Learn programming or improve your coding skills. Train for the USA Computing Olympiad and AP Computer Science.

The Intro and Intermediate programming classes of the Bronze training program introduce and enhance programming concepts for a chosen programming language from scratch. Building upon this foundation, the Problem Solving classes further develop students' skills to excel in the Bronze contest. Successful completion of the program exceeds the curricular requirements for passing the Bronze contest.

If you are not interested in competitive programming, you can still benefit from the programming classes for establishing a solid foundation in programming principles and techniques. Notably, the programming classes serve as excellent preparation for future courses such as AP Computer Science A.

Problem Solving classes are classes that help students master the problem solving skills necessary to pass the target exams. This is as opposed to the Foundation Classes where curriculum elements are systematically introduced from scratch. You can take any number of Problem Solving classes. However, you should observe their order as they feature increasingly harder problems.

Successfully completing the following modules ensures passing the USACO Bronze contest.
Intro to Programming

Required

Intermediate Programming

Required

Problem Solving A-B

Required

Problem Solving C

Need Based

Pass USACO Bronze

Also ace in AP Computer Science A

If your level does not fit into the cases below, contact us for a complimentary evaluation assistance.
Intro to Programming

This class does not require a prior programming experience. However, student should be familiar with core Algebra concepts such as variables, equations, and functions.

Intermediate Programming

Ideally you have successfully completed Intro to Programming. Alternatively, you taught yourself basic programming concepts and can solve very easy Bronze problems already.

Problem Solving

You must have successfully completed both programming classes to begin Problem Solving classes. Problem Solving classes must be taken in order since they feature increasingly harder problems.

Intro to Programming
$360.00
for 20 lessons
Only
$15.00
per hour.
Includes pdf course materials or textbook. Promotions are calculated and shown in the cart. Lessons are 90.00 minutes long.
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Self Paced classes are saved version of a recently conducted live class. The self paced class include the same materials as the live version such as lecture notes, problems, and their solutions. Additionally, full length recordings of the lectures are provided in lieu of the live sessions with the instructor.

Study Anytime, Learn at Your Own Pace!

For flexible pacing, self-paced classes are ideal. You can accelerate, slow down, or revisit recorded lectures as often as you like.

Get Help When Needed

You can ask questions in the class discussion forums, where most are answered by our instructors within a day.

Automatic Grading

You get immediate feedback when you submit your code into our system. For Math classes, multiple choice quizzes are graded automatically.

Full Solutions Provided

We provide detailed solutions to all problems of the class in pdf or text format. You don't need to purchase a separate textbook to check your work.

Access for the Lifetime of the Class

You have guaranteed access to the class for one calendar year. Beyond that, you get free access upon request if the class is still offered.

Progress Checkpoints

You can track your progress with built-in midterm and final exams that mirror official contests, with automatic scoring for instant feedback.

Online Camps are live classes conducted during the school breaks such as summer time or the winter break. Camps are great for students to learn new skills or improve acquired skills through intensive practice.

Accelerates and Boosts Learning

Online camp classes provide highly efficient learning environments, allowing students to cover a semester worth of material in a week.

Builds Confidence with Extra Practice

Online camp classes offer extra practice time, boosting student self-confidence and motivating them to study further.

Interactive Live Instruction

Our teaching platform offers audio-video, live chat, and shared notebooks, allowing students to interact as they prefer, resulting in increased engagement.

Make Up with Daily Recordings

All live camp classes are recorded. If you miss a lesson, you can review the lecture on the same day to catch up and get ready for the next day.

One Year Access

After the scheduled camp sessions are over, you will have access for the recorded version of the class for one calendar year through SLOnline.

Automatic Grading

You get immediate feedback when you submit your code or take a math quiz while doing homework.

Progress Checks

You will be able to take mid-term or final exams to check your progress. They are timed as in actual contests and automatically scored.

Full Solutions Provided

We provide detailed solutions to all problems of the class in pdf or text format. You don't need to purchase a separate textbook to check your work.

C++ is most widely used language for algorithm intensive tasks in competitive programming. For example, in USACO contests in average about 3/4 of submissions are in C++. If your primary goal is to advance in USACO, we highly recommend to choose C++ as your programming language of choice.
Faster execution

C++ has performance advantage over other languages in its execution speed. At times this may be critical, since programming tasks must be finished in a certain amount of time.

Greater choice of resources

There are widely available examples, solutions, and learning resources in C++ for competitive programming. A brief review of official USACO solutions also reveal that most of them are in C++.

Java is one of the most widely used language for software development across diverse platforms. It also has some popularity in competitive programming circles compared to Python, which is rarely used.
Versatility

Java is used in great many diverse environments. Learning Java by itself is very advantageous in the long term.

AP Computer Science A

College Board's AP Computer Science A course uses Java. If you learn Java in advance with this course, excellent grades and scores are not going to be surprising.

Learn the the fundamentals of programming concepts from scratch. By the end of this class, you will be able to write code and debug it on your own.

This module includes the following essential programming concepts.

What is programming?
Data Types
If Statement
For Statement
Loops
Arrays
Strings

Learn how to use fundamental concepts for complex programming needs. By the end of this class, you will be able to solve easy USACO Bronze problems.

This module develops the following skills to prepare students for solving Bronze problems.

Number Theory
Functions
Structs and Classes
Multi Dimensional Arrays
Input-Output Operations (Read/Write/Scan)
Basic Sorting
Basic Search
Brute Force Technique

This class introduces and develops intermediate level competitive programming skills. At the end of the class you will be able to solve easy to intermediate level USACO Bronze problems.

Code in your preferred language

The class is language agnostic. Instructors use pseudo language when necessary to explain programming concepts. They can assist Java, C++, and Python users when they need help.

Fifty Categorized USACO Problems

This module contains about 50 USACO Bronze problems, categorized by the primary concepts involved in their solutions.

This class is designed to build advanced problem solving skills. At the end of the class you will be able to solve intermediate to hard level USACO Bronze problems.

Code in your preferred language

The class is language agnostic. Instructors use pseudo language when necessary to explain programming concepts. They can assist Java, C++, and Python users when they need help.

USACO Problems fom the last Four Years

This module includes 36 detailed USACO Bronze contest problems from the December, January, and February contests of the last four years, presented in chronological order.

Most classes are one week long. They are scheduled from late June through early August. Be sure to check individual class schedules for specific dates and times. Unless otherwise noted all times are in the active Pacific Time Zone (California/Los Angeles).
Short Daily Schedule

Most classes are held only in the morning, allowing you to make the most of the long summer days.

Classes on Some Saturdays

Most classes run on weekdays. However, some classes also run on Saturdays. Double check to see if it affects your schedule.

Classes on July 4th

Enjoy the fireworks at night, but remember that classes are on schedule for the morning of July 4th.