Math Circles of Chicago

06/03/2026

Our June Newsletter: Back of the Yards & Rogers Park summer spots; UIC YSP high school last call; New hub at Chicago State; seeking teachers; 8,000 students and more to come. https://mailchi.mp/mathcirclesofchicago/mc2-june-newsletter-260602

05/28/2026

MC2 Summer Camp at Back of the Yards College Prep is back! Students from Back of the Yards and nearby neighborhoods will receive $100 for participating, and aftercare is free for most students. Camp runs July 6–17 with limited spots available for rising 5th–9th graders. Register at https://www.mathcirclesofchicago.org/register. Brighton Park Chicago IL Back-of-the-Yards, Chicago Chicago (Englewood neighborhood), Illinois

To get additional help registering, email [email protected] or text 872-216-1718.

https://www.mathcirclesofchicago.org/register

Click "Register" above. Then click “Create an Account” on the registration page and complete the Family Account form. Make sure each section turns green before selecting “Create Account.” Once your account is created, you can immediately enroll in available sessions and complete all required...

05/19/2026

We're so grateful for The SBB Research Group Foundation's support!

The SBB Research Group Foundation invited two prior grant recipients to share updates on their critical efforts to support the local community. The Foundation awarded additional grants to further each of the respective organization’s missions.

05/12/2026

Last Call! Our May 16th Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival is near--with over 400 people signed up it promises to be our biggest festival ever! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2oVfYXSDHx1ppQXCFR-3Bakrm9a_NAQZK0bpobVvwZ4D8Og/viewform?usp=dialog

05/06/2026

May newsletter: 5/16 Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival; MC2 summer spots now first come, first serve--with 'paid participation bonuses' for qualifying students; UIC YSP priority application deadline 5/15, more! https://mailchi.mp/mathcirclesofchicago/mc2-may-newsletter-260505

04/29/2026

Our summer lottery has run--remaining spots are first come, first serve. A few programs have openings; sign up soon before they all run out! https://www.mathcirclesofchicago.org/register

04/23/2026

Lottery for our summer programs runs on Monday, 4/27. We hold our largest Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival of the year for K-8th graders at Payton HS on May 16th. Learn more!

Children can enjoy a free, fun-filled day of hands-on puzzles, games, and brain teasers. It is a playful, problem-solving adventure that is sure to get the whole family smiling.

04/07/2026

Rising 7th to 12th Graders--the UChicago Young Scholars Program application is due by April 10th!

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Chicago

04/06/2026

Enter the MC2 summer lottery today--it's open!

04/01/2026

April Newsletter: UC YSP Summer deadline 4/10; MC2 summer lottery opens 4/6; 5/16 Math Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival

https://mailchi.mp/mathcirclesofchicago/mc2-april-newsletter-260401

Math Circles of Chicago offers free, high-quality math enrichment for grades 3–12. Build skills, confidence, and a love of learning through engaging, collaborative programs open to all Chicago students.