Camp Catalog

In-Person Camp

Turn your video gamer into a video game creator!

Perfect for gamers and tech lovers

Design powerful, interactive games in just one week. Turn your child's gaming obsession into a learning experience.

What kid doesn't want to design their own video game? Students will use game design software from GameSalad to build high quality arcade games that they can access at home even after the camp is over!

Kids will love being able to play their own games on their computer. No programming experience required.

"He could not wait to tell us about the class. He really enjoyed it" -- Devin's dad

In-Person Camp

Turn your little LEGO builder into an Engineer!

Students learn the scientific method as they explore simple machines like levers, pulleys, gears and more through the world of LEGOs. These camps are perfect for an aspiring LEGO builder's first experience with engineering.

The builds and projects in this camp focus on vehicles and how they move. Students will use motors and gear to optimize the performance of their vehicles. Activities include a dragster, robot dog, tractor pull, and more!

There are no pre-requisites for this camp.

Camp is limited to 8 students.

Monday through Friday - Half day

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Hear From Previous Campers:
"I loved building the robot dog and making its tail wag faster and faster" -- Maya

In-Person Camp The extended care plan carries flat rate and cannot be modified. This allows you to drop your student off at 8:30 am (no earlier) and pick them up at 4:30 pm (no later). If the pickup time is abused we reserve the right to void your extended care for the week, without refund. Extended care can only be applied to registrations that contain a morning and afternoon camp. Extended care will not be accepted for registrations containing only one half-day camp.

In-Person Camp

Explore the amazing world of robotics

Perfect for young LEGO fanatics

Age is just a number! We now have a robotics class for early elementary students.

It’s never to early to introduce your student to robotics. Students will work with LEGO’s revolutionary WeDo platform. This platform is designed to introduce younger students to robotics, allowing them to build and program their own creations.

LEGO’s WeDo platform allows student to build and program their own robotics creations.

In-Person Camp

Turn your tech enthusiast into a programmer!

Perfect for younger kids who love computers and technology.

Students will learn the basics of coding through hands-on activities, games, and simple coding languages like SCRATCH Jr. This is the perfect camp for a child's first experience with programming.

In-Person Camp

Develop focus, concentration, and critical thinking.

For beginner to advanced players

Learn chess from Columbus' premier coach -- Chuck Diebert.

Chess has been proven to enhance creativity, academic achievement in math and reading, self-esteem and a host of other qualities that every parent and teacher desires.

National Life Master Chuck Diebert has lead Math Plus Academy's weekly chess club to win numerous individual and team trophies at competitions throughout Ohio.

This camp accommodates all skills levels from beginner to advanced. Students will be grouped by ability within the camp.

"Chess camp was awesome!" -- Ben

In-Person Camp

Head to middle school with confidence!

Perfect student who want to get ahead

The transition to middle school math can be a tricky one. This camp reviews core concepts of elementary math including long multiplication and division, as well as fractions. In addition, this camp introduces core middle school math concepts like adding and subtracting integers, exponents, solving single variable equations in one or two steps and order of operations that are vital to success in pre-algebra and algebra.

Through our unique problem-solving approach, your child will develop a deeper understanding of middle school math concepts so they can better apply what they've learned at school and in the real world.

They will develop abstract thinking needed to be successful in algebra and higher level mathematics.

In-Person Camp

Build cool projects with electronics

Perfect for kids who like to tinker!

Experiment with a number of different science and engineering builds. Students will use MicroBit and Arduino electronics kits to build a pedometer, random dice roller, music players and more! This camp is all about hands-on creation and innovation.

Building and tinkering is a great way for students to learn by doing.

New camp for 2019! Register now to avoid missing out.

In-Person Camp

Tackle an escape room and then build your own!

Perfect for kids who love to solve puzzles and have an affinity for science and tech.

Students will tackle an escape room, break down how it works, and then spend the week learning cryptographyand basic electronics which will allow them to construct their own escape room. Parents will be challenged to defeat the student escape room on the last day.

In-Person Camp

Turn your little LEGO builder into an Engineer!

Perfect for LEGO fanatics

Explore simple machines like levers, pulleys, gears and more through the world of LEGOs. These camps are perfect for an aspiring LEGO builder's first experience with engineering.

Students begin to build a foundation for understanding how simple machines work. We discuss the basics into why things work the way they do.

