Avid Academy offers enrichment programs that allow each student to pursue his or her passion in math and science.  We provide an extended collection of math olympiad training programs for Summer 2010 from July 5 to July 30, 2010 at Concordia University, Irvine, CA.

Directions to Concordia University

Concordia University is located in Irvine, California and directly accessible from the 5 or 405 Freeway at Jeffrey/University exit:

1. Take Jeffrey South which becomes University Dr.
2. Turn left at Ridgeline Dr.  (There is a Concordia University sign before Ridgeline)
3. Turn right at Concordia East
4. At the gate, notify the guard that you are attending Avid Academy Math Olympiad Summer Camp to get a parking pass and enter the campus
5. Proceed to park in the Parking Lot highlighted in yellow on attached Campus Map
6. Follow the Avid Academy Math Olympiad signs from the Parking Lot to GH121 in Grimm Hall.

NOTE: On the first day, please ask the security guards at the gate to give you a two-week parking pass.  Parking is free.

Here is a Campus Map of Concordia.  Please park in the Main Parking Lot, and GH121 is in the building marked 7 on the map.

Concordia Map PDF

How to Register?

To register, please follow these steps.

1. Schedule a qualifying exam: The summer program is designed to challenge gifted math students.  All students must take a qualifying exam except the following:

• Avid Academy students in good standing.
• Students enrolled in a GATE program in your schedule district.
• Students identified as gifted by CTY, EPGY, or other organizations.

To schedule a qualifying exam, please click on the following BOOKNOW button to schedule the exam. 

2A. Register Online by Clicking on One of the Links:

We have reached maximum capacity for sessiona A-I and B-I at Irvine location.  A  has been established just in case we have late cancellations.  To be placed on the , email us at info@avidacademy.com with student's name, grade, school, and desirable sessions.

• Session A-I (Irvine) Online Registration: Junior Math Olympiad Summer Camp (Grades 4 - 5)
• Session A-I (Fullerton) Online Registration: Junior Math Olympiad Summer Camp (Grades 4 - 5)
• Session B-I (Irvine) Online Registration: Jump Start Pre-Algebra Problem Solving (Grades 5 - 7)
• Session B-I (Fullerton) Online Registration: Jump Start Pre-Algebra Problem Solving (Grades 5 - 7)
• Session A-II (Irvine) Online Registration: Jump Start Algebra Problem Solving and AMC 8 (Grades 7 - 8)
• Session B-II (Irvine) Online Registration: Geometry, AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS Bootcamp (Grades 7 - 8)
• Session A-III (Irvine) Online Registration: Jump Start Intermediate Algebra and AMC 10 (Grades 9 - 10)
• Session B-III (Irvine) Online Registration: Jump Start Pre-Calculus and AMC 12 (Grades 10 - 11)

2B. Or Register by Mail by downloading the registration form and mail in with payment before June 15, 2010

2010 Math Olympiad Summer Camp Registration Form.

3. Send in Medical Release Form and Payment.  The registration deadline is June 15, 2010.  We accept about 25 students per session.  Students are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Therefore, it is advisable to register as early as you can to secure a spot.  Send payment to Avid Academy, 4199 Campus Drive, Suite 550, Irvine, CA 92612.

A-I: Junior Math Olympiad Summer Camp for Grades 4 - 5

Date and Time:  July 5 - July 16, M - F, 8:30 - 11:30 AM

This camp is designed for students in rising math grades 4 and 5.  In this camp, students will learn 8 basic problem solving strategies: 1) Look for Patterns, 2) Guess and Check, 3) Simplify the Problem, 4) Draw a Diagram, 5) Use Picture Model, 6) Work Backwards, 7) Make a List or Table, and 8) Compare Before and After.  The focus is on critical thinking skills rather than computation skills.  Students will also learn important mental math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.  To make learning fun, students will also participate in math games and hands-on activities such as 24!, Rubik's cube, Tetrahedron construction, Math Magic! and Ken-Ken.  They will also experience elementary school math competitions such as California Math League, Online Math League, and Math Olympiad contests.

Space is limited to 25 students per session on a first-come, first-serve basis.  The registration deadline is June 15, 2010.  For more information or to register, please visit Junior Math Olympiad Summer Camp or email info@avidacademy.com.

