ICN 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.

One feature of every February is the opportunity to pack an extra semester of training into the spring with our Midwinter Saratoga Prep Camp running during the Midwinter Recess week, February 17-21. The camp will focus on mirroring the Saratoga sections and time controls, with coaches onsite who will also be coaching our teams at the State Championship. Please keep in mind, the camp is open for players of all ages and skill levels, and for kids who are attending the State Championship or not.

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

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:

1200 + & 1500+ Groups :

8:45 - 9:00 Drop Off
9:00 - 9:45 - Gather & Social Play
9:45 - 11:30 - Team Groupings, Lessons & 1st USCF Rated Game (G45, D5)
12:00 - 1:30 - Lunch (Pizza will be provided), Park Play, Social Chess Play
1:30 - 2:45 - 2nd USCF Rated Game & Group Post-Mortem Game Review (Social Chess Play, Individual Coaching Opportunities).
2:30 - 3:30 - Team Groupings & 2nd Lessons
3:30 - 4:30 - Snack, Blitz, and Bughouse options
4:30 - 5:00 - Pick-up

Approximate Schedule (1800+ Focus Group)

8:45 - 9:00 Drop Off
9:00 - 10:00 - Gather & Social Play
10:00 - 12:00 - Lesson with GM Lenderman, Followed by Worksheets and Worksheet Review
12:00 - 1:30 - Lunch (Pizza will be provided), Park Play, Social Chess Play
1:30 - 4:30 - Two G/25, d5 training games, followed by game review with GM Lenderman
4:30 - 5:00 - Free play

Camp Rates:

Full Week - $649
Single Day - $139

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

February 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

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