2025 Summer Chess Camps

Hosted by Cedar Park Mathnasium

Experience five exciting days of immersive, interactive chess instruction with USCF National Master Paul Chaplin. Whether you're a beginner or advanced player, improve your skills with group lessons, competitions, and a Friday “Tournament of Champions!” Each camp includes a unique theme, light exercise sessions, and a chance to win awards and bragging rights!

Location: Cedar Park Mathnasium · 13010 W Parmer Lane, Ste #100, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Contact: (512) 869-6284 · greg.pratt@mathnasium.com

Camp Themes & Dates

June 2–6 Wild Openings!

Learn swift tactical zingers for lightning-fast games.

June 16–20 Check & Mate!

Master crushing mating nets, king hunts, and game-ending attacks.

July 7–11 Brilliancies & Howlers!

Explore the best and worst from today’s top speed-demon masters.

July 21–25 Turbochess!

Study phenomenal games from historic titans to modern digital-era maestros.

August 4–8 Fantastic Finales!

Discover the secrets of middlegame transitions and polished endgames.

Fees & Payment

Camp Session Early Fee
(if paid by Apr 29)
Regular Fee
(if paid by listed date)
Late Fee
June 2–6 (Wild Openings!) $250 $275 (by May 31) $300
June 16–20 (Check & Mate!) $250 $275 (by June 14) $300
July 7–11 (Brilliancies & Howlers!) $250 $275 (by July 5) $300
July 21–25 (Turbochess!) $250 $275 (by July 19) $300
August 4–8 (Fantastic Finales!) $250 $275 (by August 2) $300

Daily Schedule

Drop-off: 7:30–8:00 AM
Camp begins: 8:00 AM
Lunchtime: ~11:30 AM (food & drinks not provided)
Pick-up: 3:00 PM

Water is available on site. Please provide your own lunches/snacks as needed.

Rules, Refunds & Policies

Reservations & Refunds: Your spot is secured once fees and forms are received. We reserve the right to limit attendance or cancel camps with full refunds as needed. Contact us directly for late registration ($300, space-permitting). Cancellations a week or more before camp start = full refund minus $25. No refunds issued after that.

Disciplinary Policy: These camps focus on chess learning and competition; disruptive behavior is not tolerated. Repeated infractions or physical/emotional aggression may result in immediate dismissal with no refund.

Emergency Services: Staff may contact EMS in emergencies. The undersigned assumes full financial responsibility for any charges and releases Mathnasium, instructors, and volunteers from liability claims.

Video/Image Release: The undersigned consents to use of the participant’s name and image for documentation and awards.

Health Protocols: We follow CDC, state, and city guidelines for summer camps.

Registration Form

Parent/Guardian Information

Total Due: $0

Rules Agreement / Emergency Services & Consent

By submitting this form, you confirm you have read and agree to all policies (including disciplinary policy, refunds, emergency services, and video/image release) as stated above for each child you are registering.