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Competitive Mathematics Academy

Newark Vocational High School

An academic program focused on developing competitive mathematics skills for students.

▌ Editor's read The Competitive Mathematics Academy is a summer day program for students in grades 6-12, offered by Newark Public Schools. The program is free for NPS students and aims to provide advanced mathematics instruction. The website (nps.k12.nj.us/summerprograms/) serves as a general portal for all NPS summer programs, including academic and enrichment options. Specific details about the Competitive Mathematics Academy, such as curriculum, daily schedule, or staff bios, are not readily available on this page. The program is run by a public school district, indicating a 'school' owner type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The Newark Public Schools Facebook page (@newarkpublicschools) is active, but specific information or reviews for the Competitive Mathematics Academy are not easily found. Google reviews for 'Newark Public Schools' generally reflect the district, not individual summer programs, and thus are not directly applicable to this specific camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–17

Competitive Mathematics Academy 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 academic, 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
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 11–17
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Address: 301 West Kinney Street, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
  • Cost notes: Free for Newark residents unless otherwise noted.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Competitive Mathematics Academy

What ages does Competitive Mathematics Academy accept?
Competitive Mathematics Academy is open to children ages 11–17. 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 Competitive Mathematics Academy cost?
Competitive Mathematics Academy doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for Newark residents unless otherwise noted. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Competitive Mathematics Academy's hours?
Competitive Mathematics Academy runs 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Competitive Mathematics Academy?
Competitive Mathematics Academy is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Competitive Mathematics Academy provide lunch?
Competitive Mathematics Academy 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 Competitive Mathematics Academy compare to other academic camps in Newark?
Competitive Mathematics Academy is one of 16 academic camps in Newark 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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