Winter Math Camp 2024-2025
in Oakland/Piedmont and Berkeley for kids ages 6 - 16.
Camp weeks: December 23-27 (except December 25th), December 30 - January 3 (except January 1st)
Camp dates: December 30 - January 3 (except January 1st)
Firecracker Math Camp combines half-day math instruction in the morning followed by fun activities in the afternoon.
Our camp is for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16. Morning classes cover selected topics from number theory, algebra, geometry, combinatorics, graph theory, logic, and the basics of computer science. Instruction employs math games, math-based magic tricks, curious paradoxes, and contests to spark kids’ interest and boost their skills and confidence in math and other STEM subjects.
After lunch, full day students will participate in a variety of fun afternoon activities. Last years’ activities included chess, art, science, and games.
Urgently Hiring Winter Camp Counselors and Supervisors. For more information and to apply, email info@firecrackermath.org.
Don’t miss our Online Open Houses get 5% off tuition. Meet our Program Director and learn about our After-School Enrichment Classes, Winter and Summer Camps, Private Lessons and Learning Pods, Special Courses, and Test and Competition Preparation Courses in these one-hour Zoom sessions. New parents get 5% off tuition. Open houses for parents only. Open Houses will be held on the following dates:
Winter Camp:
– 6 pm, Tuesday, Dec 3
– 1 pm, Saturday, Dec 7
Winter-Spring Semester:
– 1 pm, Saturday, Dec 21
– 1 pm, Saturday, January 4.
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Full-day and half-day (math only) options are available.
Half Day (Math only): 9:00am to 12:30pm
Full Day (Math and Afternoon activities): 9:00am to 4:00pm
Full Day Itinerary
(subject to minor changes):
8:30am – 9am – Before care – ($50.00 for 1 week)
9:00am – 9:15am – Check in and Covid screening
9:15am – 10:20am – Math lesson
10:20 am – 10:40 – Snack and games break
10:40 – 11:45am – Math lesson
11:45am – 12:00pm – Wrap up and cleaning
12pm – 1:00 pm – Lunch
1:00pm to 4:00pm – Afternoon activities
4:00pm – 5:30 pm – After care – ($125.00 for 1 week).
Half Day Itinerary
(subject to minor changes):
Before-care – 8:30am – 9:00 am ($50.00 for 1 week)
9:00am-9:15am – Check in and Covid screening
9:15am – 10:20am – Math lesson
10:20 am – 10:40 – Snack and games break
10:40-11:45am – Math lesson
11:45am – 12:00pm – Wrap up and cleaning
12:00pm – 12:30pm – Pick up
We place campers in a group with other students who are in a similar grade level or similar level in math. Typically we do grades 1*-2, 3-5, 6-9. Your child’s initial placement is determined by the grade they will be entering in Fall 2024. For example, if your child is currently in third grade and will be entering fourth grade in the fall, he/she should join one of our fourth grade groups.
However, we also place kids according to their level in math, and their parents’ and teacher’s recommendation. A placement test is not mandatory but can be requested by parents. Please let us know if your child is an advanced math student and may benefit from being placed with a more advanced group. Likewise, if you feel your child struggles with math at school, let us know as well. At any time during the camp, you can contact us for a review of your child’s progress. * We will allow Kindergarten students as long as they meet our prerequisites. For inquiries about math placement and prerequisites please email us at info@firecrackermath.org.
Half-day: $280 for the first week for one child and $265 for the second week or a child from the same family.
Drop-in fee (math only) is $80 per day. For drop-ins please contact us first as it is based on availability.
Full day: $480 for the first week for one child and $455 for every additional week or a child from the same family.
Drop-in fee is $135 per day. For drop-ins please contact us first as it is based on availability
Sibling and multiple session discounts are applied are applied at the end of the registration process.
Pre-care and after-care are also available.
Pre-care: 8:30 am – 9:00 am, $40 per week.
- After-care: 4:00pm – 5:30pm, $108 per week.
Oakland / Piedmont: 1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont CA 94610
Berkeley: 1316 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
Winter Camp: Cancellation of registration by November 30th; you will be refunded the cost of camp minus a $100 non-refundable deposit. Cancellation after November 30th: the full price is non-refundable. In the event Firecracker Math has to cancel a camp for any reason, the full cost paid will be refunded.
If you have any questions or would like any additional information please email to info@FirecrackerMath.org or contact us at 510-488-4556.
Referral Bonus: Refer a new family, whose child enrolls and attends any Firecracker Math program, and receive a 5% referral bonus after the term ends. Email us the name(s) of the family(ies) you referred and we will issue the referral bonus.