Current sixth-graders (as well as some openings for 7th graders)
This FREE summer math program is aimed at low-income NYC kids. Sixth-graders who are fascinated by math spend five weeks with top instructors, solving problems and learning skills not generally covered in middle school, like logic or computer programming. Other activities include sports, field trips, and games. In order to be eligible, students must have completed sixth grade this year, live in New York City, and demonstrate financial eligibility, which generally means qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, although family circumstances are taken into account. Students submit short answer responses, a teacher recommendation, and financial information. They also get to try out BEAM’s math problems in our Admissions Challenge. About 600 students apply for 200 spots. The program is completely free, including breakfast, lunch, field trips, and daily transportation to one of our two campuses (Uptown or Downtown). The program runs July 9-August 10.
BEAM also has a few open seats at BEAM 7, a residential math program for 7th graders who spend three weeks studying math on a college campus.
Find out more: https://www.beammath.org/students-and-parents/