"He LOVED it. Every day he came out excited to tell us what he had learned." -- Jack's mom
"He came home talking about each new thing they did. Always a good sign!" -- Mason's mom

In-Person Camp

Introduce your child to the wonder of robotics

Perfect for LEGO & tech enthusiasts

Build, code, and test LEGO robots. Teach robots how to navigate and interact with the world.

Each child will learn robotics, programming, and problem-solving while they design, build, and test LEGO robots. LEGO Robotics gives kids the opportunity to explore engineering, math and science in a fun and engaging way! Each day students develop teamwork skills while they work with a partner on a new design challenge. Challenges include sumo bot competition and more!

We have completely redesigned the curriculum this year, so if your child took a robotics camp last year, they can do it again and have another amazing experience.

"Every day when I picked up my son, he was glowing with excitement and joy!" -- Braedon's mom
"He LOVED it!" -- Max's mom

In-Person Camp

Learn the value of money

Perfect for future bankers!

Worried that your child hasn't developed any sense of the value of money? Our Smart Money camp will teach kids about budgeting, saving and investment. They will experience, first-hand, how money works through games and simulations. They’ll learn about stock investing, interest rates, debt, loans, and much more!

All new camp in 2019!

In-Person Camp

Get a head start on school!

Perfect for pre-K students

Build numeracy skills and confidence so your child has a headstart before starting KG. Camp that is full of fun activities developed to help kids build numeracy skills.

Through our unique set of games and fun math activities, your child will gain a firm grasp on counting, addition, subtraction, and patterns.

In-Person Camp

Join the maker movement!

Perfect for creative and crafty kids

Create, tinker, innovates and design projects to take home for further exploration and discovery. Building and tinkering is a great way for students to learn by doing. In this week-long camp, students will tinker with a number of different fun builds.

Projects will include lessons on science, technology, and engineering.

Reinforce addition and subtraction skills through fun puzzles and math games.

Want to improve your child's ability to problem solve in addition and subtraction and apply their math knowledge to the real world? This is the camp for you.

Students will use their powers of deduction to clarify their reasoning, learn new problem solving strategies as they tackle a variety of brain-teasing puzzles and games from single digit to multi digit addition and subtraction. All activities are hands-on, minds-on, engaging and age appropriate.

While they're busy having fun, students will also be sharpening their creativity, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. This will give them an edge in math, science, reading, and life!

Two one-hour sessions each day with at-home challenges in between. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

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Hear From Previous Campers:
"I LOVE this! It's like a work out for my brain!" -- Angelina
"I can't wait to do the camp again!" -- Rian

Get a head start on school!

Perfect for students entering Second Grade

Build numeracy skills and confidence so your child has a headstart before starting Second Grade. Camp that is full of fun activities developed to help kids build numeracy skills.

Through our unique set of games and fun math activities, your child will gain a firm grasp on 2-digit addition and subtraction, fractions, money, and time.

Two one-hour sessions each day with practice problems sets to master skills at home. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

Get a head start on school!

Perfect for students entering Third Grade

Build numeracy skills and confidence so your child has a headstart before starting Third Grade. Camp that is full of fun activities developed to help kids build numeracy skills.

Through our unique set of games and fun math activities, your child will gain a firm grasp on multiplication, meaning of division, as well as comparing and ordering fractions.

Two one-hour sessions each day with practice problems sets to master skills at home. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

Get a head start on school!

Perfect for students entering Fourth Grade

Build numeracy skills and confidence so your child has a headstart before starting Fourth Grade. Camp that is full of fun activities developed to help kids build numeracy skills.

Through our unique set of games and fun math activities, your child will gain a firm grasp on multi-digit multiplication & division, adding and subtracting fractions, and decimals.

Two one-hour sessions each day with practice problems sets to master skills at home. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

In-Person Camp

Build on Your Child's Love of Minecraft!

Perfect for Minecraft fanatics

Learn to code, solve challenging math problems, and discover how to create powerful control circuits (using redstone) all inside of Minecraft. This camp combines the joy and freedom of Minecraft with STEM learning that they can use to expand their creativity and problem solving.

Students work individually and in teams throughout the week to complete design challenges and solve puzzles.

In-Person Camp

Tinker with 3D printing. Take home one of your designs!

Perfect for curious, tech explorers.

Design objects using CAD (computer aided design) software and then bring your creations to life using our 3D printer. Take home a creation and wow your friends.

