About
The March Break Chess Empowerment Camp is an in-person camp for girls, between the ages of 7-12 years old, that will take place March 15 - March 17, 2023 at Canada Science and Technology Museum , in Ottawa, Ontario.*
We will be teaching and working with your girls to build their confidence, while we take them through a variety of chess moves and chess tactics, to boost their problem solving skills, as well as expand on their creativity, within a safe and fun environment.
*(Please see full breakdown of camp dates, times & available groupings below)
Additional Details
MARCH BREAK CHESS EMPOWERMENT CAMP (In-Person) 2 Camp Days (mandatory) + Half Day Tournament (optional)
When: March 15 - 17,2023
Where: Canada Science and Technology Museum - 1867 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, K1G 583, Studio 6.
Prerequisites: This camp is for girls between the ages of 7-12, who know how the pieces move on the chessboard.
Our in-person March Break Chess Empowerment Camp is a place where girls can spend their time learning about chess, engaging in confidence-building exercises, playing games and exploring the museum.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Register for 2 days: $235 (including HST)
Register for 2 days + Half-Day Tournament: $295 (including HST)
Register for Tournament Only: $60 (Including HST)
SCHEDULE
Camp Days:
Wednesday, March 15 &
Thursday, March 16 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (ET) Half Day Tournament:
Friday, March 17 – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (ET)
All girls have the option to sign up for the March Break Chess Tournament that will be taking place on Friday, March 17, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. We will have first, second and third place prizes for girls who compete.
If a parent/guardian would like to enroll their girl ONLY for the Friday chess tournament, that is also possible, provided their girl is between the ages of 7-12 and knows how to play a game of chess.
*Aftercare is available until 4:30 pm, Monday - Thursday. Please inquire here.
MARCH BREAK CHESS EMPOWERMENT CAMP is open to all girls between the ages of 7 and 12 years old and the only prerequisite is that the girls enrolling know how the chess pieces move on the chessboard.
IF YOUR GIRL DOESN'T KNOW HOW THE PIECES MOVE...
If your girls want to participate in the March Break Chess Empowerment Camp, but DO NOT know how the pieces move, we are happy to bring them up to speed before the start of the camp:
For Girls (ages 9-12), book your Beginners Session here.
For Girls (ages 7-8), book your Chess For Beginners Class Pack here.
Click here to learn about accessibility and sensory guides available at the Canadian Science and Technology Museum.
Please note that girls who book this course, in addition to the March Break Chess Empowerment Camp, will receive a discounted price on the classes.
Tournament Day Guest Speaker
Svitlana Demchenko
At our Half-Day Tournament on Friday, March 17th, we are delighted to be hosting Woman International Master, Svitlana Demchenko.
Svitlana is Ukrainian/Canadian and earned her Woman FIDE Master title back in 2016 as well as her Woman International Master title in 2019. Svitlana is the epitome of what it means to be both confident and fierce, filling her time by filming and releasing highly popular instructional chess videos and by studying BioMedical Science at the University of Ottawa.
We are excited to have her at our tournament where she will be giving a talk and inspiring your girls with the sum of her knowledge and experiences as a Woman in Chess and a Woman in STEM.
Camp Registration