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Chess Camp

Ages 8-12

Camp Locations

2025 Chess Camps & Courses Available Worldwide at Camp Tech Revolution Online!

Take your chess game to the next level. 

This camp is for recreational players who love chess! Learn everything from openings to endgames, tactics, positional play and more to improve your game. Chess camp is best for beginners and those looking for a fun chess environment!


Take your chess game to the next level.  Learn everything from openings to endgames, tactics, positional play and more to improve your game.

Learn general opening principles and specific lines and theory depending on your level. This will prevent you from falling for traps and help you develop an opening repertoire that leads to positions with which you are comfortable. 

Learn from your mistakes and from the greats. Review your own games to see where you can improve and why. Also, review classic games from the best players who have ever lived like Fischer, Kasparov, and Carlsen. Reviewing games with other people is a key step to recognizing your weaknesses and improving your chess.

Have fun too! We’ll have a blast playing blitz games, mini tournaments, variants like bug house (team chess) and atomic chess.

Valuable Learning Opportunities: Improve your chess game, learn to think logically and critically, learn how to develop plans, and improve your calculations and your endgames.

Valuable Learning Opportunities

Experience The Joy of Teamwork and Collaboration

Play games against a variety of other players and meet other campers who love the same things you do!

Get Creative and Fuel Your Curiosity

At camp, we try a variety of chess variations so be creative, try atomic chess one day and a blitz tournament the next day!

Unlock The Power of Experiential Learning

The best way to learn chess is by playing chess! At camp you’ll be playing chess every day, practicing the moves you just studied. Can you take that queen?

Build Critical Thinking Skills

Chess is a logical game proven to increase your skills in planning and execution. You’ll be strategizing and executing your closing game for checkmate soon!

Locations with Chess Camp

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tuition, discounts, general info & more!

Welcome to Camp Tech Revolution Online!

Welcome to our general information section for camp. Click on the headings to the right to access camp information by topic. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our camp specialists at Info@lavnercamps.com888.854.CAMP (2267), or the website chat in the bottom right.  We enjoy helping families plan incredible summer experiences for their children and look forward to assisting you!

***You can enroll for one or multiple weeks at any camp. If you enroll for multiple weeks in the same camp, you will move up in curriculum.  If you would like any assistance with scheduling camps for your child(ren), please let us know!***

Camp Hours

Virtual Summer Camps:
Campers may register for one or more weeks of camp!

Camp Times are 12-3pm ET / 9am-12pm PT

Each camp session meets Monday through Friday for 3 hrs/day and features all-live, online instruction & collaboration.

Private Lessons are offered at 11-11:45am ET (8-8:45am PT) and 3-3:45pm ET (12-12:45pm PT). $49/lesson.

Camp Enrollment

CAMP ENROLLMENT:

Camp enrollment is completed online. To access our enrollment portal, click on the “Enroll Now!” button on our website.

Payment for camp may be made by ACH, credit card, or debit card.

There is a one-time $79 registration fee per child for the 2025 year. This allows each child to register for any camps, courses, tournaments, private tutoring, or other programs during 2025.

If you have any questions or issues regarding enrollment, please call our year-round office at 888.854.CAMP (2267) or email us at Education@lavnercamps.com for assistance.  If you would like to reserve your spots in camp and you choose to email us, please provide your phone number and the location/camp weeks you wish to enroll in (we will hold these spots for you for three business days).

Payment Options

Payment is accepted via ACH, credit card, or debit card.

There is a one-time $79 registration fee per child for the 2025 calendar year.

Updated details are always available at https://www.lavnercampsandprograms.com/promotions/

Consent Form

Enrollment for camp is completed online (by clicking the “Enroll Now!” button on the website).  When enrolling, you must complete the entire Camper Enrollment Form for each child, which contains a consent form that must be signed by the parent and/or legal guardian of the camper.  If you enrolled over the phone, our office will start your enrollment, but you still need to complete your enrollment online, which includes completing/submitting the Camper Enrollment Form.  If you do not complete our consent form but send your child to camp, this is considered implied consent to the terms and conditions listed in our consent form.  If you are having trouble accessing online enrollment, you must print the consent form and scan/email it to Info@lavnercamps.com prior to your child attending camp.  

If you allow your child to attend camp without signing the camper consent form, this is considered implied consent and you agree to the following:

  • Remote viewing and control of camper computer. 
  • Your child’s image being used for promotional materials, etc.
  • Lavner Education is not responsible for any damage to personal property that occurs from camper misuse or poor setup
  • Likewise, Lavner Education is not responsible for any problems that occur pertaining to camp setup and installation of software from 3rd party sites.

The consent form constitutes the entire agreement and no section of the consent form may be waived by any other writings or methods of communication.