B-I: Jump Start Pre-Algebra and Math Competitions for Grades 5 - 7

Date and Time: July 19 - July 30, M - F, 8:30 - 11:30 AM

This camp is designed for students in rising math grades 5 - 7 who will take Pre-Algebra in the fall.  Advanced 5th graders are also accepted if they pass a qualifying exam.  In this camp, students will learn important pre-algebra concepts.  Math competition problems are used to enhance pre-algebra skills.  The focus is to learn how to solve multistep word problems and important problem solving topics in patterns, sequences, series, counting, prime numbers, divisibility, remainders, and geometry of areas.  Students will also learn important mental math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.  To make learning fun, students will also participate in math games and hands-on activities such as 24!, Rubik's cube, Tetrahedron construction, Math Magic! and Ken-Ken.  They will also experience math competitions such as California Math League, Math Olympiad and AMC 8 contests.

Participants will be eligible to enroll in E210 - Introductory Math Competition or E110 - Honors Pre-Algebra Problem Solving class during 2010 - 2011 school year.

Space is limited to 25 students per session on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration deadline is June 15, 2010.  For more information, please visit Jump Start Pre-Algebra and Math Competitions Summer Camp or email info@avidacademy.com.

A-II: Jump Start Algebra and AMC 8 for Grades 7 - 8

Date and Time: July 5 - July 16, M - F, 12:30 - 3:30 PM plus optional homework period from 3:30 - 4:30 PM 

This problem solving program is designed for middle students in rising math grades 7 - 8, namely the completion of pre-algebra.  Younger students who have completed the study of pre-algebra will also be accepted.  The focus is on how to solve algebra equations and how to solve algebra word problems using equations.  Middle school math competition problems are used to enhance algebra skills.  In addition, students will also learn important AMC 8 problem solving topics in Number Theory, Counting, Probability, and Geometry. 

Participants will be eligible to enroll in E220 - Intermediate Math Competitions or E120 - Honors Algebra Problem Solving class during the 2010 - 2011 school year.

Space is limited to 25 students per session on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration deadline is June 15, 2010.  For more information, please visit Jump Start Algebra and AMC 8 or email info@avidacademy.com.

B-II: Geometry, AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS Bootcamp for Grades 7 - 9

Date and Time: July 19 - July 30, M - F, 12:30 - 3:30 PM plus optional homework period from 3:30 - 4:30 PM 

This intensive bootcamp is designed for students who are taking geometry in the fall and would like to get a head start and who also have an interest in participating in middle school math competitions.  Students will get an overview of important geometry concepts and learn problem solving skills related to MATHCOUNTS, AMC 8 and AMC 10.  They will learn geometry topics such as angle chasing, polygons, areas, volumes, similar and congruent triangles, Pythagorean theorem, motion geometry, and quadrilaterals.  Students will also study problem solving strategies in algebraic expressions, algebra manipulations, number sense, number theory, proportional reasoning, statistics, patterns, counting, and probability.

Participants will be eligible to enroll in E230 - Advanced Math Competitions or E130 - Honors Geometry Problem Solving class during the 2010 - 2011 school year.

Space is limited to 25 students per session on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration deadline is June 15, 2010.  For more information, please visit Geometry, AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS Bootcamp or email info@avidacademy.com.

A-III: Intermediate Algebra and AMC 10 Bootcamp

Date and Time: July 5 - July 16, M - F, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

The purpose of this intensive bootcamp is to give students a jump start in Algebra 2 problem solving and experience high school math competitions (primarily AMC 10 and California Math League).  Students will learn important Algebra 2 topics in albegraic manupulations, system of equations, complex numbers, quadratics, sum and products of roots, exponents, the binomial theorem, inequalities, sequences, series, and analytical geometry.  AMC 10 and California Math League problems are used to enhance Algebra 2 skills.

Participants will be eligible to enroll in G210 - Introductory Math Olympiad or N210 - Introductory Physics Oympiad class during the 2010 - 2011 school year.

Space is limited to 25 students per session on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration deadline is June 15, 2010.  For more information, please visit Intermediate Algebra and AMC 10 Bootcamp or email info@avidacademy.com.

B-III: Pre-Calculus and AMC 12 Bootcamp

Date and Time: July 19 - July 30, M - F, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

This purpose of this camp is to prepare students to take SAT II Math Level II, AP Calculus AB, and AMC10/12 Math competitions.  It will also focus on critical math skills required for AP Physics and Physics Olympiad.  Topics include quadratic functions, conic functions, exponential and logorithmic functions, trigonometry, polar coordinates, complex numbers, sequences, series, and parametric functions.  Past AMC 10 and AMC 12 problems are used to enhance pre-calculus knowledge and skills.

Participants will be eligible to enroll in G220 - Intermediate Math Olympiad or N220 - Intermediate Physics Oympiad class during the 2010 - 2011 school year.

Space is limited to 25 students per session on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration deadline is June 15, 2010.  For more information, please visit Pre-Calculus and AMC 12 Bootcamp or email info@avidacademy.com.