• Why should I come to the MathZoom Summer Camp 2008?

  The MathZoom Summer Camp offers an opportunity for bright and mathematically gifted students to expand their mathematical horizon, improve problem solving skills, and explore areas in advanced mathematics.

  The Academic Curriculum is geared to prepare students for mathematical contests such as AMC, AIME, USAMO, and IMO. Students gain greater interest in Math, better skills in problem solving, and more confidence in facing academic challenges. With an outstanding performance in one or more of these contests, students will gain considerable recognitions in their college applications.

  Communication and Leadership Development: The setup of the programs encourages student participation, helps improve communication and leadership skills. Students are trained to become not only smarter problem solvers, but also better communicators. Confidence sparkles when students talk about the things they are really interested, with the peers who share the same interest. With the guidance of the experienced coaches, students learn how to effectively articulate their thinking processes. Students are trained to become better leaders and communicators in the field they are good at.

  The Evening Seminars focus on introduction to advanced mathematics topics, preview of college majors and professional careers that require strong mathematical foundation.

  Overall, this program is for future leaders in all math related fields.

  
  
• Who are the faculty?

  The faculty consist of renowned lecturers, veterans in International Mathematical Olympiads (IMO) and Olympiad coaches, who have successful careers in math, science, and technology, with many years of classroom teaching experiences. Among them are: Dr. Feng Wang, founder of MathZoom, member of the very first Chinese national team for IMO, former math faculty at UC Irvine and UCLA. Dr. Harold B. Reiter, a Professor of Mathematics at UNCC. He chaired the American Mathematics Competitions AHSME Committee from 1993 to 2000. He has been the state director of the AMC for North Carolina since 1979. He currently serves on the College Board’s College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Pre Calculus Mathematics Committee; chairs the MAA’s Edith May Sliffe Award Committee. He is a former chair and member of the MATHCOUNTS Question Writing Committee; former member of AIME and USAMO committees, former chair of SAT II Test Development Committee with ETS; Numerous other awards, honors, and publications. Dr. Zuming Feng, the current Head Coach of the USA national team for IMO, distinguished math teacher at Phillips Exeter Academy. We are in the process to invite and confirm with the faculty for 2008. Please visit the faculty page for more information and constant update to the list of other faculty members.

  
  
• What is the academic curriculum?

  The camp curriculum will cover some or all of the following topics: Modular arithmetic, Numbers and their digits & divisors, Basic and advanced counting strategies, Combinatorics, Polynomials and their coefficients & zeros, Algebraic inequalities and other techniques, Special angles and regular polygons, Centers of triangles, Collinearity and concurrency, Trigonometry, Vector and Coordinates. Various problem solving techniques will be introduced, as well as Math contest strategies.

  
  
• What materials and study tools should I bring?

  Teaching materials - books, hand-outs, and paper - will be provided to the students. Students should bring their own pens, pencils, rulers, compasses, calculators, etc.

  
  
• What is the age range of the participating students, and how are they grouped?

  Students between ages of 12 and 17 are encouraged to apply. We may accept students who are under age 12 only if they show remarkable mathematical and personal maturity. Students will be placed into groups based on their goals and current levels. Initial placement is based on the application materials. The placement can be adjusted during the program.

  
  
• Where and when will the MathZoom Summer Camp be held?

  The MathZoom Summer Camp will be held at University of California, Los Angeles, from July 13, 2007 through August 2, 2008. This is a weekday overnight camp. The programs during the week will be intensive. Students have the option to go home on weekends to relax and spend time with their families and/or relatives, or stay on campus with our camp counselors for fun and relaxing activities. There is an additional fee for weekend stay.

  
  
• How much does the MathZoom Summer Camp cost?

  The application fee is $50. You have the option to attend three weeks, two weeks, or one week. See below table for Tuition. Tuition includes all lessons, seminars, activities, transportation from and to the airport, room and board. Math Zoom students who completed at least one course receive $100 off if registering for two or three weeks. There is an additional $400 fee for staying on campus during the two weekends. There are day campers packages (no overnight or weekend stay) available as well. The following table contains the detailed fee schedule.

  As a Two-week Camper, you may choose to participate in the first two weeks, or the last two weeks. There is an extra $200 fee for staying during the weekend in between.

  One-week Campers can choose to attend any one of the three weeks.

