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Winter Bootcamps in

Dec 20 – Jan 4 Online • Small Groups • Flexible Schedules

Winter Bootcamps for Middle & High Schoolers

Whether your child is craving a challenge or quietly falling behind, CrunchTutor’s Winter Bootcamps give them a safe, encouraging space to make real progress in just 10 days.

For kids who love a challenge

Olympiads, USACO, AMC, AP classes, AI/ML & coding projects that stretch strong learners.

For kids who need a reset

Gentle catch-up in math, science, writing & test prep with patient tutors who don’t judge.

Near-peer mentors: recent grads and top college tutors who “speak teen” and know what school feels like right now.

Flexible formats: 10-day intensive, or shorter 3, 5, and 7-day options that work around travel and family time.

Parent Quick Form

Tell us a bit about your child. We’ll match you with the right near-peer tutor and share a few schedule options within one business day. No payment required to inquire.

Prefer email? Reach us at info@crunchtutor.com.

Built for the kid who’s soaring — and the one who’s quietly stressed.

Many families have both: a child who loves hard problems and a child who feels behind. Winter Bootcamps give each of them a win they can feel.

For advanced kids who are hungry for more

Give them a space where loving math, coding, and big ideas is normal.

  • Olympiad-level math, AMC, AIME, USACO, robotics, and game dev.
  • Mentors who can talk about college paths, internships, and research.
  • Projects they’re proud to share with teachers and friends.

For anxious, behind, or burnt out kids

We meet them where they are — no shaming, no eye rolls, no “you should already know this.”

  • Gentle review of math, science, and writing foundations.
  • Recent-grad tutors who remember what it feels like to struggle and still show up.
  • Small wins every day so they head into January more confident, not more stressed.

Near-peer mentors who “get” your teen.

CrunchTutor was built on a simple idea: when teens learn from recent graduates and top college students, everything feels lighter. The jokes land. The advice feels real. And teens are more willing to say, “I need help here.”

  • ✔ Tutors from MIT, UC Berkeley, Cornell, UCLA, Rice, University of Chicago and more.
  • ✔ Passionate about teaching — not just padding a résumé.
  • ✔ Trained to connect with middle and high schoolers and speak their language.
  • ✔ Many have walked the exact AMC/USACO/AP paths your child is on right now.
Match My Child with a Tutor

“I remember hating math tests.”

A UC Berkeley CS major who helps nervous 8th–10th graders rebuild confidence in Algebra and Geometry — step by step.

Bay Area • Algebra, Geometry, AMC 8/10

“I love coaching kids who love challenges.”

A Cornell-bound student who guides advanced kids through USACO, AI/ML projects, and math competitions — without losing the fun.

Remote • USACO, AI/ML, Python

“They need someone closer to their age.”

A UC Davis tutor who makes AP labs, graphs, and free-response questions feel less intimidating.

Remote • AP Bio, AP Chem

“We talk about school, goals, and life.”

A UChicago student who blends SAT prep with real talk about study habits, burnout, and balance.

Remote • SAT, Writing, Mindset

What can your child work on in 10 days?

Pick one core focus or mix a few. With 2+ students at a similar level, we run a small-group bootcamp at the group rate.

Math: Foundation to Honors

Repair gaps or push into advanced topics before spring semester.

  • Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra
  • Algebra I & II, Geometry
  • Pre-Calculus & Calculus (AB/BC)
  • Enrichment tracks for strong math students

Coding, CS & AI/ML

Hands-on projects that feel like building, not worksheets.

  • Python, Java (incl. AP CS A), C++
  • Game development & simple app builds
  • AI/ML foundations & mini projects
  • Intro to data science with real datasets

Olympiads & Competitions

For students who light up at hard problems.

  • AMC 8, 10, 12 & AIME
  • Math Olympiad, Math Kangaroo, BMT
  • USACO (Bronze, Silver, Gold) & ACSL
  • Science Bowl / ACSEF (CS & STEM tracks)

Science & AP Support

Make physics, chem, and bio feel logical instead of scary.

  • Physics (Intro, Honors, AP 1, 2, C)
  • Chemistry (Middle, Honors, AP)
  • Biology (Middle, Honors, AP)
  • Mini research projects & lab-style thinking

SAT, ACT & AP Test Prep

Strategy-first bootcamps that respect your child’s time and energy.

  • SAT Math & SAT Reading/Writing
  • ACT Math & ACT Science
  • AP exam refreshers (any subject)
  • Custom plans for upcoming test dates

Writing, Languages & Enrichment

Because communication, creativity, and global skills matter too.

  • Middle & high school writing, creative writing
  • College essay jumpstart and feedback
  • Spanish, French, Chinese, English for newcomers
  • Speech & debate basics, personal finance, business & HCI/UI/UX (when groups form)

Looking for something not listed here (e.g., medical research, robotics, or a very specific track)? Mention it in the form and we’ll match you with the best tutor available.

How the Winter Bootcamps Work

Designed for busy families — especially parents juggling school, work, cousins, and travel.

  1. Tell us about your child. Share goals, worries, subjects, and schedule on the quick form.
  2. We hand-match a tutor & group. We consider level, personality, interests, and winter timing.
  3. Your child joins live sessions. 1–2 hours a day with clear goals, feedback, and gentle accountability.

Many families choose to keep the same tutor for weekly support once school starts again in January.

Why parents trust CrunchTutor

  • ✔ Strong Bay Area roots and thousands of sessions with families nationwide.
  • ✔ Responsive communication — we don’t disappear when things get busy.
  • ✔ Thoughtful matching so your child feels seen, not “stuck with whoever is free.”
  • ✔ Flexible scheduling around travel, visiting relatives, and late winter dinners.
Start My Child’s Match

Have questions before filling out the form? Email info@crunchtutor.com.

What other parents are saying

“My son was so discouraged in Algebra II that he stopped asking for help. His CrunchTutor coach is only a few years older than him, and they clicked right away. He actually looked forward to the winter bootcamp sessions.”

— Parent of 10th grader, San Jose

“Our daughter loves challenging math, and it’s hard to find peers who feel the same. The AMC/USACO bootcamp gave her both harder problems and a community of kids who get it.”

— Parent of 8th grader, Fremont

“What I appreciated most was the emotional support. Their tutor kept reminding my child that struggling doesn’t mean she’s not smart — it just means we haven’t found her way of learning yet.”

— Parent of 9th grader, Austin

Ready to turn winter break into a reset — not a setback?

Share a few details, and we’ll take it from there. One form. One thoughtful match. A stronger January for your child.