Dates for 2012

July 8-13, 2012 for those entering grades 5-8

July 15-20, 2012 for those entering grades 7-12

Numbers update as of 4-23-12: I have 11 applications for week 1 and 15 applications for week 2. I am proceeding with plans for camp. The numbers are rising daily and the cap is 24 for each week.

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).

  • You can see information from the previous years (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011-where the cap of 24 was reached for each week). The website that has been hosting these pages may be disappearing soon. As of now 2011 is archived at https://sites.google.com/site/sbumathcon/math-contest-camp-2011 . Schedules from 2012 are available at https://sites.google.com/site/sbumathcon/home/contest-related-sites/2012schedule.htm?attredirects=0&d=1 and https://sites.google.com/site/sbumathcon/home/contest-related-sites/2012schedule2.htm?attredirects=0&d=1

  • As of Oct. 2, 2012 I have processed most of the evaluations that I have received. Results for evaluations from campers and parents.

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 10 weeks of camp (over 6 years), we have averaged 22 per week, The camp is capped at 24 per week. Both weeks reached the cap in 2011, so send in applications and deposits early to reserve your spot.

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 was produced with information and an application form.

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 Jan. 17, 2012. I had planned on redoing the webpage some more, but will probably not do that until later in 2012 or 2013. More information is available from the 2011 camp website: http://users.sbuniv.edu/~khopkins/2011mcc.html or https://sites.google.com/site/sbumathcon/math-contest-camp-2011 .