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 Alpha STEM for the Gifted

Multivariable Calculus: 1st Trial class

  • Sept 7, 2025, Sunday 3:30~5:00 pm, EDT

  • Class registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/sj3c59m

  • Class Info: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/sj3c59m/lp/1f8a6334-5322-4ae5-9924-db55dcfade31


More fall classes:  https://conta.cc/4oTumnH

           Fall 2025 Classes – Registration Now Open!

This fall, we are excited to offer a wide variety of academic enrichment, competition preparation, language, arts, and athletic programs designed to inspire, challenge, and engage students of all ages. Explore our courses below and find the perfect fit for your child’s interests and goals.


Registration: http://alphastem.co

 

Math Programs

 School Enrichment

  • G6 Algebra Honors – Tues, 7:00–8:30 pm

  • Geometry Honors – Wed/Fri, 7:00–8:30 pm

  • AP Calculus AB & BC – Sun, 1:30–3:00 pm

  • Multi-Variable Calculus – Sun, 3:30–5:00 pm

Competition Training

  • Junior Competition Math (Grades 2–4) – Mon, 4:30–6:00 pm

  • MathCounts / AMC 8 (Grades 5–8) – Tues, 4:30–6:00 pm

  • AMC 10/12 (Grades 6–12) – Thurs, 4:30–6:00 pm


 Chinese Language Programs

  • Chinese Beginners – Coming soon

  • Chinese (Middle School, Grades 6–8, Tues/Thurs)

  • Chinese Credit Exam Prep (Grades 6–10) – Fri, 3:45–5:15 pm

  • AP Chinese (Grades 8–12) – Mon/Wed, 3:30–5:00 pm


 AAP Exam Training

  • 2nd Grade NGAT (former NNAT & CogAT)

  • Wed, 7:15–8:45 pm / Sat, 9:00–10:30 am

  • Final Review Session: Oct 12 (right before exam)

 

Science Programs

  • Biology - USABO Beginners, upcoming

  • AP Physics C – Tues, 8:00–9:30 pm

  • Chemistry - Upcoming

 

Phoenix Chess Club

  • Chess Beginnings – Wed, 4:45–6:00 pm (McLean) Full, closed

  • Chess Beginners – Thurs, 7:30–8:45 pm (Oakton)

  • Chess Intermediate – Thurs, 7:30–8:45 pm (Oakton) One spot left


Exam Prep (TJ Entrance Exam & SAT/ACT/PSAT)

  • TJ Entrance Exam SPS (Student Portrait Sheet)

   Sept 8~Dec 15, 2025 (Online)                  Almost Full, one spot left

  • TJ Entrance Exam PSE (Math & Sience Probem-Solving Essay)

    Dec 22~Dec 24, 9:00~12:00 pm (3 days intensive camp), in person in Oakton campus, Almost Full

  • SAT Verbal (Fridays)

  • SAT Math 


Coding & Computer Science

  • Java Programming – Fri, 3:30–5:00 pm

  • ACSL Jr Division – Theory

  • ACSL Elementary Division – Theory


 Future Problem Solving International

  • Schedule: Sept 7–Dec 14, 2025

  • Time: Sunday, 7:00–8:30 pm

  • Note: By Invitation Only


 Ping Pong Training

  • Group Training: Aug 30–Dec 20, 2025 (Saturdays, 12:00–2:00 pm)

  • Private Training: Very limited spots

  • Holiday Ping Pong Camps: Half-day camps available on all student holidays, winter break, and spring break.


 Student Holiday Camps

  • One-Day Camp (18 days)

        9/8, 9/23, 10/2, 10/13, 10/20, 11/3, 11/4, 11/11, 1/19, 1/29, 1/30, 

        2/16, 2/17, 3/20, 4/6, 4/10, 5/26, 5/27

  • Winter Camp (2 weeks)

        Dec 22–26 (no camp on Dec 25)

        Dec 29–Jan 2 (no camp on Jan 1)

  • Spring Camp (1 week)

        Mar 30–Apr 3

 

     Spaces are limited — register early to secure your spot!

     Our programs are designed to challenge the mind, strengthen skills, and spark creativity. Don’t miss the    chance to be part of a vibrant learning community this fall.


Program Highlights

Future Problem Solving International 2025~2026

(Recruiting new team members, 4th~12th graders)

For Who, 

4th~12th graders, who love reading, writing & broad STEM topics, show great interest in doing research both individually and with a team, who want a unique opportunity to grow to be a thinker and future problem solvers. 


About Team Alpha STEM: 

【Future Problem Solving International】6 years in a row, Team Alpha STEM made VA State Champions, and in the last 4 years, we represented the USA, achieved International Top 10 & Top 2! Many students in our teams won many National, International, State, Regional awards, scholarship & medals each year. 

For students, who loves STEM, Research & Essay writing, It'll be a great opportunity to join in the winning teams. 


