THEOREM
Math is fun
PROOF
Ask your kid at
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Math is fun
PROOF
Ask your kid at
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A week-long residential winter camp for ages 10–14,
taught by experienced math teachers,
at Nature’s Classroom in Massachusetts
taught by experienced math teachers,
at Nature’s Classroom in Massachusetts
Dates
Feb 7–13, 2027
Where
Charlton, MA
Ages
10–14
Price
$2,100, all in
Supervision
1 adult : 3 kids
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■ THEOREM
School math and real math are different subjects
School math and real math are different subjects
School math is mostly about getting the right answer quickly. Real mathematics is about finding a good question and staying with it. For a week, kids work on problems that take an afternoon, build arguments of their own, and meet ideas that turn up later in physics, computer science, and biology. No grades and no tests, but plenty of teamwork, a lot of laughing, and that moment when a hard problem finally gives in. ■
Read about our approach in full ■ DEFINITION
Two kinds of kids, one camp
“Not sure math is for me”
For kids who think math is a list of rules to memorize. At camp, it turns into detective work: look for clues, try an idea, take the time you need.
“Already hooked”
For kids who finish the textbook early and are bored in class. Olympiad problems, proofs, and topics school reaches years later, if at all.
Groups are formed by level, not by age.
Method
What they'll actually do
- Math circlesOne hard problem, argued out together
- Strategy gamesWhere the winning move is a theorem
- Codes and ciphersFrom Caesar to modern encryption
- Paper topologyMöbius strips and impossible cuts
- Outdoor mathMeasuring, estimating, observing
- Contest prepOptional track: contests and olympiads
- Math battleTeams, on the last day
■ Sequence
A day at camp
Sunday is arrival and placement into groups. Friday is the math battle and the closing party. Saturday, everyone goes home after breakfast.
Given
$2,100 for the week
February 7–13, 2027. One price, paid once. Nothing else to buy during the week.
Apply for a spotOne adult for every three campers. Supervision 24 hours a day, a registered paramedic on site all week, and phones for one hour a day.
Included
- Six nights on campus
- All meals and snacks
- Classes, master-classes, activities
- All materials
- Supervision around the clock
Not included
- Travel to and from camp
- Spending money
■ LEMMA
Run by camp people, taught by math people
The team behind Theorem Camp has spent more than 15 years running residential camps for kids in Europe and the United States. Our teachers have worked with students at every stage, from children meeting their first proof to olympiad contenders.
- 15+ yearsrunning residential camps for kids and teens
- Europe & UScamps run on two continents
- Advanced degreesin math and sciences, held by our teachers
Domain
Nature's Classroom, Charlton, MA
Classrooms, dining hall, dorms, and trails in the woods of central Massachusetts.
An hour and a half from Boston by car.
■ REMARKS
Questions parents ask
Questions parents ask
- If math isn’t their favorite subject: kids who hate math usually hate one version of it: timed drills with one right method. Here there are no grades, no tests, and no speed, and they work in a group pitched at where they actually are.
- If they’re ahead of their class: olympiad-style problems, proofs, and an optional contest-prep track will keep them well engaged
- What they need to know already: school math. Nothing more.
- If it’s their first sleepaway camp: our team is used to first-night homesickness. If it doesn’t settle, we call you.
- Rooms: 4 campers per room, separated by gender, with a counselor in each cabin overnight. Friends can ask to share.
- Meals: three a day plus snacks, in the dining hall, with vegetarian options. The facility is nut-free. Tell us about allergies and dietary needs on the application form and we'll confirm what we can accommodate.
- Packing: bed linen and towels (can be rented if needed). Everyone is outdoors daily, weather permitting, so pack warm layers, waterproof boots, a hat and gloves. The full list comes after registration.
Charlton is off the Massachusetts Turnpike between Boston and Springfield, about an hour and a half from Boston. Write to us if you need help arranging a ride to/from the airport in Boston or NYC (separate fees apply).
How do drop-off and pick-up work?
Drop-off is Sunday, February 7, from 10AM to 6 PM. Pick-up is Saturday, February 13, after breakfast, by 2PM.
For Boston airport pick-up recommended arrival window is between 10AM and 3PM.
How do drop-off and pick-up work?
Drop-off is Sunday, February 7, from 10AM to 6 PM. Pick-up is Saturday, February 13, after breakfast, by 2PM.
For Boston airport pick-up recommended arrival window is between 10AM and 3PM.
One adult for every three campers, around the clock. A registered paramedic is on site all week and gives out any medication at the times you specify. All staff pass background checks.
Health needs go on the registration form you receive after applying, and we confirm what we can accommodate.
Health needs go on the registration form you receive after applying, and we confirm what we can accommodate.
Campers have their phones for one hour each day, which is when they call home. Each evening we send parents a short update with photos. You can reach camp staff directly at any hour, the list of phone numbers will be provided two weeks before the camp.
Payment: $2,100 covers everything during the week: accommodation, meals, classes and materials. Several payment options are available. Contact us for payment schedule.
Discounts: 5% off for siblings or groups over 3. If you have a discount through your school please mention it in the comments on your application form.
Refunds: schedule by date, and what happens if the camp itself is cancelled.
Discounts: 5% off for siblings or groups over 3. If you have a discount through your school please mention it in the comments on your application form.
Refunds: schedule by date, and what happens if the camp itself is cancelled.
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Still have a question?
If something isn't answered here, book a 15-minute call with Asya, camp director, or write to us.
February 7–13, 2027, at Nature's Classroom in Charlton, MA. $2,100 for the week.
■ Q.E.D
Apply for this February
Apply for this February
February 7–13, 2027, at Nature's Classroom in Charlton, MA. $2,100 for the week.