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At NYMC, we want to challenge your mind with mathematics that goes beyond the usual. You will have the chance to solve original problems and create your own, use what you know in new ways, learn from the classics of mathematics, and discover the unknown. You will see mathematics with fresh eyes and appreciate its presence and power. The only thing we ask from you is an open mind and a readiness to work hard.

NYMC is not a place to get tutoring or test prep. Our classes explore mathematics you won’t find in the regular curriculum. We’ll help you develop your logical thinking and problem-solving skills, and along the way, we’ll help you enjoy, understand, and expand your mathematical knowledge.

To subscribe to announcements about student classes, see our contact page.

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High School Summer Program (HSSP)

When: July 21 - August 7
Early Admission Exam Dates: March 7 & 8, 2026 (exam due on March 8) Regular Admission Exam Dates: April 4 & 5, 2026 (exam due on April 5) Application Requirements: Qualifying exam.
Where: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Locations:
NYU: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map)
ONLINE: Online
  Times Loc. Fee  
HSSP In-Person 10 am to 3 pm NYU $1195 Waiting List
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
HSSP Zoom 10 am to 3 pm ONLINE $850 Waiting List
Location: Online.

For course details, go to HSSP

Math Contest Prep

When: July 13-17
Where: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Registration fee: $750. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
NYU: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map)
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
AMC 8 Ian Cheung 10 am to 3 pm NYU 202 Register
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Schedule: July 13-17, 2026
The AMC 8 course is designed to help middle school students learn the skills and tricks required to succeed on the AMC 8. The sessions will focus on building a competition-based numerical intuition to solve problems efficiently. Note that AMC 8 for middle schoolers differs from the AMC 10 & 12 offered to high schoolers, so please be mindful during registration

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AMC 10 Misha Shklyar 10 am to 3 pm NYU 512 Waiting List
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Schedule: July 13-17, 2026
In this course, we will cover some of the main topics necessary to do well on the AMC 10. We will work through AMC 10 problems and identify the main topics a competent mathlete should master. These topics include Probability, Counting, Elementary Number Theory, and Geometry, among many others

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Our math contest prep week is Monday to Friday, from 10am to 3pm. Lunch is not provided. Students are required to bring their own lunch and drinks to the camp.

Refund Policy: Please refer to the FAQ under Summer Programs.

MS Mini Camps@NYU

When: Click on a course to see details
Where: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Registration fee: $160. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
NYU: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map)
  Instructor Times Loc. Room Fee  
Wallpaper Groups (MS) Ailie Wood 7/6 NYU 201 $160 Closed
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Schedule: July 6, 10am to 3 pm
This camp explores the math behind wallpaper patterns and repeating designs. Students will investigate symmetry, shapes, and transformations, discovering that there are only 17 possible types of patterns in the plane. This provides a window into group theory, an advanced area of math that helps us study abstract common structures. (Target Audience: MSA students)
Students will bring their own lunch and drinks to camp




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What They Didn't Tell You About Algebra (MS) Frances Stern 7/7 NYU 201 $160 Closed
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Schedule: July 7, 10am to 3 pm
What They Didn't Tell You About Algebra: What conditions make it possible to solve an equation? We will apply these ideas geometrically, working without numbers! (Target Audience: MSA students)
Students will bring their own lunch and drinks to camp




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Babylonian Math (MS) Ailie Wood 7/8 NYU 201 $160 Closed
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Schedule: July 8, 10am to 3 pm
This camp explores how the Babylonians, over 3,000 years ago, used a base-60 number system. Students will discover why this system was chosen and how it impacted the study of fractions, geometry, timekeeping, and astronomy. They will solve problems using Babylonian-style methods, explore patterns in numbers, and see the effects of a different number system. (Target Audience: MSA students)
Students will bring their own lunch and drinks to camp




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Cryptography and "Secret Codes (MS) Ailie Wood 7/9 NYU 201 $160 Closed
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Schedule: July 9, 10am to 3 pm
Ever wanted to send hidden messages or crack secret codes? In this mini camp, you’ll learn classic ciphers like Caesar and Vigenère. We’ll also look at the historic Enigma machine, why it was so difficult to break, and how mathematicians eventually cracked it. Finally, we’ll start to dig into modern cryptosystems and talk about how math keeps our private information safe today. Through challenges and puzzles, you’ll see how math has shaped the world of secret communication and test your own codebreaking skills! Target audience: Elementary School and Middle School students.. (Target Audience: MS students)
Students will bring their own lunch and drinks to camp




