Math Kangaroo USA

🦘 Math Kangaroo Asia Camp 2026 Reflection
By Henry Fangguo Teng
Rising Grade 7 • Blacksburg, Virginia, USA 🇺🇸

The Math Kangaroo Asia Camp in Boao, Hainan Island, China was an unforgettable experience!

The competitions were challenging, but they were also a lot of fun because most of them were team-based. One of my favorite events was the Guts Round, where our team competed with a real-time scoreboard. The pressure to get the correct answers was intense, but it also made the competition incredibly exciting. I was proud that our team earned a Top Gold Medal, and I learned so much from collaborating with my teammates.

I also loved the Math Carnival and the interactive workshops. We solved creative logic puzzles, tackled matchstick challenges, and even built a long pipeline to roll a ball into a cup. Every activity encouraged teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving.

The best part of the camp, however, was meeting students from different countries, each with their own unique ways of thinking about mathematics. Although we came from different cultures, we all shared a passion for math, making it easy to connect and learn from one another. I discovered new problem-solving strategies and made friendships that I will always treasure. After busy days of competitions and activities, relaxing together at the pool made the experience even more memorable.

Looking back, I realized that the Math Kangaroo Asia Camp was much more than a math competition. It challenged me, inspired me, and gave me the opportunity to meet talented students from around the world. I hope I will have the chance to participate again in the future.

Thank you to everyone who made this incredible experience possible! 🌏🦘

🌟 A Life-Changing Summer Experience 🌟
We love seeing our students reach new heights!

William Xiao, a Math Kangaroo student, recently attended Wolfram's Summer Research Program (WSRP), and here's what he shared:

"It was by far the best two-and-a-half weeks of my life. I never expected to become so close with such an incredible group of academically talented and friendly people."

Despite having no previous research experience, William worked alongside exceptional mentors and peers to complete an advanced research project that combined game theory and computer science—an extension of one of Stephen Wolfram's own research projects, personally reviewed by him.

"WSRP was an experience that I will look back on fondly for the rest of my life, and I'm enormously grateful to Math Kangaroo for providing me this opportunity."

What inspires us even more is that after returning home, William asked how he could volunteer and give back to the Math Kangaroo community.

Congratulations, William! We are incredibly proud of you and can't wait to see what you accomplish next. 💙🦘

🌟 Join Kid Kalculators — A Community Math Fundraiser Supporting Math Kangaroo USA! 🌟

Created by Amey Karanjkar, a Math Kangaroo National Rank #8 winner and Young Manteca City Ambassador, Kid Kalculators is a team-based math challenge designed to inspire students and celebrate problem-solving.

📅 September 6, 2026
📍 Manteca Senior Center, CA
👥 Grades 1–3 & Grades 4–6

Scan the QR codes on the flyer to:
✅ Register your team
✅ Support Math Kangaroo USA through donations

Kid Kalculators is an independent community math fundraiser organized by Young Manteca City Ambassador & Math Kangaroo National Ranker Amey Karanjkar as his advocacy project to promote Math. It is NOT a Math Kangaroo USA competition or an official Math Kangaroo program. All proceeds benefit Math Kangaroo USA.

We are proud to support young mathematicians who give back to their communities!
Manteca Youth Focus

Day 2 Update: From Mountain Peaks to Math Equations! 🏔️➕
Our Math Kangaroo USA winners are having an extraordinary time in Poland! Today, accompanied by our incredible chaperones Arpit and Kieran, the team tackled Nosal Peak (1,206 m) in the Western Tatras.

The young mathematicians learned about the history of the mountain—named after the unique "nose-shaped" rock formations on its northwest side—while enjoying panoramic views of Zakopane. 🇵🇱

Today’s highlights:
🥾 09:00 – Hike to the top of Nosal
📐 15:30 – "Funny Mathematics" interactive workshops
🏆 19:30 – Evening sports competitions & team games

A perfect blend of active outdoors, sharp problem-solving, and international friendship! Keep soaring high, team! 🦘🎉

✈️ NEXT STOP: POLAND! Zakopane calling! 🇵🇱⛰️
Today, our Math Kangaroo Competition winners are beginning an incredible adventure in Poland! 🦘✨
Accompanied by our amazing chaperons, Arpit and Kieran, they are headed to the breathtaking mountain town of Zakopane! Over the next 10 days, they’ll blend their love for mathematics with mountain hikes, cultural sightseeing, and fun activities!

