G & T In-Person Summer Training Camps:

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G & T Summer Training Camps:

With the successful launch of our weekly G & T In-Person Quads, we are now thrilled to offer our G & T In-Person Summer Training Camps!

Our G & T In-Person Training Camps will run 8 weeks (July & August) and be offered in addition to our G & T Virtual Training Camps.

Over the years G & T Chess has helped develop many of NYC's top scholastic players. Through their weekly Quads and select intensive camps, G & T Chess has built a vibrant community of like minded and like-skilled high performing NYC competitors.

Through the support of this community, access to world class coaches and the introduction of fun and innovative leaning techniques G & T Chess continues to deliver the very best in competitive scholastic chess education & training.

Our G & T Summer Training Camps provide a perfect combination of USCF daily rated match play, group analysis, individual coaching opportunities, daily themed lectures, social play and plenty of summer camp fun.

This year, G & T Summer Camps enrollment will be limited per week along with additional safety precautions, allowing for us to enjoy a safe, in-person camp experience.

If you plan on participating, please register ASAP.

Summer Camp Location:

  • The Estonian House, 243 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016

Summer Camps Dates:

  • July 5th - 9th

  • July 12th - 16th

  • July 19th - 23rd

  • July 26th - 30th

  • August 2nd - 6th

  • August 9th - 13th

  • August 16th - 20th

  • August 23rd - 27th

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G & T Summer Training Camps:

Our G & T Summer Camps will be held The Estonian House which is a beautiful private building with access to ample park space directly across the street.

Approximate Daily Skill Groups:

  • 1000 - 1499 USCF

  • 1500 + USCF

Approximate Schedule:

  • 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM

  • 8:45 - 9:45 - Gather & Social Play

  • 9:45 - 11:30 - Team Groupings, Lessons & USCF Rated Games (G45, D5)

  • 11:30 - 1:00 - Lunch, Park Play, Social Chess Play, Individual Coaching Opportunities.

  • 1:00 - 3:30 - Lessons & Group Post-Mortem Game Review.

  • 3:30 - 4:30 - Snack, Social Chess Play, Daily Contests

  • 4:30 - 5:00 - Pick-up

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Playing it Safe:

  • We will cap player registration each week (first come first served).

  • Players will be required to wear masks at all times while at camp.

  • Players are required to have a mask on at ALL time while at their board. During lunch and water breaks, campers will be assigned to designated areas.

  • We will have hand sanitizing stations throughout the camp.

  • We will take temperatures before entering camp each morning.

  • Players will complete a self certification before entering camp each morning.

  • Parents will be required to check in and drop-off at the main entrance. Only campers and staff will have access to the camp facilities.

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Russ Makofsky