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Finding Patterns Within Patterns (MS) Frances Stern 7/10 NYU 201 $160 Closed
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Schedule: July 10, 10am to 3 pm
Join us for a fun, hands-on day of mathematical discovery. This special mini camp is designed for curious middle school learners who love to explore, create, and think in new ways. What we’ll possibly explore: A familiar pattern found in surprising places and patterns within those patterns. A "magic trick" related to that pattern, and several others that touch on number theory, use of algebraic notation, arithmetic, and logic. By the end of the day, students will walk away energized, and excited about the beauty of mathematics.
Perfect for young mathematicians of all skill levels!
(Target Audience: MSA students)
Students will bring their own lunch and drinks to camp
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MS 5-Day Camp Ms. Wood & Ms. Stern 7/6 - 7/10 NYU 201 $640 Closed
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Schedule: 7/6 Wallpaper Groups; 7/7 What They Didn't Tell You About Algebra; 7/8 Babylonian Math; 7/9 Cryptography and "Secret Codes; 7/10 Finding Patterns Within Patterns.

Mini Camps consist of mathematics or computer science topics and run from 10 am to 3 pm, with a supervised break from 12 pm to 1 pm. Lunch is not provided. Please read descriptions for any prerequisites.

Students registering for 4 camps get a 5th one free, but only if you let us know before payment. No refund for mini camps.

HS Mini Camps@NYU

When: Click on a course to see details
Where: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Registration fee: $160. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
NYU: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map)
  Instructor Times Loc. Room Fee  
Factorials (HS) Isabella Shen 7/6 NYU 202 $160 Closed
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Schedule: July 6, 10am to 3 pm
Factorials: Factorial may be just a simple math operation, but it's used in various math topics including counting, number theory, and series expansion. We will also see variation of factorials such as double factorial, primorial, and subfactorial. (Students who have completed algebra 2)
Students will bring their own lunch and drinks to camp.




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Recursive Sequence and the Golden Ratio (HS) Isabella Shen 7/7 NYU 202 $160 Closed
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Schedule: July 7, 10am to 3 pm
Recursive Sequence and the Golden Ratio: In this mini camp, we'll start by examining simple recursive sequences, and then we'll derive the explicit formula for Fibonacci-like sequences using elementary methods. We'll also explain why the golden ratio is the most irrational number. (Students who are familiar with basic arithmetic and geometric sequences)
Students will bring their own lunch and drinks to camp.




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Generating Function (HS) Isabella Shen 7/8 NYU 202 $160 Closed
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Schedule: July 8, 10am to 3 pm
Generating Function: A generating function is a representation of an infinite sequence of numbers as the coefficients of a formal power series. Generating functions can be used to solve complex problems in counting, probability, and algebra. We'll introduce generating functions and take a look at a collection of application problems using generating functions. (Students who have completed algebra 2)
Students will bring their own lunch and drinks to camp.




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Math at the Edge of Infinity (HS) Isabella Shen 7/9 NYU 202 $160 Closed
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Schedule: July 9, 10am to 3 pm
Math at the Edge of Infinity: Why is there a π in the formula for the area of a circle? Why is there a 4/3 in the volume formula for a sphere? Why is the constant e important? We'll answer these hard-to-answer questions with the help of calculus (but no calculus knowledge is required!) (Students who have completed geometry)
Students will bring their own lunch and drinks to camp




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Factorization (HS) Isabella Shen 7/10 NYU 202 $160 Closed
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Schedule: July 10, 10am to 3 pm
Factorization is an important skill for all high school math courses, and there are so many different methods to factor! In this mini camp, we'll see a large collection of factorization problems using all different types of methods. You'll be a master of factorization by the end of the day. (Students who have completed algebra 1)
Students will bring their own lunch and drinks to camp




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HS 5-Day Camp Ms Shen 7/6 - 7/10 NYU 202 $640 Closed
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Schedule: 7/6 Factorials; 7/7 Recursive Sequence and the Golden Ratio; 7/8 Generating Function; 7/9 Math at the End of Infinity; 7/10 Factorization.

Mini Camps consist of mathematics or computer science topics and run from 10 am to 3 pm, with a supervised break from 12 pm to 1 pm. Lunch is not provided. Please read descriptions for any prerequisites.

Students registering for 4 camps get a 5th one free, but only if you let us know before payment. No refund for mini camps.

ES Mini Camp Week@NYU

When: Click on a course to see details
Where: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Registration fee: $850. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
NYU: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map)
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
Math in Art, One Week Mini Camp Ailie Wood 7/13 - 7/17 NYU 201 Register
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map).
Schedule: July 13 to July 17, 10am to 3 pm
One Week ES Mini Camp “Math in Art” through topics including geometry, graph theory, and coding. Our ES Mini Camp will run from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Instruction will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by a lunch break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. There will be an instruction session from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Students will enjoy fun games led by our TA from 3:00pm to 5:00pm...

