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Camp Description

CAMP AG was created as an educational summer camp designed to inspire a new generation of curious learners through games that teach academics. Experienced high schoolers and graduates of the Ann Arbor Academic Games team will join to teach a week-long course detailing the basics of games that teach core subjects, like math through Equations, set theory through On-Sets, English language arts through OnWords or LinguiSHTIK, US history through Presidents, and more. Student-founded and student-led, this summer camp’s purpose is to pique interest in learning through Academic Games.

What is Academic Games?

Academic Games is a club that teaches a series of games created to teach students of all ages subjects like math, logic, history, current events, etc. These games instill a love of knowledge in students from an early age, and teach advanced concepts that often surpass school-level proficiencies. Students can compete in regional and state tournaments (hosted by the Michigan Leagues of Academic Games), and those in the Adventurous division (fifth graders and select fourth graders) can qualify for the annual National Tournament (hosted by the Academic Games League of America). 

More can be found on the official Michigan Leagues of Academic Games (https://mlagonline.com/) and Academic Games League of America (AGLOA) websites (https://agloa.org/).

What are the divisions for Academic Games, and what are their differences?

Academic Games is divided into multiple divisions based on school grade level, as well as Basic and Adventurous which is based on level of difficulty. 

The Minor division includes students in third and fourth grade.  The Minor division may play Equations, On-Sets, On-Words, Presidents, and Propaganda. The Elementary division includes students in fifth and sixth grade, and perhaps a small number of returning fourth graders. The Elementary division may play Equations, On-Sets, On-Words or LinguiSHTIK, Presidents, and Propaganda. Gameplay varies slightly between the two divisions. New students in fifth grade are placed in the Elementary Basic division, while returning Elementary level students play in the Adventurous level which has more advanced rules and added complexity.  

What Academic Games are played in Elementary Schools in Ann Arbor?

Equations: fundamentals of math

On-sets: set theory 

Propaganda: analysis of techniques of language

Presidents: American history

On-Words: English vocabulary and phonetics

LinguiSHTIK: American English language and grammar

When is CAMP AG?

Camp will be held from July 29th to August 2nd, 2024. 

What time is CAMP AG?

Camp will be from 8:30am - 4:00pm. Drop off will be from 8:30am - 9:00am, and pick up will be from 3:30pm - 4:00pm. There will be a $20 fee for every 15-minute increment before 8:30 or after 4 pm, and additional dollar per minute after that 15 minute time period. If the child is not dropped off by 9:30 or picked up by 4:30, the emergency contact will be called. 

Where is CAMP AG?

Camp will be at Scarlett Middle School: 3300 Lorraine St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Students should be dropped off at the front of the building and will be escorted to the appropriate room by a staff member. 

What is the tuition of CAMP AG?

Camp is completely free! We are 100% volunteer run. We welcome and greatly appreciate donations at any level. Please donate to our affiliated group, Ann Arbor Academic Games via PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/academicgames

What supplies should my kid bring?

Paper, pencil, and a mind ready to learn!

Will lunch be covered? What is the food policy?

Students are expected to bring lunch and any additional snacks. Due to food allergies, nuts will not be allowed. 

How many campers will there be and how many staff members?

We will have 25 campers and 12 high school volunteers, along with one adult supervisor. The student leader is Jessica Wu (therealjessicawu@gmail.com) and the adult supervisor is Brittany Sayles (saylesb@aaps.k12.mi.us). Due to high interest but limited staff and rooms, the remaining students will be placed on a waitlist. 

My child loves Academic Games. How do we play during the school year?

Ann Arbor currently offers four elementary school Academic Games teams and one middle school team. You do not have to attend that school to join. We welcome all interested players!

We will open registration for the fall in July.  Please register on our Ann Arbor Academic Games Registration Form.  Practice times for the upcoming school year will be listed on the website once they are available.  Register at a school for the appropriate grade level.