This camp will introduce kids to 3D modeling and 3D printing so they can turn their creative ideas into real world products. Students will learn to build 3D models in Google Sketchup which they can print and take home!

“3D printing is so cool and it was easier than I thought!” -- Cody (age 10)

In-Person Camp

Turn your tech enthusiast into a programmer!

Perfect for kids who love computers

Learn to code animations and games using MIT's visual programming language called SCRATCH. This is the perfect camp for a child's first experience with programming.

Computer programming is a skill that most schools don't teach.

“I can’t wait to work on this at home! This camp was definitely worth it and I can’t wait to come back tomorrow!!!” -- Sean
"This camp really opened my son's eyes to an entirely new field. He continues to write new programs at home. Thanks for inspiring him!" -- Zach's mom

In-Person Camp Perfect for high schoolers

Learn the secrets to success on college entrance exams. We teach students how to solve the tricky problems they've never seen before!

Did you know that most of the problems in the math section are designed to catch students making common mistakes? If your child knows what to look for, s/he can easily avoid these common pitfalls and master the test.

ACT/SAT Math Bootcamp is for 8th to 11th grade students getting ready to take the PSAT, SAT or ACT. Students should have completed Algebra I and have some experience with geometry before taking this bootcamp.

The bootcamp will focus on problem solving strategies students can use to answer the difficult ACT & SAT problems. They will also learn test taking tactics they can use when they get stuck.

Students will be provided a practice test prior to the bootcamp. The information from those tests will be used to structure the camp to meet the needs of the students.

Reinforce multiplication and division skills through fun puzzles and math games.

Want to improve your child's ability to problem solve in multiplication and division and apply their math knowledge to the real world? This is the camp for you.

Students will use their powers of deduction to clarify their reasoning, learn new problem solving strategies as they tackle a variety of brain-teasing puzzles and games from single digit to multi digit multiplication and division. All activities are hands-on, minds-on, engaging and age appropriate.

While they're busy having fun, students will also be sharpening their creativity, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. This will give them an edge in math, science, reading, and life!

Two one-hour sessions each day with at-home challenges in between. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

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Hear From Previous Campers:
"I LOVE this! It's like a work out for my brain!" -- Angelina
"I can't wait to do the camp again!" -- Rian

In-Person Camp

Cleveland's Best Chess Camps

Register at ProgressWithChess.org

Perfect for bright problem solvers

Progress with Chess is proud to partner with Math Plus Academy and offer our traditional one week camp format at the Solon location. For students in grades K-8. All levels welcome, from beginners to expert players! Your child will thrive in our supportive environment, receiving plenty of individual attention in small groups, divided by age and skill level. Chess sets and equipment provided.

Full day campers bring lunch, all may bring snacks if desired.

The camp will be conducted by “Progress with Chess”, a local non-profit organization which provides chess instruction in over 50 Greater Cleveland locations, employing an experienced staff of professional instructors.

Beginning students will master the rules and moves of the pieces, basic strategy and checkmates. More experienced players will explore openings, endgames, tactics and checkmate patterns. Activities include a healthy mixture of interactive lessons and supervised open play. A short recess is scheduled in the morning and afternoon with opportunities for physical exercise. Lunch and free time will be from noon to 1pm daily for full day campers.

Full Day and sibling discounts available

Register at ProgressWithChess.org

In-Person Camp

Take Your Child’s Gift for Math to the Next Level

Perfect for bright problem solvers

This is a rigorous, intensive camp for students with a strong affinity for math. It’s designed for bright middle school students to broaden their view of mathematics and challenge them to become master problem solvers.

Advanced topics include: number theory, graph theory, probability, and geometry. Students will be exposed to brain building challenges in wonderful areas of mathematics they won’t be introduced to at school.

Students must have a passion for math, strong mathematical knowledge, and a desire to be challenged. Register now to avoid missing out.

In-Person Camp

Introduce your child to the wonder of robotics

Perfect for tech enthusiasts

NEW OFFERING EXCLUSIVELY IN SOLON!

The RoboThink Robotics Program is a hands-on learning experience where students from K-12 can use our amazing robotics kit to design and build robots of all shapes, sizes and functions!

The RoboThink Robotics Program uses our robotics kit, a leveled curriculum and an open learning environment where students can creatively build and modify robots. Our trained instructors provide guidance but leave the heavy lifting to the students to maximize self-discovery and self-learning.

