Camp · STEM · Ages 15–17 · $1,250/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 15–17

Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) - Online

Online · $1,250/week

An intensive four-week online program for talented high school students passionate about mathematics.

▌ Editor's read The Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) is an online program for high school students, offered through Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies. The website, sumac.spcs.stanford.edu, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the program, including curriculum, application process, and dates. As an online program, it does not have state licensing requirements typically associated with physical camps. The program is owned and operated by Stanford University. While specific Google reviews for SUMaC Online are not readily available, Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies generally receives positive feedback for its academic rigor. The program focuses on advanced mathematics topics, with two distinct courses: Program I (Abstract Algebra & Number Theory) and Program II (Analysis & Topology). The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-student ratios or background check policies, which is common for university-run academic programs rather than traditional summer camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 15–17

Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) - Online serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 15–17
  • Hours: 3 hours/day, 5 days/week
  • Address: Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305
  • Phone: 650-723-4573
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) - Online

What ages does Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) - Online accept?
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) - Online is open to children ages 15–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) - Online cost?
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) - Online publishes $1,250/week for the standard session. That sits 13% below the $1,429 median for stem camps in Stanford, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) - Online's hours?
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) - Online runs 3 hours/day, 5 days/week. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) - Online?
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) - Online is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) - Online provide lunch?
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) - Online does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) - Online compare to other stem camps in Stanford?
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) - Online is one of 11 stem camps in Stanford that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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