14 Math Summer Camps for Middle School Students
Math summer camps can be a strong option if you’re a middle school student looking to explore mathematics beyond your regular classes. They allow you to build skills in logical reasoning, problem-solving, and collaboration while working through structured activities and challenges. You can also explore new areas of math and deepen your understanding of concepts in an engaging environment.
How are math camps different from other programs in middle school?
Math camps are typically shorter and more focused than traditional academic programs, allowing you to concentrate on specific topics. You might work on puzzles, mathematical games, or problem-solving tasks while exploring areas such as number theory, cryptography, or modeling. These experiences can help you think more critically and approach problems in new ways.
To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of 14 math summer camps for middle school students.
If you’re looking for online math programs, check out our blog here.
1. BEAM Summer Away (Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics)
Location: Multiple sites across the U.S.
Cost/Stipend: Free (including room, board, and travel assistance)
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Competitive; targeted at students from underserved communities with strong mathematical potential
Dates: Four weeks in summer
Application Deadline: rolling
Eligibility: Students who have just completed 6th or 7th grade; U.S. residents; program prioritizes students from low-income backgrounds and underserved communities
BEAM (Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics) Summer Away is a free, four-week residential program for students who have just completed 6th or 7th grade, designed to broaden access to advanced mathematics for students from underserved communities. Students live on a college campus and spend each day doing mathematics that goes well beyond standard school content, covering topics such as combinatorics, number theory, logic, cryptography, and mathematical proof in a supportive, immersive environment. The program runs at multiple sites across the U.S. Students who complete BEAM Summer Away gain access to the BEAM network, which provides ongoing support for math competitions, summer programs, and college applications through high school.
2. Veritas AI — AI Trailblazers
Location: Virtual
Cost/Stipend: Tuition-based; need-based financial aid up to 100% available
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective
Dates: Multiple cohorts throughout the year
Application Deadline: Rolling; applications accepted year-round. You can apply to the program here.
Eligibility: Grades 6–8; no prior coding or math experience required; strong interest in AI recommended as the program moves quickly
The AI Trailblazers program by Veritas AI is a virtual program that teaches middle school students the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Over 25 hours, you will learn the basics of Python as well as topics like data analysis, regression, image classification, neural networks, and AI ethics. Students learn through lectures and group sessions with a 5:1 student-to-mentor ratio. Previous student projects have included building a machine-learning model to classify music genres and developing a machine-learning algorithm to generate a custom list of educational resources based on specified criteria.
3. Canada/USA Mathcamp
Location: Champlain College, Burlington, VT
Cost/Stipend: Free for US/Canadian families with household income under $100,000; sliding scale up to $7,500 for higher-income families; full scholarships and travel grants available
Acceptance rate/cohort size: ~65 new students admitted each summer; acceptance rate not published; selective.
Dates: June 28 – August 2
Application Deadline: February 23
Eligibility: Ages 13–18; open to US and international students; must have completed Precalculus or equivalent; no grade-level restriction.
Canada/USA Mathcamp is a five-week residential summer program for students aged 13–18. Although most participants are high school students, 13-year-olds, including many eighth graders, are fully eligible and commonly attend. The program is largely unstructured as students select their own courses from a rotating daily menu of classes taught by visiting mathematicians, covering topics from algebraic geometry to combinatorial game theory to mathematical puzzles. There are no grades, exams, or mandatory courses. Each morning, students choose the classes that interest them; in the afternoons and evenings, there are problem sessions, informal math discussions, and group activities. Mathcamp is free for U.S. and Canadian families with household incomes under $100,000, with substantial need-based aid available above that threshold, including full scholarships and travel grants. About 120 students participate each year, with roughly 65 new students and 55 returning alumni.
4. Lumiere Junior Explorer Program
Location: Virtual
Cost: Varies | Financial aid available
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective; shortlisted applicants are interviewed before placement
Dates: Multiple cohorts throughout the year
Application Deadline: Varies depending on cohort. You can apply here
Eligibility: Grades 6–8; open to motivated middle school students worldwide; no prior research experience required
Lumiere’s Junior Explorers Program is a selective online research experience for middle school students, designed to build advanced academic writing and research skills. You begin by selecting a subject area, such as STEM, humanities, or social sciences, and are matched with a PhD-level mentor from a top university. Over the course of the program, you receive a structured introduction to your chosen field, then design and carry out an independent research project focused on a real-world question. To strengthen your writing and analytical abilities, you conclude the program by producing a formal research paper that presents your findings.
