2026 Chess Annual Free Summer Camp
At NextGen Chess Academy, we were thrilled to host our annual free virtual summer chess camp, welcoming 15 more students into our growing community of chess players. Over 5 days, students were split into beginner and intermediate levels, so every player received lessons matched to their skill and goals. Each day featured interactive lessons, training games, analysis sessions, and puzzles, supported by a deck of more than 70 slides and over 50 puzzles. We focused on teaching new techniques and tailoring our approach to each student’s preferences, targeting their weaknesses to help them improve. Our coaches had a great time teaching and conducting these virtual lessons, and offering the camp at no cost made quality chess instruction accessible to more families. This success has inspired us to keep nurturing young chess enthusiasts, and we look forward to many more camps and growing our vibrant community of chess players!
2025 Chess Summer Beginner Camp
At NextGen Chess Academy, we were delighted to host our free virtual summer 2025 beginners chess camp, created with one simple goal: to get more kids excited about chess. Designed primarily for elementary school students, the one-week online camp welcomed 10 young players from the comfort of their own homes, many of whom were brand new to the game. Over the course of the week, students enjoyed fun, approachable live lessons supported by a deck of more than 60 slides, along with friendly practice games, over 40 puzzles, and interactive online activities covering everything from how the pieces move to basic checkmates. With such a small group, we could give each child plenty of individual attention, and by the end of the week, 8 of our 10 students had played their first full game from start to finish. This experience has inspired us to keep making chess accessible to more kids, and we look forward to hosting many more camps and growing our vibrant community of young chess players!
2024 Chess for Cure Camp
At NextGen Chess Academy, we were thrilled to host our 4-day chess camp this summer, offering personalized coaching for both intermediate and beginner players. With meticulously prepared slide decks and lessons featuring over 80+ slides and and interactive resources, each day was filled with interactive lessons, training games, analysis sessions, and engaging puzzles. We focused on teaching new techniques and tailoring our approach to each student’s preferences, targeting their weaknesses to help them improve. This dynamic blend of structured learning and hands-on practice ensured that every participant benefited, regardless of their skill level. We are proud to share that, through this camp, we raised over $110 for the American Cancer Society. This success has inspired us to continue nurturing young chess enthusiasts and contributing to meaningful causes, and we look forward to many more camps and growing our vibrant community of chess players!
VTSEVA Chess Tutoring
Varun worked with a dedicated group of students along side VTSEVA to launch a chess club and start a series of tutoring sessions aimed at teaching chess to students of all skill levels. These sessions, available both in-person at the local Whole Foods and online. The initiative serves a dual purpose: fostering a love for chess and raising funds for charitable causes. Proceeds from the tutoring sessions will support organizations such as Nethra Vidhyalaya and assist visually challenged students. Running throughout the school year, the Vtseva Chess Club is committed to positively impacting the community while promoting strategic thinking and inclusivity. Please consider signing up
2023 Virtual Winter Camp
At NextGen Chess Academy, we were thrilled to host our very first Winter Weekend Chess Camp this November, offered entirely free of charge to participants. We welcomed a diverse group of beginner and intermediate players, from enthusiastic young students eager to sharpen their skills to those just starting their chess journey. The camp featured immersive lessons packed with engaging slides and recourses, led by our expert instructor, Varun. Throughout the weekend, over 15 students actively participated in interactive sessions, where they not only learned key concepts but also applied them in practice games and puzzle-solving exercises. By the end of the camp, students left with enhanced skills, greater confidence, and a renewed passion for chess. This successful weekend has inspired us to plan more events and continue growing our vibrant community of young chess players!
2023 Virtual Summer Camp
At NextGen Chess Academy we were excited to launch our very first beginner chess camp this summer, offered at no cost to participants. We welcomed young students, from elementary to rising middle schoolers, eager to dive into the world of chess. The camp was a dynamic mix of lessons and hands-on play, where students learned the basics of chess, from understanding piece movements to grasping beginner-level strategies, followed by basic plans and strategies including common patterns. Our engaging activities and practice games made learning chess fun and interactive. The camp concluded with students feeling confident and inspired, ready to continue their chess journey. This was the first step to inspire us to move forward to many more camps and grow our community of young chess enthusiasts!