Join Upper School Math Teacher Alessandra King for two exciting and newly added summer opportunities designed exclusively for Holton students! These fresh offerings aim to spark curiosity, build confidence, and cultivate joy in mathematical thinking. Whether you're aiming to grow your contest math skills or crack the code in cryptography, these camps foster a growth mindset, collaborative learning, and a spark for the joy and curiosity that come with exploring math in our supportive environment.
- Register for one or both camps
- Lunch Break (for students attending both camps): 12-1 p.m. (students bring their own lunch)
Click here to register for Academic Camps. Please contact Auxiliary Programs with any questions.
Contest Math Summer Camp
For rising grades 9–11
Week of Monday, June 16–Friday, June 20 (no camp Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth)
9 a.m.–noon
Do you love tackling challenging problems and thinking outside the box? Our Contest Math Camp is designed to stretch your mathematical muscles and introduce you to the exciting world of math competitions like the AMC, AIME, and USAMO. With a focus on problem-solving strategies, creative thinking, and perseverance, this camp helps students build skills and confidence through exploration of advanced topics like algebra, geometry, number theory, and combinatorics.
Campers will work together to solve challenging problems, share strategies, and celebrate the process of learning through struggle and discovery—hallmarks of a growth mindset.
Camp Highlights:
- Advanced techniques for solving competition-style problems
- Strategies for breaking down complex problems
- Time management tips for timed contests
- Emphasis on logical reasoning, proof writing, and number sense
- A supportive space to collaborate, make mistakes, and grow
Ctyptography Summer Camp
For rising grades 9–11
Week of Monday, June 16–Friday, June 20 (no camp Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth)
9 a.m.–noon
Is cryptography an enigma to you? Curious about how spies sent secret messages—or how to protect your own? This camp blends the mystery of codes with the power of mathematics, giving students a hands-on introduction to the fascinating world of encryption.
With a focus on fun, discovery, and pattern recognition, campers will learn to create and crack codes using mathematical tools like modular arithmetic, prime numbers, and basic algebra. From decoding secret messages to understanding modern digital security, students will engage in creative problem-solving that builds confidence and critical thinking.
Camp Highlights:
- Explore the math behind famous historical ciphersDecode and create secret messages
- Learn how cryptography is used today in banking, security, and communication
- Strengthen pattern recognition and logical reasoning skills
- Collaborate in a fun, puzzle-filled environment
Click here to register for Academic Camps. Please contact Auxiliary Programs with any questions.
