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Mathematics & Data Science · 🏫 University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Adventures in Math

The camp offers a unique opportunity to explore engaging mathematics topics outside the standard curriculum through hands-on activities and experiments, led by University of Minnesota instructors and student mentors.

🔥 Elementary 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person 💰 $150 total

About this camp

Adventures in Math is a summer enrichment program designed for students in 4th through 6th grade who have a love for mathematics. The program focuses on exploring fun mathematics topics outside the standard curriculum through hands-on experiments and interactive activities. Students will engage with concepts like fair division, ancient counting systems, cryptography, map coloring, and kite construction and flying. The goal is to foster a deeper appreciation for mathematical concepts, inspire curiosity, and get students excited about math, rather than accelerating them through traditional school curriculum. The camp aims to develop problem-solving skills, spatial reasoning, creativity, and teamwork through engaging challenges and real-world applications of mathematics.

What a typical day looks like

Students meet each day from 9am to 3pm, participating in hands-on experiments and interactive activities led by instructors and university student mentors.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for any student in 4th through 6th grade with a love of math who is eager to explore mathematical concepts beyond the typical school curriculum in a fun and interactive environment.

What you'll learn

Fair division Ancient counting systems Cryptography Map coloring Kite construction and flying Problem-solving Real-world math applications

Location

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

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