Dates for 2011

July 10-15, 2011 for those entering grades 5-8

July 17-22, 2011 for those entering grades 7-12

What is the purpose of the camp?

It is a mission of providing an opportunity for students to have fun and to solve math problems with students who are like them (so they don't have to worry about what others are thinking about their interest in having fun with mathematics).

What do you do? What activities are there?

• • Lots of math problems from contests such as MATHCOUNTS^® , AMC-10/12, and other contests

  • We also have some outdoor rec time

  • Spend some time in the Wellness Center (Pool, gym, rock wall).

  • The anticipated schedule for week one of camp is here and for week two.

  • Photos from week one: july10, july 11, july 12, july 13

  • From week 2, posted as available; photos on july 18, second set from july 18, july 19, second set from july 19

  • As of Oct. 4, 2011 I have process the evaluations that I have received. Results for evaluations from campers and parents.

  • Information on 2012 is available at http://users.sbuniv.edu/~khopkins/2012mcc.html . Due to changes in computers at SBU, this site may be removed before summer 2012, so I am moving information to so I am moving information to https://sites.google.com/site/sbumathcon/math-contest-camp-2012 .

Who can come to the camp?

Students entering 5th-12th grade who are interested in math and solving problems.

Who started the camp?

Dr. Kevin Hopkins. Email: khopkins@sbuniv.edu Phone: 417-328-1675

On average, how many kids come to camp?

In the 8 weeks of camp (over 5 years), we have averaged 22 per week, The camp is capped at 24 per week.

How many workers are there?

Usually between 4-6 depending on the number of campers. They all stay in the dorm (including Dr. Hopkins) and stay with the campers all day.

Where is the camp located?

On the campus of Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO. It is the personal work of Dr. Hopkins, Chair of the Mathematics Department at Southwest Baptist University. Bolivar is 130 miles from Kansas City, 190 miles from St. Louis, and 25 miles north of Springfield. The Lake of the Ozarks and Branson are nearby attractions families could visit before or after dropping their camper off.

Although not officially sponsoring the camp, Southwest Baptist University is the location of the facilities. Offering Christian higher education since 1878, Southwest Baptist University serves an enrollment of 3,400 students with graduate and undergraduate programs. The views or beliefs set forth in this web page do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Southwest Baptist University.

How much does the camp cost?

$375 for the week-includes room, food, t-shirt, tests, and other things. A $100 deposit is required by May 1 (to be sure there are sufficient numbers to run the camp-if not, deposits will be returned). If the cap is reached before May 1, the website will be updated. If there is still space after May 1 (and enough to run the camp), additional registrations will be accepted until camp begins.

Can I find out more information?

A brochure has been produced with information and an application form. Another "advertising" piece about camp is here.

Math Contest Camp is not sponsored by, or affiliated with, the MATHCOUNTS^® Foundation or with the AMC 10/12, or with any of the other contests.

This camp is the personal work of Dr. Hopkins. This page is produced by Dr. Kevin W. Hopkins of Southwest Baptist University. It was last modified on Aug. 30, 2011. I had planned on redoing the webpage some more, but will probably not do that until 2012. More information is available from the 2010 camp website.