In-Person Camps & Events

Bring chess to life in person during PA days, holidays, and breaks!

Build on the excellence of our virtual and in-person programs at CIC camps that bring students together to play and learn valuable life skills!

Chess is a great way to give children a head-start on STEM, math and logic through the fun of one of the world’s most loved games.

Chess is the focus, but we offer much more: physical activities, healthy snacks and meals, featured entertainers. There are no other camps quite like CIC camps—as generations of children will attest to!

PA Day Camps: 2025/26

English PA Day Camps:

September 26
October 10
November 14
January 16, 2026
February 13
June 5

Les camps de jour JP en Français:

26 septembre
24 octobre
28 novembre
30 janvier 2026
5 juin

9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
before- and after-care available
Awards ceremony at 3:30.
918 Bathurst St., Toronto (close to Bathurst subway)
$75 per child, with discounts for multiple registrations

Get ready for a day packed with fun and excitement! Whether you’re a budding chess prodigy or new to the game, we offer a unique combination of chess and life skills.

Tournament

Play in an officially-rated tournament! Registration for the day includes the tournament fee. A certified arbiter oversees our tournaments.

Medals are given to the top performers. We strive to create a fun and relaxed environment for young players.

Chess Activities

Lots of fun games, puzzles, and lessons between tournament rounds, or for kids who aren’t interested in tournament play.

And That’s Not All!

Outdoor play, fun games, healthy snacks and our famous pizza lunch!

Suitable for all ages

Kids from 5-12 years old will have fun, improve their chess skills and meet and play with other kids!

Lunch provided

Our famous pizza lunch is enjoyed by all! Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.

2025 Ontario Seniors Championship

Chess Institute of Canada, in partnership with Annex Chess Club, is thrilled to host the 2025 Ontario Seniors Championship on behalf of the Ontario Chess Association. This five-round classical tournament runs from the evening of Friday October 17 through Sunday October 19 and is open to players fifty years old and up.

For registration and full details, please visit our partners at Annex Chess Club.

2025/2026 Camps

Stay tuned for details of our winter camps, March Break camps and summer camps!

Partner with us!

Make your camp something special by adding chess: give kids a fun head-start on STEM and logic, taught in fun ways by experienced instructors. CIC-branded and white-label options available.

Bring Chess to Life!
Integrate chess into your camp in two formats:

• Weekly workshops
• Full-day packages

Fun and educational:
Add variety to your daycamp or centre with an exciting and engaging program led by experienced, friendly instructors and an activity that combines a game kids love with life skill acquisition.

Full integration:
We can theme our chess instruction to fit your camp!
Talk to us about how to creatively make chess fit your overall camp concept.