Barb Balch
Director

Barb is the co-founder of the Vermont Chess Camp and served for eight years as a Camp Counselor; this is her fifth year as director. Barb is dedicated to ensuring that each camper has a quality experience -- and some fun as well!

Matt Noble
Tournaments Director and Chief Instructor

Matt is a National Master, and the 2002 National Game 60 Champion. A caring and compassionate teacher, Matt creates a learning environment for each camper that incorporates challenge, promotes improvement, nd allows for laughter.

Matt is in his thirteenth year with Vermont Chess Camp.

Allyn Kahn
Chess Instructor

Allyn is a Mathematics Teacher and a USCF Class A player. He loves the game of kings and shares that love with all of his students.

Allyn has been with Vermont Chess Camp for eight years.

Robert Clawson
Chess Instructor

Bob is a veteran teacher and chess coach. In addition to regular instructional time, Bob can be found at any free minute poised over a board, offering a camper an impromptu opportunity to improve their game.

Bob has been with Vermont Chess Camp for eight years

Tyler Hartshorn
Chess Instructor

Tyler is an enthusiastic chess teacher and coach. A former Vermont Chess Camper, Tyler has developed both his passion for chess and excellence as an instructor with great success.

Tyler is now in his sixth year with Vermont Chess Camp.

Stevie and Chris Balch
Chess Camp Coordinators

Siblings Stevie and Chris have helped support and promote the Vermont Chess Camp since its early days.

Guest Instructors

Dave Carter
National Life Master

Bob Trainor
Burlington Chess Club

Jerry Hayes
Burlington Chess Club

And always with us in spirit...

John Balch
(1923-2004)
Vermont Chess Camp's Founder and Director.