For the child, it's fun play. And for the parent, it's a great educational tool! RoboThink's products, programs and curriculum are designed by teachers and engineers to help students maximize academic benefits from our robotics programs

Turn your tech enthusiast into a programmer!

Perfect for kids who love computers

Learn to make games using MIT's visual programming language SCRATCH. This is the perfect camp for a child's first experience with programming.

Students will learn how to make games like Flappy Birds and more in SCRATCH.

90 minutes per day plus at-home challenges. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

Computer programming is a skill that most schools don't teach.

”I can’t wait to work on this at home! This camp was definitely worth it and I can’t wait to come back tomorrow!!!” -- Sean
"This camp really opened my son's eyes to an entirely new field. He continues to write new programs at home. Thanks for inspiring him!" -- Zach's mom

Build on Your Child's Love of Minecraft!

Perfect for Minecraft fanatics

Learn to code, solve challenging math problems, and discover how to create powerful control circuits (using redstone) all inside of Minecraft. This camp combines the joy and freedom of Minecraft with STEM learning that they can use to expand their creativity and problem solving.

Students work individually and in teams throughout the week to complete design challenges and solve puzzles

90 minutes per day plus at-home challenges. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

Learn to simulate electrical circuits

Perfect for kids who like to tinker!

Students will use Tinkercad online software to experiment with a number of electrical components to build and test working circuits. Learn how batteries, motors, resistors, and other electrical components work.

Modeling and tinkering are a great way for students to learn science.

90 minutes per day plus at-home challenges. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

Teach your programmer a new language

Perfect for kids who want to be a programmer!

Learn different programming languages. Using the Repl.it platform, students will learn Javascript through teamwork and individual challenges!

Teaching students how to program prepares them for the future!

90 minutes per day plus at-home challenges. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

New camp for 2020! Register now to avoid missing out!

Gain a deeper understanding of fractions and ratios through fun puzzles and math games

Want to improve your child's ability to problem solve using fractions and apply their math knowledge to the real world? This is the camp for you.

Students will use their powers of deduction to clarify their reasoning, learn new problem solving strategies as they tackle a variety of brain-teasing puzzles and games from conversions to working through fractions with uncommon denominators. All activities are hands-on, minds-on, engaging and age appropriate.

While they're busy having fun, students will also be sharpening their creativity, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. This will give them an edge in math, science, reading,and life!

Two one-hour sessions each day with at-home challenges in between. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

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Hear From Previous Campers:
"I LOVE this! It's like a work out for my brain!" -- Angelina
"I can't wait to do the camp again!" -- Rian

Gain a deeper understanding of algebra through fun puzzles and math games.

A fun and interactive way to introduce Variables and Exponents. Students will have the upper hand when entering Pre Algebra in school.

Variables and Exponents can be very confusing when first introduced to students. We teach students engaging ways to have fun with new concepts. Through interactive lessons, games, brain teasers, and problem solving techniques students will find exponents and variables more like a game and less like work.

While they're busy having fun, students will also be sharpening their creativity, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. This will give them an edge in math, science, reading, and life!

Two one-hour sessions each day with at-home challenges in between. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

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Hear From Previous Campers:
"I LOVE this! It's like a work out for my brain!" -- Angelina
"I can't wait to do the camp again!" -- Rian

Turn your Mathmatician in to a Math Magician!

Always wondered about the magic behind mathematics? This is the camp for you.

We will use magic as a catalyst to talk about all kinds of mathematics. Students will explore number and card tricks as well as other surprising tricks that can all be explained with mathematics. Kids will love learning how to amaze their friends along with the math that makes it all work.

Two one-hour sessions each day with at-home challenges in between. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

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Hear From Previous Campers:
"I LOVE this! It's like a work out for my brain!" -- Angelina
"I can't wait to do the camp again!" -- Rian

Tackle an escape room with a small team and then learn how to build your own!

Perfect for kids who love to solve puzzles.

Students will tackle escape room puzzles, break down how they work, and then spend the week learning cryptography and other puzzle designs that will allow them to construct their own escape room at home.

Two one-hour sessions each day with at-home challenges in between. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

This is the perfect camp for any child with a passion for math. This is a new camp offering! Register now to avoid missing out.

Get a head start on school!

Perfect for pre-K and KG students

Build numeracy skills and confidence so your child has a headstart before starting KG. Camp that is full of activities developed to help kids build numeracy skills.

