2007 MICHIGAN
SUMMER CHESS CAMPS
All chess camp information on this web page is advertising furnished by the camp organizers.
Chess camps are listed in chronological order.
| ADVANCED CHESS CAMP | |
| When: | June 25 - June 29, 2007 |
| Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am until 3:00 pm | |
| Where: | East Lansing: 314 and 319 Berkey Hall on MSU campus |
| Teacher: | Organizer and Instructor, Ray Garrison, has been organizing chess and games camps since 1998. Ray Garrison is the chess teacher for several Ann Arbor schools winning several state championships. Ray Garrison is the original owner of Chess Express (sold in 2000). This year's counselors include Justin Brerton and David Sundeen and Ray Garrison. |
| Cost: | $199 per camper if paid by May 15. After that, $229 only if space is available. |
| Contact: | Organizer Ray Garrison can be reached by email: raygarrison@charter.net or phone: (734) 945-5951 or mail: 12083 Weiman Dr; Pinckney, MI 48169 |
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| YOUTH CHESS CAMP | |
| When: | June 25 - June 29, 2007 |
| Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am until 3:00 pm | |
| Where: | East Lansing: 314 and 319 Berkey Hall on MSU campus |
| Who: | K-4th grade |
| Teacher: | Organizer and Instructor, Ray Garrison, has been organizing chess and games camps since 1998. Ray Garrison is the chess teacher for ELEVEN Ann Arbor schools winning several state championships. Ray Garrison is the original owner of Chess Express (sold in 2000). This year's counselors include Justin Brerton and David Sundeen and Ray Garrison. |
| Cost: | $199 per camper if paid by May 15. After that, $229 only if space is available. |
| Contact: | Organizer Ray Garrison can be reached by email: raygarrison@charter.net or phone: (734) 945-5951 or mail: 12083 Weiman Dr; Pinckney, MI 48169 |
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| BEGINNING CHESS CAMP (ages 4-9) | |
| When: | July 9- July 13, 2007 |
| Monday thru Friday, 12:30pm until 3:00 pm | |
| Where: | Ann Arbor: Go Like The Wind! Montessori School, 3540 Dixboro Lane |
| Who: | This camp is open to any child age four through nine. No knowledge of chess what-so-ever is required. This new camp is designed to introduce beginners to the game and will cover the basics of the game and introduce basic tactics and checkmating patterns. |
| Teacher: | Organizer and Instructor, Ray Garrison, has been organizing chess and games camps since 1998. Ray Garrison is the chess teacher for several Ann Arbor schools winning several state championships. Ray Garrison is the original owner of Chess Express (sold in 2000). Ray will hire qualified rated chess players with teaching experience to help teach this camp |
| Cost: | $125 per camper if paid by May 15. After that, $150 only if space is available. |
| Contact: | Organizer Ray Garrison can be reached by email: raygarrison@charter.net or phone: (734) 945-5951 or mail: 12083 Weiman Dr; Pinckney, MI 48169 |
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| INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED CHESS CAMP | |
| When: | July 9 - 13, 2007 |
| Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am until 3:00 pm | |
| Where: | Ann Arbor: Go Like The Wind! Montessori School, 3540 Dixboro Lane |
| Who: | Open for all kids ages 7-15. All campers should know how to play chess. |
| Teacher: | Organizer and Instructor, Ray Garrison, has been organizing chess and games camps since 1998. Ray Garrison is the chess teacher for several Ann Arbor schools winning several state championships. Ray Garrison is the original owner of Chess Express (sold in 2000). Ray will hire qualified rated chess players with teaching experience to help teach this camp, oh, and Mr. O, too! |
| Cost: | $199 per camper if paid by May 15. After that, $229 only if space is available. |
| Contact: | Organizer Ray Garrison can be reached by email: raygarrison@charter.net or phone: (734) 945-5951 or mail: 12083 Weiman Dr; Pinckney, MI 48169 |
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| SPRING LAKE SUMMER CHESS CAMPS | |
| When: | July 10, 11, 12, 2007 Beginner (Grades K-8) July 17, 18, 19, 2007 Intermediate and Advanced (Grades 3-12) |
| 9:30 am until 12:00 noon | |
| Where: | Jeffers Elementary School Media Center 14429 Leonard Rd. Spring Lake, MI 49456 |
| Details: | Camp trophy and grade group medals will be awarded.
