Summer 2027 For high school students

Summer 2027 competitions for high school students

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Program factsIDEA MATH Summer Online ProgramsRemoveYouth About Business Summer Business CampRemove
Application deadlineUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
CostLast year's cycle (2026): $1,695–$2,195; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site$750–$3,000 (2027 cycle)
Financial aidLast year's cycle (2026): 2026 qualifying competition-achievement discount: $100. One $100 completion-paid discount with proof for specified MATHCOUNTS National, USAJMO or USAMO achievements.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: Income-based corporate-sponsored assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. The tuition page says most applicants receive assistance. Proof of household income is required; remove sensitive identifiers before submitting documents.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsLast year's cycle (2026): 2026 standard online placement test: $50–$100. Students not recently enrolled generally tested; scheduled-session fee rose closer to summer and was nonrefundable and nontransferable. A special session could cost $150.; 2026 qualifying competition-achievement discount: $100. One $100 completion-paid discount with proof for specified MATHCOUNTS National, USAJMO or USAMO achievements.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Business Economy Seminar: $99. The 2026 program page calls the seminar required for all camp students; whether it is included in a future camp invoice must be confirmed.; Optional conference experience family rate: $750–$1,500. Current page lists $1,500 standard, $1,000 partial and $750 majority-scholarship conference rates.; Income-based corporate-sponsored assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. The tuition page says most applicants receive assistance. Proof of household income is required; remove sensitive identifiers before submitting documents.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 4–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official siteGrades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site
Additional eligibilityRequirement: Be a rising fourth- through twelfth-grader for Math Challenges or a seventh- through twelfth-grader for Advanced Studies; Requirement: Provide accurate age, grade, math-course and official contest-score history; Requirement: Take an assigned placement test unless exempt as a recent IDEA MATH student; Requirement: Accept the academic team's final course placement; Requirement: Attend all live Eastern-time Zoom classes with camera and microphone on; Requirement: Complete homework and present mathematical solutions in class; Exclusion: The two summer tracks have different grade ranges, dates, course levels and prices; Exclusion: Registration alone does not complete enrollment; tuition must be paid in full; Exclusion: A preferred course is not guaranteed because placement, enrollment, staffing and capacity control offerings; Exclusion: Only enrolled students may enter the live Zoom classroom, and recording or photography is prohibitedResidency: The virtual seminar serves students across the country; in-person New York campers must arrange eligible travel and residential participation; Requirement: Complete freshman year of high school before the summer camp; Requirement: Apply no later than the summer immediately after high-school graduation; Requirement: Demonstrate a desire to succeed; Requirement: Submit one teacher recommendation and a one-page essay; Requirement: Attend the required Business Economy Seminar; Requirement: Submit parent permission and the Code of Conduct after acceptance; Exclusion: There is no stated GPA minimum; Exclusion: GPA and optional SAT/ACT data are collected for tracking rather than used as admission cutoffs; Exclusion: Championship Camp is limited to nine top teams from Summer Business Camp; Exclusion: Columbia hosting does not confer Columbia enrollment, admission or academic credit; Exclusion: The 2026 portal is closed
Session dates or durationLast year's cycle (2026): Starts June 28, 2026; Ends August 11, 2026; 5–6.43 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
FormatOnlineIn person / Online / Hybrid
Housing and supervisionNon-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationLive online in U.S. Eastern TimeNew York City, New York, Columbia Graduate School of Business host site, Towers at City College residence
Selection and applicationSelection: Placement is academic and capacity-limited rather than governed by a published acceptance rate. Likely class sizes were 6-12 in early prealgebra levels and 6-16 in others, with stated caps of 16 or 20.Selection: Applicants submit an essay and teacher recommendation; the FAQ says motivation matters and there is no GPA cutoff. Camp capacity is limited and admission is rolling. Championship Camp is by team performance and invitation. Application materials: One-page essay explaining interest in leadership development; One teacher recommendation
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  • IDEA MATH

    IDEA MATH Summer Online Programs

    Live 50-hour online math intensives: Math Challenges for rising grades 4-12 and Advanced Studies for grades 7-12, with placement-based small classes.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $1,695–$2,195; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 28, 2026; Ends August 11, 2026; 5–6.43 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Online
    Location
    Live online in U.S. Eastern Time
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 4–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Provide accurate age, grade, math-course and official contest-score history; Accept the academic team's final course placement

