What ages does Experimental Physics Research Academy accept?

Experimental Physics Research Academy is open to children ages 15–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

How much does Experimental Physics Research Academy cost?

Experimental Physics Research Academy publishes $3,350/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Experimental Physics Research Academy's hours?

Experimental Physics Research Academy runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Experimental Physics Research Academy?

Experimental Physics Research Academy is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Experimental Physics Research Academy provide lunch?

Yes — Experimental Physics Research Academy includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

How does Experimental Physics Research Academy compare to other stem camps in Philadelphia?

Experimental Physics Research Academy is one of 6 stem camps in Philadelphia that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

▌ STEM · Ages 15–18

Experimental Physics Research Academy

University of Pennsylvania · $3,350/week

A three-week residential program for high school students to engage in hands-on experimental physics research.

▌ Editor's read The Experimental Physics Research Academy is a three-week overnight program for high school students, hosted by the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts and Sciences. The program focuses on hands-on experimental physics, including designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting findings. Students also engage in college-level coursework, lectures, and discussions. The University of Pennsylvania has a Google review rating of 4.4 stars from over 1,000 reviews, reflecting its overall institutional reputation. The program is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles for the School of Arts and Sciences are @upennsas on Instagram and UPennSAS on Facebook. The program is designed for students with a strong interest in physics and mathematics, offering a rigorous academic experience within a university environment.

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Who thrives here Ages 15–18

Experimental Physics Research Academy serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: University program
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: STEM
Ages: 15–18
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-746-6900
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: USD

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Experimental Physics Research Academy

What ages does Experimental Physics Research Academy accept?: Experimental Physics Research Academy is open to children ages 15–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Experimental Physics Research Academy cost?: Experimental Physics Research Academy publishes $3,350/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Experimental Physics Research Academy's hours?: Experimental Physics Research Academy runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Experimental Physics Research Academy?: Experimental Physics Research Academy is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Experimental Physics Research Academy provide lunch?: Yes — Experimental Physics Research Academy includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Experimental Physics Research Academy compare to other stem camps in Philadelphia?: Experimental Physics Research Academy is one of 6 stem camps in Philadelphia that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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