Math Attack Summer Camp for Girls

The Math Attack Summer Camp for Girls ran in 2022, 2023, and 2025. We plan to run the camp again in Summer 2027. If you'd like to be notified when applications open, please join our Math Outreach Email List.

2025 Math Attack Summer Camp for Girls

The 2025 Math Attack Summer Camp for Girls was an 8-day overnight camp that was held at the University of Calgary and the Banff International Research Station (BIRS) from Sunday, June 29th - Sunday, July 6th. The camp brought 21 grades 7 - 10 students who identify as girls together to engage in fun mathematical activities and build connections. Students stayed in the university residence for the first five nights of the camp and stayed at the Banff Centre for the last two nights.

The camp aimed to encourage girls to pursue their passion for mathematics and make connections with peers who shared similar interests. Throughout the week, students engaged in mathematical sessions that explored topics such as cryptology, game theory, optimization, statistics, and actuarial science. They investigated how x-ray machines work using tomography techniques, engaged in a Math Murder Mystery, and competed in a math-based Escape Room. These sessions exposed students to 13 female role models, including recent high school graduates, undergraduate math students, graduate math students, mathematics faculty, and mathematicians in industry.

During the camp, there was also plenty of time for friendship building and physical activity. Evening activities included sports, swimming, board games, karaoke, and a walk along Bow Falls Trail. On Friday, students also took some time to explore the town of Banff and hiked up Tunnel Mountain.