Bridge Camp is a fun and educational experience for new and experienced players! We have different tracks tailored to our players’ experience levels. Brand new players can learn enough bridge to compete in their first tournament by the end of camp. Those with experience improve their skills through instruction from world class youth and adult teachers.
After attending camp, students will be able to continue their learning at other SiVY events like Casual Fridays and Pizza Party Tournaments or by taking classes offered by the ACBL Educational Foundation’s BridgeWhiz online program or by the Palo Alto Bridge Center.
We held a very successful Summer Camp in June 2025! We will post a recap soon.
Read about…
2025 Summer & Winter Camp (page 4 & 5 of newsletter)
2024 Summer Camp (page 5 of newsletter)
2023 Winter Camp
Read about past Summer Camps and other activities over the years
2026 Summer Camp
More information will be announced soon – we will likely host camp across 2 weekends in June 2026.
Sample schedule from past camps:
Saturday:
1pm to 5pm: Instruction and play, based on experience level
5pm to 6pm: Optional casual play
Sunday:
1pm to 2:30pm: Instruction and play, based on experience level
2:30pm to 5pm: Tournament, prize-giving, graduation ceremony, & pizza dinner
5pm to 6pm: Optional casual play
Location: Palo Alto Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Road, Mountain View, CA 94043
Qualifications: For any youth entering 2nd through 12th grade. Brand new players and experienced players are welcome.
Fees: For a single weekend, the fee is $50 for one child and $40 for each additional child from the same family.
Deadline: TBD
We may be able to accommodate late entries but cannot guarantee.
Let all your family, friends, and communities know!
Sample schedule:
Learn the Best Card Game Ever – Meet New Friends
Does your child like to play games or solve puzzles? Would he/she like to meet other kids their age who also like games?
Does your family like to play bridge or other card games?
Have you taken some bridge lessons? Have you wished you could learn faster or play more?
If you answered yes to any of these, Silicon Valley Youth Bridge has a great Bridge Camp for you!
What will Campers learn?
Students new to bridge will learn the basics of bridge bidding and card play. For those with some experience, such as attendance at SiVY events, classes, or a previous Bridge Camp, Camp will start where they left off, with each skill level assigned to a similarly skilled group.
After attending camp students will be able to continue their learning at other SiVY events or by taking classes offered through the Palo Alto Bridge Club.
What are the benefits?
Bridge helps students strengthen their basic math and logic skills while they have fun. It gives them a chance to make new friends while they are learning about the importance of teamwork. The camp will let them learn from each other, as well as from experienced teachers and mentors, without the pressure associated with academic requirements.
Bridge Testimonials
“Bridge is one of the last games in which the computer is not better.” – Bill Gates
“It’s got to be the best intellectual exercise out there. You’re seeing through new situations every ten minutes.” – Warren Buffet
“The skills I developed through bridge, specifically my organization, communication and logical reasoning skills, will help me succeed at Stanford.” – Ryan Wessels, Junior Bridge champion and SiVY Bridge volunteer teacher at Levin Boys & Girls Club in San Jose (Dec. 2013). Excerpted from his essay which helped Ryan gain admission to Stanford Law School.
