Mason Summer Day Camp
Mason Math Odyssey Enrichment Camp
July 17, 2023 - July 21, 2023
Registration Closed
Mason Math Odyssey enrichment camp (MMO) is a place for rising 6th - 9th graders who are curious about math to learn about beautiful mathematics concepts typically not taught in K-12 curriculum. Students will engage in fun and friendly team competitions that will help build mathematical maturity while honing problem solving, collaboration, and communication skills. Camp participants will embark on an exciting mathematical journey through space and time to learn about some of the greatest mathematical discoveries from ancient times to this day, get exposed to some of the fundamental mathematical concepts from the areas of geometry, topology, number theory, probability and algebra, as well as mathematical modeling, and compete for a chance to win the camp trophy. As part of the daily agenda, students will be immersed into one of the mathematical themes through guest lectures, hands-on activities, and group projects featuring Olympiad-style problems as well as simple mathematical puzzles and culminating in a peer and instructor judged presentation.
Contact: Jennifer Lawler jlawler@gmu.edu
Camp Details
Where: In-person -- Fairfax Campus
Dates: July 17, 2023 - July 21, 2023
Time: 9am - 3pm (drop off and pickup windows TBD)
Cost: $490 includes all materials, activities, and daily lunch!
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 16, 2023
Sample Schedule
Sample Day (subject to change):
- Drop-off
- Welcome
- Lecture by invited speaker
- Problem solving / team building
- Lunch
- Hands-on/interactive activity
- Students presentations
- Historical remarks
- Pick up
Need-based Financial Assistance
The George Mason University Department of Mathematical Sciences is pleased to provide need-based financial assistance to attend our summer day camp. Please consider donating to the camp fund using the Register link below if you are able.
For those seeking assistance, please note that financial assistance is not guaranteed, and funds are limited. To apply, before registering, please download and complete the Financial Assistance Form (click here). Email the completed form as an attachment to JLawler@gmu.edu. Please put "MMO Camp Scholarship" in the subject line.
Thank you for your interest. 2023 registration is now closed.