🚀 AP Chemistry Summer Bootcamp: Your Ultimate Launchpad to Success!
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Ready to crack the code of AP Chemistry and boost your confidence for the big exam? Whether you’re starting fresh or want to sharpen your skills, this Bootcamp is your go-to for mastering the must-know concepts — without the stress or fluff.
Across a series of interactive, bite-sized sessions, we’ll break down everything from atoms and molecules to reactions and real-world applications. Expect clear explanations, fun activities, practical tips, and plenty of chances to ask questions. You’ll learn how to think like a chemist, tackle tricky problems, and make sense of the science that shapes our world.
No boring lectures here — just energized learning, friendly support, and chemistry made simple and exciting. Join us and turn confusion into clarity, questions into “aha” moments, and study time into success!
Get ready to:
- Understand foundational concepts inside and out
- Connect theory with practical examples and real data
- Master problem-solving strategies for AP-style questions
- Build your confidence with practice and peer support
- Prepare for exam day like a pro
Jump in, and let’s make this summer the one where AP Chemistry finally clicks!
Schedule
✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY
You will be withdrawn from the series if you have more than 2 unexcused absences in a row. Please message the tutor in advance for any absences!
SESSION 1
7
Jun
SESSION 1
Atomic structure and properties
Atomic structure and properties
Sat 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM UTCJun 7, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM UTC
Atoms & Moles: Building Blocks of Chemistry
Welcome to Session 1 of the AP Chemistry Summer Bootcamp! In this kickoff session, we’ll start from the atomic level and build up your understanding of essential concepts like the mole, molar mass, and the mysterious world of electron configurations. You’ll explore real mass spectra, decode percent composition, and learn how to approach mixtures and pure substances like a chemist.
🔬 What you’ll learn:
- How to convert between grams, moles, and particles
- How to interpret mass spectra and calculate atomic mass
- How to find percent composition and empirical formulas
- How mixtures differ from pure substances
- How electrons fill orbitals (and how to remember the rules)
This is a fast-paced, interactive session designed to lay the foundation for success in AP Chemistry. Whether you’re just starting or reviewing, you’ll come away with clarity, confidence, and some cool chem tricks!
SESSION 2
8
Jun
SESSION 2
Atomic structure and properties
Atomic structure and properties
Sun 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM UTCJun 8, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM UTC
⚛️ Into the Atom: Electrons, Energy, and the Periodic Table
Welcome to Session 2 of the AP Chemistry Summer Bootcamp! In this session, we’ll dive deeper into atomic structure by exploring photoelectron spectroscopy (PES) — a real-world technique used to determine how electrons are arranged within atoms. We'll use this data to uncover the reasons behind periodic trends, such as ionization energy and atomic radius, and understand how these trends guide the formation of ionic compounds.
You’ll also learn how to identify valence electrons, predict the charge of ions, and see how atoms combine to form stable compounds — all essential concepts for both the AP exam and real chemistry labs.
🔬 What you’ll learn:
- How to analyze photoelectron spectroscopy (PES) graphs
- The reasons behind key periodic trends (ionization energy, atomic radius, etc.)
- How to determine the number of valence electrons from the periodic table
- How atoms gain or lose electrons to form ionic compounds
- Tricks to predict ion charges and chemical reactivity
This is an interactive, data-driven session designed to connect what you see on the periodic table with how atoms actually behave. By the end, you’ll be reading PES graphs like a pro and predicting ionic bonds with confidence!
SESSION 3
10
Jun
SESSION 3
Molecular and ionic compound structure and properties
Molecular and ionic compound structure and properties
Tue 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM UTCJun 10, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM UTC
Bonding Basics: How Atoms Stick and Structures Shape
Welcome to Session 3 of the AP Chemistry Summer Bootcamp! In this session, we’ll explore the powerful forces that hold matter together — chemical bonds — and how they shape everything from salt crystals to metal wires. You’ll uncover the differences between ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding, and see how these interactions affect properties like melting point, conductivity, and hardness.
We'll dive into the structure of ionic compounds, metals, and alloys, and understand what makes their internal arrangement so unique. This session is all about learning how structure determines function in the chemical world.
🔬 What you’ll learn:
- How to distinguish between ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds
- The relationship between intramolecular forces and potential energy
- What the structure of ionic solids looks like and how it affects properties
- How metal atoms bond and why alloys behave differently than pure metals
- How to connect bonding type to macroscopic physical and chemical properties
This is a concept-rich, visualization-heavy session that builds your ability to predict the behavior of substances based on how their atoms are connected. You’ll leave with a stronger grip on one of the most tested topics in AP Chemistry!
