About Williams
Campers will enjoy William’s beautiful campus during their camp experience.
About Williams
Williams College is a liberal arts institution (ranked #1 according to US News & World Report) with approximately 2000 students. Williams is located in the scenic Berkshires in western Massachusetts, about 3 hours from New York City and an hour from Albany.
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Williams is a lively group with award-winning teachers and researchers. In recent years, over 10% of each graduating class graduates with a major in mathematics; this is well over the national average of just 1-2%.
The Williams College campus during the summer offers a vibrant scientific community for campers to join. In addition to many undergraduates on campus engaging in scientific research, the college also offer a five week Summer Science Program for incoming Williams first-years. In addition, the campus is home to the SMALL Summer Research Program for Undergraduates, one of the largest undergraduate math research programs in the country.
“PZMC NUMBER THEORY CAMP 2024 complies with Massachusetts General Program Requirements for Youth Camps (105 CMR 430). “
Student Information
Participants will be housed on campus in dorm rooms (single sex floors and bathrooms) with shared bathrooms and common living areas. Wireless internet access is available. The participants will eat at a dining hall on campus; three all-you-can-eat meals per day are included with at least one vegetarian option at each.
Participants will have access (at no additional cost) to all of the Williams College recreational and athletic facilities including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, squash courts, weight rooms, tennis courts, and exercise machines. Many hiking trails are within walking distance of campus. Other nearby attractions within walking distance include the Williams College Art Museum (free admission), the Clark Art Institute, and the Williamstown Theatre Festival. The TA’s will also act as Residential Advisors; they will be housed with the campers and organize group recreational activities for the participants, including a math-movie night, museum trip, and scavenger hunt.