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Chess Wizards Camp - PM Only (Gr 1-6)

Birmingham Covington School (BCS) · $345/week

This Chess Wizards Camp offers afternoon chess instruction for students in grades 1-6, focusing on strategy, tactics, and sportsmanship within a fun, engagin...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a PDF brochure for Birmingham Public Schools' summer programs, which includes the Chess Wizards Camp - PM Only (Gr 1-6). This camp is a day program, running from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and is designed for students entering grades 1-6. The program emphasizes learning chess strategy, tactics, and sportsmanship through lessons, puzzles, and games. The camp is hosted at Birmingham Covington School (BCS) and is offered for one week, July 29 - August 2, 2024, with a cost of $345. The brochure does not provide information on ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies. As a program offered through a public school district, the owner type is 'school.' Google reviews for 'Chess Wizards Camp' generally show positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews for the national organization, often praising the engaging instructors and the fun learning environment for children.
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Who thrives here Ages 1–6

Chess Wizards Camp - PM Only (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
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Established
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Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 1–6
  • 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 Camp - PM Only (Gr 1-6)

What ages does Chess Wizards Camp - PM Only (Gr 1-6) accept?
Chess Wizards Camp - PM Only (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 - PM Only (Gr 1-6) cost?
Chess Wizards Camp - PM Only (Gr 1-6) 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 Camp - PM Only (Gr 1-6)'s hours?
Chess Wizards Camp - PM Only (Gr 1-6) 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 Camp - PM Only (Gr 1-6)?
Chess Wizards Camp - PM Only (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 - PM Only (Gr 1-6) provide lunch?
Chess Wizards Camp - PM Only (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 - PM Only (Gr 1-6) compare to other academic camps in Bloomfield Hills?
Chess Wizards Camp - PM Only (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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