JSMCH is a two-week, local camp for students in grades 3 - 8. Date: June 8 - June 18, 2026; Program Cost: $400
Students learning with dice
Camp Dates
The Mathworks JSMCH provides a unique mathematical learning community for elementary and middle school students, pre-service teachers, in-service teachers, master teachers, undergraduate students, graduate students, and university faculty. Young students have role models who provide a vision for why studying math is important and how students can use what they learn to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
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Which level is best for my student?
Math is a subject that builds on itself and a strong foundation is very important. Use this sample problem set to see how well your student is grasping the the concepts in each book.
View sample Math Quest class problems.
Math Quest curriculum is used for all class levels during camp. Learn more about the Math Quest curriculum.
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Do you offer scholarships?
Mathworks offers camp scholarships based on financial need. We make all efforts to ensure that students can attend regardless of financial background. Simply fill out the financial need portion of the application to help us award a scholarship.
The program provides books, supplies, breakfast, snack, lunch and t-shirt.
Payment for camp tuition is not required until your student is accepted to camp. Full payment is required prior to first day of camp.
Refund schedule: There is a non refundable $25 fee for application processing.
- Full refund: if you withdraw your student before May 1st
- Half refund: if you withdraw your student before or on May 15th
- No refunds: if withdrawing after May 15th
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Do you offer transportation?
Mathworks does not provide transportation for students. However, San Marcos CISD will provide bus transportation only for San Marcos CISD students attending the Half-Day JSMC. We will have information about times and routes in late May. For more information about the buses, contact San Marcos School District at 512-393-6700.
For parents dropping off students, please walk your student(s) to the check-in location at the SMCISD host school to sign in your student. Please pick up your student at the same check-in location to sign your student out.
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What is the daily schedule?
Daily Schedule (Classes are held Monday - Thursday)
7:30 - 8:00am, Breakfast
8:00 - 10:15am, Class
10:15 - 10:45am, Break/Snack (15 minutes per class)
10:30 - 12:30pm, Class
12:30- 1:15pm, Lunch/Dismissal2025 Camp Calendar, June 2 - 12, 2025
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 6/2
First Day of Camp. All Forms due.
6/3
The annual t-shirt design contest begins! Encourage your student to submit a design for next year's camp t-shirt.
6/4
Invitation emailed to invite guests to Open House next Tuesday!
6/5
Don't forget to work on your t-shirt design!
6/9
T-shirt design contest submissions are due. The winning design will be used on the T-shirt next year. The winner will be announced at closing ceremony.
6/10
OPEN HOUSE 7:45 -9:00 AM Join your student and see what camp is all about!
6/11
Parent Evaluation Surveys will be emailed. Thank you for your comments.
6/12
Closing Ceremony (during lunch, time TBD)
Join your child in the celebrating.