One Week ES Mini Camp“Math in Art” through topics including geometry, graph theory, and coding.

Our ES Mini Camp will run from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Instruction will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by a lunch break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. There will be an instruction session from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Students will enjoy fun games led by our TA from 3:00pm to 5:00pm..

Lunch is NOT provided. Please pack lunch and drinks for your child. Students will not be allowed to purchase outside lunch.

If you are interested in joining us for just a few days, please email info@nymathcircle.org.

No refunds for mini camps.

Past Courses

We had our first full course for students in Spring 2008. You can see the listing of past courses here.

Registration and Payment Policy

To reserve your spot, full payment is required within 48 hours of registration or placement test approval. If payment is not received within this timeframe, your spot may be offered to another student.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

  • Fall & Spring Semesters (either whole year or single semester)
    • Cancel at least four weeks before the first class:
      80% refund (20% administrative fee retained)
    • Cancel before the 2nd class:
      50% refund
    • Cancel after that:
      No refunds
  • Summer Programs
    • Cancel at least six weeks before the start of classes:
      80% refund (20% administrative fee retained)
    • Cancel at least two weeks before the start of classes:
      50% refund
    • Cancel after that:
      No refunds
  • One-day Minicamps:
    • No refunds

If you need to cancel, please let us know as early as possible—this allows us to accommodate students who may be waiting for an opening.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Is there other tuition besides the registration fee?

    No. The registration fee is our tuition. There is no other cost.

  2. Do we need to take a test for admission?
    • For the High School Summer Program (HSSP), there is a separate entrance exam.
    • For full-semester weekend courses, new students or those looking to advance a level must complete a placement test. During registration, you will receive a downloadable placement test to complete at home. Full solutions-—not just answers-—should be emailed to info+exam@nymathcircle.org.
  3. My child is struggling with math. Will NYMC help?

    Our program is designed for students who are already comfortable with standard school material and eager to explore additional topics and challenges. If your child is struggling with foundational math, NYMC may not be the best fit. However, for those who love math and want to deepen their understanding, our courses provide an enriching experience.

  4. I attended NYMC last year. Will the material be the same this year?

    No.

    • Middle School courses follow a one-year cycle.
    • High School courses operate on a two-year cycle.

    Our instructors design a dynamic curriculum that varies each semester, ensuring fresh, engaging material each year. Course details can be found in the descriptions under the registration links.

  5. Can parents observe the classes?

    No, parents are not permitted to observe classes.

  6. How can I qualify for financial aid?
    • To apply for financial aid, you must submit a fee reduction form along with your registration.
    • You must provide proof of financial need, such as a recent dated Medicaid or Food Stamp (SNAP) letter.

    Please note that free school lunch letters and children's Medicaid health insurance no longer qualify, as they are available regardless of income level.

    Even if you do not receive government benefits, you may still be eligible for some financial assistance by submitting a detailed explanation of your financial situation. We are committed to making our program accessible and affordable to all students.

  7. How can I support NYMC?
    • Private contributions play a crucial role in sustaining our program, and we deeply appreciate monetary donations. Donations to NYMC are tax-deductible, and you can make a contribution here.
    • We offer limited volunteer opportunities that require specialized skills and a significant commitment. If you're interested, email info@nymathcircle.org with a description of your interests and skills.
    • Another great way to support us is by spreading the word! Tell your friends, share our program on social media, or write about us on your blog. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.
  8. How do I join NYMC’s math team?

    In 2025, we began participating in high school math competitions. Anyone can join our math team class-—even if you are not officially selected for competitions, you will gain valuable experience in mathematical problem-solving and contest strategies. To join the NYMC team at competitions, we have to check if you are allowed to compete against your school's team, if it has one.

  9. What level should I register for?

    You can register for any level that aligns with your current skills. During registration, you will receive a placement test covering all levels. A score of 7/10 qualifies you for a level, but we use this test primarily to ensure accurate placement, and we may adjust your registration accordingly.

    Briefly:

    • MSA – Middle school introduction to problem-solving
    • MSB – Middle school students with prior problem-solving experience
    • HSA – High school introduction to problem-solving
    • HSB – Advanced high school problem-solving
    • College Bridge – The most advanced level
  10. What are mini-camps?

    Mini-camps are one-day intensive sessions focused on a single topic. They are offered throughout the year.

  11. What is Google Classroom (GC) for?

    Google Classroom is the central platform where NYMC posts assignments, worksheets, announcements, and course materials. All students — in‑person or Zoom — must join their class’s GC to stay up to date.

    GC also provides a reliable way to communicate with instructors and TAs outside class hours.

    Students should join using a non‑school email(such as a personal Gmail account), since many school‑managed emails block external Classroom invitations.