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Chess Wizards Camp - All Day (Gr 1-6)

Birmingham Covington School (BCS) · $510/week

This day camp, hosted at Birmingham Covington School, offers chess instruction for students in grades 1-6, focusing on strategy, problem-solving, and sportsm...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a PDF brochure for Birmingham Public Schools' summer programs, which includes the Chess Wizards Camp - All Day (Gr 1-6). This indicates the camp is a day program offered through a school district, specifically at Birmingham Covington School. The brochure details the camp for grades 1-6, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a cost of $510. It emphasizes learning chess strategies, problem-solving, and sportsmanship. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing for this specific program, or staff-to-camper ratios within the brochure. Google reviews for 'Chess Wizards Camp' generally show high satisfaction, with a 4.9-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising engaging instructors and effective teaching methods, though these reviews are for the broader Chess Wizards organization and not specific to this Bloomfield Hills location. No specific social media handles for this particular camp offering were found within the provided document.
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Who thrives here Ages 1–6

Chess Wizards Camp - All Day (Gr 1-6) is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. academic programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 1–6
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 1525 Covington Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Chess Wizards Camp - All Day (Gr 1-6)

What ages does Chess Wizards Camp - All Day (Gr 1-6) accept?
Chess Wizards Camp - All Day (Gr 1-6) is open to children ages 1–6. 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 Camp - All Day (Gr 1-6) cost?
Chess Wizards Camp - All Day (Gr 1-6) publishes $510/week for the standard session. That sits 48% above the $345 median for academic camps in Bloomfield Hills — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Chess Wizards Camp - All Day (Gr 1-6)'s hours?
Chess Wizards Camp - All Day (Gr 1-6) runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 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 Camp - All Day (Gr 1-6)?
Chess Wizards Camp - All Day (Gr 1-6) is operated by a school program. 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 Camp - All Day (Gr 1-6) provide lunch?
Chess Wizards Camp - All Day (Gr 1-6) 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 Camp - All Day (Gr 1-6) compare to other academic camps in Bloomfield Hills?
Chess Wizards Camp - All Day (Gr 1-6) is one of 9 academic camps in Bloomfield Hills 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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