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8 - 14 yrs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Mar 31, 2025 - Apr 4, 2025
8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Discovery C.
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Class Experience
Get ready for an electrifying spring break filled with rapid chess moves, mind-bending cube challenges, and non-stop discovery! The Blitz Chess and Cubes Camp is an immersive experience designed for kids passionate about strategy, collaboration, and unleashing their full potential in a community of like-minded peers.
This spring break, step into a camp like no other:
A Perfect Fusion of Chess and Cubes
Blitz Chess Action:
Timed tournaments and rapid matches designed to sharpen decision-making under pressure.
Tactical workshops focused on advanced strategies, opening traps, and endgame mastery.
Face-off challenges with equally passionate players, fostering friendly competition and skill-building.
Cube Challenges Like Never Before:
Peer-led speed cubing sessions that build social connections, teamwork, and creativity.
Non-instructional yet highly engaging group dynamics where campers swap techniques and celebrate successes.
Explore 3D puzzles and modular building activities to inspire problem-solving and engineering creativity.
Collaborative Discovery:
Team-based activities combining chess strategy and cube-solving to foster camaraderie and new perspectives.
Immerse in the Discovery Center's engaging zones, including maker spaces, LEGO walls, and giant chess games.
Who Should Join?
For kids ages 8-12 who love a challenge and thrive in dynamic, hands-on environments. Whether your child is an intermediate chess player, a cube enthusiast, or both, this camp offers something extraordinary for everyone.
Class Requirements
- Chess Knowledge
- Intermediate - Advanced Chess Knowledge
Sample Class Format
Blitz Chess and Cubes Camp Daily Schedule
🕣 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Arrival & Warm-Up Challenges
Kick off the day with rapid chess matches or speed cubing warm-ups. Choose your adventure and start connecting with friends!
🕘 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Speed Play Sessions
Engage in blitz chess matches and learn iconic patterns for tactical precision. Alternatively, dive into collaborative cube-solving sessions with peers.
🕤 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM: Strategy and Creativity Lab
Chess: Explore advanced strategies and practice against peers.
Cubes: Experiment with Rubik’s cubes, 3D puzzles, and modular builds.
🕥 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM: Snack Break
Refuel with snacks and casual socialization. Unwind with cubes, fidgets, or giant chess puzzles.
🕦 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Discovery Hour
Chess Legends: Dive into the stories of chess greats like Judit Polgár and Magnus Carlsen.
Collaborative Cubing: Build epic cube formations or participate in friendly timed challenges.
🕛 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Lunch & Connection
Relax with your peers while enjoying lunch. Engage in optional puzzles or social chess matches.
🕧 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM: Giant Chess & Cube Collabs
Head outdoors (weather permitting) for giant chess matches.
Work on collaborative cube challenges with your team.
🕜 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM: Blitz Battles & Bughouse
Dive into fast-paced chess matches or team-based Bughouse games. Test your skills and teamwork!
🕑 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Fun Cube-Offs
Celebrate breakthroughs in peer-led cube-solving competitions.
🕝 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: History & Culture of Strategy
Explore the cultural impact of chess and cubes, with iconic chess moments and cube innovations.
🕞 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Tournament & Closing Recap
End the day with a friendly chess tournament and share your favorite highlights from an unforgettable day.
- This camp is about more than chess and cubes—it’s about discovery, community, and unleashing the full potential of strategic play. Whether solving cubes or strategizing in blitz matches, your child will walk away with enhanced confidence, new friends, and memories to last a lifetime.
Other Things To Know
Reviews for Discovery Center at Stony Point
Katie Y.
Feb 17, 2025
Loved:
I asked my daughter what she thought of her day at camp and she said “it was amazing. the coaches are so nice.”
Improvements:
nothing! very happy with our experience
Problem Solver's Academy: Feb 17
Location: Discovery Center at Stony Point | Instructor: Discovery Center Team
Amanda B.
Dec 7, 2023
Improvements:
My son couldn't attend the class and I wasn't able to receive a refund.
STEAM Labs: Engineering
Location: Richmond Homeschool Collective | Instructor: Discovery Center Team
Discovery Center at Stony Point Location
Meet your Instructor
Discovery C.
About Discovery Center at Stony Point
Discovery Center at Stony Point (Discovery Chess, LLC) established in March 2021 by Rhonda Adorno, has quickly emerged as a leader in chess and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education in the Greater Richmond area.
