Welcome to the MARS Program

The Math and Related Sciences (MARS) Camp is a two-week residential, summer enrichment program for high school and middle school students. It is held under the direction of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's (UMES) Department of Education. The camp is located on the UMES campus in Princess Anne, Maryland. (MARS is the successor to the UMES SMART Camp offered in 2004.)

MARS provides an array of courses aimed at engaging students in mathematical and scientific problem solving using various innovative techniques. Through participation in any one of the courses, you will better understand the role of mathematics and science in a society increasingly dependent on technology. Students will emerge from the Camp with increased confidence in themselves as problem solvers.

Experimentation and in-depth exploration of mathematics and science are the hallmarks of the academic programs at MARS. A philosophy focused on cooperative learning, affective education, and intense personal involvement finds expression not only in the academic program, but also in a broad selection of recreational and informative evening activities.

 

We are very sorry to announce that, due to an extreme reduction in our funding from NSA, we will not be able to offer the MARS Camp this summer.  Since it is so important for our country and our world, we hope that all past and future campers will continue to learn all they can about math, science, and today's technology.