2023 Summer Courses and Camps
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MATH ENRICHMENT SERVICES
2023 Summer Courses Registration Remains OPEN!
Classes will remain open until filled by qualified students.
The 2023 summer courses will take place at Meridian High School in Falls Church City. Registration is now open and will remain open until all spaces are filled by qualified students.
You may register for summer courses through mail or online. You can securely make payment online. Once your registration is processed, we will email you a Paypal invoice to make payment.
Please click on the individual courses for more information or feel free to contact me at: vernwi...@mathreasoning.com.
MATH REASONING
(Session I only) : July 10 – July 21 (9 AM – 12 Noon)
Instructor:
Vern Williams
Class Size:
12-15 students
Place:
Meridian High School
121 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
$750.00
This course is mainly for rising seventh and eighth graders who are able to grasp abstract and complicated mathematical concepts at a very fast pace. Younger students with exceptional mathematical ability and backgrounds may enroll with special permission. Material covered will include topics from number theory, Euclidian and non-Euclidian geometries, Picks Theorem, Herons Formula, Mathematical proof, transcendental real numbers such as “e” and “pi” , derivation and use of the square root algorithm, unitary divisors, permutations and combinations, derivation and use of summation formulas, and RSA coding. In addition, students will develop new techniques and short cuts for solving both routine and difficult math problems taken from Mathcounts, AMC8, and other middle and high school contests.
Students who qualify for programs such as CTY (Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth) or EPGY (Stanford’s Education Program for Gifted Youth) should have an excellent experience taking this course. An AMC 8 score of 15 or higher should also serve as an excellent predictor of success in the course. If a student has not taken the AMC 8 contest (40 minutes for 25 problems, no calculator), previously given ones can be found on the Art of Problem Solving website at:
http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Wiki/index.php/AMC_8_Problems_and_Solutions.
Of course if a student is a strong member of his/her school Mathcounts team, that indeed serves as an excellent predictor of success in the Math Reasoning course.
ADVANCED PROBLEM SOLVING
July 24 – August 4 (1 PM – 4 PM) Session II only
Instructor:
Vern Williams and Dr. Ryan Grove
Class Size:
We will have two levels and will assign a maximum of 12 students to each class.
Place:
Meridian High School
121 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
$750
This course is mainly for rising eighth, ninth, and tenth graders who would like to engage in high level problem solving up to the USAMO level. Problems will be selected from a variety of sources and problem solving techniques will be developed and applied. Other topics of interest, such as advanced number theory, combinatorics, and advanced topics from geometry will be discussed. The student should have the ability to reason abstractly and the desire to solve challenging problems in order to be successful in this course. We are planning to have two levels of APS. Dr. Ryan Grove is scheduled to instruct the more experienced students. He currently teaches problem solving versions of Calculus and Post Calculus courses as well as Physics at BASIS Independent Mclean.
Students who were very successful in the Math Reasoning course and/or advanced math courses from CTY (Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth) or Stanford’s Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) should be prepared for this course. Acceptance to programs such as MathPath as well as a score of 90 or above on the AMC10/12 also serve as excellent predictors of success in this course. Even though we will have two levels of APS, the entry level section will be quite rigorous. Students will be assigned to their respective section based on their mathematics course backgrounds and problem solving experience.
More info: https://cinfoshare.com/math-enrichment-services-2023-summer-courses-registration-is-now-open/
Russian School of Mathematics (RSM)
Festival 2023 Invite
We are excited to invite you to join us at the RSM Festival at Bready Park (814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon) on Sunday, May 21st.
You can enjoy the free festivities anytime between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm.
We will have fun games, math stations, the balloon twister, an award ceremony, gifts, and prizes for all participants!
Please reserve your ticket here. Everybody is invited – the event is sure to be a great time for all!
TJ Prep Writing Series
This Summer, back by popular demand, RSM will be offering TJ (Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology) Prep Writing Series. They will hold four Friday sessions via Zoom, on June 23rd, June 30th, July 7th and July 14th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
In addition to eight hours of instruction, students will complete writing assignments and receive personalized feedback with concrete suggestions for improvement. Students will draft and revise their writing in a structured process that will help them prepare for the TJ Application Day.
Tuition is $300 for the whole course (includes four sessions). Space is limited and students will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. If interested, enroll at: Summer School Classes (MathSchool.com).
