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At Rose City Chess Camps, young players of all levels can immerse themselves in a world of strategy and fun. Campers receive instruction from Oregon's top coaches, participate in USCF-rated games, and tackle creative challenges like the "Beat the Coach" simul. Beyond the board, kids enjoy a variety of silly and engaging activities, from giant chess to scavenger puzzle hunts, fostering a love for the game in a supportive and focused environment.
Rose City Chess Camps is a stem & technology summer camp in Portland, OR for ages 7 to 13. Tuition starts at $79 and goes up to $369 per week. The camp runs full day sessions from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with extended care available. Enrollment is currently open. Dates are confirmed for Summer 2026.
7-13
$79-$369/week
Full Day
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
June 15 - August 21, 2026, weekly sessions
Sessions (24)
PPS No School Camp
Single-day chess camp during Portland Public Schools no-school day.
5/25 Memorial Day Camp at St. Lukes
Full day of chess lessons, games, and silly activities like badminton, chess cornhole, and blindfold chess.
5/25 at St. Lukes - Memorial Day Camp
Full day of chess lessons, games, and silly activities like badminton, chess cornhole, and blindfold chess.
Memorial Day Camp - 5/25
Single-day chess camp for 2nd-8th grade students with lessons, games, and activities.
6/15-6/19 Opening Explorer Camp at Village Grace
Learn chess openings through lessons, puzzles, and games with Oregon's top coaches.
Opening Explorer Camp
Learn chess openings through lessons, puzzles, and games with Oregon's top coaches.
6/22-6/26 Blunder Buster Camp at St. Lukes
Improve your chess by identifying and fixing common mistakes through lessons, analysis, and rated games.
Blunder Buster Camp
Improve your chess by identifying and fixing common mistakes through lessons, analysis, and rated games.
6/29-7/3 Checkmate Hunters Camp at St. Lukes
Master checkmate tactics and finishing moves through puzzles, lessons, and competitive games.
Checkmate Hunters Camp
Master checkmate tactics and finishing moves through puzzles, lessons, and competitive games.
7/6-7/10 Summer Beat the Coach Camp at St. Lukes
Challenge Oregon's top coaches in simuls, take lessons, and play rated games throughout the week.
Summer Beat the Coach Camp
Challenge Oregon's top coaches in simuls, take lessons, and play rated games throughout the week.
7/13-7/17 Epic Attacking Camp at St. Lukes
Learn aggressive chess strategies and attacking techniques through lessons and competitive games.
Epic Attacking Camp
Learn aggressive chess strategies and attacking techniques through lessons and competitive games.
7/20-7/24 Dodgy Defenders Camp at St. Lukes
Master defensive chess skills to protect your pieces and counter attacks effectively.
Dodgy Defenders Camp
Master defensive chess skills to protect your pieces and counter attacks effectively.
7/27-7/31 Precision Planning Camp at St. Lukes
Develop strategic planning and calculation skills through lessons, analysis, and competitive games.
Precision Planning Camp
Develop strategic planning and calculation skills through lessons, analysis, and competitive games.
8/3-8/7 Tricky Tactics Camp at Village Grace
Build tactical skills to find winning moves through intensive puzzle training and competitive games.
Tricky Tactics Camp
Build tactical skills to find winning moves through intensive puzzle training and competitive games.
8/10-8/14 Queens Camp at St. Lukes
Learn powerful queen strategies and tactics to dominate the board in this week-long training camp.
Queens Camp
Learn powerful queen strategies and tactics to dominate the board in this week-long training camp.
8/17-8/21 Endgame Experts Camp at St. Lukes
Master endgame techniques to win games through expert lessons, puzzles, and competition.
Programs offered
Location
Multiple locations, Portland OR
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Rose City Chess Camps cost?
- Rose City Chess Camps costs $79-$369/week per week.
- What ages does Rose City Chess Camps accept?
- Rose City Chess Camps accepts children ages 7 to 13.
- Is Rose City Chess Camps still accepting registrations?
- Rose City Chess Camps enrollment is currently open. Visit the camp website for the most current availability.
- Where is Rose City Chess Camps located?
- Rose City Chess Camps is located at Multiple locations, Portland OR in Portland, OR.
- What is the schedule for Rose City Chess Camps?
- Rose City Chess Camps offers full day sessions from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Extended care is available.
Data compiled for Summer 2026. Always verify details directly with the camp provider before registering.