AMC 8 Winter Break Camps – Dec. 26-30, 2025

We host AMC 8 Winter Break Camps every year between Christmas and New Year's, and 2025 will mark our third year of offering these camps. In addition to our afternoon sessions, we will offer morning sessions through Wayzata Community Ed in Minnesota, 10 AM–12:50 PM CST starting 2025. Please check back later for updates and registration links.

Interesting Facts: For 2024, all registered students were from outside Minnesota, with approximately one-third coming from California, spanning grades 4 through 8. And, surprisingly, 70% of the students were girls.

Camp 1: 1–3:50pm CST (Beginner)

  • Focus: Review of previous AMC 8 tests, with an emphasis on Problems 11–25. Students will learn basic problem-solving techniques commonly found in AMC 8 questions.

  • Target Audience: Students who are halfway through or have recently completed Algebra 1, with a current test score ≤ 15.

  • Homework: Approximately 70 min per day (previous tests and pre-recorded video solutions).

  • Instructor: Dr. Xue

  • Cost: $425 plus $30 Academic Year Registration Fee for new students.

Camp 2: 4–6:50pm CST (More Experienced)

  • Focus: Review of previous AMC 8 tests, with an emphasis on Problems 16–25, and selected AMC 10 Problems. Students will focus on more advanced problem-solving, developing exam strategies, and start exploring the AMC 10.

  • Target Audience: Students who are halfway through or have recently completed Geometry, with a current test score ≥ 15 (excluding guesses).

  • Homework: Approximately 70 min daily (previous tests and pre-recorded video solutions).

  • Instructor: Dr. Xue

  • Cost: $425 plus $30 Academic Year Registration Fee for new students.

Notes

  • If you are unsure which camp to choose, please make your student work on the AMC 8 test 2025 in 40 min. If they score 15 or higher consistently, they should attend camp 2. Otherwise, we recommend them to take Camp 1. If you are still unsure, don’t worry! Students can try both camps on the first day and decide which one to continue with for the rest of the camp.

  • We recommend that new students pay per day for the first two days, at $75 per day. The Academic Year Registration Fee of $30 is due along with the second day's tuition. First-day tuition is due three days in advance, so we can send pre-class materials to your student early, giving them time to review before class.

  • Each day of camp includes 30–60 minutes of pre-recorded video solutions to the assigned test, typically sent one day in advance. If you'd like to review these materials earlier, please let us know, and we'll send them to you as soon as we receive your payment.

  • There may be some adjustments on the second day, as we may need to regroup students from Camp 1 and Camp 2 to ensure the best learning experience. If your child has any time constraints, please let us know in advance.

  • We ask each student or parent to complete the Camp Daily Survey after class. Your feedback helps us adjust the content and format for the following day, ensuring a better learning experience. Students can also use the survey to suggest topics they'd like to cover in upcoming sessions.

  • If your student can only participate in part of the program, please check with us about available space. You will only need to pay for the days your student attends.

  • If your student has a scheduling conflict, you can order camp recordings at a discounted rate of $45 per day, opt for our AMC 8 Problems Short Course or schedule AMC 8 Personalized Coaching Sessions.

  • Students enrolled full-time will receive an invitation to a special lecture on the 2026 AMC 8, scheduled for late January 2026.