♙Chess PLUS Blaze Robotics Programming Camp 

Description:

Half-day chess strategy + half-day VEX Go/IQ robotics at Chess4Life Bellevue/Issaquah!

In this half-day chess, half-day robotics camp, students will sharpen their strategic thinking through competitive chess play and apply problem-solving skills in team-based robotics challenges.

During the Chess Camp portion, campers will build on core chess concepts such as planning ahead, evaluating positions, and adapting strategies. Through guided lessons, mini-games, and friendly competition, students develop focus, resilience, and decision-making skills – Key habits for both the chessboard and real-world challenges! Find out more about Chess4Life on their website!

In the Robotics Programming Camp portion, students will be introduced to programming using the VEX IQ robotics platform or visual programming using Dash and Dot robots. Campers will write simple code to control their robots, learning core programming concepts such as sequences, loops, and conditional logic. Through guided challenges and collaborative projects, students will see how their code brings robots to life as they complete tasks and respond to their environment.

Target Students:

This camp is ideal for kids who enjoy strategy, collaboration, and hands-on challenges – And want to push their thinking further through both chess and robotics programming. (Open to ages 6 - 8, 8 - 12)

Daily Camp Schedule:

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Drop-Off

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Chess/Robotics Camp (campers bring their own lunch)

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Pick-Up

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Optional Aftercare Add-On (purchase separately)

Cancellation Policy:

10% non-refundable deposit if you cancel 2 or more weeks (14 days) before the start of camp. Deducted from refund.

15% non-refundable deposit if you cancel with less than 2 weeks before camp. Deducted from refund.

No refunds after 6:00 PM the Friday before camp begins.