Program Overview

Program Overview

The Math Modeling Camp is a program designed to provide students with focused mathematical modeling lessons, hands-on Python demonstrations and labs, and short group projects. Students are divided into fixed instructional groups based on their calculus experience and computer literacy.

Program Details

• Program hours: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Day-1 check-in: 9:30–9:45 AM, orientation: 9:45–10:00 AM
• Other days check-in: 9:45–9:55 AM

Daily Activities

• Morning and afternoon sessions each have four parts: two instructional/demonstration segments and two applied/problem-solving segments
• Breaks are short, supervised transitions

What to Bring

• Required: water bottle, photo ID for pick-up, closed-toe shoes
• Recommended: notebook and pen, sunscreen, light jacket
• Optional: personal laptop (if pre-approved)
• Do not bring: food to share, valuable items, or weapons

Safety, Health, and Medical

• At least one staff member certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED will be on site during program hours
• First-aid supplies and emergency procedures are posted in each classroom
• Indicate allergies and medication on the registration form
• Lunch and dining staff will be informed of allergy lists and other dietary restrictions

Emergency Procedures

• For serious medical emergencies, staff will call 911 and notify the student's emergency contact immediately
• Minor injuries are treated on site and logged

Accessibility and Accommodations

• The program strives to accommodate documented needs
• Contact the camp office in advance to discuss specific accommodations

Daily Operations and Policies

• Respectful behavior is required
• Repeated disruptive behavior may result in removal from activities and, in extreme cases, dismissal without refund
• Photography and media: the program may take photos of activities for promotional use

Cancellation and Refund Policy

• Free cancellation (full refund): cancel on or before April 17
• Partial cancellation (fee applies): cancel between April 18 and May 24, a $50 cancellation fee will be retained
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations after May 24

Camp Schedule

• The camp begins on June 1
• Daily schedule includes morning and afternoon sessions with instructional and applied segments

Logistics

• Drop-off and pick-up procedures are strictly enforced for student safety
• Staff will greet families at the designated entrance and confirm the student on the roster
• Bring photo ID for pick-up verification
• Dismissal begins at 4:00 PM, final sign-out completes by 4:15 PM