Transforming Lives Through Chess!

Bay Area Chess was named 2018 Chess Club of the Year by the US Chess Federation! Thank you all for your continued support of our club and our events.

  • Daily Schedule
    for weekday camps

    Morning Schedule

    8:30-8:40 Drop off 
    8:40-9:30 First Period

    9:30-9:40 Snack Break


    9:40:10-30 Second Period

    10:30-10:40 Recess


    10:40:11-30 Third Period
    11:30-11:40 Pickup 

    Mid-day Schedule

    11:30-11:40 Drop off 
    11:40-12:00 First Period

    Lunch 12:00-12:20am

    12:20-1:20 Second Period

    1:20-1:30 Snack Break


    1:30-2:30 Third Period
    2:30-2:40 Pickup 

    Afternoon Schedule

    2:30-2:40 Drop off 
    2:40-3:30 First Period

    3:30-3:40 Recess


    3:40-4:30 Second Period

    4:30-4:40 Snack Break


    4:40-5:30 Third Period
    5:30-5:40 Pickup 

    Late Pick

        5:30-6pm
  • General Orientation

    Starting out

    1. If you have regsitered online, please bring completed enrollment form to the camp for medical information and dietary preferences.

    2. If you have already filled out the enrollment form, please check if the information is accurate and current.

    Download Register Now and mail forms

    Dropping and Picking

    Please sign in when you drop your child(ren) and sign out when you pick your children.
    Note: $1/minute if you do not pick your kids on time.

    See FAQ for more information.
  • Questions?
    Suggestions?
    Request a program in your area?
    Just contact us.

  • Cancellation/Change Policy:

    Camp registration saves your space. So, cancellations are discouraged. However, cancellations will be honored if requested up to 7 days before scheduled camp date. Cancellations made up to 7 days prior to camp start date will receive 75% refund. Cancellations request received with less than 7 days prior to the camp will receive a 50% credit of paid fees towards future camps, after-school programs or tournaments (only credits, no refunds). Cancellation request done on or after the first camp date is not entitled to any refund or credit.

    Camp schedule change requests made no less than 7 days prior to the camp start date will be accommodated, if availability permits. Those who wish to reduce from full day to half-day or reduce the number of weeks will need to refer to the cancellation policy listed above. Change request made less than 7 days prior to the first day of scheduled camp will incur a $25 administrative change fee.