summer chess camp - campamento de verano en Madrid Moncloa CIudad Universitaria

Summer chess camp with swimming pool 2026

Since we welcome many friends from abroad to our summer chess camp, we provide this information in English. More detailed information is available in Spanish on this web pages about our summer camp.

Sports, chess and swimming pool

Summer camp with sports, swimming and more!
Enjoy sports, swimming, robotics… and, of course, chess. We’ll spend fun-filled days on the campuses of CMU Loyola and CMU Isabel de España, right in Ciudad Universitaria (Moncloa district).

Dive into the world of chess and discover many other exciting activities at our camp!

Flexibility

This summer chess camp offers you great schedule flexibility.

Type day

What do we do each day? Approximate schedule of activities.

Photo Gallery

Here are the photos of the summer camp and our facilities.

summer chess camp - campamento de verano en Madrid

Good News! 2026 Information is Up to Date

For a more detailed explanation, we recommend checking the information on the chess camp website at this link. There you will find the same content presented in a different way, highlighting the variety of workshops and activities offered.

Summer Chess Camp location – Ciudad Universitaria (Moncloa district)

In 2026, our camp will take place at both CMU Loyola and CMU Isabel de España, two major schools just a 4-minute walk apart. Participants will be grouped by age and/or friends. For some workshops and activities, we will also use the CMU Méndel facilities.

And of course, in all our venues, the Summer Chess Camp includes daily swimming pool time.

distintos deportes y actividades en el campamento urbano - summer camp activities piscina del campamento de verano del club de ajedrez blanco y negro

Days, schedules and ages in our summer chess camp

From Monday, June 22nd to Friday, July 31st, 2026 — choose the days that best suit you

You can join for individual or partial weeks, starting and finishing on the days of your choice.
For ages 5 to 16 / various activities and groups, different buildings (*)

The summer camp takes place in the facilities of a major school, which include a swimming pool, sports courts, activity rooms, cafeteria and dining hall. It’s a fantastic place to enjoy the summer months of June and July. We use the pool every day, both in the morning and in the afternoon. The swimming area is surrounded by lawn and gardens, as you can see in the attached photographs or in the photo gallery.

We will enjoy a variety of sports, take part in chess sessions, and join workshops with other forms of entertainment. Part of the time is dedicated to chess, including games, exercises, explanations, and a mini-tournament. For those who prefer other activities, there are plenty of alternatives such as robotics, manga comics, or craft workshops.

FLEXIBILITY in our summer chess camp

Maximum flexibility in entry and exit hours, from 7:30 to 17:00 h.

There is no fixed arrival time — you can come whenever suits you best. Sleep in a little longer some days! You don’t need to arrive exactly at 9:00 am. Our entrance schedule is designed to be flexible.

Check the table with different options, prices, and schedules. Breakfast and lunch are available on site, and there is an afternoon snack for those leaving later.

You can also make changes from one day to another — for example, adding or removing meals or breakfast.

LUNCH

You will have access to the weekly menu. Special needs can be accommodated, such as allergies or intolerances, vegetarian menu, Muslim menu, etc. Lunch is served at about 13:40 h.

MORE INFORMATION about our summer chess camp

You may find this information presented differently on other pages, sometimes better organized by activities. From the ajedrezblancoynegro.com chess page you can also access the automatic price calculator, complete your registration, and browse photos of the camp.

OPINIONS AND REVIEWS ON THE SUMMER CHESS CAMP

You can write your opinion or read those of others on Google or esOpiniones and other media. Most participants return year after year. In addition, our camp monitors are university students who themselves attended the camp when they were younger.

Manga comic book workshops, craft workshops

Here you’ll find all the information about the comic workshop. All details are provided there, but feel free to ask us any questions. We offer drawing sessions in Japanese-style manga, and as an alternative, classic Spanish comic style as a tribute to Ibáñez. Moreover, you can also join any of the other activities available at our summer chess camp.

Robotics workshops in June and July

Choose between the robotics workshop only, or combine it with the full camp.
This activity can be taken for a full week or for individual days.

Detailed robotics workshops information in this link (Spanish). Here is a shortened version in English, on this same site.

Activities in the robotics workshopsWe use LEGO kits, Micro:bit and other fun robotics sets. Each day brings different builds and programming challenges: video game creation, obstacle dodging, line-following, sumo battles, races, building a motion sensor… Engaging projects that are sure to capture the students’ interest.

You can join the summer camp activities along with the robotics workshop, or attend only the workshop from 10:00 to 12:10 h. Days and times are flexible — ask us if you need single days or any other option.

Organizer: RBTK www.robotic4kids.com

Gifted children, among others

Chess and robotics are stimulating for gifted children

We would love to welcome you to our urban camp, ideal for children with high abilities and intellectual curiosity. Our camp offers a unique blend of educational and recreational activities, providing an enriching and rewarding experience for young minds. It’s an ideal place for gifted children — and for anyone who enjoys challenges and stimulation.