Algorithm Competition Winter Camp 2026

Get ready for one of the most exciting events of the year! Applications for the Algorithm Competition Winter Camp 2026 are now open.

From January 25 to January 31, this seven-day intensive camp will provide a comprehensive and hands-on learning experience for those eager to deepen their understanding of algorithms, one of the core foundations of computer science.

Hosted once again at the historic Beykoz Kundura, the camp will bring together algorithm enthusiasts of all levels for challenging contests, engaging lectures, and inspiring activities. Whether you’re taking your first steps in competitive programming or aiming to sharpen your expertise, this camp offers a dynamic environment designed to support your growth and motivation.dynamic and inspiring environment.

Note: BEV.Foundation reserves the right to change or modify any of the conduct, design, and rules of the camp due to the pandemic situation, 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, or third years.
Who are eager to learn and practice algorithms, including but not limited to binary search, graphs, dynamic programming, and more.
Who have knowledge of at least one programming language.

NOTE ON LEVELS:

Participants who previously attended the Winter or Summer Camps are expected to perform at higher levels in this camp:

Former Foundation participants are expected to reach Intermediate level,
Former Intermediate participants are expected to reach Advanced level,
Former Advanced participants may attend the Advanced group once more.

INCLUDES:

Lectures
Contests
Extracurricular activities
Career Talk sessions
CV Review & Interview sessions
Social activities such as film nights, tournament nights, and a Beykoz Kundura tour

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 :)

***Sude Yıldırım*** *Hacettepe University, Computer Engineering, Participant of Summer Camp’25*

“I applied to the camp to learn more about algorithms and how to use them efficiently, both for competitive programming and also for real life situations. I got what I expected and more. The activities and the community made the camp not only a learning experience but also a fun one. Receiving help from guides on problems and subjects I was stuck on was also extremely helpful. All in all, I think the algorithm camp is a unique experience which adds both new knowledge and amazing people into your life.”

APPLICATION PERIOD

Applications will be open from December 3, 2025 to December 30, 2025, until 17.00.

The results will be announced on January 16, 2026. A limited number of participants will be accepted.

apply here

QUALIFICATION ROUND

The Qualification Round will be held in person on January 3, 2026, simultaneously in Istanbul and Ankara.

The contest will last 5 hours.

Details regarding the contest locations and starting times will be announced soon.

All applicants will receive the necessary information via email before the contest.

Please note that any plagiarism or rule violation will result in disqualification and may lead to a ban from future inzva events.

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 theQualification 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

The camp will take place between January 25 and January 31, 2026, at inzva - Beykoz Kundura.

We expect all participants to remain at Beykoz Kundura for the entire duration of 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.

Our Space

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.
Only participants from preparatory 1st and 2nd grades will be selected for the foundation group.

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.

Application Form

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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