Chess Wizards Summer Camp - PM Only
Chess Wizards Summer Camp offers an afternoon program at Birmingham Covington School focusing on chess instruction, puzzles, and games for various skill levels.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a PDF brochure for Birmingham Public Schools' summer programs, which includes Chess Wizards Summer Camp. This camp is offered as a half-day (PM only) program at Birmingham Covington School. The brochure indicates the camp is for students in grades 1-8 and focuses on chess instruction, puzzles, and games. The cost is listed as $345. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation for Chess Wizards specifically, nor state licensing details within the brochure. The brochure does not mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Google reviews for 'Chess Wizards Summer Camp' generally show positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from 100+ reviews for their main organization, often praising the engaging instructors and improved chess skills. The camp appears to be a third-party program hosted by the school district.
Who thrives here
Chess Wizards Summer Camp - PM Only 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: not listed
- Hours: 12:30 PM - 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 Summer Camp - PM Only
- What ages does Chess Wizards Summer Camp - PM Only accept?
- Chess Wizards Summer Camp - PM Only is open to children ages not listed. 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 - PM Only cost?
- Chess Wizards Summer Camp - PM Only publishes $345/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $345 median for academic camps in Bloomfield Hills. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Chess Wizards Summer Camp - PM Only's hours?
- Chess Wizards Summer Camp - PM Only runs 12:30 PM - 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 Summer Camp - PM Only?
- Chess Wizards Summer Camp - PM Only 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 Summer Camp - PM Only provide lunch?
- Chess Wizards Summer Camp - PM Only 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 - PM Only compare to other academic camps in Bloomfield Hills?
- Chess Wizards Summer Camp - PM Only 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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