Educational Outreach

At SUMM, we know that math education doesn’t stop in the classroom. That’s why we offer math-themed outreach events and activities designed to provide a fun and inclusive experience for all.

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See descriptions of our offerings below, or download a PDF version of our Educational Outreach Guide to see offering summaries with pricing.

We’re happy to customize our programming to fit your needs, including low- or no-cost options for schools that need financial assistance. Financial assistance for schools programs is made possible in part by funding from 4Culture and by the Adrian Young Mathematics Education Fund. Depending on your expected number of guests, we can accommodate larger groups with our own volunteer network and/or your team.

If you are interested in booking or have questions, email us or scroll to the submission form at the bottom.

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AweSUMM Math

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Our AweSUMM Math series features a wide variety of drop-in stations with hands-on, self-guided math activities for multiple ages. These are great for libraries, community centers, and enrichment groups.

Choose one of these themes, or try them all!

  • Tessellations + Tilings: Explore the Wide World of Tessellations through hands-on activities including puzzles, art, and games.

  • Math + Games: Explore the math found in your favorite games through hands-on activities, and learn to play new math games.

  • Math + Data: Learn how we use data to learn about and visualize the world around us.

  • Math + Art: Explore the mathematics in art, and the art in mathematics through hands-on activities!

  • Variety: We will have puzzles, games, and other hands-on activities including math art projects and building materials.

Timing: 1.5 or 2 hours

Facilitation: Drop-in event, facilitated by 1-2 SUMM educators. 6-8 activity tables designed for up to 50 participants throughout the drop-in session.

AweSUMM Math @ School

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Enjoy our AweSUMM Math drop-in offerings at your school.

Timing: Half-day or Full-day event

Facilitation: 3–6x 45-minute sessions with 6-8 activity tables for groups of up to 30 students at a time led by 2 SUMM educators.

Math Festival

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Families will play with math together in this drop-in event featuring 8-10 stations of math activities for everyone. Ideal for school Math Nights, or for enrichment groups.

Timing: 1.5 or 2 hours

Facilitation: Drop-in event, facilitated by 2 SUMM educators and 10 of your volunteers. Your volunteers will help with setup and will be trained to facilitate stations and embody a positive math mindset.

SUMM Guided Lesson

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Guided lessons cover a range of K-8 math concepts and make connections with other topics such as music, culture, data, art, games, engineering, play, and more. Contact us for more details about available lessons for your grade and topic.

Timing: Half-day or Full-day event

Facilitation: Single classroom events led by 2 SUMM educators, with half-day (3 sessions) and full-day (6 sessions) options for multiple classes.

Mathterschool

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SUMM’s twist on the afterschool math club offers three different seasons of fun, hands-on math lessons and activities, featuring art projects, game design, cultural connections, data science, building challenges, and more! Great for schools, libraries, and community centers.T

Timing: Once weekly 60- or 90-minute sessions, 8-12 weeks, available Fall, Winter, and Spring

Facilitation: Guided lessons facilitated by 1-2 SUMM educators for 8-24 students

Level: 2nd-5th grade, or 6th-8th grade

Price: Dependent on participant numbers and number of weeks in session

We’re excited to add to your math equation.

Interested in working together? Contact us using the form below and we will be in touch shortly.