Areteem Summer Camps are a place for advanced elementary school, middle school, and high school students who love math to expand their problems solving skills and learn advanced techniques, all while having fun! These STEM camps are great ways to learn in-depth math problem solving, and develop logical thinking and analytical skills. One immediate benefit is to help prepare for math competitions such as AMC 8, AMC 10+12, AIME, and more. All camp programs feature problem solving in algebra, geometry, counting & probability, and number theory. One IMPORTANT addition this summer is to help students learn skills in conducting research in mathematics and its applications, especially AI related research and applications.
Unlock your Potential this Summer!
Areteem Math Summer Camps are the way to supercharge your learning over the summer. All while having fun!
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Summer 2026
Dates for Summer 2026 are announced. Camp applications and registrations are open now!
East/West Coast Onsite Residential/Day Camps (click here for more information):
- Boston, MA (3 Week Residential/Day Camp): June 21st – July 10th (at Boston University)
- San Diego, CA (3 Week Residential/Day Camp): July 19th – August 7th (at UC San Diego)
Day camp students are dropped off and picked up each day for classes. Residential students live in the dorms on campus with other campers and camp staff. 3 Week Camps feature class Sunday through Thursday each week.
Online Camp (click here for more information):
- Online via Zoom (4 Weeks): July 6th – July 31st. Classes are held 9am – 3pm Pacific Time Monday through Friday. This camp features dedicated weeks for problem solving in algebra, geometry, counting & probability, and number theory.
East/West Coast Onsite Residential/Day Camp Tuition and Registration
There is a $75 application fee during the application process. See below for the tuition schedule:
| Registration Type | Early (deadline 2/28) | Regular (deadline 4/15) | Late (limited spots) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | $5595 | $5995 | $6495 |
| Day | $3295 | $3595 | $3995 |
| International | $6595 | $6995 | $7495 |
Discounts and Scholarships
Discounts and Scholarships for 3 Week Camps
Please contact our office for the following discounts which need to be verified manually. We are available via phone at (949) 305-1705, email at info@areteem.org, or areteemhelpdesk on WeChat.
- Discounts
- Returning Summer Camp or Winter Camp Students can get $100 off when registering for an onsite day or $200 off when registering for a residential summer camp. Welcome back!
- Current or past AMC 10/12 or AIME Gold Intensive Prep Course students receive 10% discount for the summer camp tuition. Platinum Intensive Package students also receive 10% discount for the summer camp tuition. Click here for more information about Intensive Prep Packages, including Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze packages.
- Current or past AMC 10/12 or AIME Silver Intensive Prep Course students receive 8% discount for the summer camp tuition.
- Current or past AMC 10/12 or AIME Bronze Intensive Prep Course students receive 5% discount for the summer camp tuition
- Groups of 3+ Students (at least 2 new students per 1 returning student) can receive $75 off for new students and $50 off for returning students when registering together as part of the group.
- Siblings can receive $100 off for each student who registers together.
- Scholarships
- Students who are win a Gold, Silver, or Bronze prize in the ZIML Monthly Contests can receive a $100 scholarship. (Students can win at most one ZIML scholarship, even if they win prizes in multiple months or divisions.)
- Students who qualify for the AIME can receive a $200 scholarship.
- Students who qualify for the USAMO or USAJMO can receive a $500 scholarship.
- Students who qualify for State MATHCOUNTS can receive a $200 scholarship.
- Students who qualify for National MATHCOUNTS can receive a $500 scholarship.
- Top 5 National MATHCOUNTS Winners receive a full scholarship!
- College Counseling Students can receive a $500 scholarship for a residential summer camp.
You must apply any discounts or scholarships during the registration process, discounts are not applied retroactively. Students can receive at most one discount or scholarship. All discounts are for 3 week onsite programs only.
