Junior Problem Solver Sessions
October 12–November 18, 2026, for six weeks.
Grades 5 – 8 | UW-Stevens Point Gale & Paul Kirby Library and Student Resource Center
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Details
The Junior Problem Solver Sessions are designed for students in Grades 5–8 who enjoy mathematics and want to strengthen their problem-solving skills. Students will work on engaging, age-appropriate challenges involving number sense, patterns, logic, algebraic thinking, geometry, and competition-style problems. The sessions will emphasize creative strategies, mathematical reasoning, collaboration, and clearly communicating solutions.
Registration
The email you register with is the email we will send camp information to; please use an email you check often.
To avoid parent information going to spam, add: uwspce-youth@uwsp.edu to your contact list.
You must be able to provide camper emergency contact, health information, and description of how and with whom camper will check in and out at the time of registration.
Registration Fee: $80.00
Mondays from 4 – 5:30 pm – grades 5&6
Wednesdays from 4 – 5:30 pm – grades 7&8
Registration fee includes session instruction and the problem solvers guidebook to use during sessions.
Registration closes October 7th.
For additional parent information on check-in times, what to bring, and more, check the email box that you listed in registration!
Emails will come from: uwspce-youth@uwsp.edu
Instructors
Dr. Sinan Kanbir
Dr. Sinan Kanbir earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from Illinois State University. He teaches preservice teacher courses for elementary, middle school, and secondary school mathematics. His primary research interests encompass the development of students’ and teachers’ algebraic reasoning, the use of AI tools to enhance math learning, and the development of preservice and in-service teachers’ mathematical content knowledge for teaching. Professor Kanbir develops materials for K-12 students, organizes math circles, and contributes local and national contest. His central mission is to teach math with excellence, equity, and enthusiasm.
Schedule
Schedule:
Sessions meet during the weeks of October 12 through November 18, 2026.
- Mondays, 4:00–5:30 p.m. | Grades 5–6
- Wednesdays, 4:00–5:30 p.m. | Grades 7–8
- Maximum of 20 students per group
Location:
Gale & Paul Kirby Library and Student Resource Center
Youth Camp Information
Scholarship Information
If you are expecting a scholarship through your school or your community or would like more information about camp scholarships, please email: uwspce-youth@uwsp.edu and use “Scholarship Applicant” in the subject line
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Cancellation Policy / Accommodations Statement
Youth Camps/Clinics (excluding Suzuki and Athletics):
If cancellation occurs 42 days or more before the camp start date, registration costs (minus credit card fees) will be refunded.
If cancellation occurs 14–41 days before the camp start date, 50% of registration costs (minus credit card fees) will be refunded.
If cancellation occurs less than 14 days before the camp start date, registration costs are non-refundable.
- Please contact jbrzezin@uwsp.edu if extenuating circumstances arise.
UWSP CE Youth Camps reserves the right to send home, without refund, any camper who fails to behave in an appropriate manner or breaks any local/state/federal laws or camp regulations.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least three weeks in advance. Please contact Continuing Education at 715-346-3838 or uwspce-youth@uwsp.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Camp Sponsors
Interested in helping youth grow, learn, and explore career paths? Want to help sponsor youth professional development and events? Email our youth inbox for information on how you or your company can sponsor youth events: uwspce-youth@uwsp.edu
Continuing Education Contact Information
For assistance with registration, please email Customer Service at uwspceweb@uwsp.edu
For camp information, please email the program manager at uwspce-youth@uwsp.edu
