Chess During COVID-19

Session 1 - Beginner Level: Fundamentals of Chess - July 19th - 23rd from 2 to 3 PM EST
Session 2 - Medium Level: Advanced Concepts of Chess - July 19th - 23rd from 3:30 to 4:30 PM EST

Goal

MY Goal

My goal is to help creative minds explore the realm of chess, and support people in need due to the current pandemic. The proceeds of the camp will be split equally with the Allentown Rescue Mission and the Cetronia Ambulance Corps. The Allentown Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization that helps people who are less fortunate. And the Cetronia Ambulance Corps provides quick ambulance care to residents in the Lehigh Valley.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CETRONIA AMBULANCE CORPS

Why Us

This course is designed to teach the fundamentals to intermediate chess skills. Each student will learn all of the skills shown above, and they will actively demonstrate the skills in their chess games.

Explore the Pieces

Learn the Rules

Master Checkmate

Find Patterns

Calculate Moves

How It Worke

How it Works

Choose one of the sessions of chess classes (held on Zoom) during registration
- Session 1 - Beginner Level: Fundamentals of Chess from 2 to 3 PM EST
- Session 2 - Medium Level: Advanced Concepts of Chess from 3:30 to 4:30 PM EST
The classes start on Monday, July 19th & will conclude on Friday, July 23rd
The cost of the course is $60 per student. All of the profits will be donated to the Allentown Rescue Mission and the Cetronia Ambulance Corps.
The students should be from 2nd grade to 9th grade.
To register click on the registration section of the website and choose the session that best suits the chess player.
Homework and optional extra assignments will be given after each class.
We will be using a website called www.chesskid.com. As a benefit to help the students learn chess, I will be funding a 1-month membership on chesskid.com.
Registrations are limited to 6 students per session, so everyone can participate. Be sure to register quickly, as spots are limited!
I have already run 1 chess summer camp last year and I am going to continue more sessions in the future.

Syllabus

Class Schedule

Introduction/Review - 10 minutes

On the first day, we will introduce ourselves, and I will show the tools that we will use during this time.
The other days, the first ten minutes will be a recap of the homework.

Main body of class - 50 minutes

Each student will learn the important skills to excel at chess.
I recommend that each student has a snack with them. Chess is very mind-stimulating and glucose energy is helpful.

Outside of Class

The homework that will be provided after class will help reinforce what is learned. As mentioned, we will go over the homework at the beginning of the next day as part of the following class.
It is also recommended to go above and beyond and do the extra assignments, if students have time. This will help them excel and understand concepts further.

Click to View the Course Syllabus for both sessions

Register Now

To register, click on the session you would like to register for and go through the registration process. In the link, you will need to pay $60 which will be split to the Allentown Rescue Mission and the Cetronia Ambulance Corps. A week before the camp starts, I will email the zoom and class details to the email you provide in the registration process.

Session 1 Registration Link

Session 2 Registration Link

If you have any questions contact me: pallodanish@gmail.com

Past Camp

Testimonials

In the 2019-2020 summer, I ran the same chess camp. I taught 12 bright students and was able to donate $600 to the Allentown Rescue Mission. See what the students and their parents have to say about this summer camp.