All players receive a certificate. Mentors include State
Chess Champion, Gold Medalists, and All-Conference
Medalists. Camp registration normally fills up in May. Make out a check to Spring Lake Schools and include child's name, phone number, your email address, and grade that your child is entering next fall. Send this information to Joe Singerling at Jeffers Elementary School, 14429 Leonard Rd. Spring Lake, MI 49456. |
| Cost: | Three Day Camp $45 One day fee $20 Siblings receive 20% discount (1st child $45, next child $36) |
| Contact: | Joe Singerling 846-5503 ext. 4420 |
| THINKING GAMES CAMP 1 | |
| When: | July 16 - 20, 2007 |
| Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am until 3:00 pm | |
| Where: | Ann Arbor: Go Like The Wind! Montessori School, 3540 Dixboro Lane |
| What is Thinking Games Camp?: | All games played during this camp are thinking games. Some games are traditional, such as chess, reversi (Othello), connect four, backgammon, cribbage, etc, others are modern abstract games such as Set, Blokus, etc. Mr. Garrison will bring about fifty good thinking games. There will be five tournaments, including RISK, STRATEGO, BUGHOUSE, OTHELLO and one other to be announced. This camp has proven to be very popular. |
| Teacher: | Organizer and Instructor, Ray Garrison, has been organizing chess and games camps since 1998. Ray Garrison is the chess teacher for several Ann Arbor schools winning several state championships. Ray Garrison is the original owner of Chess Express (sold in 2000). Ray will hire qualified rated chess players with teaching experience to help teach this camp |
| Cost: | $199 per camper if paid by May 15. After that, $229 only if space is available. |
| Contact: | Organizer Ray Garrison can be reached by email: raygarrison@charter.net or phone: (734) 945-5951 or mail: 12083 Weiman Dr; Pinckney, MI 48169 |
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| YOUTH CHESS CAMP (K-4th grade) | |
| When: | July 30- August 3, 2007 |
| Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am until 3:00 pm | |
| Where: | Ann Arbor: Go Like The Wind! Montessori School, 3540 Dixboro Lane |
| Who: | This camp is open to any child who will be in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade in the fall. Knowledge of how to play chess is not required but is recommended |
| Teacher: | Organizer and Instructor, Ray Garrison, has been organizing chess and games camps since 1998. Ray Garrison is the chess teacher for several Ann Arbor schools winning several state championships. Ray Garrison is the original owner of Chess Express (sold in 2000). Ray will hire qualified rated chess players with teaching experience to help teach this camp |
| Cost: | $199 per camper if paid by May 15. After that, $229 only if space is available. |
| Contact: | Organizer Ray Garrison can be reached by email: raygarrison@charter.net or phone: (734) 945-5951 or mail: 12083 Weiman Dr; Pinckney, MI 48169 |
| Download Flier Here (Microsoft Excel) | |
| ADVANCED CHESS CAMP | |
| When: | July 30 - August 3, 2007 |
| Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am until 3:00 pm | |
| Where: | Ann Arbor: Go Like The Wind! Montessori School, 3540 Dixboro Lane |
| Who: | ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE A USCF RATING OF 750 OR HIGHER (some exceptions may apply if the student has had good results in tournaments) OPEN TO ALL AGES first grade through twelfth grade. |
| Teacher: | This year's camp will be directed by Ray Garrison. |
| Cost: | $199 per camper if paid by May 15. After that, $229 only if space is available. |
| Contact: | Organizer Ray Garrison can be reached by email: raygarrison@charter.net or phone: (734) 945-5951 or mail: 12083 Weiman Dr; Pinckney, MI 48169 |
| Download Flier Here (Microsoft Excel) | |
| THINKING GAMES CAMP 2 | |
| When: | August 13 - 17, 2007 |
| Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am until 3:00 pm | |
| Where: | Ann Arbor: Go Like The Wind! Montessori School, 3540 Dixboro Lane |
| What is Thinking Games Camp?: | All games played during this camp are thinking games. Some games are traditional, such as chess, reversi (Othello), connect four, backgammon, cribbage, etc, others are modern abstract games such as Set, Blokus, etc. Mr. Garrison will bring about fifty good thinking games. There will be five tournaments, including RISK, STRATEGO, BUGHOUSE, and two others to be announced. This camp has proven to be very popular. |
| Teacher: | Organizer and Instructor, Ray Garrison, has been organizing chess and games camps since 1998. Ray Garrison is the chess teacher for several Ann Arbor schools winning several state championships. Ray Garrison is the original owner of Chess Express (sold in 2000). Ray will hire qualified rated chess players with teaching experience to help teach this camp |
| Cost: | $199 per camper if paid by April 30. After that, $229 only if space is available. |
| Contact: | Organizer Ray Garrison can be reached by email: raygarrison@charter.net or phone: (734) 945-5951 or mail: 12083 Weiman Dr; Pinckney, MI 48169 |
| Download Flier Here (Microsoft Excel) | |