Camp · Academic · Ages 6–11 · $439/week
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Silver Knights Chess Camp

Oswald Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · $439/week

Silver Knights Chess Camp offers day camps focused on chess instruction for various skill levels, hosted through the City of Alexandria's Department of Recre...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities camp page, which lists Silver Knights Chess Camp as one of their offerings. This indicates the camp is run in partnership with or hosted by a municipal entity. The page mentions that all staff are background checked. Silver Knights Chess, as a program, generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.9 stars from 100+ reviews for their main organization, highlighting engaging instructors and effective teaching methods. The camp is a day program. No specific staff-to-camper ratio is listed on the Alexandria Parks and Rec site. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles for the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities are @alexandriaprd on Instagram and AlexandriaVA.PRCA on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

Silver Knights Chess Camp 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

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 6–11
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 301 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 574-2070
  • Cost notes: USD. Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Silver Knights Chess Camp

What ages does Silver Knights Chess Camp accept?
Silver Knights Chess Camp is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Silver Knights Chess Camp cost?
Silver Knights Chess Camp publishes $439/week for the standard session. USD. Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Silver Knights Chess Camp's hours?
Silver Knights Chess Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Silver Knights Chess Camp?
Silver Knights Chess Camp 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 Silver Knights Chess Camp provide lunch?
Silver Knights Chess Camp 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.

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