Summer Residential Camp Typical Schedule
Typical Schedule for Class Days (Sunday through Thursday)
| 7:30 to 8:30 AM: | Morning Room Check and Breakfast. (Day campers start at 9 AM.) |
| 9:00 to 12:00 PM: | Morning Workshop. During workshops, students learn new concepts and develop advanced problem solving skills. Through discussion and group work, students also develop the communication skills needed to explain and share their ideas. |
| 12:15 to 1:15 PM: | Group Lunch with classmates, instructors, and staff. |
| 1:30 to 4:30 PM: | Afternoon Workshop. (Often featuring a different topic and different instructor from the Morning Workshop.) |
| 4:30 to 6:00 PM: | Organized Sports and Recreation. (Day campers finish by 6 PM.) |
| 6:00 to 7:00 PM: | Dinner Break. |
| 7:00 to 8:00 PM: | Evening Seminars or Group Activities. Seminars highlight special topics and current events in STEM. Group Activities foster a community feel and develop leadership and communication among students. |
| 8:00 to 9:00 PM: | Group Study Session/Study Hall. Instructors are available for further questions. |
| 9:00 to 10:00 PM: | Supervised Free Time. |
| 10:00 to 11:00 PM: | Room Check and Lights Out. |
Typical Schedule for Non-Class Days (Friday and Saturday)
During the camp “weekends” there are field trips where students get to travel to local attractions and theme parks. These field trips allow students to experience the regional culture and cuisine.
Refund Policy
Areteem Summer Program Refund Policy
The official summer program refund policy is available on the registration site at this link. In summary:
- If you complete all the required application documents but are denied admission to the camp, the tuition (minus the $75 application fee) will be refunded in full.
- Regardless of the completion status of the required application documents:
- If the student cancels enrollment 61 days before the program starts, the amount of the camp tuition, minus a $200 administrative fee, will be refunded.
- For cancellation requests made between 30 and 60 days before the program starts, 50% of the tuition will be refunded.
- No refund is available within 1 month of the program start date.
- Areteem reserves the right to cancel a camp at any time (due to low enrollment or any other unforeseen reason). In the result of a cancellation, students will be notified as soon as possible. Students in camps canceled before the start date are entitled to a full refund. In the extreme event that Areteem needs to cancel a camp that has already started, students will receive a prorated refund.
* Exceptions can be made for special situations (e.g. medical reasons) on a case-by-case basis at Areteem Institute’s discretion.
Registration Steps:
- Start your application with basic student information, student goals, and the $75 application fee by registering below.
- Visit the camp application page to complete supplemental documents needed for acceptance to the camp:
- Student Questionnaire for student grades, accomplishments, and student and parent statements
- Assessment Test to better understand a students mathematical level
- Letter of Recommendation from a math teacher, coach, or other academic mentor
- Areteem’s Curriculum Team will review complete applications to confirm students are a good fit for the camp and send decision letters.
- After acceptance, complete registration with payment as either a Residential Student, Day Camp Student, or International Residential Student to confirm your spot at the camp.
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Note: Areteem is not affiliated with either Boston University or UC San Diego. Although Areteem’s summer camp is scheduled to occur on these campuses, the use of University facilities and/or property does not constitute or imply the endorsement or support of Areteem by either university.
Online Camp Tuition and Registration
There is a $75 application fee during the application process. See below for the tuition schedule:
| Registration Type | Early (deadline 4/30) | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | $800 | $900 |
| 2 Weeks | $1500 | $1700 |
| 3 Weeks | $2200 | $2400 |
| 4 Weeks | $2600 | $3000 |
Each week can be done independently and will focus on a single subject:
- Algebra (7/6 – 7/10)
- Geometry (7/13 – 7/17)
- Counting & Probability (7/20 – 7/24)
- Number Theory (7/27 – 7/31)
Registration Steps:
- Start your application with basic student information, student goals, and the $75 application fee by registering below.
- Visit the camp application page to complete supplemental documents needed for acceptance to the camp:
- Student Questionnaire for student grades, accomplishments, and student and parent statements
- Assessment Test to better understand a students mathematical level
- Letter of Recommendation from a math teacher, coach, or other academic mentor
- Areteem’s Curriculum Team will review complete applications to confirm students are a good fit for the camp and send decision letters.
- After acceptance, complete registration with payment based on the number of weeks to confirm your spot at the camp.
