Mathematics · Portland, Oregon, USA (2026)
MathPath | Residential Mathematics
A selective four-week residential programme for keen mathematicians aged 11–14.
- Ages / grades
- 11–14; not eligible at 7–10
- Duration
- 4 weeks; full attendance required
- Attendance
- Child-only boarding
- Language
- English; proficiency required Teaching language and starting level
Past edition · next season unverified
The 2026 University of Portland session ran 28 June–26 July and has ended. The operator expects 2027 application materials in November; 2027 camp dates and fees are not verified.
- Past edition · 28 Jun–26 Jul 2026 · ended Sources and official information
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Sources checked ·Who can apply
External applicants, including students living outside the US, may apply. Admission is selective and does not depend on enrolment at the host university.
Ages 11–14 only, with selective maths admission and readiness for the full four-week residential stay. Ages 7–10 are ineligible. Parents do not stay in the student residence; international travel/entry documents remain the family’s responsibility.
Teaching language and starting level
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Instruction / activity language | Mathematics taught and discussed in English. |
| Required starting proficiency | English proficiency is required. The Qualifying Test must be the applicant’s own work; translation and AI assistance are prohibited. No CEFR score is published. |
| Japanese-language support | Japanese-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
| Chinese-language support | Chinese-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
| Korean-language support | Korean-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
A translated website does not establish on-site language support. Reconfirm support tied to particular staff or weeks.
Included costs and the family budget
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published programme total | USD 6,600Approx. ¥1,041,000 |
| People covered | 1 child |
| Duration and edition | 4 weeks; full attendance required · 2026 |
| Accommodation | Lodging included |
| Included in this amount | Tuition, room, meals, designated transfers and whole-camp activities. |
| Extra / to confirm | Required refundable US$200 (Approx. ¥32,000) deposit (US$6,800 (Approx. ¥1,072,000) upfront); flights, optional outings, spending money and wire fees. |
| Refundable deposit | USD 200Approx. ¥32,000 Required security deposit; refunded after any damage or other applicable deductions. |
| Programme fee + deposit upfront | USD 6,800Approx. ¥1,072,000 |
| Fee source | Official fees2026-10-04 |
Verified refundable deposits are separate from programme fees. They are not the same as booking deposits or non-refundable registration charges.
Additional fee notes
2026 programme fee: US$6,600 (Approx. ¥1,041,000) per child, plus a required US$200 (Approx. ¥32,000) refundable security deposit, making US$6,800 (Approx. ¥1,072,000) upfront. Recommended spending money is US$350 (Approx. ¥55,000). Travel, optional outings and any wire-transfer charges are extra; damage deductions may reduce the deposit refund.
JPY estimates use 2 October 2026 reference rates, normally rounded to ¥1,000, with whole-yen values near filter boundaries. Payment rates and fees differ. Rates and sources
What the days look like
Plenaries, elective breakout classes, problem discussion and recreation fill the programme. The full four-week commitment limits side trips.
Parents, accommodation and transport
Students stay in university residence halls with meals. Parents do not share this residential package. Follow the designated arrival and transfer windows.
Why it is in this guide
Useful for an older child seeking sustained mathematical exploration with peers, rather than a brief taster.
Who it may suit
An enthusiastic 11–14-year-old who can explain ideas in English and wants a month away from home.
What to weigh up
This is enrichment, not remedial tuition. A three-week stay or ordinary day attendance is not available; seven-year-olds are ineligible.
Operating history and evidence
An August 2026 anonymous attendee post is positive about classes, food and peers. It is one unverified account, not a quality or safeguarding audit.
Read participant accounts
Independent account · Published / experience date: 2026-08-26
Anonymous attendee on Reddit
Positive about lessons, food and like-minded peers.
One unverified account, also raising cost concerns; not representative.
Read the sourceBefore you book
Check the next edition, test rules, residential readiness and entry requirements before non-refundable travel purchases.
Cancellation and refunds
The fee page describes refunds less US$100 for withdrawal by 31 May. The full later-withdrawal 2026 terms could not be verified; do not carry that deadline into a future edition.
Sources and official information
Sources checked ·
- MathPath · 2026 edition
- MathPath · Programme fee
- MathPath · Fee inclusions
- MathPath · FAQ
- MathPath · Application instructions
- MathPath · 2026 pre-camp briefing
- MathPath · Next application cycle
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