Minimum Grade Requirement

The minimum grade requirement for our Virtual Camps is the completion of Kindergarten by June, 2025.

Camp Tuition

Please find your desired camp, which can be found in the virtual summer camp schedule, to view tuition.

Private Lessons at Camp

Private lessons are offered in many of our virtual camps.

  • Lessons are offered in the subject matter of your child’s camp and tailored to your child’s ability level.
  • Private lessons are only offered to campers in attendance during that camp week.
  • All lessons should be booked via online enrollment.  Spots are limited!

Cancellation Policy

Flex Enrollment Policy. You can enroll with confidence at Camp Tech Revolution Online. Click here to view our Worry-Free Enrollment Policy which outlines our policy for changes of weeks, cancellations, and postponements.

Change of Camp Weeks

Click here to view our Worry-Free Enrollment Policy, which contains our Change of Week policy.

Welcome Letters

You will receive a Welcome Email for each camp week approximately 4-5 days prior to the start of camp, which will include the link to connect to camp, required software to install before camp, and additional important information. Please make sure to add us to the “safe senders” list in your email so these emails do not end up in your Spam folder.

Online Household Information

When you create your online account with Lavner Education, please make sure to include your address and any important contact phone numbers (home, cell, work) and additional/emergency contacts.

Behavioral Policy

Lavner Education reserves the absolute right to dismiss a camper without refund for any behavior (1) that threatens or endangers the welfare and/or the safety of any camper, instructor, or any other person involved with the camp, (2) is disruptive to the overall camp environment, which interferes with the beneficial use and enjoyment by campers and staff, or (3) for any form of bullying of other campers or disrespectful behavior to camp authority.

Lavner Education emphasizes a safe, fun, and healthy camp environment that fosters learning and friendship, and appropriate camp behavior is essential to a great overall experience for everyone involved.  It is imperative that every camper feels included, safe, and part of our camp community.

Internet Connectivity

Internet Connectivity:

Campers are required to have an internet connection with speeds of at least 25 megabytes per second.

Work Space Requirements

Parents/guardians are solely responsible for making sure that their children are taking the online camps, courses, and lessons in a clear open space free from any hazard that could cause harm.

Project Completion

We strive to have every camper complete the project minimums for each camp per the camp descriptions, however, this also requires the active participation and attendance of the camper.

Account Balances

If your child arrives at camp and you have an account balance, Lavner Education reserves the right to process your credit card on file for the camp week. If after attending camp you still have an account balance, Lavner Education reserves the right to process your payment method on file during scheduled billing cycles.

Tax Benefits

You may qualify for tax benefits through the dependent care credit for camp.  Don’t forget to check with your accountant to see if you qualify!

New and Amended Camp Policies & Camp Descriptions

To help ensure a safe and productive camp environment, Lavner Education reserves the right to add or amend camp policies at any time. Lavner Education also reserves the right to amend any camp description, which includes but is not limited to changes in curricula, camp projects, hardware/software used at camp, login accounts that campers are required to have for camp, and computers/devices for camp.  All current camp policies can be found at www.lavnercampsandprograms.com in real time. All current camp descriptions can be found on each respective camp description page on this website. Please feel free to check back on our website at any time for updates.

Contact Information

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments you may have!

Office: 888.854.CAMP (2267)

Email: Info@lavnercamps.com

Website Chat!

Camp Tuition & Discounts

Camp Tuition is provided on the Tech Revolution Online page in the camp schedule. There is also a one-time $79 registration fee per child for the 2025 calendar year. This allows each child to register for any camps, courses, tournaments, private tutoring, and other programs during 2025. We offer lots of great discount programs during the year that may change at any time.


Promotions/Discounts

•  Promotions are tallied on a per-camper basis.
•  Promotions apply to full weeks of camp only (Monday to Friday).
•  Promotions apply to STEM/Technology and Arts camps only.
•  Promotions do not combine with any other promotions and/or discounts. The highest monetary discount at the time of enrollment will be applied.
•  Promotions do not apply retroactively. Promotions are only available when live on our website and enrollment is completed at this time.
•  If you qualify for a promotional discount it will apply in your cart at checkout.
•  Please email us with any questions!


TAX BENEFITS:

You may qualify for tax benefits through the dependent care credit for camp.  Don’t forget to check with your accountant to see if you qualify!


CANCELLATION POLICY:

You can enroll with confidence at Camp Tech Revolution Online. Click here to view our Flex Enrollment Policy which outlines our policy for changes of weeks, cancellations, and postponements.

We do not provide make up days for missed days of camp, “no-shows”, or missed lessons regardless of reason.

Registration Fee: The $79 registration fee for each camper is non-refundable once paid.


