PALS Chess Academy "2nd Annual"

July 20-24th, 2026

Location:
Hilton Garden Inn Denver Tech Center
7675 East Union Ave.
Denver, Colorado 80237

Early Bird Discount

Expires
March 15th! 

Schedule:

Monday through Friday 9-4pm
(Friday ends at 3:00 pm for all schedules)

Open to K-12th grade

We welcome beginner, intermediate & advanced chess players!

Summer Chess Camp Information:

Week-long full day chess camp (9 am - 4 pm) Includes:

• Instruction from US Women's National Chess Champion and all-female coaching staff
• 18 dynamic, original chess lessons
• 16 team and individual competitions & games
• Blindfold chess
• Greatest potential amount of PALS Camp Cash earned throughout the week
• Complimentary Rocky Mountain All-Girls Chess Camp T-Shirt
• Certificate of Completion
• Blitz simul, campers vs. coaches on Friday
• Picks from all of 3 of the Treasure Chests on Friday afternoon
  (Friday ends at 3:00pm)
• A special PALS camp appreciation gift
• Early Bird: $489
• Last Chance: $539
• Full Price: $589

3-day Mini Camp (M-W or T-Th) (9 am - 4 pm) includes:

3-day Mini Camp (W-F) (9 am - 4 pm) includes:

• Instruction from US Women's National Chess Champion and all-female coaching staff
• 10 dynamic, original chess lessons
• 12 team and individual competitions & games
• Blitz simul, campers vs. coaches
• PALS Camp Cash earned throughout their 3-day camp to "buy" from 2 of the Treasure Chests on Friday (Friday ends at 3:00pm)
  
• Early Bird: $339
• Last Chance: $369
• Full Price: $399

AM 1/2 day camp (9-12 Noon) includes:

• Instruction from US Women's National Chess Champion and all-female coaching staff
• 9 dynamic, original chess lessons
• 8 team and individual competitions & games
• PALS Camp Cash earned throughout their camp to "buy" from 2 of the Treasure Chests on their last day of camp
• Early Bird: $299
• Last Chance: $329
• Full Price: $349

PM 1/2-day camp (1 pm - 4 pm) includes:

• Instruction from US Women's National Chess Champion and all-female coaching staff
• 9 dynamic, original chess lessons
• 8 team and individual competitions & games
• Blitz simul, campers vs. coaches on Friday afternoon
  (Friday ends at 3:00pm)
• PALS Camp Cash earned throughout their camp to "buy" from 2 of the Treasure Chests on their last day of camp
• Early Bird: $299
• Last Chance: $329
• Full Price: $349

Drop-in only (9 am - 4 pm) includes:
(only available Monday through Thursday)

• Chess lessons & activities planned that day
• $199

Participant Information

Household/Adult Primary Contacts

*Emergency Contact & Authorization to Pick Up Student

PALS Chess Academy 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain All-Girls Chess Camp July 20-24, 2026
Registration

at Hilton Garden Inn

I understand that I will be asked to electronically sign certain agreements in this online signing process.  To provide my electronic signature, I will sign my name in the text box. By entering my name in the box, I agree that my electronic signature is the legal equivalent of my handwritten signature and that by affixing my electronic signature to the PALS Chess Academy LLC registration, I agree to be fully and legally bound by the provisions contained in each of these agreements. 

By signing up for PALS Chess Academy LLC chess clubs, tournaments, or camps, the participant, (or parent/guardian if a minor), in this activity acknowledges the risks associated with the activity and agrees to hold PALS Chess Academy LLC, The McConnell family and any other employees or volunteers regarding chess clubs, tournaments, and camps harmless, in the event of any damages or injury that may arise.

By providing this electronic signature and participating in, or authorizing participation in, PALS Chess Academy LLC chess clubs, tournaments, or camps in any way whatsoever, you hereby release and hold harmless forever PALS Chess Academy LLC, its instructors, employees, agents, and consultants from any and all liability, for any claim, demand, injury, expense, damage, action or cause of action arising out of or connected with the services or facilities of these entities, including those arising from acts of active or passive negligence.

PALS Refund and Schedule Change Policies:

PALS Chess Academy camp refund policy:
*30 days' notice or more, in writing, prior to start date of a camp: 75% refund
*14 days or more, in writing, prior to start of date of camp: 50% refund
*Less than 14 days, in writing-50% credit towards future camp registration.

PALS Chess Academy camp schedule change policy:
Any changes to your original camp registration (day schedule, camp location, or date changes)
*30 days or more, in writing, prior to start date of a camp: $25 fee per camp registration
*14 days or more, in writing, prior to start date of a camp: $35 fee per camp registration
*Less than 14 days, in writing, prior to start date of a camp: $50 fee per camp registration

Photo and Marketing Agreement

By signing, I have read and agree to the PALS Chess Academy Camp Refund and Schedule Change policy and I give permission for photos captured during regular chess camp to be used solely in PALS news stories, the PALS website, or other PALS promotional materials.

Emergency Medical Consent

In the event of an emergency requiring medical attention for my child/children, I understand that PALS Chess instructors will make every effort to contact me. However, if I cannot be reached, I give permission for a licensed physician or medical treatment center to administer emergency medical care if needed.

PALS Chess Academy 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain All-Girls Chess Camp July 20-24, 2026

at The Hilton Garden Inn

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