Epsilon Camp
Epsilon Camp is a two-week residential summer camp serving exceptional young mathematicians and their families through an intensive student program and parent workshop. The mission of Epsilon Camp is to connect 7-11 year olds who are passionate about math to professional mathematics, and to build a supportive community of peers and families.
Epsilon Camp 2022 will be held from July 17th - July 31st at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. The admission season is currently underway. For more information, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, please visit https://epsiloncamp.org.
History
Epsilon Camp was founded in 2011 by Dr. George Thomas, who had previously founded Canada/USA Mathcamp for high school students and MathPath for middle school students. All three camps share some of the same elements: they cover math topics which are not taught in a regular school curriculum, they are aimed at students who possess talent and passion for mathematics, and they go beyond a classroom experience to immerse the campers in a rich mathematical culture, creating a community of like-minded peers and faculty.
Epsilon has taken place at several college campuses, including Colorado College, Seattle Pacific University, Washington University in St. Louis, Weber State University, and University of Colorado in Colorado Springs.
Camp Structure
Math professors and professional mathematicians introduce campers to the rich world of higher mathematics, with topics ranging from methods of proof to hyperbolic geometry to visual group theory. Campers attend two classes in the morning, and a third class followed by office hours in the afternoon. Evening math stations provide opportunities for further mathematical play, and social activities abound throughout the camp day. Optional field trips take place on the weekend.
Parent Program
Because of the young age of Epsilon campers, a parent or guardian must attend with the child. Epsilon Camp is unique in that it includes a parent program, which aims to support parents in meeting the needs of highly gifted students and nurturing their mathematical growth. Parent workshops feature a range of speakers, including talks by Epsilon Camp faculty that give a glimpse of the camp curriculum. Roundtable discussion topics include educational planning options and strategies, social and emotional development, and homeschooling resources, as well as subjects suggested by parents.
