Event Details

Note:

Online registration for this event will not be available after August 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM EDT

When: July 7 - August 8, 2025
Where:
RedBandit Chess
74 Newtown Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
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Sponsor: RedBandit Chess
Event Type: Camp
Entry Fees:
Section Fees & Conditions
Week 1 (July 7-11) FULL DAY $340 USD initial ; $440 USD effective 04/01/2025 ; $540 USD effective 06/01/2025
Age 5-13.  Maximum 14 participants.
14 slots remaining!
Week1 (July 7-11) Half Day AM $200 USD initial ; $250 USD effective 04/01/2025 ; $300 USD effective 06/01/2025
Age 5-13.
Week 1 (July 7-11) Half Day PM $200 USD initial ; $250 USD effective 04/01/2025 ; $300 USD effective 06/01/2025
Age 5-13.
Week 2 (July 14-18) FULL DAY $340 USD initial ; $440 USD effective 04/01/2025 ; $540 USD effective 06/01/2025
Age 5-13.  Maximum 14 participants.
12 slots remaining!
Week 2 (July 14-18) Half Day AM $200 USD initial ; $250 USD effective 04/01/2025 ; $300 USD effective 06/01/2025
Age 5-13.
Week 2 (July 14-18) Half Day PM $200 USD initial ; $250 USD effective 04/01/2025 ; $300 USD effective 06/01/2025
Age 5-13.
Week 3 (July 28-August 1) FULL DAY $340 USD initial ; $440 USD effective 04/01/2025 ; $540 USD effective 06/01/2025
Age 5-13.  Maximum 14 participants.
14 slots remaining!
Week 3 (July 28-August 1) Half Day AM $200 USD initial ; $250 USD effective 04/01/2025 ; $300 USD effective 06/01/2025
Age 5-13.
Week 3 (July 28-August 1) Half Day PM $200 USD initial ; $250 USD effective 04/01/2025 ; $300 USD effective 06/01/2025
Age 5-13.
Week 4 (August 4-8) FULL DAY $340 USD initial ; $440 USD effective 04/01/2025 ; $540 USD effective 06/01/2025
Age 5-13.  Maximum 14 participants.
13 slots remaining!
Week 4 (August 4-8) Half Day AM $200 USD initial ; $250 USD effective 04/01/2025 ; $300 USD effective 06/01/2025
Age 5-13.
Week 4 (August 4-8) Half Day PM $200 USD initial ; $250 USD effective 04/01/2025 ; $300 USD effective 06/01/2025
Age 5-13.
Schedule: 9:00am-3:00pm daily M-F. Early drop off and late pick up options available. See full schedule details in the notes below.
Contact:
Ian Harris
iharris@redbanditchess.com
P: +12039817252
Notes/Terms:

RedBandit Chess Camps feature a balanced mix of chess instruction, fun chess-related activities, and outdoor play.  Camps are led by National Master Ian Harris and the team of highly experienced instructors of RedBandit Chess.  Differentiated instruction is used to accommodate participants of all levels. All are welcome regardless of prior experience.  Our low student to teacher ratio ensures everyone receives targeted instruction.  Register soon as space is limited!

Dates

Week 1 (July 7-11)
Week 2 (July 14-18)
Week 3 (July 28-August 1)
Week 4 (August 4-8)

Schedule Options

Full Day (9:00am - 3:00pm)
Half Day (9:00-12:15) or (11:45-3:00)

Early drop off and/or late pick up options are available and can be selected as an "extra" before checkout.  These options allow for drop off as early as 8:30am and pick up as late as 3:30pm.  Participants joining for half days can also register for 30 minutes early drop off (8:30am/11:15am) or late pick up (12:45pm/3:30pm).  

Sample Daily Schedule

9:00am- Arrival & Free play
9:15am- Group Lesson
10:00am- Structured Activity*
10:45am- Outdoor Activity
11:15am- Group Lesson
11:45-12:15- LUNCH/Pick up AM /Drop Off PM
12:15pm- Group Lesson
12:45pm- Structured Activity
1:30pm- Outdoor Activity
2:00pm- Group Lesson
2:45pm-3:00pm- Free Play/Pick Up

*Structured activities include: Four-way chess, blindfold exhibition, practice tournament games, puzzle making competitions, simultaneous exhibitions, team chess, hand and brain, and more!  Weather permitting we aim to get outside at least three times a day for yard games, giant chess, and lunch.  

Camp Fees

Full Day: $340 in advance by April 1st
Half Day: $200 in advance by April 1st
Early drop off or Late pick up: $50/week

Discounts: 10% sibling discount and 10% discount when signing up for multiple weeks.  (Use codes SIBLING and/or MULTIWEEK at checkout)

Venue

All camps take place at the newly refurbished RedBandit Chess Studio in Norwalk with state of the art technology for instruction in a comfortable air-conditioned space.  

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds minus a $20 administrative fee are available through May 31st.  50% refunds available through June 30th.  No refunds as of July 1, however, participants may switch weeks (space permitting) at no cost.