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Enrichment Programs

Centers in Washington for Gifted Learners

Art of Problem Solving Academy (AoPS) (Bellevue, WA)
Grades 2-12, in person
Training today’s brightest minds to solve tomorrow’s problems. Instructors help students explore math and language arts at grade-level and beyond. 
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UW's Robinson Center for Young Scholars (Seattle, WA)
Grades K-12, in person and online 
Outreach is provided through enrichment classes offered for highly capable Puget Sound students. Early entrance programs prepare younger students for college and provide them with challenging, accelerated learning opportunities in a vibrant, intellectual community at the University of Washington. 

Clubs to Join or Launch

These organizations host regional and state tournaments in Washington State. Teams do not need to be associated with a school. 
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​Washington Destination Imagination
​Grades PreK-university
Inspires and equips students to become the next generation of innovators and leaders. Seven challenges in STEM, improv, visual arts, service learning, and early learning are offered annually. Each Challenge is open-ended and enables student teams to learn and experience the creative process from imagination to production. Tournaments take place around the world.  

Washington Future Problem Solving
Grades 4-12
By learning the FPS six-step process, students learn critical and creative thinking skills, develop a vision for the future, and prepare for leadership roles.  Students participate in four competitive components: team and individual global issues problem solving, team and individual community problem solving, scenario writing, and scenario performance.
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FIRST Washington 
Grades 2-12
Hands-on learning experiences using Lego and robotics that teach young people about science, technology, engineering, and math. 

Math Circles in Washington State

A math circle is a fun and activity community for students, teachers, and their parents to explore mathematical problem solving; a place where people motivate each other to learn mathematics by sharing their love and enjoyment of the subject; and a place for students to take charge of finding the answer.

​Kittitas Valley Math Circle (Ellensburg, WA)
Grades 2-6
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Prime Factor Math Circle (Seattle, WA)
Grades 2-11, in person and online

Seattle Infinity Math Circle (Seattle, WA)
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University of Washington Math Circle (Seattle, WA)
Grades 7-9, online
 
Washington State University Math Circles (Pullman, WA)
​Anyone in 8-12 mathematics, in person

Academic Contests 

AMC 8, AMC 10/12
Middle and high school 
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MATHCOUNTS
Grades 6-8

Math is Cool
Grades 4-8

Math Kangaroo
Grades 1-12


MOEMS Math Olympiad
Grades 4-8

Noetic Learning Math Contest

Grades 2-8
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The Math League
Grades 4-12
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WordMasters Challenge
Grades 2-8
Using analogies to master vocabulary 

National Programs for Gifted Students

Davidson Institute

Exceeds Expectations Learning (Seattle, WA)
Ages 7+, in person and online
Tutoring and mentoring for gifted and twice exceptional students


Gifted Homeschoolers Forum

Institute for Educational Advancement


Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Grades 2-12

Northwestern Center for Talent Development
Age 3 to grade 12
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Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies
Grades 1-12
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