Our 2026 Summer Math Camp took place on the Chinle campus of Navajo Technical University June 8 – 19.
For questions or to discuss or call/text 785 473 0273.
A good way to get a sense of our camp is to check out the
2026 Camp Staff, activities (under construction) and video:
See and share the 2026 Camp Flier.
If you are interested in our programs feel free to e-mail navajomath@gmail.com or text/call 785.473.0273.
See the 2026 Camp Staff
Schedule
Monday, June 8
8:00 – 8:30 – Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 – Introduction
9:45-11:15 – Math Session 1:
Team 1: (Shay) Puppies and Kittens
Team 2: (Dave) Codes and ropes
11:25-12:00 – Physical Activity: Hoola Hoop Rock Paper Scissor Relay
12:00-1:00 – Lunch
1:00-1:40 – Cultural Activity: Introductions
1:45-3:15 – Math Session 2:
Team 1: (Dave) Codes and ropes
Team 2: (Shay) Puppies and Kittens
3:15- 4:00 – Puzzles, Brain teasers, and Math Wrangle Problems
Tuesday, June 9
8:00-9:00 – light breakfast; games and problem solving
9:00-10:30 – Math Session 1:
Team 1:(Shay) Queen’s move
Team 2: (Gord) Inductive problem solving
10:45-11:45 – Physical Activity: Head Shoulders Knees and Toes Cone Relay
12:00-1:00 – Lunch
1:00-1:40 – Cultural Activity: Kinship
1:45-3:15 – Math Session 2:
Team 1: (Gord) Inductive problem solving
Team 2: (Shay) Queen’s move
3:15-4:00 – Puzzles, Brain Teasers, and Math Wrangle problems
4:00 – students leave the camp
Wednesday, June 10
8:00- light breakfast
8:30 – Leave for Chuska Mountain Camp See the Equipment list
Camping out all day and night. Activities to include Nanise-Male Juniper, Navajo Stick Game, Barbie Drop, Volleyball, Capture the Flag, and…
Thursday, June 11
Return from the campout (USU Blanding Upward Bound will join us.)
Light breakfast
Math Festival
Lunch
Math Festival
Cultural activity: Nanise-Female
Math Wrangle problems
4:00 – students leave the camp
Friday, June 12
8:00-9:00 – light breakfast; games and problem solving
9:00-10:30 – Math Wrangle preparation
10:30-12:00 – Math Wrangle
12:00-1:00 – Lunch
1:00-1:45 – Cultural and/or physical activity Leadership/Baseball bat relay
2:00-3:00 – Guest speaker: Tyler Jx Bellison
3:00-4:00 – guest speaker round-table discussion
4:00 – students leave the camp
Saturday, June 13: Teacher Workshop
Monday, June 15
8:00-9:00 – light breakfast; games and problem solving
9:00-10:30 – Math Session 1:
Team 1: (Dave) Rings and a bomb
Team 2: (Jessie) Digits fidgits
10:45-11:45 – Physical Activity: Balloon to chair pop
12:00-1:00 – Lunch
1:00-1:40 – Cultural Activity Food tools
1:45-3:15 – Math Session 2:
Team 1: (Jessie) Digits fidgits
Team 2: (Dave) Rings and a bomb
3:15-4:00 – Puzzles, Brain Teasers, and Math Wrangle problems
4:00 – students leave the camp
Tuesday, June 16
8:00-9:00 – light breakfast; games and problem solving
9:00-10:30 – Math Session 1:
Team 1: (Lynden) Fun and games
Team 2: (Gord) Infinite Pickles
10:45-11:45 – STEM Festival
11:45-12:45 – Lunch
12:45-2:15 – Math Session 2:
Team 1: (Gord) Infinite Pickles
Team 2: (Lynden) Fun and games
2:15-4:30 – STEM Festival
4:30 – students leave the camp
Wednesday, June 17
8:00-9:00 – light breakfast; games and problem solving
9:00-10:30 – Math Session 1:
Team 1: (Gord) Unsolved problems
Team 2: (Dave) Review and pegs
10:45-11:45 – Physical Activity: Bat Tag
12:00-12:40 – Lunch
12:40-1:40 – Cultural Activity: Corn Grinding with Dawn
1:45-3:15 – Math Session 2:
Team 1: (Dave) Review and pegs
Team 2: (Gord) Unsolved problems
3:15-4:00 – Puzzles, Brain Teasers, and Math Wrangle problems
4:00 – students leave the camp
Thursday, June 18
8:00-9:00 – light breakfast; games and problem solving
9:00-10:30 – Math Session 1:
Team 1: (Gord) Second Pickles
Team 2: (Tommy, Jessie and Lynden) Faded Rulers
10:45-11:45 – Physical Activity: Volleyball
12:00-1:00 – Lunch
1:00-1:40 – Cultural Activity Beading
1:45-3:15 – Math Session 2:
Team 1: (Tommy, Jessie and Lynden) Faded Rulers
Team 2: (Gord) Second Pickles
3:15-4:00 – Puzzles, Brain Teasers, and Math Wrangle problems
4:00 – students leave the camp
Friday, June 19
8:00-9:00 – light breakfast; games and problem solving
9:00-10:30 – Math Wrangle preparation
10:30-12:00 – Math Wrangle
12:00-1:00 – Lunch
1:00-1:45 – Cultural and/or physical activity Dress and intro with much/Spin the Pin
2:00-3:00 – Guest speaker: Victoria Nofchissey
3:00-4:00 – Graduation ceremony