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 📢 Implodians Summer Chess Camp 2026 – Camp Schedule & Policies

📍 Location: Avondale Gate Magnet School – 1435 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI
📅 Dates:  June 22,July 6,13,20
🕘 Camp Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🚪 Drop-off & Pick-up Location: Avondale Meadows Door to Middle School (off Auburn Road)

💰 Camp Fee: $340.00 for the week

🚨 Limited to 50 Kids – Spots Will Fill Fast! 🚨

💲 Avondale District Discount

🏫 Students who attend any school in the Avondale District will receive a $70 rebate on Friday at the end of camp!

🏆 Customized Daily Camp Schedule

This schedule balances chess instruction, gameplay, physical activities (soccer & playground), and rest breaks to maximize learning and engagement.

⏳ Daily Schedule (Monday - Thursday)
Time
Activity
9:00 - 9:15 AM
Drop-off & Check-in – Students arrive, solve warm-up puzzles.
9:15 - 10:00 AM
Morning Chess Lesson – Cover openings, tactics, and strategy based on skill level.
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Tactical Exercises & Group Challenges – Students solve puzzles in teams.
10:30 - 10:45 AM
Snack Break & Free Play – Light snacks, hydration, and social time.
10:45 - 11:30 AM
Practice Games & Game Analysis – Play training games, review key moments.
11:30 - 12:00 PM
Chess Mini-Games (Bughouse, Blitz, Hand & Brain, etc.)
12:00 - 12:45 PM
Lunch Break & Outdoor Play – Soccer & playground time for movement and fun.
12:45 - 1:30 PM
Afternoon Chess Lesson – Strategy, endgames, or positional play.
1:30 - 2:00 PM
Tournament Simulation & Clock Training – Learn how to manage time under pressure.
2:00 - 2:15 PM
Break & Physical Activity – Soccer, stretching, or short team games.
2:15 - 3:00 PM
Simul Against a Coach / Special Challenge Games
3:00 - 3:45 PM
Game Review & Personalized Coaching
3:45 - 4:00 PM
Closing Puzzles & Daily Awards
4:00 PM
Pickup – Parents pick up campers from the Avondale Meadows Door. ⏳ Friday – Tournament Day 🏆
Time
Activity
9:00 - 9:15 AM
Drop-off & Tournament Registration
9:15 - 12:00 PM
USCF-Rated Tournament – Rounds 1 & 2
12:00 - 12:45 PM
Lunch Break & Playground Time
12:45 - 3:30 PM
Final Tournament Rounds & Tiebreak Games
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Awards Ceremony & Pickup 🚗 Late Pickup Policy & Fees 🚦 Standard Pickup:

📍 Pickup Location: Avondale Meadows Door to Middle School
🕓 Pickup Time: 4:00 PM

We understand that unexpected delays happen. However, to respect our staff’s time, we have a late pickup policy:

⏳ Late Pickup Fees:

• 4:10 - 4:20 PM – $10 per child
• 4:21 - 4:30 PM – $20 per child
• After 4:30 PM – $30 per child (additional $10 per every 10 minutes late)

Late fees must be paid before the next camp day. Repeated late pickups may result in removal from camp without a refund.

📢 Please ensure on-time pickup to avoid late fees. Thank you for your cooperation!

🏅 Secure Your Spot Today!

🔹 No refunds after May 9th
🔹 Register Now: https://implodianschess.com/

📩 For Questions:
📧 Email: implodianchess@gmail.com
📞 Call/Text: 313-878-2807