Canada/USA Mathcamp

The Canada/USA Mathcamp is an intensive 5-week-long summer program for mathematically talented high school students, designed to inspire and motivate mathematically talented high school students by exposing them to the beauty and variety of mathematics, to impart valuable knowledge and skills for the pursuit of mathematics in high school, university, and beyond, and to provide a supportive and fun environment for interaction among students who love mathematics.

The environment of Mathcamp tends to be relaxed in terms of rules; in fact it officially only has four rules (generally involving common sense and respect). Originally it had been stricter, though by 1997 most of the mentors found the structure too rigid and allowed for greater freedom at Mathcamp.

History

Mathcamp was founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1993 by Dr. George Thomas. At that time, there were only two students. By 1994, there were eleven students. However, by 1996 the enrollment list grew to over 90 students, as Mathcamp had moved to the United States. However, Dr. T (as he is known) left in order to establish MathPath, so Mira Bernstein became the new director.

So far Mathcamp has been at the University of Toronto, the University of Puget Sound, the University of Washington, Colorado College, Reed College, and Colby College. In 2007, Mathcamp was located at Colby College in Maine; in 2008, it will be located at Reed College in Oregon. The administration believes that Mathcamp will start to periodically cycle through 3 colleges every three years.

External links

• Website
• Forum on AoPS Currently moderated by Deputy Director Dave Savitt and mentor Dan Zaharopol