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Chess NYC Fun & Training Camps

Upper East Side · $695/week

Chess NYC offers fun and engaging chess camps for all skill levels, focusing on training and recreational play.

▌ Editor's read The Chess NYC Fun & Training Camps website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their day camp programs. The organization has been operating for over 20 years, founded by Michael Propper, and offers camps at various locations across New York City. They cater to all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, with instruction from Grandmasters and Masters. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. While the website mentions 'professional staff,' there is no explicit mention of background checks. Google reviews for 'Chess NYC' indicate a 4.8-star rating from over 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the quality of instruction and the engaging environment for their children. The program type is day camp, and the organization appears to be a for-profit entity.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–16

Chess NYC Fun & Training Camps sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 4–16
  • Hours: 8:45 AM - 5:15 PM
  • Address: PS 183, 419 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065, USA
  • Phone: (212) 475-8130
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $690 for a full week, $154 for a single day.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Chess NYC Fun & Training Camps

What ages does Chess NYC Fun & Training Camps accept?
Chess NYC Fun & Training Camps is open to children ages 4–16. 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 NYC Fun & Training Camps cost?
Chess NYC Fun & Training Camps publishes $695/week for the standard session. That sits 74% above the $400 median for specialty camps in New York — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. $690 for a full week, $154 for a single day. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Chess NYC Fun & Training Camps's hours?
Chess NYC Fun & Training Camps runs 8:45 AM - 5:15 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 NYC Fun & Training Camps?
Chess NYC Fun & Training Camps is operated by a private business, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Chess NYC Fun & Training Camps provide lunch?
Chess NYC Fun & Training Camps 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 NYC Fun & Training Camps compare to other specialty camps in New York?
Chess NYC Fun & Training Camps is one of 27 specialty camps in New York 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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