Published June 15, 2026
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Merit Newsletter — Week of June 15, 2026
29 opportunities this week.
Elementary (K–5)
Beast Academy Live Online Classes
Beast Academy by Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) offers live online classes for advanced elementary students (grades 2-5, levels 2-5). Enrollment is ongoing with rolling admission, costing $945 per semester.
Beast Academy Online
A comprehensive and advanced online math curriculum for elementary students (ages 6-13) designed to foster a deep understanding of mathematics. Offers access to all online levels (1-5).
Ivy Bridge Academy's 2026 Summer Camp Math & Writing
Ivy Bridge Academy offers in-person summer math and writing camps for students in grades 2-8 at their Georgia campuses. Sessions run weekly from June 1 to July 31, 2026, with a cost of $400 for full-day weekly sessions.
Continental Mathematics League (CML)
The Continental Mathematics League (CML) offers problem-solving meets for students in grades 2-12, with specific programs for grades 2-5. The 2026-2027 school year programs are open for registration, costing $90 per team for Grades 2 and 3.
Camp Invention® 2026
Camp Invention® 2026 offers hands-on STEM adventures nationwide for students entering grades K-6 during Summer 2026. Organized by the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, it focuses on innovation and problem-solving.
Mad Science of Colorado Summer Camps
Mad Science of Colorado provides K-5 science camps in the Denver area throughout Summer and Fall 2026, featuring hands-on projects in engineering, chemistry, biology, and physics. Camp dates and registration deadlines vary by specific location and camp.
Brighterly Online Math Program
Brighterly offers online math programs for K-12 students, including live tutoring and a free demo class. Pricing starts at $17.70 per lesson. Summer programs for 2026 are also available.
Club SciKidz Summer Camps
Week-long science and technology-themed summer camps for students in grades K-8 offered by Club SciKidz, with numerous franchise locations across the United States providing hands-on activities.
Camp Invention Connect™ Elevate
A virtual STEM summer camp for curious kids entering grades K-6 offered by the National Inventors Hall of Fame®. This online program allows children to explore hands-on STEM fun at their own pace from anywhere, receiving a materials kit for unique challenges.
Camp Invention®
Hands-on STEM summer day camps for children entering grades K-6, organized by the National Inventors Hall of Fame®. The 2026 program, "Spark," inspires curiosity through activities like investigating with robotic capybaras and designing space rockets. Camp dates and hours vary by location, typically running during the summer of 2026.
Destination Imagination (DI) Challenge Experience - Scientific Challenge
A project-based, team competition with a strong STEAM focus, including a Scientific Challenge suitable for elementary students, hosted by Destination Imagination, Inc. for the 2026-2027 season.
Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS)
MOEMS is a national math competition fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. The Elementary Division (Division E) is for students in grades 4-6, with contests running monthly from November to March.
mathleague.org Elementary School Contests
mathleague.org offers elementary school math contests for grades 3-6, including in-person events and online qualifiers throughout the school year.
Math Kangaroo USA
Math Kangaroo USA is an international math competition for grades K-12, promoting problem-solving and logical reasoning. It's administered in-person and online.
Camp Khan Kids
Camp Khan Kids is a free, virtual summer camp by Khan Academy offering themed activities blending app adventures with hands-on fun for early learners. It runs for four weeks with new adventures launching weekly.
FIRST® LEGO® League - BIOGLOW™ (2026-2027 Season)
A global robotics program for ages 6-10 (grades 2-5) focused on STEM learning, teamwork, and problem-solving, exploring the world's ecosystems and biodiversity using LEGO technology.
Camp Invention® 2026 - Spark Program
A summer STEM camp for students in grades K-6 that focuses on hands-on exploration, problem-solving, and STEM concepts. The 2026 "Spark" program includes activities like robotics, entrepreneurship, and rocket building. Registration is open with early bird discounts available.
Middle (6–8)
Talcott Mountain Science Center - Summer of STEM Adventures
Week-long day camps for rising K-8 students during Summer 2026, focusing on hands-on STEM activities in areas like robotics, astronomy, and artificial intelligence for grades 6-8.
Ivy Bridge Academy's 2026 Summer Camp Math & Writing
Ivy Bridge Academy offers in-person summer math and writing camps for students in grades 2-8 at their Georgia campuses. Sessions run weekly from June 1 to July 31, 2026, with a cost of $400 for full-day weekly sessions.
Camp Invention® 2026
Camp Invention® 2026 offers hands-on STEM adventures nationwide for students entering grades K-6 during Summer 2026. Organized by the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, it focuses on innovation and problem-solving.