5. Math Corps at the University of Michigan
Location: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Cost: Free
Acceptance rate/cohort size: 60 middle school students
Dates: July 6 – August 7
Application Deadline: April 15
Eligibility: Middle school students (grades 6–8) from the Ypsilanti area
Math Corps at the University of Michigan is a summer program that combines mathematics learning with a strong emphasis on mentorship through a “kids teaching kids” model. Middle school students receive instruction in both foundational and advanced math topics while working closely with high school teaching assistants and college instructors in small teams. The program focuses on collaboration, community building, and confidence, encouraging students to engage deeply with math while also developing leadership and communication skills. Alongside academic work, participants benefit from a supportive environment that emphasizes personal growth, teamwork, and mentorship within a university setting.
6. Georgia Tech CEISMC Summer PEAKS (Middle School Programs)
Location: Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
Cost/Stipend: $400–$650 per week, depending on program length and theme
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Open enrollment with limited spots per session; first-come, first-served registration
Dates: Weekly sessions throughout June–July (each program runs 1–2 weeks, typically Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
Application Deadline: Registration remains open until sessions fill. Eligibility: Rising 6th–8th grade students
Georgia Tech’s CEISMC Summer PEAKS middle school programs offer a series of themed STEM camps where students explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through hands-on projects and guided activities. Each week focuses on a different topic, allowing students to choose areas that match their interests while building problem-solving skills and applying STEM concepts in practical contexts. Participants work with instructors who include Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and students, and engage in collaborative projects that encourage creativity and critical thinking. The flexible, week-by-week format allows students to attend multiple sessions while gaining exposure to a wide range of STEM fields in a university setting.
7. Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics (HCSSiM)
Location: Hampshire College, Amherst, MA
Cost: Tuition-based; need-based financial aid available
Acceptance rate/cohort size: ~50–60 students per summer; selective
Dates: 6 weeks in July – August
Application Deadline: May
Eligibility: Ages 14–18 (high school and advanced middle school); students younger than 14 with strong preparation may be considered; no formal grade requirement
Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics (HCSSiM) is a six-week residential summer program for mathematically motivated high school and advanced middle school students, typically ages 14–18. However, younger students with strong preparation are considered. The program is known for its intensive, proof-based approach: every day, students work on challenging problem sets, attend lectures from faculty and visiting mathematicians, and engage in mathematical discussion and collaboration from morning to evening. Topics change year to year, but have included abstract algebra, topology, combinatorics, number theory, and real analysis, all taught at a level of rigor far beyond any standard school curriculum. The program is explicitly not oriented toward competitions; the emphasis is on mathematical thinking, creativity, and the experience of genuine mathematical discovery.
8. Junior Summer Math Camp – Residential (JSMCR)
Location: Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Cost: $2,200 (includes room, board, books, and supplies; need-based scholarships available)
Acceptance rate/cohort size: 76 students
Dates: June 7 – June 19
Application Deadline: Applications open December 1 and are reviewed on a rolling basis until full
Eligibility: Students currently in grades 6–8
Junior Summer Math Camp – Residential (JSMCR) at Texas State University is a two-week program designed for middle school students who want to explore mathematics beyond the standard classroom curriculum. Participants attend daily classes taught by university professors, engage in structured problem-solving sessions, and work in small study groups led by undergraduate mentors. The camp also includes recreational activities and group events that allow students to collaborate, build community, and develop confidence as they tackle challenging concepts. Through consistent practice and guided instruction, students strengthen their analytical thinking and gain exposure to higher-level mathematics in a supportive academic setting.
9. MoMath — Transformations Summer Camp
Location: National Museum of Mathematics, New York, NY
Cost/Stipend: $1,450 per one-week session; extended day options: $150/week (4 PM) or $300/week (5 PM); limited need-based scholarships available
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Limited spots per session; first-come, first-served registration; no application required
Dates: Multiple one-week sessions throughout June – August
Application Deadline: Open registration
Eligibility: Rising grades 7–9 (Gamma level); open to all; no prerequisites; commuter only (no housing provided)
Transformations is a summer camp organized by the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) in New York City. Middle school students in grades 7–9 participate as Gammas, the most advanced level, in weeklong day camps focused on topics beyond standard school math. The theme of the most recent edition is Beautiful Symmetry, which examines various types of mathematical symmetry found in art, architecture, and nature, and explores their links to modern mathematics. Previous Gamma themes have covered fractals and dimension, cryptography, graph theory, topology, and modular arithmetic. Each week runs Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM, with extended-day options available until 4 or 5 PM. Class sizes are small, and MoMath's education staff lead all sessions.
10. National Math Camps — Camp Sierpiński
Location: William Peace University, Raleigh, NC
Cost/Stipend: $3,695 – $3,995, depending on the application round; financial aid available up to 100%, including travel
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective; limited cohort per session; application includes a short problem set
Dates: Session 1: June 28 - July 10 | Session 2: July 12 - July 24
Application Deadline: Varies by application round
Eligibility: Ages 11–14 as of June 1, regardless of grade level; open to students worldwide; prerequisite is completion of AoPS Prealgebra or equivalent.
