Question 1

Is DaVinci Camp a residential program?

Accepted Answer

DaVinci Camp is a non-residential program. Students are responsible for arranging their own housing accommodations and transportation to-and-from the program.

Question 2

Is DaVinci Camp only for latino students?

Accepted Answer

DaVinci Camp is all inclusive. We welcome students from all backgrounds.

Question 3

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Accepted Answer

Are there any language or visa requirements?
International applicants are not required to submit any language proficiency test and there are no visa requirements to participate in DaVinci Camp.

Can Intenational students apply for financial aid?
International students do not qualify for financial aid.

Question 4

Can a student participate in multiple sessions?

Accepted Answer

Students can register for multiple sessions throughout the summer. DaVinci Camp offers the opportunity to broaden a student’s mathematical foundation by exploring multiple math subjects in depth in one summer.

Question 5

Does DaVinci Camp offer high school or college credit for courses taken?

Accepted Answer

DaVinci Camp does not award high school or college credit.

Question 6

My child has other commitments in the summer, would it be possible to miss a few days?

Accepted Answer

Given our program’s fast-paced academic and social environments, even a partial absence makes it difficult to stay abreast. We strongly discourage missing any days of instruction.

Question 7

Is there a consistent drop-off/pick-up schedule?

Accepted Answer

The sample schedule (https://www.davinci-camp.com/summer-institute)is a template that we try to follow daily but depending on the events occurring on that day, the schedule may change accordingly.

Question 8

My child will be taking precalculus in the fall. Which course should I apply for?

Accepted Answer

Students will be placed in their respective classes according to their mathematical background and where we believe they will benefit the most.

Question 9

Will parents have access to the full program schedule?

Accepted Answer

In order to ensure students are focused on the activity on hand, DaVinci Camp has a strong “no spoilers” policy. We will keep you in the loop of drop off and pickup times, and will keep you updated on where students are at any given time. A weekly schedule will be provided to parents describing the daily activities.

Question 10

Is DaVinci Camp a remedial program?

Accepted Answer

DaVinci Camp is a fast-paced academic environment designed to develop the interests and abilities of talented and highly motivated middle school and high school students.

Question 11

Are group events mandatory?

Accepted Answer

Students are expected to attend all events throughout the program. Events are carefully selected to complement the curriculum taught during the day. Missing an event would cause a student to miss out on hands-on or applied learning. Events are also a great opportunity for students to solidify friendships.

Question 12

Is the tuition refundable?

Accepted Answer

DaVinci Camp Summer Institute requires a deposit of $500 per session. Deposits, less an administrative fee of $100, are refundable until May 12, 2024. After May 12, deposits become non-refundable.

If a registered student is unable to attend the program, a parent or legal guardian must withdraw the student in writing and may request a tuition refund. Tuition, minus a $100 administrative fee, is refundable until May 12, 2024.  All refund requests after this date will be subject to the DaVinci Camp Summer Institute Refund Schedule included in the student’s acceptance package. 
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No refund is provided if the cancellation request is received anytime after May 19, 2024, or of course after camp has begun.

Please note that students who violate the DaVinci Camp Summer Institute Student Code of Conduct will be dismissed from the program without a refund.

Question 13

Will daily homework be assigned?

Accepted Answer

Students are expected to review their lecture notes outside of class and complete a daily journal entry.  Journal entries are kept private and reviewed the following day by the instructional staff in order to more accurately determine individual students’ needs.

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