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Caveman Chess Camp - Chicago

Event

When:
Sunday, June 17, 2018 - Friday, June 22, 2018
Where:
Naperville, IL
Category:
Camps and Classes

Description

Announcing a new, ­top-level chess camp in Chicagoland!
June 17-22, 2018 - North Central College, Naperville, IL
In 2018, Naperville was ranked the 2nd best city to live in (see www.niche.com)
Sponsored by Caveman Chess LLC
Instructors Include

Additional Instructors announced soon! Past instructors we have worked with include GM Irina Krush, GM Jesse Kraai, GM Greg Serper, GM Sergey Kudrin, IM John Bartholomew & many others
Camp Classes/Options/Daily Activities
We provide a “camp-within-a-camp,” all options include special evening events! Intensive Study camps also include the evening lecture series, and electronic access to chess materials. Each camp day includes a morning tournament round, followed by game analysis with instructors. The day has three class periods with instructor rotation; each student has a core instructor and will also receive GM instruction. Each evening includes Evening Events, and for Intensive Study students, an additional lecture followed by evening events.
Explorer: $695
For players of all ages and strengths. Campers are divided into classes of likeability and age. Campers nine years of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult escort (refer to the escort policy). This camp does not include the evening lecture series.
Intensive Study – Advanced Youth: $895
For those under 18 with 1500+ rating (strong youth students.) The option includes greater classroom rigor and the evening lecture series after which students join evening camp activities including separate sections of the blitz and bughouse tournaments.
Intensive Study – Advanced Adult: $895
For players 18 and over OR rating of 1700+. Intended for serious adult students with greater classroom rigor. This session will admit serious, mature-acting youth students who meet the requirements and have camp director approval.
Intensive Study – Master Class: $1,095
For serious players (including mature-acting youth) rated over 2000. Instruction by GMs only, electronic ChessBase format class materials, and the tournament section will be limited to the strongest players only (allowances for camp size).
Intensive Study – Fundamental Adult: $895
For the novice to moderate strength adult (must be 18 or older) interested in strengthening their chess knowledge for themselves or for teaching/coaching. Stronger players should consider Intensive Study-Advanced Adult.
Escort Policy and Fee: $295
Participants nine years of age or younger may attend camp with an adult escort; escorts may also attend with older students. There is a maximum of 3 under age 10 campers per escort. The escort fee includes meals & housing in a shared room with the camper.
Evening Events/Special Events

Roommates:
Campers are housed two per room and may request a specific roommate. Roommates need to request each other on their registration form. Camp space is filled on a first-come basis and spots cannot be held for a late-registering roommate.
Camp fee includes:
Lodging, meals, and camp t-shirt. Campers stay in comfortable, secure student air-conditioned residence halls. Bedding and bath towel are provided. Coaches and counselors live in the residence halls and provide 24-hour supervision. Commuters will save $75.
Registration/Late Fee
Details and registration at www.cavemanchess.com and on Facebook – search for Caveman Chess. Registration is complete only when all camp terms and conditions have been accepted.
A $50 late fee applies for registrations after May 20, an additional $50 for registrations after June 2.
Watch for details on additional camp features and instructor additions, and also the lecture series topics.
Other Important Information

Escort Policy and Fee:  $275
Participants nine years of age or younger may attend camp with an adult escort, and escorts may also attend with older students. There is a maximum of three campers per escort. The escort fee includes meals, housing in a shared room with the camper, and bowling night.
Roommates:
Campers are housed two per room and may request a specific roommate. Roommates need to request each other on their registration form. Camp space is filled on a first-come basis and spots cannot be held for a late-registering roommate.
Camp fee includes:
Lodging, meals, and camp t-shirt.  Campers are housed in comfortable, secure students residence halls.  Bedding and bath towel are provided. Coaches and counselors live in the residence halls and provide 24-hour supervision.
Register Today:
Register now with our secure online form at www.reg4chess.com. Registrations are accepted until capacity has been reached.
Refund Policy:
Written cancellations (post, fax, or email) received four weeks before camp start date will receive a refund less the $100 non-refundable deposit fee. No refunds are given within four weeks of camp start date; substitutions are accepted.
Late Fee Policy:
Registration received before May 20 no late fee will be applied.
Registration received between May 20 and June 1 a $50 late fee will be applied.
Registration received after June 1 a $100 late fee will be applied.
For more information:
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Camp director, for questions about staff or instructional content or other questions about the camp.
Sunday Rated Blitz Tournament: $5
Sunday, June 17 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Open to campers and their families during check-in.  Register on site.
Evening Lecture Series: $25/lecture pre-registered by 6/15/18 OR $30 later/at door
Adults (over age 17) who are not campers may also attend the Intensive Study evening lecture.  Lectures last 1.25 hours and begin at 5:45 pm.  Adults wishing to attend should arrive at 5:30 pm. Lectures by camp GMs.  Lecture topics are below. No refunds on advance registration.  Register Now.