Brighterly Online Math Program
Brighterly offers online math programs for K-12 students, including live tutoring and a free demo class. Pricing starts at $17.70 per lesson. Summer programs for 2026 are also available.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC)
The nation's premier STEM research competition for middle school students (grades 6-8), organized by Society for Science. Requires prior competition at a local/regional science fair.
PROMYS Pathways Summer Program
A free, four-week mathematical exploration program at Boston University for motivated Massachusetts students (8th grade/high school) with limited access to math enrichment.
Club SciKidz Summer Camps
Week-long science and technology-themed summer camps for students in grades K-8 offered by Club SciKidz, with numerous franchise locations across the United States providing hands-on activities.
Camp Invention Connect™ Elevate
A virtual STEM summer camp for curious kids entering grades K-6 offered by the National Inventors Hall of Fame®. This online program allows children to explore hands-on STEM fun at their own pace from anywhere, receiving a materials kit for unique challenges.
Camp Invention®
Hands-on STEM summer day camps for children entering grades K-6, organized by the National Inventors Hall of Fame®. The 2026 program, "Spark," inspires curiosity through activities like investigating with robotic capybaras and designing space rockets. Camp dates and hours vary by location, typically running during the summer of 2026.
Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS)
MOEMS is a national math competition fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. The Elementary Division (Division E) is for students in grades 4-6, with contests running monthly from November to March.
mathleague.org Elementary School Contests
mathleague.org offers elementary school math contests for grades 3-6, including in-person events and online qualifiers throughout the school year.
Math Kangaroo USA
Math Kangaroo USA is an international math competition for grades K-12, promoting problem-solving and logical reasoning. It's administered in-person and online.
USA Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS)
USAMTS is a free, proof-based online math competition for US middle and high school students. Students have a month or more to work on problems. Registration is open year-round.
Camp Invention® 2026 - Spark Program
A summer STEM camp for students in grades K-6 that focuses on hands-on exploration, problem-solving, and STEM concepts. The 2026 "Spark" program includes activities like robotics, entrepreneurship, and rocket building. Registration is open with early bird discounts available.
National Science Bowl® for Middle School
A national academic competition for middle school students (grades 6-8) covering science and math topics in a fast-paced question-and-answer format. Teams compete regionally, with winners advancing to the National Finals.
eCYBERMISSION
A free, virtual STEM competition for middle school students (grades 6-9) to identify and solve community problems using science or engineering. Teams work online to submit projects for state, regional, and national awards.
High (9–12)
Math Madness
Math Madness is a 100% online team-based math competition for high school students (grades 9-12) organized by AreteLabs and AMC. Practice rounds run from September 27 to October 3, 2026, with league rounds starting October 4. The final registration deadline is October 31, 2026.
Brighterly Online Math Program
Brighterly offers online math programs for K-12 students, including live tutoring and a free demo class. Pricing starts at $17.70 per lesson. Summer programs for 2026 are also available.
PROMYS Pathways Summer Program
A free, four-week mathematical exploration program at Boston University for motivated Massachusetts students (8th grade/high school) with limited access to math enrichment.
HCSSiM (Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics)
HCSSiM is a six-week residential summer program at Hampshire College for mathematically talented high school students, providing an immersive experience in advanced mathematics and problem-solving skills.
MathILy (Mathematics Intensive with Levity)
MathILy is a rigorous five-week residential summer program at Bryn Mawr College for high school students interested in advanced, proof-based mathematics, focusing on inquiry-based learning and mathematical writing.
Math Kangaroo USA
Math Kangaroo USA is an international math competition for grades K-12, promoting problem-solving and logical reasoning. It's administered in-person and online.
Mandelbrot Competition
The Mandelbrot Competition is a high school mathematics competition with five rounds held throughout the school year, featuring short-answer questions on non-calculus topics. Annual competition implies Fall 2026 registration opening.
USA Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS)
USAMTS is a free, proof-based online math competition for US middle and high school students. Students have a month or more to work on problems. Registration is open year-round.
eCYBERMISSION
A free, virtual STEM competition for middle school students (grades 6-9) to identify and solve community problems using science or engineering. Teams work online to submit projects for state, regional, and national awards.
All ages
Little Beakers Science Lab for Kids
Hands-on science camps for children aged 5+ covering diverse scientific interests like astronomy, chemistry, engineering, robotics, and biology through daily experiments.
Davidson Young Scholars Program
A free, ongoing fellowship program for profoundly gifted students across the United States, providing academic enrichment opportunities and community support in various subjects, including science.
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