Who We Are
Campersand is the CAMP for Algorithmic & Mathematical Play—a residential summer experience and year‑round community for children who love mathematics, computer science, and the joy of thinking and exploring. We create a space where there are no intellectual ceilings and kids can still be kids.
Our Mission
The world is full of beautiful, powerful ideas—and eager, exceedingly capable learners who tenaciously pursuing them. We seek to bring the highest quality math instruction and enrichment to the exceedingly capable kids who need this and can benefit from what we have to offer. Campersand exists to connect kids of all backgrounds to deep mathematical and computational thinking, welcoming them into the community of thinkers.
We create resources and experiences that:
- Respect every learner’s ability to grasp the deepest concepts, regardless of age or background, and their need to play, explore, and be children.
- Embrace playful exploration as the path to lasting, joyful learning.
- Leverage age thoughtfully— not as a limit, but as an advantage.
- Strive for accessibility across geography and socioeconomic boundaries.
Through residential and day camps, teacher training, publications, online materials, and educational technology, we continually experiment and adapt—finding new, creative ways to bring more learners into contact with more ideas.
our Vision
Math is amazing, relevant, powerful—and downright mind‑blowing. Many of us grew up as “math kids,” and we remember what we needed: like-minded peers, unbounded depth, and adults who took our curiosity seriously. We aim to provide the highest‑quality instruction and enrichment for the exceedingly capable kids who benefit from it most—grounded in rigor, precision, and a sense of play—within a loving, supportive community of campers, faculty, and families.
What We Do
Residential & Day Camps that immerse campers in foundational ideas of mathematics and computer science, with faculty able to go as deep as curiosity demands.
Teacher Development to multiply our impact through classrooms and communities.
Parent Development to equip our families with ideas, resources, and an abundance of support (we know raising brilliant kids is hard)!
Learning Resources including publications and online materials.
Who We Serve
Kids with a profound love of math and computer science who are looking for peers, challenge, and open‑ended exploration—and the families and educators who support them.
Our Story
Campersand was founded by mathematicians and parents who wanted the camp we wished we’d had as kids. We’ve been chasing big ideas ever since—and building a community that welcomes more learners into that chase.
Nonprofit Status
Campersand is a project of Campersand Co., an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your donations help us expand access, deepen resources, create new programming, and reach more learners.
Board of Directors
Stanley Chou, Chair
Yo’av Rieck, Vice Chair
Wendy K. Tam, Director
Wally Tseng, Director
Interested in serving on our board? Email info@campersand.org.