Summer Camps
The UT Dallas online and in-person summer chess camp provides some of the highest-level training for children and teens in the country.
Ages and Classes
Classes are for kids ages 8-17. Classes are small with a low student-to-teacher ratio. Kids are grouped by ability, age, experience and instructor assessment. UT Dallas Chess Camp will attempt to group friends and relatives upon request.
Choose the session that fits your child’s schedule:
- Morning sessions: 9 to 11:30 a.m.
- Afternoon sessions: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Camp Groups
Beginner
Beginner groups are for campers who:
- Have never been introduced to the moves/pieces, or
- Know how some pieces move but not all, or
- Have been taught the rules but never won a game.
- Score below the threshold of an online assessment.
Note: If your child can win against you, that does not necessarily qualify them for a higher grouping.
Intermediate & Advanced
A pre-camp, online assessment will determine whether a camper is placed in an intermediate or advanced group. Campers must already know the rules of chess.
Featured Instructors:
- GM & FIDE Trainer Julio Sadorra
- GM Koustav Chatterjee
- IM Saksham Rautela
- CM Tim Steiner
In-Person
This is only for Intermediate and Advanced (see Beginner description above).
Please register by July 17.
- One week only, July 29-August 2
- Morning session 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
- Afternoon session, 1:30-4:00 PM
- GM & FIDE Trainer Julio Sadorra will be the head instructor
For specific registration information, contact the Camp Director Jim Stallings; email Jim Stallings, director of chess, call him at 972-883-4899 (office) or 214-793-4967 (mobile).
Dates and Cost
2024 Camp Dates
- June 3-7: Register by May 22
- June 10-14: Register by May 29
- June 17-21: Register by June 5
- July 8-12: Register by June 26
- July 15-19: Register by July 3
- July 22-26: Register by July 10
- July 29-August 2: Register by July 17 (In-person only)
Cost
Online
- Register by April 1: $200
- Register April 1-June 3: $240
- Register after June 3: $280
In-Person
- Register by April 1: $300
- Register April 1-June 3: $340
- Register after June 3: $380
Discounts will apply at the end of process.
Refunds
Refunds are given if you cancel no later than the Thursday before the first day of class (less a cancellation fee of $50) or if there is a medical emergency.
For More Information
Email Jim Stallings, director of chess, or call him at 972-883-4899 (office) or 214-793-4967 (mobile).