Sat-Sun,                SEE YOU AT THE 2009 MICHIGAN BOTTOM-HALF at the June 27-28   Beautiful HAMPTON INN & SUITES in Sterling Heights, Michigan! 

Mon-Thurs,        The marygrove College Community June 29-July 2   Education  SUMMER  CHESS  CAMP  for  BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS 1 – 4 PM is a special interest camp that allows children in Grades 1-5 from ALL SCHOOLS to learn skills that will build character while fostering unique talents.  JOIN US for this inspiring, instructional and fun summer event!!  FEE:  $145, includes Reference Book, Trophies, and prizes for all participants!  Camp will be held at Marygrove College, 8425 W. McNichols Road, Detroit, MI  48221.  If you’ve never played chess before and want to learn how, or you’ve played but don’t know all the rules, JOIN US!  For Beginners, focus will be on development of technique and general understanding of the game.  For those students who already know most of the rules and how the pieces move, focus will be on fine-tuning their games, increasing their knowledge of opening and endgame tactics and strategies. This interactive class reviews the fundamentals of playing chess, including rules, chess etiquette, and use of clock and notation used in books.  Sound opening moves, tactics, and endgame strategies, and mini tournament competitions are covered with both groups. To register, call Marygrove at (866) 903-3033 or visit our website at www.marygrove.edu/community/extended_learning/kidsCollege.html.

Sat., July 11        parkview ACTION! ROUND ROBIN.  5-RR.  G-30.  EF: $15 by Tues., July 7th (Add $5 after).  Sections of 6 by rating.  USCF and MCA Memberships required-can be purchased on site!  TL:  G-30.  Reg:  10:00–11:30 AM.  RDS:  12 noon, 1:45, 3:00, 4:15, 6:00 PM.  PRIZES:  1st, 2nd per section:  $45, $22.50.

Mon-Thurs,       2009 Universal SUMMER CHESS CAMPS for Ages July 13-16           6-14:  BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS!   4-Days.  2 Sessions!  9 AM - 12 Noon and 1 PM - 4 PM.  fEE:  $115 per session or $220 for both sessions.  Maximum of 12 per session, so REGISTER EARLY!  DEADLINE is 2 WEEKS PRIOR to start of session; AFTER, add $10.  Fee includes Reference Book, Trophies and prizes for all participants!  CAMP CONTENT WILL BE VARIED, SO YOU CAN ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS!!  Lunch included if you attend two sessions per day.  Attend 1 session and want to lunch with the Campers?  Add $5 lunch fee per day.  Professionally trained instructors include Life Masters, Masters, Experts, and State and National Scholastic Champions!  Students will learn the history of chess and its fundamentals.  They will use problem-solving puzzles, play in tournaments, learn Bughouse (a team version of chess), play fun games, and more.  There will be Lots of PRIZES!  Students may be picked up as late as 6 PM for additional $5/hour (those under age 10).

Mon-Thurs,               The marygrove College Community Education  July 20-23   SUMMER  CHESS  CAMP for BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS is a special interest 1 – 4 PM   camp that allows children in Grades 1-5 from ALL SCHOOLS   to learn skills that will build character while fostering unique talents.  JOIN US for this inspiring, instructional and fun summer event!!  FEE:  $145, includes Reference Book, Trophies, and prizes for all participants!  Camp will be held at Marygrove College, 8425 W. McNichols Road, Detroit, MI  48221.  If you’ve never played chess before and want to learn how, or you’ve played but don’t know all the rules, JOIN US!  For Beginners, focus will be on development of technique and general understanding of the game.  For those students who already know most of the rules and how the pieces move, focus will be on fine-tuning their games, increasing their knowledge of opening and endgame tactics and strategies. This interactive class reviews the fundamentals of playing chess, including rules, chess etiquette, and use of clock and notation used in books.  Sound opening moves, tactics, and endgame strategies, and mini tournament competitions are covered with both groups. To register, call Marygrove at (866) 903-3033 or visit our website at www.marygrove.edu/community/extended_learning/kidsCollege.html.

Mon-Thurs,     2009 Universal BRAIN  GAMES  SUMMER July 20-23    CAMPS for children  grades  K-4.  The  camp  is designed  to  introduce  young students to 2 Sessions     games that will STIMULATE CRITICAL THINKING AND DEDUCTIVE REASONING while allowing them an opportunity to have fun, socialize with others, gain confidence through their achievements, and learn how to strengthen their weaknesses.  Each day at camp will offer exposure to different strategy games that can IMPROVE math skills, spelling, manual dexterity, concentration, memory, and focusing.  It is a camp, not a class, so MORE INDEPTH MULTIPLE GAMES are offered each day, and since Chess is a separate offering, it will not be included in this camp..  This is a really GREAT OPPORTUNITY to learn new games that can be enjoyed with family and friends!  JOIN US for this inspiring, instructional and fun summer event!!  4-Days, 2 Sessions:  9 AM - 12 Noon and 1 PM - 4 PM.  fEE:  $115 per session or $220 for both sessions.  Maximum of 12 per session, so REGISTER EARLY!  Deadline is 2 WEEKS PRIOR to start of session; AFTER, add $10.  Camp material will be varied, so YOU CAN ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS!!  Lunch  included if you attend two sessions per day.  Attend 1 session and want to lunch with the Campers?  Add $5 lunch fee per day.  Students may be picked up as late as 6 PM for additional $5/hour (those under age 10).