circle of Doom. This lively start to the day saw Rayan and Sophia emerging as the champions with the most wins.
After warming up, it was time for chess lessons. Campers were divided into groups by level and age, where they tackled puzzles and explored new tactical and strategic patterns. They analyzed grandmaster games and reviewed their own tournament performances.
Best-in-Group Winners:
Anny John Sophia Josue Cheyenne Coach Sean's group had an extra challenge: memorizing 30+ move grandmaster games. Kian excelled here, memorizing over ten games!
Post-lessons, campers headed outside for sports and dodgeball. Divided by age groups, they first competed within their groups before joining forces for a camp-wide dodgeball game.
Sports Group Winners:
2010-2012: Leon 2013-2014: John 2015: Rayan 2016-2018: Sonia & Purab Dodgeball Winners:
Kian Emma After the sports break, campers enjoyed some cool air conditioning and lunch. The Thursday Health Lunch Prize went to Rishabh.
The afternoon tournaments were a highlight, allowing campers to apply their newly learned skills. The games provided great material for morning lessons.
Section 1 Winners:
1st Place: Rayan 2nd Place: Kate 3rd Place: John Section 2 Winners:
1st Place: Cheyenne 2nd Place: Sonia 3rd Place: Zakhar
Following the tournaments, campers faced off against different coaches in simultaneous exhibitions. Leon and Kian both scored wins against Coach Moshe, earning them the simul prizes.
Campers also competed in solving puzzles, with Leo and John standing out as the top solvers.
Beyond chess, campers had the opportunity to express their creativity and sharpen their math skills.
Art Prize Winner:
Sonia Math Prize Winners:
Anny Leo Friday afternoons are dedicated to blitz and bughouse games, a camp favorite. The winning bughouse partners this week were Anny and Emma.
It was a fantastic first week to kick off the 2024 Summer Camp at Glen Rock! We can't wait to see everyone back for more chess, fun, and learning at Glen Rock and Teaneck!
Morning Activities: Circle of Doom & Chess Lessons
Outdoor Fun: Sports & Dodgeball
Lunchtime Break
Afternoon Tournaments and Challenges
Enrichment Activities: Art & Math Classes
Friday Fun: Blitz & Bughouse
Visitors: 360