Experimental Physics Research Academy at University of Pennsylvania
The Experimental Physics Research Academy at the University of Pennsylvania offers high school students an immersive three-week overnight program focused on ...
▌ 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 experimental physics, offering hands-on research experience, college-level lectures, and laboratory work. Students engage with Penn faculty and graduate students, utilizing university facilities. The program is not accredited by the ACA. As a university-run program, it operates under the University of Pennsylvania's institutional oversight. While specific staff-to-student ratios are not published, the program emphasizes a rigorous academic environment. Social media handles for the broader University of Pennsylvania are @upenn on Instagram and UniversityofPennsylvania on Facebook. Google reviews for the University of Pennsylvania generally reflect a high academic standard, though specific reviews for this summer program are not readily available. The program's website highlights the opportunity for students to gain practical research skills and a deeper understanding of physics in a university setting.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 14–17
Experimental Physics Research Academy at University of Pennsylvania 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
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 14–17
- Address: 3451 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Phone: (215) 898-7326
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Experimental Physics Research Academy at University of Pennsylvania
- What ages does Experimental Physics Research Academy at University of Pennsylvania accept?
- Experimental Physics Research Academy at University of Pennsylvania is open to children ages 14–17. 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 at University of Pennsylvania cost?
- Experimental Physics Research Academy at University of Pennsylvania publishes $3,350/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Experimental Physics Research Academy at University of Pennsylvania?
- Experimental Physics Research Academy at University of Pennsylvania 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 at University of Pennsylvania provide lunch?
- Experimental Physics Research Academy at University of Pennsylvania does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Experimental Physics Research Academy at University of Pennsylvania compare to other stem camps in Philadelphia?
- Experimental Physics Research Academy at University of Pennsylvania 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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