We’re excited to announce that Chess Instructor Ulysses Tapley will be working with Future Stars Southampton again this summer to provide high-quality chess instruction to our campers! Attendees will have the opportunity to develop and nurture their love of chess and enhance their skills in an inspiring and fun atmosphere.
The chess camp will offer high-level chess training programs for children ages 5-14 (novice through advanced levels). Each student will be individually evaluated to determine the best fit based on age and level of play.
Campers will discover new friendships while balancing the challenge of competitive teamwork with individual effort. In addition, students will participate in various multi-sport activities to garner a healthy mix throughout the day. Welcome to the best game played off the court!
Ages: 6 - 14
Dates: Please go to our application for the most up-to-date information
Time: 9am - 2pm
9am Morning Meeting
9:15am Chess Drills/Skills
10:30am Water/Snack Break
10:45am Chess Strategy/Situational Work
12:00pm Lunch
12:45pm Competition Games
2:00pm Departure
Typical Day activities & times are subject to change.
DIRECTOR Ulysses Tapley has been an avid chess player since the age of 9. After 26 years of employment at Brookhaven National Laboratory, he took an early retirement package and a leap of faith to pursue his passion. He enjoys playing chess, but he enjoys teaching chess even more. He is fondly known as Coach “T” and enjoys teaching children and adults of all skill levels.
The game of chess keeps him quite busy - he currently teaches at Bridgehampton and Southampton Libraries, Southampton Youth Bureau, Southampton Youth Services, The Children’s Museum of the East End, St. John Paul Second Regional Catholic School and the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreation Center.
We’re thrilled to have him with us at Future Stars. His motto for chess and life is, “when you find a good move, look for a better one.” - GM Emmanuel Lasker Ulysses is a member of the United States Chess Federation.
He currently resides in Riverhead with his wife, Jackie. He has two adult children.
Future Stars has been running camps for over 30 years and has been providing families in Long Island, Westchester, Manhattan and Fairfield with the most outstanding specialty day camp programs in the New York Metro Area. We have 6 different locations and offer 23 different programs to choose from.
Future Stars Southampton is the Hamptons’ premier summer camp and indoor/outdoor tennis club. Operating at the Southampton Youth Services Recreation Center, our campus includes 8 tennis courts (4 har-tru, 4 hard), an outdoor pool, three indoor basketball courts, a grass soccer field and indoor soccer/futsol rink, classroom space, a turf baseball field and more.
Centrally located just 5 minutes outside of Southampton Village, FSSH is a one-stop shop for summer activities in the Hamptons. From June – September, we host 14+ camp programs: Art, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Chess, Explorer, Flag Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Little Stars, Multi-Sports, Soccer, Tennis, and Tiny Stars. This year, Future Stars Southampton will host Spring Mini-Camps with both Tennis and Multi-Sports offerings from January – May. Our state-of-the-art facilities, professional counselors, and immersive day camp experience are sure to make this season a memorable one!
In addition to our summer camp programs, FSSH offers adult/youth tennis clinics, lessons, junior programs, tournaments and events, as well as daily or seasonal court rentals. With recently renovated courts, over 20 international tennis pros on staff and a full-time pro shop in our clubhouse, we have everything you need to enjoy a tennis-filled summer!
Sean Johnson:
Sean has been working at FSSH since 2015, where he joined the team as the turf director. He is now the general manager and oversees all year-round activities. Sean graduated with an economics degree and double minor in English and Spanish from Baruch College in New York City. There, he played DIII baseball and basketball. He has also been a baseball and basketball coach for 10 years, with experience working with kids of all ages from NYC and the East End of Long Island.
Pablo Montesi:
Pablo Montesi is the tennis director at Future Stars Southampton. He has worked with Future Stars since he attended Benedictine College in Atchison, KS on an athletic scholarship. Pablo is responsible for coaching, staffing, and programming at the Southampton and Westhampton locations.
Shawn Smith:
Shawn Smith has been the Multi-Sport director at the Southampton location for five years. During the school year, he works as a PE teacher in the local Southampton school district.
Layla DeLuca:
Layla DeLuca has been a staple at Future Stars Summer Camp since 2013, and now directs our Little Stars and Tiny Stars programs. During the school year, she is a Preschool teacher in Tribeca.
Isaac Tran:
Isaac Tran is Future Stars Southampton's medical director and EMT. He is currently completing his pre-medicine bachelor's degree from SUNY Cortland.
From now through the start of summer, stay tuned as we add additional programs and update our safety protocol according to all CDC and NYS mandates. As we did during Summer 2020 & 2021, we are prepared to adjust our programming as needed to ensure the safety of our campers and staff.
Address to this location is:
1370A Majors Path.
Southampton NY 11968
Phone Number: 631-287-6707
Future Stars Southampton offers 14+ different summer camp programs: Art, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Chess, Explorer, Flag Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Little Stars, Multi-Sports, Soccer, Tennis, and Tiny Stars.
Program | 1-2 Weeks (Full Price) | 3+ Weeks ($25 off / wk) |
Core Camp Programs (9 AM - 3:30 PM) | $795 / wk | $770 / wk |
Tennis Camp (9 AM - 3:15 PM, w/ 2:00 PM dismissal option) | $995 / wk | $970 / wk |
Explorer Camp (9 AM - 3 PM) | $1400 / wk | $1375 / wk |
Little Stars (9 AM - 2 PM) | $695 / wk | $670 / wk |
Chess Camp (9 AM - 2 PM) | $650 / wk | $625 / wk |
Art Camp (9 AM - 2 PM) | $650 / wk | $625 / wk |
Tiny Stars (9 AM - 12 PM) | $650 / wk | $625 / wk |
Boxing Camp (9 AM - 2 PM) | $650 / wk | $625 / wk |
Golf Camp (9 AM - 12 PM) | $650 / wk | $625 / wk |
Stack our Early Enrollment, Multi-Week, and Sibling Discounts to save UP TO $100 PER WEEK! Discounts, extras, and add-ons are listed on the form linked below.
For more detailed Summer 2022 dates and rates, click below:
Southampton Summer 2022 Application