26 Academic Camps in Palo Alto 2026

Advanced training for competitive players aged 7-17 with high ratings, focusing on master-level chess theory and strategy.

Unit. Univ. Church of Palo Alto

An advanced chess camp for players with a USCF rating of 800+ or Chesskid 1400+, featuring professional instruction, daily lectures, and USCF-rated games.

505 East Charleston Road

Drop-in group instruction and play sessions in Palo Alto for beginner and intermediate scholastic chess players.

Engaging chess camp sessions in Palo Alto available in morning and afternoon blocks, suitable for all skill levels.

Unit. Univ. Church of Palo Alto

Casual, in-person weekend chess clubs offering open play and learning opportunities in Palo Alto and Cupertino.

Unit. Univ. Church of Palo Alto

In-person chess camps for players of all levels (Level 1-4.5), featuring group instruction, demonstrations, puzzles, and organized games with outdoor lunch breaks at Mitchell Park.

505 East Charleston Road

Chess camps held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, featuring multiple weekly sessions with both morning and afternoon options.

505 E Charleston Rd

Exploration of combinatorics and advanced counting principles for middle school students.

Greene Middle School

Full school year Algebra I course focusing on foundational algebraic concepts.

Greene Middle School

Advanced Algebra II curriculum including Trigonometry for advanced students.

Greene Middle School

A comprehensive Basic Math II course held in-person at Greene Middle School.

Greene Middle School

Introductory algebra foundations class requiring a full school year commitment.

Greene Middle School

A transitional algebra program designed for students moving into higher-level mathematics.

Greene Middle School

A 5-day chess camp for children levels 1-4.5, featuring group instruction, puzzles, and organized tournament games with outdoor breaks at Mitchell Park.

505 East Charleston Road

A 5-day chess camp for children levels 1-4.5, featuring group instruction, puzzles, and organized tournament games with outdoor breaks at Mitchell Park.

505 East Charleston Road

Improve chess tactics and strategies through expert instruction and competitive play.

50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Personalized, one-on-one year-round private tutoring in STEM and specialty subjects tailored to each student's ability level.

50 Embarcadero Road

Advanced training for competitive players rated USCF 800+ or 1400+ online. Designed for serious improvement for players ages 7-17.

Unit. Univ. Church of Palo Alto

Advanced Master Camps designed for players ages 7-17 with USCF Rating 800+ (or 1400+ Online).

Unit. Univ. Church of Palo Alto

Elite chess instruction for tournament-ready players at the Palo Alto location.

505 E Charleston Rd

A seamless bridge from school to home located on the elementary school site, offering academic support, SEL curriculum, and daily enrichment activities.

650 Addison Avenue

PACCC's Preschool Centers offer a year-round, recurring program focused on social-emotional, language, and literacy development for young children.

Palo Alto, CA 94301

A 5-day intensive where students analyze classic compositions and learn chord progressions and arrangements to write and perform their own original songs.

2645 Middlefield Road

In this special 5-day songwriting camp, students will analyze some of the greatest compositions of the last 60 years and learn how to write their own songs, culminating in a live performance.

2645 Middlefield Road

In this special 5-day songwriting camp, students will analyze some of the greatest compositions of the last 60 years and learn how to write their own songs, culminating in a live performance.

2645 Middlefield Road

Kids explore logic, critical thinking, and social skills through a variety of engaging board and strategy games beyond just chess.

505 E Charleston Rd