Contact:
Herndon
13007 Worldgate Dr.
Herndon, VA 20170
(571)306-2355 | Her...@MathSchool.com
Tysons Corner
7121 Leesburg Pike Falls Church
Vienna, VA 22043
(571) 334-8472 | Tysons...@MathSchool.com
More info: https://cinfoshare.com/russian-school-of-mathematics-rsm-festival-2023-invite/
Virginia Debate Academy
2023 SUMMER CLASSES OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!
Virginia Debate Academy is excited to open registration for our summer debate camp!
Camp Location: 3460 Centreville Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
Located in Chantilly, Va, our camps teach students research, critical thinking, public speaking, case construction, and other techniques necessary to excel in competitive debate and public speaking. VDA’s low teacher-student ratio provides students ample time and resources to improve their craft and find their voice!
Introduction to Competitive Debate
July 10 – July 14
9 AM – 4 PM
Students with 0-1 years of debate experience
Students will participate in lectures, games, workshops, and debates to learn case construction, rebuttal, framework, and crossfire techniques. Debaters will research unique and challenging topics that are debated on the competitive circuit. High performing students are welcomed to take the advanced course after completing this class.
Class tuition: $500
Advanced Debate Course
July 17- July 21
9 AM – 4 PM
Students with prior debate or camp experience
Seasoned debaters will participate in Socratic seminars, workshops, and debates to hone their research, speaking, and debate capabilities. Our unique curriculum—covering traditional and progressive styles—will provide debaters with the critical thinking skills, research ability, and institutional knowledge to excel in local, state, and national circuit.
Class tuition: $500
Special Topics in Debate, Online Class
Saturday;
August 6 – 27
10 AM – 12 PM
All Students
Debaters will participate in sessions each Saturday during August, which will cover advanced topics. They will learn additional research and critical thinking skills, such as research design and heuristic biases in research and argumentation. Our sessions will also have deep dives into popular topic areas, like international relations and economics. The course is taught by VDA directors, based on their previous work with national circuit debaters and undergraduate students.
Class tuition: $250
Private Coaching
For students that cannot attend camp dates or are looking for coaching during the season, private tutor sessions are available. Tutor schedules and prices are flexible.
Astar Explorer STEM Academy
2023 KIDS SUMMER CAMP
More info: https://cinfoshare.com/astar-explorer-stem-academy-spring-summer-camp/
KID’S STEM BIRTHDAY PARTY
Ignite your child’s imagination with a hands-on STEM birthday party at Astar Explorer. We offer exciting, interactive and engaging party options for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Celebrate your child’s big day and have a blast in our high-tech STEM center!
Standard themes are available, but options for a more customized party can be discussed. Email in...@astarexplorer.com for more details.
Contact information:
Tel: 571-619-3478
Website: www.astarexplorer.com
Email: in...@astarexplorer.com
Address: 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033
(Mall Entrance next to Cheesecake Factory located next to Kay Jewelers)
Camp link: https://astarexplorer.com/camps/
Register link: https://astarexplorer.com/registration/
U.S. Chess Center
Summer 2023 Chess Day Camps
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Learn chess with the most experienced chess teachers available
https://chessctr.org/summercamps/
Summer 2023 Chess Day Camps
For students rising into grades 2 – 9
Our Summer Chess Day Camps consist of chess instruction and play, as well as recreational activities. Camp starts at 9:00am ET and ends at 3:00pm ET. Aftercare (until 5:00pm ET) is available for an added fee. Campers will need to bring/pack a bag lunch each day.
Since 1992, we have been providing challenging instruction and making chess fun for students. Our nationally certified chess teachers are experienced with all levels of ability. Camp will be challenging and interesting for all and our focus is on improving chess skills through practice and lessons. The teachers place more emphasis on learning than on winning. Good sportsmanship is the key to having fun.
Thousands of students have participated in our camps, with many enjoying camp so much that they return year after year and dozens continue to play at a master level. Our students have won more than a dozen national championships, hundreds have earned academic college scholarships, and more than 20 have become national masters.
There will be about one teacher per ten students and enrollment is capped at 30 campers total for each week. Depending on the week and camp location, students rising into grades 2-7 or grades 3-9 are welcome. We currently have five weeks of camp available at different venues (and hope to add two more weeks if possible):
Week #1: June 26 – June 30 in McLean, VA
Week #3: July 10 – July 14 in McLean, VA
Week #4: July 17 – July 21 in Fairfax, VA
Week #5: July 24 – July 28 in Vienna, VA
Week #6: July 31 – August 4 in Vienna, VA
LEARN MORE OR REGISTER AT:
https://chessctr.org/summercamps/
U.S. Chess Center
Tel: 1.202.857.4922
Email: ad...@chessctr.org
8560 Second Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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