Mathematics · Logan, Utah, USA (2026)
Epsilon Camp | Family Mathematics
Two weeks on campus for highly advanced young mathematicians and a parent; new entrants must be 7–10.
- Ages / grades
- New entrants 7–10; returning campers up to 12
- Duration
- 2 weeks / 14 nights
- Attendance
- Parent accompanies
- Language
- English; non-native applicants need proficiency evidence Teaching language and starting level
Past edition · next season unverified
The 19 July–2 August 2026 Utah State University edition has ended. The 2027 page offers an interest list. The official usual timing is two weeks in July, not a confirmed 2027 date.
- Past edition · 19 Jul–2 Aug 2026 · ended Sources and official information
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Sources checked ·Who can apply
New external and international families may apply to this selective family camp; no enrolment at the host university is required.
First-time entrants 7–10; returning campers may be older, up to 12. Advanced maths assessment, references and maturity review apply. A parent stays for the full two-week family residence and supervises outside classes; international families need temporary US health insurance and minors’ immunization records.
Teaching language and starting level
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Instruction / activity language | Mathematics taught and discussed in English. |
| Required starting proficiency | English is the teaching language. Non-native speakers must provide evidence of speaking, reading and writing proficiency; this is not beginner language tuition. |
| Japanese-language support | Japanese-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
| Chinese-language support | Chinese-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
| Korean-language support | Korean-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
A translated website does not establish on-site language support. Reconfirm support tied to particular staff or weeks.
Included costs and the family budget
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published base price, to confirm | USD 5,780Approx. ¥911,000 Mandatory extras / tax to confirm |
| People covered | 1 child + 1 parent |
| Duration and edition | 2 weeks / 14 nights · 2026 |
| Accommodation | Lodging included |
| Included in this amount | Tuition, registration, 14-night suite and standard meals for two. |
| Extra / to confirm | Unpriced welcome dinner; travel, US insurance, optional trips and parking. |
| Fee source | Official fees2026-10-04 |
Verified refundable deposits are separate from programme fees. They are not the same as booking deposits or non-refundable registration charges.
Additional fee notes
The 2026 child-plus-parent estimate is US$5,780 (Approx. ¥911,000): tuition 3,250, registration 150, housing 1,260 and meals 1,120. The unpriced welcome dinner is additional, so this is not a final total. Insurance, travel, optional trips and parking are extra.
JPY estimates use 2 October 2026 reference rates, normally rounded to ¥1,000, with whole-yen values near filter boundaries. Payment rates and fees differ. Rates and sources
What the days look like
Student mathematics runs alongside parent sessions. Two parent meetings are mandatory; other parent sessions are optional. Families reunite after class.
Parents, accommodation and transport
All families must stay on campus for 14 nights. Camper and parent share a suite; meal plans are compulsory for both.
Why it is in this guide
A distinctive option combining advanced mathematics from age seven with a parallel parent programme.
Who it may suit
A child who actively seeks demanding mathematics, with a parent able to stay for two weeks.
What to weigh up
Admission is selective. Parents remain responsible outside classes and supervise any non-camper siblings.
Operating history and evidence
Independent parent posts from 2011 praise the challenge but flag intensive study and fatigue. They are very old and cannot establish 2026 operating quality.
Read participant accounts
Independent account · Published / experience date: 2011-12-02
Gifted Issues parent accounts
Parents describe rewarding mathematics alongside an intense, tiring timetable.
Anonymous 2011 posts, not evidence of current hours or operations.
Read the sourceBefore you book
Review the age rules, sample assessment, parent commitment, English evidence, insurance and missing charges before applying.
Cancellation and refunds
For 2026 new campers, written withdrawal by 1 March refunded fees except US$150 registration. Thereafter the US$1,000 tuition deposit was also non-refundable; no refunds after 1 May. Returning campers’ deposits were non-refundable from payment. Recheck future terms.
Sources and official information
Sources checked ·
- Epsilon · Current edition
- Epsilon · Age and family format
- Epsilon · Admissions and English
- Epsilon · Application and international insurance
- Epsilon · 2026 costs and refunds
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