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Silver Knights Chess Camp

Alexandria · $439/week

Silver Knights Chess Camp, offered through Alexandria Parks and Recreation, provides a day camp experience focused on chess instruction for various skill lev...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities website, which lists various camps, including Silver Knights Chess Camp. This indicates the camp is offered as part of a municipal program, suggesting a 'municipal-parks' owner type. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The program is clearly a day camp, with no indication of overnight options. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the general information provided by the city's recreation department suggests a structured environment. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for 'Silver Knights Chess Camp' generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 100 reviews, praising the engaging instructors and effective chess teaching methods. The City of Alexandria's Parks and Recreation Facebook page is 'AlexandriaRec'.
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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 specialty 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: Specialty
  • Ages: 6–11
  • Hours: 9am-4pm 6/22-26
  • Address: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
  • Phone: (703) 746-5414

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. That sits 60% above the $275 median for specialty camps in Alexandria — 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 Silver Knights Chess Camp's hours?
Silver Knights Chess Camp runs 9am-4pm 6/22-26. 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.
How does Silver Knights Chess Camp compare to other specialty camps in Alexandria?
Silver Knights Chess Camp is one of 61 specialty camps in Alexandria 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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