Multivariable Calculus Bootcamp

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ztx39wk/lp/558b42d1-2394-4164-81a9-bb41f467c4d1



Fall Courses, STEM competitions, Student's holiday camps


(MATHCOUNTS, AMC 8/10/12, Math Kangaroo, Chess, Writing, language Immersion, Coding for K~12 students)

When: 

(Regular camp hours: 9 am - 4pm) 


Student holiday Camps, Alpha STEM will offer awesome one day/one week/summer camp, unique opportunity to explore Coding, Chess, Math Kangaroo, Math League, 1st grade NNAT, Debate & English Writing for K~8. Also, AP before exam training courses for high school students.


1. Table Tennis (PingPong camp)(all levels, all ages), Nov 1, 4, 5, Unique chance to get trained by Top coach in Metro area, former National team player, coach for many Junior Olympiad players.

2. Chess class & tournament Warmup (K~12)

3. Competition Math (K~12)

  • Math Kangaroo for K~4

  • Math League for 4th~6th graders

  • MATHCOUNTS & AMC, Countdown for 6th~8th

  • AMC 10/12/AIME

4. Chinese Credit Exam Booster camp for 7th~12th graders 

5. 1st Grade NNAT mock and before-test boost camp

6. Research & Writing camp & FPS Mock (4th~12th)

【Future Problem Solving International】5 years in a row, Team Alpha STEM made VA State Champion, and last 3 year, we represented USA, achieved International Top 10 & Top 2! For students, who loves STEM, Research & Essay writing,It'll be a great opportunity to have a taste of it。


Camp registration at: http://alphastem.co


Deadline is approaching for various STEM competitions (National & International).

  • 2024 AMC 10A, 10B, 12A, 12B, AMC 8

  • 2024~2025 Math Olympiad for Elementary & Middle schools (MOEMs)

  • 2025 Math League (4th~8th graders)

  • 2024 Math Kangaroo (K~12) (Private Center invitation code: alpha2025)

  • 2024 ACSL (American Computer Science League, 4th~12th grade)

  • 2024 USACO (USA Computer Olympiad)

  • 2024 USABO (USA Biology Olympiad)

  • 2024 BBO (British Biology Challenge)

  • 2024 IBO (Intermediate Biology Olympiad)

  • 2024 Biology Challenge for 6th~9th graders

  • 2024 F=ma Physics Olympiad

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  • 2025 AIME I (Invited National Qualifers only), invited only

  • 2025 JMO/AMO (Invited Naitonal Qualifiers only), invited only

  • 2025 Future Problem Solving International, invited only

Registration: http://alphastem.co

Alpha STEM also offer Spring camp for K~12 students. Science, Competition Math, English Writing, Debate, Chess, Coding, Mobile APP Design workshop, Art & Crafts classes will be offered during the camp. 

For high schoolers, AP Physics, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chinese, .... will be also offered during spring break, in person and online. 

For Spring, Summer & student holiday camp registration: http://alphastem.co



  1. Introduction to Competition Biology Club

Want an Introduction to Competitive Biology?


Our Introduction to Competition Biology is targeted toward students grade levels 6--9 who show interest in life science and want to explore competition biology.


Alpha STEM Student Holiday/ Winter Camp

Registration: http://alphastem.co 

  • General STEM & Art camp for K~12 (9~4 pm)

  • Featured camps

  • TJ Essay Writing prep camp

  • SAT/PSAT/ACT camp

  • ACSL camp (American Compute Science League)

  • Java (Math, Coding & Magic with hands-on labs), for 8~12th graders

  • 2nd/3rd grade CogAT/FxAT camp

  • 1st grade NNAT camp 

  • AMC 10/12 Intensive Training Camp: AIME Readiness 

  • AMC 8/MathCounts Intensive Training Camp 

  • USABO (USA Biolgoy Olympiad) camp

  • Chess camp

  • Pingpong (Table Tennis) camp


AP courses before-final review (semi-private tutoring)

  • AP Pre-Calculus

  • AP Calculus

  • AP Physics 1

  • AP Physics C



Alpha STEM Before/After School program 

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=scsoepvab&oeidk=a07ejy25i0tad20e7cb


2023~2024 National/International Science Competitions 


  • 2024 "IBO" (Intermediate Biology Olympiad)  Jun 8, 2024, Sat 4 pm, ET, Open

  • 2024"Biology Challenge" contest registration May 11, 2024, Sat 4 pm, ET, Open

  • 2024 BBO (British Biology Olympiad) Feb 3, 2024, Sat 4 pm, ET, Open

  • 2024 USABO (USA Biology Olympiad)   Feb 1, 2024, Thurs, 4 pm, ET, Closed

  • 2024 AIME I  Feb 1, 2024, Thurs, 1:30~5:30 pm

  • 2024 F=ma (Physics Competition)   Feb 8, 2024, Thurs, 6:30~7:45 pm, ET  http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=scsoepvab&oeidk=a07ek7deuds7c3c3cff

Other Competitions registration at: http://alphastem.co


2024~2025 National/International Computer Science Competitions 

  • 2024~2025 American Computer Science League (ACSL) Open

  • Elementary Division (2nd~6th graders); 