Here is a glimpse of what awaits them:
🥾 Scenic mountain hikes up Nosal, Gubałówka, and to the iconic "Murowaniec" hostel at Hala Gąsienicowa!
⛏️ Day trips to the historic Wieliczka Salt Mine and the historic city of Kraków!
💦 Fun at Termy Zakopiańskie aqua park and evening sports tournaments!
🧠 "Funny Mathematics" workshops and international math challenges!

Wishing the entire team a wonderful trip, safe trails, and unforgettable memories! 🌲🏔️

🎓 MK SENIOR SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD 🦘✨
From a 1st-grade competitor to an inspiring mentor—celebrating an incredible journey with Math Kangaroo! 🌟

"I first discovered Math Kangaroo over a decade ago, in first grade. It ended up being my first ever math competition. From that point, I’ve competed in many other math competitions, but Math Kangaroo lured me back year after year, with its fun, unique puzzle-esque problems that forced me to think creatively.

Through Math Kangaroo, I also had the opportunity to attend the Wolfram Summer Research Program, which left a lasting impression on 16-year-old me, as well as TA for younger students in online Math Kangaroo courses. I am so grateful for everything I've learned through the opportunities that Math Kangaroo has generously provided me.

I will be attending Rice University this fall, where I hope to pursue biology and statistics."

We are so proud of your achievements and dedication to giving back to the next generation of problem solvers! Wishing you endless success at Rice University! 🦉💙

LIVE WORKSHOP THIS SATURDAY — NO RECORDING! 🦘✨
Join us This Saturday, July 25 for an exclusive, live-only collaboration between Natural Math × Math Kangaroo!

We are excited to welcome Kara Shane Colley, author of My Hundred Friends! If your child loves comics, puzzles, and mathematical art, grab a pencil box and bring your imagination—we’ll be tackling fun Math Kangaroo problems using super creative techniques! 💡🧠

📌 Important Note: This is a LIVE event only—no recording will be shared or published afterward, so be sure to attend live!

🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
👥 Target Audience: Grades 3–5
🎟️ Cost: FREE!
👉 Register now to secure your spot on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/C2FuSxFKRIaqevD3Vr15Yw #/registration

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Math Education! 🎉

We are thrilled to recognize the Think Academy Content Development Team, whose original math problems were selected from thousands of submissions worldwide for the 2026 Math Kangaroo International Competition! 🦘✨

The Think Academy Content Development Team is a group of passionate educators specializing in K–12 mathematics curriculum development, educational research, and teaching. Supporting programs across seven countries and regions, their work has empowered over 14,000 students to strengthen their mathematical thinking and achieve meaningful learning progress!

👏 A huge congratulations to the core team members behind this remarkable achievement:
🌟 Zeyu Chen & Mengyao Wang (Authors of the selected problems)
🌟 Danqing Huang, Mengling Du, & Xiaoming Lin

Thank you to the entire Think Academy team for bringing creative, engaging, and world-class problem-solving to students across the globe! 💡📚

Did you know? Registration for the 2026 Math Kangaroo Team Competition is ALREADY OPEN! 🚨👥
Gather your math-loving friends and form a team of 2 to 4 students to tackle fun, engaging problem-solving challenges together! 🦘💡

🗓️ Competition Window: November 13–20, 2026
📅 Regular Registration: June 15 – September 15, 2026

Why Join the Team Competition?
✨ Learn teamwork, collaboration, and critical strategy
✨ 60-minute test format with both Multiple Choice & Short Answer Questions
✨ Every participant receives an electronic certificate and official Math Kangaroo ribbon!
🏆 Top performers can win Trophies, Medals, Certificates of Excellence & Pins!

👉 Form your team and register today at: https://mathkangaroo.org/mks/math-kangaroo-team-competition/