CHESS CAMP

Summer 2012Chess Camp

Think You’re Interested?Summer 2012Chess Camp

The University of Texas at DallasChess Program

800 W. Campbell Rd., F055Richardson, Texas 75080-3021

utdallas.edu/chess

For more information about chess at UT Dallas, contact:

James Stallings, camp director800 W. Campbell Rd., F055Richardson, TX 75080-3021james.stallings@utdallas.edu

972-883-4899

Expand Young Minds

Chess develops reading and math abilities

Strengthens critical and analytical thinking

Builds character and self-esteem

Register online at chess.utdallas.edu. Choose the “chess camp” link for registration forms, links and instructions on how to make secure payment online with a credit card. If you prefer, you may mail in payment by check. UT Dallas Chess Camp will attempt to group friends and relatives upon request. Cost of the camp is $265. Discounts are available for early registration:

Extended playing classes are available:

Morning extended hours are 7:30 - 9 a.m. Afternoon extended hours are 4 - 5:30 p.m. Parents may pay $75 per week in advance, or pay a daily fee of $20.

The University of Texas at Dallas Summer 2012 Chess Camp

UT Dallas Chess Camp instructors include top-ranked and internationally known winners of multiple Final Four of Chess and Pan American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championships.

Camp tuition includes a souvenir T-shirt, a chess board and pieces, trophy, certificate, score book and group photo. Snacks and drinks are provided.

Classes are for kids age 7 to 13 and are grouped by ability, age, experience and instructor assessment. Classes are small and have a low student-to-teacher ratio.

Camp groups include: • Beginners, who master the basic rules and fundamentals of chess

• Intermediate players, who build on basic chess knowledge with key strategies and ideas • Advanced players, who sharpen their competitive edge with advanced strategies for tournament play

UT Dallas Chess Camp also offers an Absolute Beginners Class (ABC) for adults with little or no chess knowledge. In addition to learning the basics, adults will learn how to organize scholastic chess clubs and participate in tournaments. ABC sessions: are available morning or afternoon all weeks.

Chess develops your child’s reading and math ability, critical and analytical thinking skills and builds builds character and self-esteem. But don’t tell the kids … they think chess is fun!

About Chess Camp

Choose the session that fits your child’s schedule: morning sessions 9 a.m. to noon, afternoon sessions 1 - 4 p.m.

Enroll your child for multiple weeks and watch their chess skills improve over the summer.

Chess Camps are held in the UT Dallas School of Management.

Adult ABC tuition is the same as above unless a child is enrolled with the adult. If enrolled together, the two camper discount may apply (see below).

Discounts:

UT Dallas faculty, staff, students and alumni receive a $25 discount. Families with two or more campers receive a $25 discount per child. Teachers receive a $50 academic discount. Only one discount is applicable.

Refunds:

A cancellation fee of $60 will be deducted from the tuition refunded if cancellation is made more than three days in advance of the first day of class. No refunds are given if cancellation is made less than three days prior to the first day of class, except for medical emergencies.

RegisterBefore April 2 $210Before June 11 $245After June 11 $265

Afternoon SessionsCost/Week

June 11- 15 July 9 -13 June 18 - 22 July 16 - 20

Registration and Cost

Register Cost/WeekBefore April 2 $210 Before June 11 $245After June 11 $265

Morning Sessions