Math Adventure Camp

Virtual Math Camp Summer 2021

 

We will provide supplies and videos so you can have the math experience at home.

About the Camp

Due to COVID restrictions on campus, we are not allowed to conduct the traditional Math Adventure Camp.  Therefore, this summer we are providing math kits so each student can explore math at home.  These kits will have all the materials needed to do 10 math camp activities and 1 math camp project (bridge building).  A schedule will be given for a week’s worth of virtual math adventures for 4th through 7th grade students. Math is more than just numbers and this fun and exciting program is designed to spark interest in any student. Campers will engage in fascinating games and hands-on activities that will reinforce mathematical concepts, thinking skills, and problem-solving abilities.  They will explore fractals, exponential growth and decay, code breaking, and more, with all the explorations designed to uncover the relevance of mathematics in daily life.

              

Math Camp Videos 

 

Purchase Math Camp Kits

Create an account.  Enter the number of kits you would like to purchase.  Kits are $7 each.  This kit is designed for one camper.  After you have purchased the kit, you will be contacted to pick up the kit from UVU.  The videos will be available from June 14th – July 31st. 

 

Purchase Math Kit

What are Parents Saying?

I heard the word "love" and "math" in the same sentence. Thank you!
My daughter actually seemed very excited about math with a whole new outlook!
My son came home excited every day to learn about math in a fun way.
There are numerous youth sport camps in Utah Valley during summer time. It's about time to have something academic held for kids who are inclined towards academic.
My kids loved it. Math was fun the way you taught it and used the games. They enjoyed it a lot.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Dr. Lindsey Gerber

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Math Camp Activities

Are you golden

Participants will measure the length of different body parts and compare the ratios of lengths to discover if the Golden Ratio is present in their own bodies.

Code Breaking Basics

Students are introduced to a basic cipher then use that cipher to decode clues that lead to a treasure.

Radioactive M&Ms

Using M&Ms students model radioactive decay and growth and gain a general understanding of half-life and doubling.

Game Theory


Students will gain a general idea the field of mathematics called Game theory. They will begin by playing two famous games, The Prisoners’ Dilemma and Nuclear War. They will address equilibrium points and learn about outcomes.

Fractals!

What is a fractal? How is it created? Students answer these questions by exploring the Serpinski triangle and its construction. We construct the Serpinski triangle both classically and by using L-Systems, leading to a natural investigation of fractal dimension.

Wii Bowling

Explore order of operations and the measures of central tendency (mean, median and mode) by bowling 10 frames.

Bubble Mania

We investigate the conservation of energy by using shape skeletons and looking at the bubble film that is created in them.

Solar System Running

How far away is Pluto? We will explore distance, rate and time, as well as thinking about very large numbers, by “running” to Pluto.

Math Magic

Students will create their own math magic trick after learning how they work and what makes a magic trick successful.

Mastodon Game

Grow your own Mastodon Herd by using set outcomes of a regular die. We will explore how probability affects outcomes in a random number game.

 

The Basics of Fractals

We explore self-similarity using different mediums. Students make their own fractals and see how fractals are present in our world.

Lemonade Game

How do you make the most money in your summer lemonade stand? Look at optimization by operating a lemonade stand.

Zoomtools

Look at very large three dimensional geometric shapes. We will build basic geometric shapes, discuss how we name them, and finally work as a group to make a giant shape.

Mental Math

We look at tricks to multiply numbers very quickly in your head, then the students race each other to see who is the fastest mental multiplier.

Card Tricks

Using probability and binary numbers, we lead students through a number of card tricks that can be completed using math.

Fractions and Cooking

We will make ice cream while exploring what fractions really mean. This will include fraction division and multiplication and reasonable answers for why we do arithmetic the way that we do.

Graph Theory

Explore the basics of Graph Theory including several games that involve tracing figures without redrawing the lines. Why do some shapes work and others do not? Our activity will involve a discussion on nodes and some of Euler’s work.

Modular Arithmetic

Learn how to count modularly and beat everyone else at a game of speed where the winner must count forwards and backward the fastest.

Survey of the Solar System

Gain an understanding of the size of the Solar System by scaling it down. We explore scaling by using a ratio to scale down the solar system to fit in a soccer field. Students will gain an understanding of very large numbers and how to scale.

Math Games

We play several math games to increase enthusiasm for basic arithmetic and to develop skills.

2019 Schedule

Morning Camp Schedule

Monday:
9:00 – 9:30am Ice Breaker/Camp Rules
9:30 – 10:15am Group Activity
10:15 – 10:30am Snack/Outside Play
10:30 – 12:00 pm Begin Weekly Project

Tuesday:
9:00 – 9:10am Warm-Up
9:10 – 9:50am Activity 1
9:50 – 10:30am Activity 2
10:30 – 10:50am Snack/Outside Play
10:50 – 11:30am Activity 3
11:30 – 12:00pm Work on Weekly Project

Wednesday:
9:00 – 9:10am Warm-Up
9:10 – 9:50am Activity 1
9:50 – 10:30am Activity 2
10:30 – 10:50am Snack/Outside Play
10:50 – 11:30am Activity 3
11:30 – 12:00pm Work on Weekly Project

Thursday:
9:00 – 9:10am Warm-Up
9:10 – 9:50am Activity 1
9:50 – 10:30am Activity 2
10:30 – 10:50am Snack/Outside Play
10:50 – 11:30am Activity 3
11:30 – 12:00pm Work on Weekly Project

Friday:
9:00 – 9:10am Warm-Up
9:10 – 9:30am Discuss Weeklong Project and make Predictions
9:30 – 10:30am Experiment
10:30 – 10:50am Discuss Experiment and Predictions
10:50 – 12:00pm Awards and Pizza Party

Afternoon Camp Schedule

Monday:
1:00 – 1:30pm Ice Breaker/Camp rules
1:30 – 2:15pm Group Activity
2:15 – 2:30pm Snack/Outside Play
2:30 – 4:00 pm Begin Weekly Project

Tuesday:
1:00 – 1:10pm Warm-Up
1:10 – 1:50pm Activity 1
1:50 – 2:30pm Activity 2
2:30 – 2:50pm Snack/Outside Play
2:50 – 3:30pm Activity 3
3:30 – 4:00pm Work on Weekly Project

Wednesday:
1:00 – 1:10pm Warm-Up
1:10 – 1:50pm Activity 1
1:50 – 2:30pm Activity 2
2:30 – 2:50pm Snack/Outside Play
2:50 – 3:30pm Activity 3
3:30 – 4:00pm Work on Weekly Project

Thursday:
1:00 – 1:10pm Warm-Up
1:10 – 1:50pm Activity 1
1:50 – 2:30pm Activity 2
2:30 – 2:50pm Snack/Outside Play
2:50 – 3:30pm Activity 3
3:30 – 4:00pm Work on Weekly Project

Friday:
1:00 – 1:10pm Warm-Up
1:10 – 1:30pm Discuss Weeklong Project and make Predictions
1:30 – 2:30pm Experiment
2:30 – 2:50pm Discuss Experiment and Predictions
2:50 – 4:00pm Awards and Pizza Party