Chess Wizards Summer Camp - Full Day Non-Resident
This full-day summer camp in Lewiston, Maine, offers chess instruction for children aged 6-12, focusing on strategic thinking and problem-solving.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a program details page for 'Chess Wizards Summer Camp - Full Day Non-Resident' offered by the Lewiston Recreation Department. The camp is for children aged 6-12 and runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, indicating a day camp program. The cost is $360.00. The description highlights learning chess strategies, playing games, and participating in tournaments. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the Lewiston Recreation Department website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific program. The camp is operated by the municipal parks department. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are detailed on the program page. Google reviews for 'Chess Wizards Summer Camp' generally show positive feedback, with a common theme of engaging instructors and improved chess skills, though specific reviews for the Lewiston location were not readily available. For example, Chess Wizards as a broader organization has a 4.8-star rating on Google from over 100 reviews, with parents often praising the fun and educational environment.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Chess Wizards Summer Camp - Full Day Non-Resident fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given academic program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Address: 65 Central Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240, USA
- Phone: (207) 513-3000
- Cost notes: Non-Resident rate
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Chess Wizards Summer Camp - Full Day Non-Resident
- What ages does Chess Wizards Summer Camp - Full Day Non-Resident accept?
- Chess Wizards Summer Camp - Full Day Non-Resident is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Chess Wizards Summer Camp - Full Day Non-Resident cost?
- Chess Wizards Summer Camp - Full Day Non-Resident publishes $360/week for the standard session. Non-Resident rate Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Chess Wizards Summer Camp - Full Day Non-Resident's hours?
- Chess Wizards Summer Camp - Full Day Non-Resident runs 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Chess Wizards Summer Camp - Full Day Non-Resident?
- Chess Wizards Summer Camp - Full Day Non-Resident is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Chess Wizards Summer Camp - Full Day Non-Resident provide lunch?
- Chess Wizards Summer Camp - Full Day Non-Resident does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Chess Wizards Summer Camp - Full Day Non-Resident compare to other academic camps in Lewiston?
- Chess Wizards Summer Camp - Full Day Non-Resident is one of 5 academic camps in Lewiston that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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