Steps and Requirements
Please note: Applications for Epsilon Camp 2025 are now open. Families who are interested in Epsilon Camp 2025 should fill out an Admissions Inquiry Form to start the application process. Please refer to the instructions below for an overview of our general timelines and requirements.
Entry to our summer program is for students who will be between 7 to 10 years old by the start of camp, which is typically mid July. Applications must be received by January 8th, 2025, for consideration in the 1st round of admission reviews. After this date, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until May 1st, 2025, or until our program reaches full capacity.
Please submit an Admissions Inquiry Form to start the application process for Epsilon Camp 2025. As an overview, we have detailed our required application materials below:
Epsilon Camp Readiness Assessment 9+ for applicants ages 9-10 or the Readiness Assessment 7-8 for applicants ages 7-8
The Readiness Assessments for both age groups assess computational skills and a familiarity with mathematical concepts necessary to perform well at camp for that age group. Please see our Skills Prerequisites for more details. Your child should be able to engage with much of the material on the assessment, but perfection is not required.
Epsilon Camp Exploration Problems
Outside Evidence of Academic Proficiency - We require both of the following:
Comprehensive IQ Test OR Achievement Test Report. Note: We recognize that families may face financial and resource barriers to IQ/Achievement testing; please refer to this page for more info.
AND
Recommendation form completed by a qualified math professional that speaks to why Epsilon Camp would be a good fit for the applicant
Non-academic Recommendation Form
Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
Please also be aware of the following additional requirements which will be verified at the time of registration:
Health Insurance
We require proof of health insurance that fully covers urgent and emergency care at medical facilities in the area local to Epsilon Camp's host institution for the duration of camp. For international families, temporary US insurance must be obtained.
Childhood Immunizations
Proof of childhood immunizations against communicable diseases is required for all minors under the age of 18 (both campers and family members attending camp).
Registration
Registration and deposit information will be included with admission notification for admitted students. Registration and deposit payment are due within 14 days of admission notification. Space cannot be held without a deposit.
Note: We strongly recommend that all Epsilon Camp participants (both campers and family members attending camp) be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including any boosters recommended by the CDC at the time of camp. For more information on our developing COVID-19 protocols, please see the COVID-19 Planning page.
Contact Information
We look forward to hearing from you and would be delighted to answer any questions you may have about Epsilon Camp and the application process. We recognize that applying to and attending Epsilon Camp is a big investment in time and resources. We are dedicated to assisting parents in determining if the camp is the right fit for their child.