Registration is available for the Spring 2026 term of the Alvarado Math Circle!
Please note: The Alvarado Math Circle is only open to Alvarado Elementary School students.
We are expanding! In Spring 2026, we will have two classes: one for 3rd graders only, and one for 4th-5th graders.
Families of students who have participated previously in the Alvarado Math Circle, please note: We will have an entirely new set of activities for students to explore in Spring 2026 (different from any activities students have explored in any Math Circle classes or camps for the past two years), so if your student enjoyed their Math Circle experience, we would love to have them join us again this spring!
Register for a class
Note: We have a limited number of reduced tuition scholarship spaces available! If you are interested in registering for a reduced tuition scholarship space, please see the "Cost & Financial Aid" tab in the "Full Program Details" section below.
Quick Program Info (Spring 2026)
Location: Alvarado Elementary School (classrooms TBD)
Classes: In-person class that meets once per week
Grade levels: 3rd-5th grade (one 3rd grade class and one 4th-5th grade class)
Day / time: Tuesdays, 2:20-3:20pm (plus supervised snack time from 2:05-2:20pm)
Dates: 10-week term starting February 17 and ending May 12 (no class March 3, March 24, or March 31)
Cost: $370 for the 10-week term
(See the "Cost & Financial Aid" tab in the "Full Program Details" section below for information about payment plans and financial aid)
Full Program Details (Spring 2026)
About us
At the San Francisco Math Circle, we make math accessible, inclusive, and fun!
The SF Math Circle is an extracurricular math enrichment program affiliated with the Center for Science and Math Education at San Francisco State University. SF Math Circle supports students from diverse backgrounds in developing their identities as capable, confident problem solvers.
In our after-school classes and camps, we provide a supportive, collaborative, and fun environment where students explore engaging, hands-on puzzles and games that involve both creativity and critical thinking.
Students explore these puzzles and games in small groups where they have the opportunity to collaborate with their peers and to receive personalized attention and support from SF Math Circle facilitators.
Learn more about our approach to math and math education
Check out a sample of our activities
Please note that our focus is primarily on helping students to engage in creative mathematical exploration and problem-solving rather than building their skills in arithmetic or other traditional K-12 math.
Our Classes
Classes will once per week and each class is 1 hour. Students spend the majority of the period exploring in small groups. There are typically 15-20 students per class and 4-6 students and one SF Math Circle facilitator per group.
Cost & Financial Aid
The tuition for the Spring 2026 term is $370 for the 10-week session.
We offer payment plans! If you opt for a payment plan, you can pay a portion of the full tuition upfront, and then pay the remaining amount in monthly installments.
In addition, we have a limited number of reduced tuition scholarship spaces available for families experiencing financial need. If you are interested in registering for a scholarship space, please contact Carrie Dobos from ActivityHero at cdobos@activityhero.com and she will guide you through the scholarship application process.
Schedule
Our 10-week Fall 2025 term will start on February 17 and end May 12. We'll have classes each week except for March 3, March 24, and March 31.
Classes will meet on Tuesdays from 2:20-3:20pm.
Questions?
Please check our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to some of the most common questions. If you have a question that is not addressed there, please contact us at info@sfmathcircle.org.