Through our unique set explorations and activities, your child will gain a firm grasp on counting, addition, subtraction, and patterns.

Two one-hour sessions each day with practice problems sets to master skills at home. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

Get a head start on school!

Perfect for students entering First Grade

Build numeracy skills and confidence so your child has a headstart before starting First Grade. Camp that is full of fun activities developed to help kids build numeracy skills.

Through our unique set of games and fun math activities, your child will gain a firm grasp on addition, subtraction, money, and time.

Two one-hour sessions each day with practice problems sets to master skills at home. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

Take Your Child’s Gift for Math to the Next Level

Perfect for bright problem solvers

This is a rigorous, intensive camp for students with a strong affinity for math. It’s designed for bright middle school students to broaden their view of mathematics and challenge them to become master problem solvers.

Advanced topics include: number theory, graph theory, probability, and geometry. Students will be exposed to brain building challenges in wonderful areas of mathematics they won’t be introduced to at school.

Students must have a passion for math, strong mathematical knowledge, and a desire to be challenged. Register now to avoid missing out.

Gain a deeper understanding of geometric concepts through fun puzzles and math games.

This camp gives students an opportunity to develop mathematical reasoning, critical thinking skills, and problem solving techniques to investigate and explore geometry. This will be a great primer for high school geometry. All activities are hands-on, minds-on, engaging and age appropriate.

While they're busy having fun, students will also be sharpening their creativity, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. This will give them an edge in math, science, reading, and life!

Two one-hour sessions each day with at-home challenges in between. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

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Hear From Previous Campers:
"I LOVE this! It's like a work out for my brain!" -- Angelina
"I can't wait to do the camp again!" -- Rian

Get a head start on school!

Perfect for students entering Fifth Grade

Build numeracy skills and confidence so your child has a headstart before starting Fifth Grade. Camp that is full of fun activities developed to help kids build numeracy skills.

Through our unique set of games and fun math activities, your child will gain a firm grasp on multiplying and dividing fractions, geometry, rates and proportions.

Two one-hour sessions each day with practice problems sets to master skills at home. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

Turn your tech enthusiast into a programmer!

Perfect for kids who love computers

Learn to make art and animations using MIT's visual programming language SCRATCH. This is the perfect camp for a child's first experience with programming.

Our instructors will teach kids how to make spriographs and other cool art projects in SCRATCH.

90 minutes per day plus at-home challenges. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

Computer programming is a skill that most schools don't teach.

”I can’t wait to work on this at home! This camp was definitely worth it and I can’t wait to come back tomorrow!!!” -- Sean
"This camp really opened my son's eyes to an entirely new field. He continues to write new programs at home. Thanks for inspiring him!" -- Zach's mom

Head to middle school with confidence!

Perfect for students who want to get ahead

The transition to middle school math can be a tricky one. This camp reviews core concepts of elementary math including long multiplication and division, as well as fractions. In addition, this camp introduces core middle school math concepts like adding and subtracting integers, exponents, solving single variable equations in one or two steps and order of operations that are vital to success in pre-algebra and algebra.

Through our unique problem-solving approach, your child will develop a deeper understanding of middle school math concepts so they can better apply what they've learned at school and in the real world.

They will develop abstract thinking needed to be successful in algebra and higher level mathematics.



Two one-hour sessions each day with practice problems sets to master skills at home. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

Tinker with 3D printing. We will send you one of your designs!

Perfect for curious, tech explorers.

Design objects using CAD (computer aided design) software and then bring your creations to life using our 3D printer. We will send you a creation so you can wow your friends.

This camp will introduce kids to 3D modeling and 3D printing so they can turn their creative ideas into real world products. Students will learn to build 3D models in Tinkercad which we will print and ship home!

90 minutes per day plus at-home challenges. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

“3D printing is so cool and it was easier than I thought!” -- Cody (age 10)

Turn your video gamer into a video game creator!

Perfect for gamers and tech lovers

Design powerful, interactive games in just one week. Turn your child's gaming obsession into a learning experience.

What kid doesn't want to design their own video game? Students will use game design software from GameSalad to build high quality arcade games that they can access at home even after the camp is over!

Kids will love being able to play their own games on their computer. No programming experience required.

90 minutes per day plus at-home challenges. 4 to 1 student:teacher ratio.

"He could not wait to tell us about the class. He really enjoyed it" -- Devin's dad