SESSION 4
12
Jun
SESSION 4
Molecular and ionic compound structure and properties
Molecular and ionic compound structure and properties
Thu 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM UTCJun 12, 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM UTC
Molecules in 3D: Lewis Structures, Resonance & Molecular Geometry
Welcome to Session 4 of the AP Chemistry Summer Bootcamp! This session will take you deeper into the world of molecules as we learn how to draw Lewis structures, understand the concept of resonance, and calculate formal charges to find the most stable structures.
You’ll also explore how molecules take on specific 3D shapes using VSEPR theory, and how atomic orbitals mix through hybridization to form those shapes. These ideas are essential for predicting molecule behavior, polarity, and reactivity — all key for success on the AP exam.
🔬 What you’ll learn:
- How to confidently draw Lewis dot structures for molecules and ions
- What resonance means and how to identify resonance contributors
- How to calculate formal charges to find the most stable structure
- How to predict molecular shapes using VSEPR theory
- How orbital hybridization explains bonding and molecular geometry
This session is a hands-on exploration of molecular structure — from simple drawings to 3D shapes — helping you visualize and understand the invisible world of atoms connected in space.
SESSION 5
15
Jun
SESSION 5
Intermolecular forces and properties
Intermolecular forces and properties
Sun 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM UTCJun 15, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM UTC
States of Matter & Forces: What Makes Matter Behave?
Welcome to Session 5 of the AP Chemistry Summer Bootcamp! This session dives into the forces and motion that shape the physical world around us. You’ll explore the different intermolecular forces that hold molecules together, and see how these forces affect whether a substance is a solid, liquid, or gas.
We’ll also break down the kinetic molecular theory, which explains how particles move and interact to create the properties of different states of matter — from the flow of liquids to the expansion of gases.
🔬 What you’ll learn:
- The types and strengths of intermolecular forces (dipole-dipole, hydrogen bonding, London dispersion)
- How intermolecular forces influence boiling points, melting points, and solubility
- The differences between solids, liquids, and gases at the particle level
- The principles of kinetic molecular theory and how particle motion explains gas laws
- How to connect particle behavior to everyday observations
This session is packed with explanations and examples that link microscopic forces to the properties you see and feel, building your understanding of why matter behaves the way it does.
SESSION 6
15
Jun
SESSION 6
Intermolecular forces and properties
Intermolecular forces and properties
Sun 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM UTCJun 15, 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM UTC
Light, Solutions, and Spectra: Exploring Matter and Energy
Welcome to Session 6 of the AP Chemistry Summer Bootcamp! This session bridges the world of solutions with the fascinating interaction of light and matter. You’ll learn how mixtures form and behave, and discover the fundamental properties of photons — the tiny packets of light that reveal so much about atoms and molecules.
We’ll also explore various spectroscopy techniques, which scientists use to identify substances and understand their structure by analyzing how they absorb or emit light.
🔬 What you’ll learn:
- How to describe and differentiate solutions and mixtures
- The nature and properties of photons and their energy
- How light interacts with matter in spectroscopy
- The basics of different spectroscopy methods and what information they provide
- How spectroscopy is applied to identify and analyze chemical substances
This session connects chemistry with the power of light, giving you tools to “see” atoms and molecules in new ways — essential knowledge for AP Chemistry success and beyond.
SESSION 7
16
Jun
SESSION 7
Intermolecular forces and properties
Intermolecular forces and properties
Mon 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM UTCJun 16, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM UTC
Light, Solutions, and Spectra: Exploring Matter and Energy
Welcome to Session 6 of the AP Chemistry Summer Bootcamp! This session bridges the world of solutions with the fascinating interaction of light and matter. You’ll learn how mixtures form and behave, and discover the fundamental properties of photons — the tiny packets of light that reveal so much about atoms and molecules.
We’ll also explore various spectroscopy techniques, which scientists use to identify substances and understand their structure by analyzing how they absorb or emit light.
🔬 What you’ll learn:
- How to describe and differentiate solutions and mixtures
- The nature and properties of photons and their energy
- How light interacts with matter in spectroscopy
- The basics of different spectroscopy methods and what information they provide
- How spectroscopy is applied to identify and analyze chemical substances
This session connects chemistry with the power of light, giving you tools to “see” atoms and molecules in new ways — essential knowledge for AP Chemistry success and beyond.