  • Junior Division (6th~9th graders);

  • Middle Division (6th~9th graders); 

  • Senior Division (10th~12th graders)

  • 2025 USACO (Ongoing)

Competition registration at: http://alphastem.co

2024~2025 National/International Math Competitions 

  • MathCounts State/National Qualifiers training camp Upcoming

  • AIME I, AIME II, JMO, AMO (Invited only for 2024 AIME Qualifiers)  Upcoming

  • AMC 10A/12A, AMC 10B/12B (Nov 6 & Nov 12, 2024)     Open

  • 2024 ~2025 Math Olympiad for Elementary & Middle School (3rd~8th)  Open  

2025 Math League International Math Contest (For Grade 4~9th & Algebra 1) 

  • For Grade 6, 7, 8 contest Open 

  • For Grade 4, 5 & Algebra 1 contest Open 

Competition registration at: http://alphastem.co


Alpha STEM Summer Courses 

  • General STEM camp for K-6 (Math, Coding, Chess, Science, Robotics,  etc)

  • Chinese language immersion STREAM camp PreK~12

  • Special design Chinese Immersion Art & STEM camp for rising Kindergarteners from Jun 1, 2 wks before summer!

  • 1st grade NNAT & 2nd grade CogAT training camp

  • Chess camp for all ages. (Phoenix Chess Club)

  • Competition Math Camp for 2nd-6th graders

  • MathCounts/AMC 8 training for 5~8th graders

  • AMC 10/12/AIME camp for 8~12th graders. 

  • Coding: (Java Labs, Python, Scratch, Mobile APP Design, etc)

  • Science camps (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, etc)

  • AP courses (AP Computer Science, AP Chinese, AP Physics, AP Biology, AP Calculus, etc)

AP Exam Booster Classes (both in person & online) 

  • AP Physics (Dr. Feng from Harvard)  Online

  • AP Biology (Coach Derek from MIT)  Online, 

  • AP Calculus AB & BC (Prof H)  in person & online

  • AP Computer Science (Dr L)  Full 

  • AP Chinese (Coach Brenna) 

AP Biology Before-Test Review & Exam Preparation

USABO (USA Biology Olympiad) Summer Training camp

Preparing for the AP Biology exam requires a deep understanding of many different topics in biology as well as an understanding of the format of the AP exam and the types of questions it asks. This rigorous before-test final review course designed to help you fill the gaps and cover all material relevant to the AP Biology exam and boost your score! 

About Coach Derek (MIT)

  • He is USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) National Finals Gold Medalist (National top 4), 

  • 2021 USA Biolympiad Team Member 

  • 2021 International Biology Olympiad (IBO) Silver Medalist

  • 2021 USA Physics Olympiad (USAPHO) National Honorable Mention Recipient, 

  • 5x American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) Qualifier,

  • National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, 

  • USA Computing Olympiad (USACO) Gold Division Recipient,

  • Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) Alum & MIT PRIMES

Spring Courses 

  • Jr. Math & Logic, Sunday 1~2 pm for advanced mathematical kids 5~7 years old (Full, closed)

  • AMC 8/10/MATHCOUNTS Selects, Sun 9:00 am~10:30 am 

  • Competition Math Team for 4th~6th graders, Sun 7:00~8:30 pm

  • Math Enrichment for 4th~6th graders, M/W/F, 7:00~8:00 pm (Full, closed)

  • Prof. Zhu AP Calculus BC (Prof. Zhu has won multiple college teaching awards)

  • Competition Writing Team (Middle/High School Team for International Writing Contests) (Full, closed)

  • Dr. Z, F=ma HS Competition Physics Team️ (for advanced mathletes who shows interest in exploring competitive Physics) (Full, closed)

  • Dr. Feng,  AP Physics 1 (from Harvard University, helped many kids excel in Math & Physics competition at National Level) (Full, closed)

  • Dr. D, intensive before contest AMC 10/12 Training

  • Coach Q, Math & Logic for 1st/2nd graders

  • 1st grade NNAT & 2nd grade CogAT (Johns Hopkins University, Gifted Education Specialist) (Open)

  • Phoenix Chess Club

  • Phoenix Chinese Immersion Program (PreK~12) (Most classes are full & closed, a few spots available for Level 0 & Level 5)

  • Middle School Science Team

  • Coding (Python Beginners & Scratch)


Your class, your way! ~~Book & design you own classes (Alpha STEM K12 future classes)

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=scsoepvab&oeidk=a07ejcf48m8985248a3



About us

For gifted and profoundly gifted youth, who are seeking mentors, peers, and radical acceleration on STEM, art, language immersion &  chess. 

  

Da Vinci Art Studio

 Alpha STEM Robotics & Coding Club

Alpha STEM Math Club

Phoenix Chess Club

Congratulations! 

Phoenix Chess Club proudly sent their chess kids to Team USA, will represent USA National Team for World Youth Chess Championship held in Europe!

[Alpha STEM for the Gifted]   [alphastem.us@gmail.com]    [202-465-0399]
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