    Housing: Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Placement is academic and capacity-limited rather than governed by a published acceptance rate. Likely class sizes were 6-12 in early prealgebra levels and 6-16 in others, with stated caps of 16 or 20.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 qualifying competition-achievement discount: $100. One $100 completion-paid discount with proof for specified MATHCOUNTS National, USAJMO or USAMO achievements.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 standard online placement test: $50–$100. Students not recently enrolled generally tested; scheduled-session fee rose closer to summer and was nonrefundable and nontransferable. A special session could cost $150.; 2026 qualifying competition-achievement discount: $100. One $100 completion-paid discount with proof for specified MATHCOUNTS National, USAJMO or USAMO achievements.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Be a rising fourth- through twelfth-grader for Math Challenges or a seventh- through twelfth-grader for Advanced Studies; Requirement: Provide accurate age, grade, math-course and official contest-score history; Requirement: Take an assigned placement test unless exempt as a recent IDEA MATH student; Requirement: Accept the academic team's final course placement; Requirement: Attend all live Eastern-time Zoom classes with camera and microphone on; Requirement: Complete homework and present mathematical solutions in class; Exclusion: The two summer tracks have different grade ranges, dates, course levels and prices; Exclusion: Registration alone does not complete enrollment; tuition must be paid in full; Exclusion: A preferred course is not guaranteed because placement, enrollment, staffing and capacity control offerings; Exclusion: Only enrolled students may enter the live Zoom classroom, and recording or photography is prohibited

    Selection and application: Selection: Placement is academic and capacity-limited rather than governed by a published acceptance rate. Likely class sizes were 6-12 in early prealgebra levels and 6-16 in others, with stated caps of 16 or 20.

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  • Youth About Business

    Youth About Business Summer Business Camp

    One-week residential New York M&A simulation for students who have completed ninth grade, preceded by a required virtual seminar and followed by optional conference and year-round programming.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $750–$3,000 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online / Hybrid
    Location
    New York City, New York, Columbia Graduate School of Business host site, Towers at City College residence
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    The virtual seminar serves students across the country; in-person New York campers must arrange eligible travel and residential participation; Submit parent permission and the Code of Conduct after acceptance

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Applicants submit an essay and teacher recommendation; the FAQ says motivation matters and there is no GPA cutoff. Camp capacity is limited and admission is rolling. Championship Camp is by team performance and invitation.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Income-based corporate-sponsored assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. The tuition page says most applicants receive assistance. Proof of household income is required; remove sensitive identifiers before submitting documents.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Business Economy Seminar: $99. The 2026 program page calls the seminar required for all camp students; whether it is included in a future camp invoice must be confirmed.; Optional conference experience family rate: $750–$1,500. Current page lists $1,500 standard, $1,000 partial and $750 majority-scholarship conference rates.; Income-based corporate-sponsored assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. The tuition page says most applicants receive assistance. Proof of household income is required; remove sensitive identifiers before submitting documents.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: The virtual seminar serves students across the country; in-person New York campers must arrange eligible travel and residential participation; Requirement: Complete freshman year of high school before the summer camp; Requirement: Apply no later than the summer immediately after high-school graduation; Requirement: Demonstrate a desire to succeed; Requirement: Submit one teacher recommendation and a one-page essay; Requirement: Attend the required Business Economy Seminar; Requirement: Submit parent permission and the Code of Conduct after acceptance; Exclusion: There is no stated GPA minimum; Exclusion: GPA and optional SAT/ACT data are collected for tracking rather than used as admission cutoffs; Exclusion: Championship Camp is limited to nine top teams from Summer Business Camp; Exclusion: Columbia hosting does not confer Columbia enrollment, admission or academic credit; Exclusion: The 2026 portal is closed

    Selection and application: Selection: Applicants submit an essay and teacher recommendation; the FAQ says motivation matters and there is no GPA cutoff. Camp capacity is limited and admission is rolling. Championship Camp is by team performance and invitation. Application materials: One-page essay explaining interest in leadership development; One teacher recommendation

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