Algorithm Competition Winter Camp 2024
Applications for the Algorithm Competition Winter Camp 2024 are now open!
During the week of January 22nd to January 28th, this intensive seven-day training camp will provide a comprehensive educational experience. It includes challenging contests and engaging activities set in the historic ambiance of Beykoz Kundura. Welcoming algorithm enthusiasts of various skill levels, this event aims to enhance each participant's understanding of algorithms, one of the most essential areas of computer science.
Note: BEV Foundation reserves the right to change or modify any of the conduct, design, and rules of the camp at any time and at BEV Foundation’s sole discretion.
The camp is SUITABLE FOR those:
Who are undergraduate students studying in the preparatory, first, second and 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
November 29, 2023 - January 6, 2024, until 17:00.
The results will be announced on January 12, 2024. We will accept a limited number of participants.
Numan Kafadar Hacettepe University, Computer Engineering, Participant of Winter Camp 2023
"It was an enchanting week, full of joy and discovery. I had the pleasure of meeting many algorithm enthusiasts and learning tons of new things from amazing mentors.
Every moment was a blend of fun and valuable learning, making it a truly unforgettable and perfect experience."
QUALIFICATION ROUND
The Qualification Round will be held between January 6, 12:00 and January 9, 00:00 (60 hrs) on algoleague. We will send you all the necessary information by email before the contest.
Please note that any plagiarism will result in disqualification and a possible ban from future events.
Depending on the Qualification Round results, we will have groups at different levels.
Qualification results are not the only thing to be considered in the selection process of the expert group 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.
CURRICULUM & SCHEDULE
You can check out the:
The documents mentioned above can be updated before the camp.
CAMP DATE & LOCATION
Between January 22 and January 28, at inzva - Beykoz Kundura
We expect our participants to stay in Beykoz Kundura throughout the camp.
PRaCTICE
If you wish to prepare for the Qualification Round, you can practice with the problems of all levels on algoleague:
algoleague.com/algorithm-training-beginner-set
algoleague.com/algorithm-training-intermediate-set
algoleague.com/contest/algorithm-training-set-dynamic-programming-1
algoleague.com/contest/algorithm-training-set-graph-1
We also suggest a free open source material for you to get prepared:
Competitive Programmers Handbook: cses.fi/book/book.pdf
OUR SPACE
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
All participants are expected to have a good knowledge of at least one programming language, such as C, C ++, Python, Pypy, 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.
Community members can also participate in the camp through invitations.
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.
All participants have to abide by our CODE OF CONDUCT and LETTER OF CONSENT.
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