CHANGE OF CAMP WEEKS:

Change of Camp Weeks: If you would like to change your child’s camp week, you may do so free of charge if you provide us with at least 30 days written notice prior to the start of the camp. Any requests made within 30 days of the start of the camp will incur a $40 change of week fee (per camp week).

The new camp or camp dates requested are subject to availability.  We do our best to accommodate all requests.

•  A change of camp pertains to either a change of dates, change of camp, or change of session time.
• A Change of Week request must be made by the Tuesday (5:00pm ET) prior to the upcoming camp week.
• A difference in camp tuition may apply. Refunds are not issued for campers who switch into a less expensive camp.
• Change of Camp Week requests must be made directly to our year-round office by emailing Info@lavnercamps.com.
• Change of weeks can only be made within the same summer (i.e., a camp week in Summer 2025 can only be changed to another camp week in 2025).

A Sample Day at Camp

Camp days are fun and exciting, and no day is just “typical” at Tech Revolution Online. Our schedule is optimized for specialized learning, socialization, and fun.

Below is a sample schedule for our campers attending Tech Revolution Online:

Regular camp hours for Virtual Summer Camps are 12pm to 3pm East Coast Time and 9am to 12pm West Coast Time.

2025 Sample Daily Camp Schedule (In Eastern Time)

12:00pm to 12:05pm – Morning Group (Attendance & Review of Daily Activities)

12:05pm to 1:00pm – Specialized Camp Activity (e.g. Game Design, Coding, Minecraft, etc…)

1:00pm to 1:05pm – Break Time 1

1:05pm to 1:50pm – Specialized Camp Activity

1:50pm to 2:00pm – Break Time 2 with optional fun games, challenges, and collaboration

2:00pm to 2:55pm – Specialized Camp Activity

2:55pm to 3:00pm – Afternoon Group (Review of Daily Accomplishments & Next Day’s Schedule)

Campers

  • No non-camp programs or browser windows may be run on the computer during camp time. 
  • Campers may not use their phones or other devices during camp time, except during scheduled breaks or in the case of an emergency.
  • No contacting other campers in ways inaccessible to the instructor (e.g. private chat).
  • No recording camp sessions or any camp materials provided.
  • No inappropriate or violent images in video capture (e.g.posters or TVs in the background, camper shirts, campers must be appropriately clothed at all times) 
  • No inappropriate language from the camper or background noises such as music.
  • Campers must be respectful towards their instructors and other campers, and listen while the instructor is speaking. No bullying of any kind. 
  • Campers may not request or gain access to other campers’ computers.
  • Campers must share their screen upon instructor request.
  • No distribution of session login links or passwords.
  • Campers must keep their computers on and signed in to the session during camp hours (they may turn off their webcams and microphones during breaks). 
  • Campers must be at their computers and visible at all times except during breaks.

Other Parties

  • No recording camp sessions or any camp materials provided.
  • No inappropriate language, background noises such as music, visuals, or imagery while around the camper’s workstation.
  • No attending camp if you are not signed up.
  • No distribution of session login links or passwords.

Consent Form

  • Remote viewing and control of camper computer. 
  • Consent to image being used for promotional materials, etc.
  • Lavner Education is not responsible for any damage to personal property that occurs from camper misuse or poor setup
  • Likewise, Lavner Education is not responsible for any problems that occur pertaining to camp setup and installation of software from 3rd party sites.

Setup

All campers should have the following by the time camp begins:

  • All programs required for camp installed and run once.
  • Webcam, microphone, and speakers or headphones set up and connected.
  • Quiet space.
  • Nothing inappropriate in the background.
  • Computer must be able to run the aforementioned programs effectively.
  • Stable internet connection.
  • Must provide any additional hardware required for camp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our camp families ask us many great questions about our summer camps.  Below are a list of questions that are frequently asked. If you have a question that is not listed, please send it our way!  

Question #1:  What makes Camp Tech Revolution Online so unique?

Answer:  Camp Tech Revolution Online is the only camp which utilizes the proprietary Tech Revolution curricula along with state-of-the art online technology to provide a dynamic and engaging camp experience no matter where you are!

Question #2:  What are your staff to camper ratios?

Answer:  We offer a staff-to-camper ratio of approximately 1:4 to 1:8!  We strive to create a camp environment where campers receive excellent supervision and high levels of attention during instructional periods.

Question #3:  Who are your instructors?

Answer:  Our instructors are the very best out of a large pool of qualified applicants we consider. We hire less than 3% of applicants. Typically, our lead instructors consist of teachers, college professors, undergrad/grad students from top-tier/Ivy League colleges/universities, and the occasional superstar student entering college in the fall. Assistant instructors typically consist of accomplished rising seniors. Our instructors are extremely knowledgeable in the subject area, passionate about working with kids, highly responsible, and all have cleared background checks. Instructors go through a rigorous orientation and training prior to the summer camp season and have constant support from on-site camp directors and our central office. We put them in a position to succeed… and they do!

