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Summer Academic Enrichment Eligible Programs


Program Info
Program: OleChess Camp
Sponsoring Institution: ST OLAF COLLEGE

Main Contact
Name: Teresa Lebens
Title: Director of Camps
Address: 1520 St. Olaf Av
Northfield, MN 55057
Phone: (507) 786-3042
Fax: (507) 786-3690
Email: summer@stolaf.edu
Web Site:
https://www.stolaf.edu/camps
Curricular area: Communications/Language Arts
Grades Served: 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11

Goals

Chess directly contributes to academic performance by building on focus, visualization, thinking ahead, weighing options, analyzing correctly, abstract thinking, planning, multi-tasking. These skills are all part of the game and as a result campers will become more critical thinkers, better problem solvers and more independent decision makers.


Activities

OleChess offers learning options for all levels, beginners through advanced students. Program consists of classes, demonstrations, lectures, tournaments and games. A rotating instructional schedule allows campers to study with a variety of teachers.


Program Dates

July 24 - 29, 2016



Can students reside on campus? Yes

Can students commute to campus? No

Can students take online classes?


Estimated residential cost per student
Tuition: $788
Fees: $0
Books: $0
Supplies: $0
Room/Board: $207
Transportation: $70