Camp Sierpiński serves as the East Coast equivalent of Camp Conway, both operated by National Math Camps and following the same program structure, faculty approach, and curriculum depth. Students are categorized by their mathematical skills rather than by age or grade level, with the curriculum focusing on exploratory topics such as combinatorics, proof methods, number theory, and geometry. Each summer, NMC assembles a team of professional mathematicians and experienced math educators who develop original course material. The camp also includes a Camper Support Director, a trained professional experienced in supporting gifted and twice-exceptional students, to promote the social and emotional well-being of attendees.
11. MathPath
Location: Location varies each year
Cost: $6,600 (four weeks, residential; financial aid available)
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective; application includes a qualifying problem set
Dates: Four weeks in summer
Application Deadline: Rolling; applications open in January
Eligibility: Ages 11–14; must turn 11 before the program start date and must not turn 15 before the last day of camp; open to students worldwide
MathPath is a four-week residential summer program exclusively for students ages 11–14, making it one of the few intensive math camps designed specifically for middle school students. Faculty teach advanced topics in number theory, induction, combinatorics, various geometries, graph theory, game theory, and proof-writing that don't appear in any standard middle school curriculum. Each day includes a structured routine of morning classes, afternoon problem-solving sessions, and evening math activities, combining lectures, breakout seminars, and practical explorations. The low faculty-to-student ratio ensures everyone has regular access to instructors. Additionally, students attend Plenary lectures delivered by visiting mathematicians, covering topics from recreational math to research-level problems.
12. National Math Camps — Camp Conway
Location: Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA
Cost/Stipend: $3,995 – $4,295, depending on application round; financial aid available up to 100%, including travel
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective; limited cohort per session; application includes a short problem set
Dates: Session 1: June 21 – July 3 | Session 2: July 5 – July 17
Application Deadline: Varies by application round
Eligibility: Ages 11–14 as of June 1, regardless of grade level; open to students worldwide; prerequisite is completion of AoPS Prealgebra or equivalent.
Camp Conway is a two-week residential math camp for students ages 11–14, held at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California. The program is run by National Math Camps (NMC), which was founded with the explicit goal of creating rigorous, joyful mathematical experiences for mathematically gifted middle school students. Each day combines advanced math sessions led by professional mathematicians with recreational activities, dormitory living, and community-building activities designed specifically to address the social-emotional needs of gifted young students. The curriculum covers topics well beyond any standard middle school curriculum, selected each year by the faculty; past content has included combinatorics, number theory, graph theory, and mathematical proof. All applications require a short problem set that helps NMC assess mathematical curiosity and readiness rather than just classroom performance.
13. Stanford Online High School — Middle School Scholars Program (Math Track)
Location: Online
Cost: Tuition-based
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective; limited cohort size
Dates: Summer: July 6 – 24; Fall semester: August 26 – December 9
Application Deadline: March 25
Eligibility: Middle school students (grades 6–8); demonstrated academic ability; no specific math prerequisites listed for the Math track
The Stanford Middle School Scholars Program is a selective academic enrichment program for middle school students that pairs a three-week online summer course with weekly after-school virtual sessions during the following fall semester. The summer component features daily live classes led by Stanford Online High School instructors, along with community-building activities. One of the four course tracks is "Real-Life Applications to Mathematics," which links mathematical ideas to everyday practical uses. It covers topics like modular arithmetic, encryption, credit scores, compound interest, cryptography, and mathematical reasoning in real-world situations. Students take one course per cohort. The fall semester features weekly meetings, discussions, and workshops focused on academic skills, college admissions, and counseling support. The summer program lasts about three weeks in July.
14. Johns Hopkins CTY — Intensive Studies Summer Programs (Math Courses
Location: Multiple university campuses across the U.S. (residential) and online
Cost/Stipend: Tuition-based; varies by program format and location; need-based financial aid available
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective for residential programs (CTY Talent Search qualification required for some courses); online programs are more accessible
Dates: Multiple 3-week sessions in June – August
Application Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility: Students in grades 5–10, depending on course; advanced middle school students in grades 6–8 are the core audience; some courses require CTY Talent Search qualification; check individual course pages for eligibility
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) offers intensive summer programs for academically advanced middle school students, including mathematics courses in both residential and online formats. Math-relevant courses available to middle schoolers include Foundations of Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Mathematical Logic, and the intensive Algebraic Thinking course. Residential programs are held at a network of university campuses across the U.S. and internationally; online programs allow students to participate from anywhere. CTY courses run at an accelerated pace, the equivalent of a semester's worth of material in three weeks, and require active problem-solving, not passive note-taking. Class sizes are small (typically 12–15 students) and are taught by experienced instructors with graduate-level backgrounds in math or STEM.