Question #4:  Do campers usually attend for one week or more than one week?

Answer:  Camper attendance varies.  Most campers attend for multiple weeks, and can move up in curriculum if selecting the same course for more than one week.  All of our courses have multiple levels of curriculum and lots of additional activities and projects for all skill levels.

Question #5:  How do you group the campers at camp?

Answer: Campers are grouped by age and ability. We run multiple levels of curriculum in each camp, allowing for campers to attend camp with us at any time during the summer, even if they are beginners. Our campers can sign up for any week and be placed appropriately in camp. This provides our camp families with maximum flexibility.

Question #6:  Do campers improve their skills at camp?

Answer:  Yes! Campers receive approximately 12.5 hours of concentrated time in their camp activity per week. This, combined with our cutting-edge curriculum and high level instructors, allows our campers to improve a lot! They are also attending with other campers who share similar interests, which fosters learning through peer to peer interaction.

Question #7:  How do you keep camp fun?

Answer:  We hire fun and dynamic instructors! Campers are also selecting subjects that interests them. We offer a great balance of specialized activities, socialization, competitions, and much more! 

Question #8:  Do you have a camp director?

Answer:  Yes!  A camp director manages the Tech Revolution Online experience! The director is trained to ensure the daily operations at camp are running smoothly and that campers are having a great time and learning a lot. Our camp director is available to answer your questions by phone and email if you need to communicate with him/her during the day.

Question #9: Who invented this type of Virtual Tech Camp Concept? 

Answer: Lavner Education!

Question #10:  Why should we choose Lavner Camps and Camp Tech Revolution Online?

Answer:  At Camp Tech Revolution Online, we bring the magic of Camp Tech Revolution into your home.

Attention to Safety

Maximum Convenience

Great Social Distancing Option

Excellent Staff

Innovative Specialty Offerings

“Cutting Edge” curriculum

A camp office that believes in excellent customer service and communication with our camp families

Extremely high retention rate of campers and growing each year, especially through word-of-mouth referrals

Incredible media coverage – local and national!

Expert Leadership Team – dedicated year-round to researching, developing, and delivering cutting-edge Specialty Camps. Our Expert Leadership Team has backgrounds from the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Cornell University, Brandeis University, Villanova University, Columbia University, Harvard University – Graduate School of Education and more, and drives excellence in everything we do!

A proven track record of thousands of campers who succeeded and love Lavner Camps!

and so much more…!

 

Additional Questions:  If you have any additional questions, please email us at Info@lavnercamps.com, call our year-round office at 888.854.CAMP (2267), or send us a message on our website chat.  We welcome your questions and are happy to provide you with informative answers!

Top 10 Reasons to Attend Camp Tech Revolution Online!

There are many reasons to attend Camp Tech Revolution Online!  Here are our top 10 (in no particular order):

  1. We are passionate about our camp families and want to ensure your child has a great summer!
  2. We value safety, learning, friendship, fun, and excellent camp quality. Our campers have the opportunity to make friends with similar interests and passions in a safe and dynamic environment.
  3. We provide a wide variety of uniquely specialized courses that allow our campers to focus on areas of interest or try something new!
  4. We develop innovative and cutting-edge curricula that put our campers in a position to succeed.  We ignite passion and learning at your child’s pace! Join us to see why thousands of campers love to participate and thrive at Camp Tech Revolution Online!
  5. We hire talented staff who are passionate about teaching, knowledgeable in the subject matter, and highly responsible. We hire the best because our campers deserve the best!
  6. We offer high quality camps at a great value. Camp is an investment in your child. At Camp Tech Revolution Online, our campers learn in-demand skills, make friends, and are put on a track for success in school and in life.
  7. The Convenience of Camp, Wherever You Are. Your child can have an awesome camp experience from the comfort and convenience of your own home, workplace, or anywhere else with an internet connection!.
  8. Excellent communication with camp families. We want to communicate with you to make sure your child gets into their desired camps, and to ensure that the camp experience is a great one.  Reach out to us any time…we are here to help!
  9. We employ a full-time Technology Department dedicated year-round to researching, developing, and delivering cutting-edge Specialty Camps. Our Expert Leadership Team has backgrounds from the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Cornell University, Brandeis University, Villanova University, Columbia University, Harvard University – Graduate School of Education and more, and drives excellence in everything we do!
  10. It starts at the top! Justin and Michael Lavner, and our entire Leadership Team, are extremely hands-on and passionate about offering our camp families the best experience possible. Justin and Michael attended camp for many years as children, worked at camps, and eat, sleep, and breathe Lavner Camps! We are organization that loves learning and fun, and are dedicated to your child’s success and happiness!

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