Bushcraft STEMCamp
Bushcrafting is the art of being resourceful and respectful of nature, using ingenuity and natural resources to build shelters and learn essential survival skills. The focus of this camp is building shelters using STEM principles including the engineering design process.
Campers will meet daily Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm (with an optional overnight camping experience with a parent or guardian) to design and build a 6'x6' dwelling using only hand tools and natural materials. Campers will use logic, math, simple mechanics and engineering to design, build and put their outdoor skills to the test.
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Descriptions
+ Chess Basics I
Description: Learn the Basics of Chess! Join us to learn the basics of strategy - including capturing, protection, and combat - all while exploring a variety of types and sizes of chess sets from LEGO® Chess to Super Mario Chess to Giant Outdoor Chess. Campers will immerse themselves in chess through dynamic challenges, puzzles, and quick studies. Playing chess at an early age improves lifelong skills such as memory power, logical thinking, abstract reasoning, spatial intelligence, and higher concentration ability. Play and learn in a fun, social, inclusive environment.
Note: Students who are more advanced will have the opportunity to learn new skills that match their ability through differentiation and Chess Tech.
+ Chess Basics II
- Description: Older players Learn the Basics of Chess! Join us to learn the basics of strategy - including capturing, protection, and combat - all while exploring a variety of types and sizes of chess sets from LEGO® Chess to Super Mario Chess to Giant Outdoor Chess. Campers will immerse themselves in chess through dynamic challenges, puzzles, and quick studies. Playing chess at an early age improves lifelong skills such as memory power, logical thinking, abstract reasoning, spatial intelligence, and higher concentration ability. Play and learn in a fun, social, inclusive environment
+ Giant Chess and Extreme Games Camp
- Description: Discover the fun of Chess and Popular Games! Join us as we play some of the worlds most popular games including Giant Chess, Giant Connect Four, Giant Uno, Air Hockey, Aracade Games and Sports, Favorite Board Games and more! This camp is about discovery and will offer minimal chess instruction.
+ StoryBook Chess
- Description: Young campers will discover chess through an engaging storybook, imaginative play, and developmentally- sound activities. The story book introduces a new chess character, and each day, campers will be able to develop literacy skills, experience some exercise and movement, develop their imagination, and practice early hand-eye coordination skills through tracing, coloring and matching. Since this camp is for young learners, students will be allowed to be distracted and share special moments, items or experiences that are important to them. This means that the camp is fluid and flexible in keeping with the nature of younger learners. However, children must be able to listen to a story, be able to redirect their attention, and not interrupt the lesson for others. This camp is best suited for children who are experienced with classroom or daycare routines, are potty trained, and have verbal abilities.
+ Chess + STEAM Camp
- Description: The first half of camp is all about chess. Players will learn new skills at a post-basics level, and have the opportunity to try out all kinds of chess boards. The second half of camp is all about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. We have daily projects and students will be able to cycle in and out of STEAM stations.
+ Gaming, Robotics + STEAM Camp
- Description: We'll have a all kinds of games at this camp with the opportunity to play vintage gaming systems like Nintendo and Atari, plus innovate, create, and collaborate in a fullly equpped robotics lab, plus more!
What to Expect!
+ Chess Tech
Campers will have access to technology to solve puzzles and reinforce skills taught during camp
+ Chess Art
Campers will be able to create chess-themed art using a variety of supplies and tools
+ Capturing with Style
Campers develop better capturing, protection, and combat skills by using fun objects and isolated chess pieces
+ Chess Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Campers will learn how to see their game in phases and develop the skills for better play confidence in each area.
+ Chess Strategy Zone
Campers will engineer and design solutions by working with other games and brain teasers.
+ Chess Fun Tournament
The Grand Game where campers are able to put into practice all the skills they’ve learned from their coaches during the week.
+ Chess Marble Races
Campers will have an amazing time building marble towers, cheering for their winning marble, while learning the art of how to win and lose and develop character and chess etiquette.
+ Giant Everything
Campers can enjoy playing with giant Rubiks Cubes, Giant Connect Four, Giant Uno, and more to develop a love for playing games while making new friends.
+ Fidget Mania
Campers can twist, turn, pull, bend, and pop a variety of familiar fidget toys including Rubik’s cubes which not only helps with focus, but also serves as an ice breaker for anyone who is timid about chess or socializing.
Want to Schedule a Program?
+ Scheduling a Camp or Program with Us
If you are an organization seeking to schedule a camp or program with Discovery Chess, you are bringing a value added service to your business that positions us as more than a vendor.
We are partnering with your venue to ensure your clients and customers have an unforgettable experience whether it is for a single day Pop Up and Play Event or a week-long summer camp.
+ We Are Different
We do not think of ourselves as vendors. Therefore, this informs all of our policies. We enjoy personalizing our programs for your establishment which is why we take the time to tour your location, meet face-to face, learn about your past and current programs, and discuss your needs and ideas.
+ Our Goals
It is our goal to ensure our missions align and that logistically we can offer an excellent program.
+ How to Work with Us
There are two ways to work with us and it’s this simple: either you handle the registration process for your clients and customers or we handle the registration process for you, your clients and customers. We ask this important question at the introductory phase of communication and provide a final proposal quote based upon this feedback.
Option 1: The Discovery Chess Complete Registration Kit
We Do it All!
- Parent External Communication
- Parents may be notified through normal channels of camp and enrichment offerings, but Discovery Chess handles all communication, registration, and payment via www.discoverychess.com.
- School/Org Internal Communication
- Prepared Service Agreement
- Marketing Materials + Engaging Content
- Personalized Registration Page on Our Website
- Accounting
- Customer Service
- FAQs
- Set Up & Break Down
- Zero Reservation Deposit
- Dedicated Assistance and Support
If choosing the Complete Registration Kit we take it upon ourselves to excite your community about our programs and will ensure they feel welcomed and connected to your brand every step of the way!
**Option 2: The Discovery Chess Select Registration Kit **
You Do it All, But We Will Provide
- Standard Information Sheet
- Standard Descriptions
- Set Up & Break Down
NOTE:
- Requires a Non-Refundable Booking Fee for Reserving Seasonal Camp
If choosing the Select Registration Kit, this is just a handshake that in reserving one of these high demand weeks of the year, we are mutually committed to bringing kids the best experiences ever!
**Why a Booking Fee? ** We are a small business doing big things across Richmond, VA. Led by Coach Rhonda, we hold summer camps, programs, and events with a small, but mighty team. Because there are roughly 8 -10 weeks in summer, we are typically booked for them all by mid October of the preceeding year. Our programs and events have a similar trend, and we are often invited to return annually. But occassionally, there are openings and we want more kids to experience our programs.
For this reason, we want to work with community partners who really want us on their campus so we have to be intentional about our booking calendar.
+ Basic Requirements
For all programs, the establishment agrees to provide the following:
- A guaranteed space each day/week which can be set up prior to arrival/picking up students.
- This space needs to be clear and free of clutter and ready for our program needs including space, tables, and technology access and equipment to include a large monitor or projector or the space for our own gear.
- No boxes or teacher/summer items may occupy the MAIN space. We do not run programs in storage or holding spaces for the safety our team and children.
- Groups will always have a minimum of 10 campers or players.
Discovery Chess provides all chess sets and gear, instructional material, and a fun, engaging curriculum. All support staff and coaches will be background checked.