  The first and second weeks will focus on the following topics: Algebra, Geometry, Number Theory, Combinatorics, and Trigonometry. The focus of the third week is the training on general problem solving strategies. All three weeks have lectures and problem solving sessions.

  Fee Schedule:

  Registration Type	One Week	Two Weeks	Three Weeks
  Early Residential Camper by 3/30	$1050	$1895	$2695
  Regular Residential Camper by 5/1	$1100	$2050	$2895
  Late Residential Camper by 6/15	$1195	$2195	$3095
  Regular Day Camper by 4/15	$795	$1395	$1950
  Late Day Camper by 6/15	$895	$1495	$2150

  Please make your check or money order payable to Math Zoom. The tuition collected will be used to pay the expense of classroom usage, room and board, lunch, salaries and travel expenses for the camp staff, class materials and supplies, and miscellaneous expenses.

  
  
• What is the procedure and deadline to apply for MathZoom Summer Camp 2008?

  To simplify the application process, we identified a group of students who automatically qualify. Please see the Application Information page for more details. For others applicants, the application is a two-step process. Fill and submit application form with payment, and take admission test. The application forms and payments postmarked must meet three deadlines to take advantage of the discounted rates. Please see the Application Information page for details.

  To help families to make their summer planning easier, we also implemented an ongoing application processing procedure. With this procedure, we process applications in the order they come in. Usually admission notification is given within two weeks of receipt of completed application materials.
  
  
• Where should I send the application materials?

  The application form, tuition check or money order, and the admission test should be mailed to:

  MathZoom Summer Camp
  2913 EL CAMINO REAL, #804
  Tustin, CA 92782

  Alternatively, the application form and admission test can also be sent via email to: mathcamp@mathzoom.org. The tuition payment must be sent by regular mail.
  
  
• What is your refund policy?

  The $50 application fee is not refundable. If you are not accepted based on the application materials, the tuition will be refunded in full. If you request to cancel enrollment three weeks prior to the program starts, the full amount of the tuition, minus $150 administrative fee, will be refunded. Cancellation request made within three weeks prior to the start, 50% of the tuition will be refunded. No refund is available after the program starts. Exceptions can be made for special situations (e.g. medical reasons) on a case by case basis at Math Zoom's discretion.

  
  
• What are the living arrangements for students?

  Housing and meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are provided by the UCLA Conference Services. We'll be staying in the hotel style dorms. Check-in starts at 4pm on July 13, 2008; the first meal is dinner on July 13. The last meal is lunch on August 2. For the students who go home during the weekends, Friday dinner through Sunday lunch will not be provided by the Conference Services. For Day Campers, weekday lunches are provided.

  Each room is shared by two students. MathZoom staff members will stay in the same floor to serve as chaperones.

  
  
• Are there telephone and internet access?

  Each sleeping room is equiped with a telephone that allows complimentary access to UCLA campus extensions. To make local and long distance calls, you can purchase a prepaid phone card at the front desk.

  There are Ethernet ports in the room for you to connect your own computers that have Ethernet cards. However, it's not necessary to bring your own computer for the program. There is a computer lab which is conveniently located in the residential building for you to check your emails.

  
  
• What kind of recreation facility is available?

  We'll have access to the Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, that is within a short walking distance on the campus. There are pools and tennis courts are available on a first come first served basis. The camp will be staffed with experienced camp counsellors to help the students and facilitate the recreational activities.

  
  
• Do you have financial aid available?

  We have a tuition reduction policy for financial assistance. The reduction is based on household income. Here is the schedule:

  • Household Income ≥ $80,000: Full Tuition.
  • For every $5,000 less than $80,000, there is a $100 discount.
  • Household Income < $40,000: the discount is $800.
  
  
• What is Math Zoom?

  Math Zoom Academy is an educational institution, dedicated to promoting math, science and technology in the education of young generations. We have been working with schools to deliver hands-on, applied science and technology curricula since 2004. In Winter 2006, we held our first MathZoom Camp in Cerritos, California.

  
  
• Where do I find updates and information for future math programs from Math Zoom?

  Visit this website often! Please also visit our forum for updated information, ask questions, and discuss mathematics with other participants.

For more information, please email mathcamp@mathzoom.org or call Math Zoom at (714)389-2818. Our fax number is (714)784-7838.