Algorithm Competition Winter Camp 2025

The most anticipated event of the year has arrived! Applications for the Algorithm Competition Winter Camp 2025 are now open!

From January 27 to February 2, this intensive seven-day Winter Camp will offer a comprehensive educational experience designed to enhance participants' understanding of algorithms, a key pillar of computer science. Set in the historic ambiance of Beykoz Kundura, the camp will feature challenging contests and engaging activities tailored for algorithm enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you're new to competitive programming or looking to refine your expertise, this event will provide valuable opportunities for growth and learning in a dynamic and inspiring environment.

The camp is SUITABLE FOR those:

Who are undergraduate students studying in the preparatory, first, second or third years.
Who are eager to learn about and wish to practice algorithms, including, but not limited to, binary search, graphs, dynamic programming, and more.
Who have knowledge of at least one programming language.

INCLUDES:

Lectures,
Contests,
Extracurricular activities.

AND AIMS:

To teach a sound knowledge of algorithms to algorithm enthusiasts,
To provide training that will help university students in competitive programming contests, as well as in their professional lives,
To involve algorithm enthusiasts with the algorithm community of inzva,
To spread algorithmic thinking,
To host students studying outside of İstanbul.

MOTIVATION

We believe that the main benefit comes from the opportunity to be surrounded by motivated participants and our algorithm community.

Here are some other benefits the camp offers:

Receiving knowledge and personal experience from successful students in the community and receiving one-on-one mentorship,
Teaming up with people from your university to participate in both national and international programming contests,
Motivating yourself to improve your knowledge on a subject,
Assessing yourself,
More efficient coding and problem-solving,
Learning teamwork and critical thinking,
Technical adequacy and preparation for interviews,
Joining inzva Algorithm community,
Having a chance to become a lecturer/problem setter for the next inzva Algorithm events.
Having fun :)

APPLICATION PERIOD

December 10, 2024 - January 10, 2025, until 17:00.

The results will be announced on January 16, 2025. We will accept a limited number of participants.

apply here

QUALIFICATION ROUND

The Qualification Round will be held between January 10, 12:00 and January 13, 00:00 (60 hrs) on algoleague. We will send you all the necessary information by email before the contest.

Qualification Round Integrity Policy

Please note that the use of any AI tools or code generators (such as OpenAI's GPT models, GitHub Copilot, online coding assistants, etc.) is strictly prohibited during the qualification round. This includes any tool that generates code, provides solutions, or assists in problem-solving without your own input. Additionally, sharing thoughts or information about the problems with others is not allowed—everyone is expected to solve the problems independently, relying only on their own knowledge and skills.

After the contest, all submissions will be carefully reviewed. If AI-generated content or collaboration leads to matching code between participants, it will be considered plagiarism. Any instance of plagiarism or collaboration will result in immediate disqualification.

ADD QUALIFICATION ROUND TO YOUR CALENDAR

We will have groups at different levels, depending on the Qualification Round results.*

Qualification results are not the only thing to be considered in the selection process of the participants. We will also consider the answers to the questions at the registration form and then invite you to the camp. All rights are reserved to inzva.

If you wish to prepare for the Qualification Round, you can practice with the problems of all levels on algoleague:

We also suggest two free open source materials for you to get prepared:

CAMP DATE & LOCATION

Between January 27 and February 2 , at inzva - Beykoz Kundura

We expect our participants to stay in Beykoz Kundura throughout the camp.

CURRICULUM & SCHEDULE

You can check out the:

Camp schedule here,
A draft curriculum here,

The documents mentioned above can be updated before the camp.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

All participants are expected to have a good knowledge of at least one programming language such as C, C ++, Python, or Java. The entire practice process will run on algoleague. So if you do not have an account, please sign up here.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The winter camp is only open to undergraduate students studying in the preparatory, first, second and third years.
Your qualification test results will be important for the selection process.
We give priority to accepting non-Istanbul resident students to the camp, as they will not be able to attend other programs in inzva for the rest of the year.
We will take into account the results of the qualification test, previous camp experience(s), progress, and the answers stated in the application form.

EXPECTATIONS FROM THE PARTICIPANTS

To follow the camp rules which will be shared later.
To be an active participant who is eager to improve themselves and open to communication.
To solve and try to comprehend the problems taught in the camp.
To continue to improve themselves later in regards to the subjects covered in the camps.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

See the FAQ here.

Algorithm Competition Winter Camp 2025 Application Form

Name:

Please capitalize the first letter of the first name and last name

First Name

Last Name

Email:

Year of Birth:

algoleague ID: (You can find your username in the menu bar at the top right corner. Additionally, your username is displayed beneath your name on your profile page.)

https://algoleague.com/

LinkedIn Profile:

University:

If your university is not on the list, enter it manually.

Department:

If your department is not on the list, enter it manually.

Years of study

How did you hear about the Algorithm Competition Winter Camp 2025?

Have you ever participated in a national or an international competitive programming contest/competition? If yes, please indicate the year, the name of the competition, and the awards you have received, if any. *What do you know about the algorithm competitions?

What is your expectation from the Algorithm Competition Winter Camp 2025? Please make a brief explanation. (Approximately 50 words)

Why do you want to join this camp? What is your motivation for it? Have you ever attended a similar camp before? Please make a brief explanation. (Approximately 50 words)

Is there anything else you want to add?

All participants have to abide by our CODE OF CONDUCT and LETTER OF CONSENT.

A BEV.Foundation project inzva is a non-profit hacker community organizing study and project groups as well as camps in the fields of AI and Algorithm; and gathering CS students, academics, and professionals in Turkey.

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