Kate, that's a lot of math. How much other camp stuff is there? What are the kids doing during the breaks? Any canoeing/sports/physical activity?
DeeDee, it is a lot of math. There were approximately 10-minute breaks between each of the lecture hall sessions (so two breaks in the 9-12 session, and 1 in the 3-5 session). For kids who weren't picked up for the 1-3 break, it was a chance for kids to run around on the lawn, play soccer, or hang out with friends. It was most definitely not a typical summer camp experience with a little math thrown in; it was a highly structured, intensive math camp, with math that most adults would not be able to do. Most of the kids who were there seemed to really thrive on it, but it would not be a good fit for a kid who was not into math or who was borderline on meeting the admissions requirements.
A lot of people made it into a family vacation, but those who were happiest about that were probably those who had planned extra time on one or both ends of camp. There's really no time for family sightseeing during the camp itself, though it sounds like the middle weekend will be free this year, which might be a nice break from the intensity!