Each year, Kevin Bachler, Camp Director, FIDE Master, FIDE Trainer, USCF PCC – brings the best available masters to the Caveman Chess Camp.
2018 Instructors include: Grandmasters Gregory Kaidanov, Alex Yermolinsky, Yury Shulman, Alexander Goldin, Dmitry Gurevich, WGM Camilla Baginskaite, FM/FT Kevin Bachler.  Every camper will have an opportunity for GM instruction.
Camp Schedule 
Camp opens Sunday afternoon with check-in between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm, followed by an orientation meeting, dinner, and an exhibition pitting participants against their class instructor. Monday morning begins with the first round of a week-long tournament. Following each round, players analyze the game with their instructors and then have the first of three daily class sessions with their base or rotating teacher. (A partially rotating instructional schedule allows participants to study with a variety of teachers.) Afternoon class sessions are followed by dinner in Kaufman Hall and special activities. Camp closing ceremonies start at 11:00 am Friday with trophies awarded to winners in all competitions. Family and friends are invited to attend. Special activities such as movie, and recreational opportunities, including soccer, frisbee, or basketball, keep things active and interesting.
Kaufman Dining Hall (https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/multimedia/2016/08/11/kaufman-dining-hall)
Healthy options include a salad bar, grilled meats and veggies, hot entrees, cereals, yogurt, fresh fruit, a deli station, soup, and dessert.  There are plenty of options for vegetarians, gluten-free, and other needs. If you have a specific food allergy, please email us to connect your camper with the kitchen.
Transportation, Additional Housing, and Non-Residential Option
Commuter Tuition: -$75
Campers commuting deduct $75 from the fees. Commuter tuition includes lunch, dinner, instructional sessions, special activities, and camp shirt.
Additional Housing Option
Single Occupancy: $90 A limited number of single-occupancy rooms are available to adult campers only.
Youth campers are housed two to a room in an air conditioned comfortable, secure residence hall.
Adult campers are housed in an air-conditioned residence hall and have the option of single occupant rooms.
Families (camper and their escort) are housed in double occupancy rooms in an air condition residence hall.
Lost key: If your camper loses their key, the fee is $100 per key core unit replaced.
Frequently Asked Questions 
How many youth attend?
Based on our past camps, we anticipate 40-50 youth in this first year.  Most adult campers attend one of the Intensive Study sections. As we add campers, we add instructors, intending to maintain a ratio of 8-12 campers per instructor — with the occasional class creeping up to 14 to fit classes by age and rating.  Classes must have at least six students to be a “go,” and special arrangements are made in the event of classes of fewer than 6 participants.
What is the predominant range of ages of the campers?
Ages typically range from 7-year-old campers to 50-year-olds-plus; the widest range we have had was from age 6 to age 80.  The majority of participants are ages 10–17, and the largest group ages 11–14.  Adults generally select one of the two adult-oriented Intensive Study sections, although some adults select the general camp, particularly if they wish to attend with their children. Typically there are over a dozen adult campers at the camp.
What is the predominant range of ratings of the campers?
Ratings range from Beginner to 2300+. The majority of our young campers’ ratings range from unrated/600 to 1200, with the next largest group 1200–1600.  There is a strong contingent from 1800 – 2200+. Adult campers generally break into two groups – one of 1000-1400, and the second of 1600 – 2200.
How can I view my child’s chess ratings?
Go to the US Chess Federation at www.uschess.org, select “Ratings” then “Player/Ratings Look Up” and enter your child’s name or ID.
Will participants be allowed to travel around campus alone? 
Campers are informed to travel with a buddy during movement between breaks.
What are your cell/smartphone and other electronic devices policy? 
Cell phones and other electronic devices are not prohibited but should be used only during free time.
If a participant drives themselves to the program, can they leave whenever they want? 
No, at check in the driver’s keys are turned in and given to the directors of the camp.  If they wish to leave, a note must be provided from their guardian in advance.
Do you have enforceable consequences for prohibited actions?
Campers who break rules are sent home.
My child is one year too young for camp. Can he still register?
We maintain a wait list and if there are still openings before the start of camp we will fill positions with younger students. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get on the wait list.
What if my child is on medication?
Although camp counselors can hold the medication in a locked room, counselors cannot administer the medication to the camper.
All campers must be able to administer their medications.
What is the refund policy?
Written cancellations (post, fax, or email) received four weeks before camp start date will receive a refund less the $100 non-refundable deposit fee if the spot can be filled. No refunds are given within four weeks of the camp start date, but substitutions are accepted.
What is the late fee policy?
Registration received before May 20 no late fee will be applied.
Registration received between May 21 and June 1 a $50 late fee will be applied.
Registration received after June 1 a $100 late fee will be applied.
What if you need to cancel due to a medical circumstance?
Doctors note and written request will need to be submitted.  Once received and confirmed, refund/credit will be submitted on a case-by-case basis.

Venue

Location:
North Central College
City:
Naperville
State:
IL
Country:
United States