♙Chess PLUS Blaze Robotics Camp 

Description:

Half-day chess strategy + half-day VEX IQ robotics with team competitions 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 Camp portion, campers will dive into VEX IQ RoboAthletes Olympics, working in teams to design, build, and code robots that compete in a variety of “Robot Olympic” events. Challenges may include robot soccer, object delivery, and precision tasks that require collaboration, creative engineering, and iterative problem-solving. Campers will test, refine, and improve their designs as they prepare for each event, experiencing the excitement of friendly competition and teamwork.

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. (Open to ages 8 - 12 with an alternative Chess + Robotics Camp option for ages 6 - 8)

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.