Elite Training Camps (1200+ USCF Peak Rating) : Featuring GM, IM, & Master Level Instruction

Please note that a rating of 1200+ USCF peak rating is required to sign up for the ICN Elite Training Camps. Players under 1200 USCF should attend our camp at our Midtown, LES, UES, UWS or Brooklyn Locations.

The sessions provide a perfect combination of USCF-rated match play, group analysis, individual coaching opportunities, daily themed lectures, social play and much more.

Camp Expectation: No Phone Policy, students will be asked to place cell phones and smart watches in their bags. Exceptions — Cell Phones/Watches are allowed during field trips
Players will be grouped based on their appropriate level.
Additional activities and social play will be included throughout each day.
Pizza lunch & snack included. Players are welcome to bring lunch as well.
All sessions are peanut-free!
Open to all players from Kindergarten-12th grade.

Approximate Camp Schedule:

Full Day 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM

8:45 - 9:35 Drop Off
9:35 - 9:45 - Opening Meeting
9:45 - 11:30 - 1st USCF Rated Game (G45, D5) & Game Review
11:30 - 12:00 - Lunch (Pizza will be provided)
12:00 - 12:45 - Park Play/Social Chess Play
1:00 - 1:45 - Lesson #1
2:00 - 3:40 - 2nd USCF Rated Game & Game Review
3:45 - 3:30 - Team Groupings & 2nd Lessons
3:45 - 4:30 - Lesson #2
4:30 - 5:00 - Free Play & Pick-up with Snack

Camp Rates:

Full Day - $149
Full Week = $699

Approximate Camp Groupings (based on peak USCF Rating)

1200+
1500+
1800+ Focus Group

Camp Location:

The Elite Training Chess Club - 308 West 46th St, New York, NY 10036 - 5:00 PM Dismissal

Camp Dates: *Dates are Subject to Change

September 23
September 24
October 2
October 13 - Fall Festival
October 20
November 4
November 6 - Parent Teacher Conference
November 11
December 26
December 29
December 30
December 31
January 2
January 19 - Winter Festival
February 16–20
March 20
April 2–10
May 25
May 27
June 4
June 5
June 19

Camp Safety:

Parents will be required to check in and drop-off at the main entrance only.
Only attendees and staff will have access to the camp facilities.
All food brought onsite must be NUTFREE