RSM Math Competition Prep workshops at RSM-Herndon start this week!; 2025 Summer Camps
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MATH ENRICHMENT SERVICES
2025 Summer Courses Registration is Now OPEN!
Registration for the Summer 2025 Course is now open. Classes will remain open until filled by qualified students.
A payment of $750 will reserve a space in the selected course. You will receive a full refund (less a $25 service charge) if it is requested at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the course. If a refund request is made after that time, a $50 service charge will apply.
You may switch sessions at any time if room permits. The above courses are for gifted students who seek and need serious mathematics enrichment. I can test and/or meet with prospective students to determine if the above courses are appropriate. Contact me with any questions.
MATH REASONING
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 abilities and backgrounds may enroll with special permission.
The material covered will include topics from number theory, Euclidean and non-Euclidian geometries, Pick's Theorem, Heron's 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 shortcuts 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.
SESSION I ONLY
July 7 – July 18
9 AM – 12 Noon
Place:
Meridian High School
121 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
$750.00
ADVANCED PROBLEM SOLVING
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 sections based on their mathematics course backgrounds and problem-solving experience.
SESSION II ONLY
July 21 – August 1
1 PM – 4 PM
Place:
Meridian High School
121 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
$750
Virginia Debate Academy
Coaching Students to Their Highest Debating Potential
2025 SUMMER CLASSES
Virginia Debate Academy is excited to open registration for our summer debate camp!
Camp Location: 3460 Centreville Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
Virginia Debate Academy is Open for Registration!
Unlock your child’s potential this summer with a program that builds confidence, critical thinking, and leadership skills!
Why Choose VDA?
Students participate in games, lectures, mock debates, workshops, and other public speaking activities to learn and practice competitive debate. Debaters master these core skills:
Argumentation
Critical Thinking
Collaboration
Communication
Public Speaking
Research
Our Track Record of Success:
– VDA students have championed WACFL Metro Finals, the Virginia High School League State Tournament, the Middle School National Championship, and achieved success at national invitational tournaments.
– Our debaters thrive as team leaders and gain admission to top colleges like Duke, Harvard, Princeton, UVA, W&M, and more!
– VDA’s curriculum is developed by accomplished instructors with over a decade of coaching experience, who have collectively won 7 Virginia State Championships and excelled at national tournaments. They also apply their professional background in public policy, law, and research to the curriculum and classroom, ensuring students gain real-world insights.
Registration Open: 2025 SUMMER CLASSES
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: Middle School
Grades: 6-8
Experience: 0-2 years
July 14 – July 18
9 AM – 3 PM
Spots: Open
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. Please review the curriculum page for the class schedule.
Class tuition: $500
Introduction to Competitive Debate: High School
Grades: 9-12
Experience: 0-2 Years
July 21 – July 25
9 AM – 3 PM
Spots: Open
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. Please review the curriculum page for the class schedule.
Class tuition: $500
Private Coaching
All Grades and Experience
For students that cannot attend camp dates or are looking for coaching during the season, private tutor sessions are available. Tutor schedules are flexible.