Hi everyone!

We are thrilled to announce that the GoForGold IOI Bootcamp is coming this Summer, on May 25-June 6, 2025! After carefully considering various academic schedules, competition dates, and feedback from our community, we've selected these dates to accommodate as many talented young programmers as possible.

This intensive training program will be hosted at the Newton School of Technology Campus in Sonipat, Delhi, and is brought to you by the GoForGold.

The bootcamp is specifically designed to prepare talented students for the International Olympiad in Informatics by providing intensive training, practice, and mentorship. Our goal is to expand India's competitive programming talent pool of IOI-ready students, enabling younger members of the CP community to excel on a global stage.

Camp Structure

The camp will consist of:

• 36+ Advanced Challenges: Real-world, IOI-style timed contests with post-analysis sessions
• Expert-led training sessions by ICPC World Finalists and competitive programming champions

Two divisions to accommodate different skill levels:

• Division 1 (Advanced Programmers): Recommended rating 1800-2200+ on CF
• Division 2 (Intermediate Programmers): Recommended rating 1400-1800+ on CF

The bootcamp will follow a structured format:

May 25: Registration and Induction

May 26-30: Learning Phase 1

May 31: Leisure Day

June 1-5: Learning Phase 2

June 6: Finale contest and Prize Distribution

Details

The registration fee is ₹1000 per participant.

There is no other fees apart from the registration fees, and this includes all sessions, meals, accommodation, and mentoring materials. Please note that travel costs are not included.

Eligibility requirements:

• Currently a student in Grade 6-12
• Basic understanding of competitive programming
• Algorithmic problem-solving potential

The expected daily schedule will include expert sessions, themed contests, problem discussions, and peer learning opportunities, with specific structures for each division.

Selection Process

Selection Contest: CodeChef START 185

7th May | 8:00 — 10:00 PM

To ensure we select the most promising participants, we'll be holding a selection contest. Registration deadline is May 7th, 2025.

Trainers

We'd like to highlight our exceptional training team:

• Ashwin K (ash1794) — ICPC World Finalist
• Deepak Gour (Enigma27) — ICPC World Finalist
• Vivek Gupta (acraider) — ICPC World Finalist,
• Arjun Arul (arjunarul) — ICPC World Finalist, IOI Trainer
• Jaskaran Singh (s_jaskaran_s) — ICPC World Finalist.
• Himanshu Singh (hitman623) — ICPC World Finalist,
• Utkarsh Gupta (demoralizer) — 2x ICPC World Finalist,

Why Join?

• Get exposure to university-level CS knowledge while still in school
• Develop algorithmic thinking skills that extend beyond programming
• Experience real-world contest settings
• Become part of India's top CP community
• Get trained by top competitive programmers of the world

About GoForGold

GoForGold is an initiative by Newton School of Technology (NST) to foster a culture of competitive programming excellence. India has some of the brightest minds in the world, yet our country is still striving to reach the top in competitive programming at international competitions. With structured guidance, expert mentorship, and a dedicated community, we believe India can become a global contender.

If you're interested in participating, please register before May 7th, 2025. If you have any questions about the bootcamp, please feel free to send us an email at goforgold@newtonschool.co or visit our website at www.goforgold.in. Are you ready to level up your programming skills and make India a competitive programming powerhouse? Register Now