For beginners to advanced players alike, in this “screen free” camp, chess-enthusiasts will learn about openings, endgames and variations using puzzles, custom-start, clocked-moves and tournaments. Have fun playing one of the oldest and most challenging games with your friends and peers.
This camp is brought to you as a collaboration between Brainiacs Adventures and VISST.
When and Where?
Monday August 25 - Friday August 29, 2025.
1:00-4:00pm.
Location: The Vancouver School for Science and Technology (VISST): 1490 West Broadway, Vancouver.
Who?
This camp is for students going into grades 4-8.
Why should you attend?
Improve your chess game, learn new moves, tactics and practice with experienced instructors..
Train your mental muscle, improve your concentration and focussing skills.
Discover that it is possible to have fun with your friends and peers WITHOUT screens :).
Earn a certificate of completion from Brainiacs Adventures and the Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology.
What will you learn?
Openings
Mid-Game Strategies
Endgame Tactics
Variations
Puzzles
Clocked-moves
Tournaments
Camp Instructors
Brainiacs Educators come from various STEM backgrounds and have many years of experience with Elementary school aged kids. They are passionate about chess, board games and any other activity that can promote screen-free learning through play.
Make it a Full-Day camp
If you want to make this a full day camp experience, you can register for this camp AND our Puzzle Programming camp from 9:00am-12:00noon (August 25-29) concurrently and save $40. Students who take both camps can stay at VISST from 12:00-1:00pm for a supervised lunch. Please bring your own lunch (no nuts or seafood).
Fees and Registration
If the fee is a barrier to your participation, a limited number of bursaries are available for eligible families - please email camps@visst.ca to inquire.
Refund policy: To request a refund, email camps@visst.ca. We will refund you for all remaining classes occurring at least 2 weeks after the date of the refund request.
Cancellation policy: VISST reserves the right to cancel camps and refund camp fees due to low enrolment. In this event, we will provide as much advance notice as possible.