UBC and PIMS Math Circles for Grades 5–7
Monday after-school math workshops at UBC for Grades 5–7, run by math faculty. $5 a session, with registration for each session.
- Grades
- Grades 5–7
- Format
- In person at UBC, Vancouver. 75-minute workshops.
- Cost
- $5 per session per child, paid in cash. Parents attend free.
- Official site
- pims.math.ca
Key dates
- Not confirmed yetFall–winter sessionsExpected November to December 2026 (2025 series ran in November–December)
- Not confirmed yetSpring sessionsExpected January to April 2027 (2026 series ran January 26 to April 27)
What it is
Math Circles is an enrichment program run by UBC math faculty and PIMS. It aims to show students how much fun math can be and how it's used in the real world.
Sessions are for students in Grades 5 to 7. Each session is different and stands alone, so children can come to one or many.
In 2025–26, sessions ran on Monday afternoons from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. in the Swing Building at UBC, in a fall–winter series (November–December) and a spring series (January–April).
Parents are welcome and encouraged to stay.
A good fit if: Curious Grade 5–7 students in Vancouver who enjoy puzzles and want to meet other kids who like math.
How to register
- Watch the PIMS Math Circles page for new session dates. 2026–27 dates weren't posted yet when we checked.
- Register online for each session you want. Space is limited.
How to prepare
- No preparation is needed. Bring curiosity and a pencil.
For grade-by-grade options see Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7.
Common questions
Are there math circles for elementary students in Vancouver?
Yes. UBC math faculty and PIMS run Math Circles for Grades 5 to 7 on Monday afternoons at UBC. Each session costs $5 per child.
Do I need to register for UBC Math Circles?
Yes. Space is limited, and you register online for each session you want to attend.
What comes next
Math Challengers BC
BC's team and individual math competition for Grades 8–10. Schools register by January 15, 2027. Lower Mainland regionals are expected February 20.
Grades 8–10Paid by the school: from $50…MathGauss Mathematics Contest
Canada's best-known middle school math contest for Grades 7 and 8. Written at school between May 10 and 21, 2027.
Grades 7–8$5 per studentSources
Last checked October 2, 2026. Dates can change, so always confirm with the organizer.