Looking for an engaging and educational activity for your child this summer? Our Chess Summer Camps are the perfect choice! Whether your child is just discovering chess, wants to sharpen their skills, or dreams of becoming a chess champion, our camps offer something for everyone.
Why Choose Our Chess Summer Camps?
Expert Guidance: Your child will learn from Grandmaster instructors, receiving daily lessons, puzzles, and gameplay tailored to their skill level.
Skill Development: We focus on building a strong foundation with essential skills, including:
Advanced Learning Opportunities: For those ready to level up, we explore more advanced concepts like:
What Sets Us Apart?
Every camp is designed to provide a supportive and fun environment where students can practice their new skills through hands-on activities and workshops. With guidance from Grandmasters and experienced instructors, your child will develop confidence and a deeper understanding of the game.
Full and half-day camps are available for ages 6-14. Camps will be held weekly from June – August at the Saint Louis Chess Club in the Central West End and at various locations throughout St. Louis.
Special Offer:
Register now and use promo code STLParentChess to save 10%!
Bonus: Virtual Learning Opportunities!
Can’t make it to an in-person camp or want even more chess education? Explore our Digital Classroom, offering exciting online chess instruction for students in grades K-12.
Spaces are limited—don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to ignite your child’s love for chess. Register Today!




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Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Explore Ballwin's parks with your toddler or preschooler with the Little Explorers program, held twice a month. Each Little Explorers outdoor class includes a craft, snack, and lots of activities to get you and your toddler moving and exploring!
Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym. They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.
Learn ways to nurture your baby's development and make new friends in a relaxed, supportive environment at Baby & Me, a free class offered at the St. Louis County Library. Baby & Me classes are for parents and caregivers with pre-walking infants ages 0-12 months.