Zephyr Philosophy Camp 2026 (June 15–19)
Mon, Jun 15
|Stanford University
A week-long philosophy summer day camp on the problems of metaphysics for rising junior and senior high school students and incoming college freshmen with Dr. Landon Hobbs.
Time & Location
Jun 15, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT – Jun 19, 2026, 3:00 PM PDT
Stanford University
About the Event
Topic
The Problems of Metaphysics
Description
Is the passage of time an illusion? Is space a thing—something like a giant container for the world’s objects—or simply a way of talking about the way things are related to each other? Does everything that happens have an explanation for why it happens? If so, does this pose a threat to our freedom and moral responsibility? Is the world really just atoms (or whatever the fundamental particles are)—or are there material objects over and above the atoms and their arrangements? This summer, we will explore these and other questions of metaphysics through classic and contemporary texts.
Time & Location
Dates: Monday–Friday, June 15 – 19
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT daily
Location: Stanford University (exact venue will be shared with registered participants)
Camp Type
This is an in-person day camp
No lodging will be provided
No virtual participation option is available
Eligibility
Open to:
Rising high school juniors and seniors
Rising college freshmen
No prior background in philosophy is required—just a willingness to read the assigned texts, engage with Dr. Hobbs and guest speaker(s), and participate in thoughtful discussions with peers.
Fees
Regular camp fee: $485
Fee includes all course materials and lunch each day
There is a 20% discount for signups and full payments before March 31, 2026 (use code: ZPCAMP26EARLY20).
An additional 10% discount is reserved for Zephyr Philosophy Club members (code to be shared to ZPC members).
Accepted payment methods: Credit Card, PayPal, Check/Offline
Key Dates
May 1: Registration deadline (or earlier if all spots are filled — space is limited)
May 1: Last day to request a refund
May 15: Camp will be canceled if fewer than six participants are registered; in that case, all fees will be fully refunded
For Parents Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the camp for marketing or documentation purposes. By registering, you grant Zephyr Institute permission to use this media.
Questions or Late Registrations? Please contact:
Tickets
ZP Camp Fee
Sale ends
Jun 19, 10:46 AM PDT
Camp fee covers course materials and meals for the duration of the camp.
$485.00
Total
$0.00