Zephyr Philosophy Camp 2027 (June 14-18)

Topic

Aristotle’s Ethics

Description

The Zephyr Philosophy Camp introduces high-school students to sustained philosophical inquiry through focused, seminar-style discussions of major philosophical works. In 2027, students will read and discuss Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics over the course of a five-day camp. The program will cultivate the skills and habits of close reading, careful argumentation, thoughtful conversation, and reflection on fundamental ethical questions. Afternoon field trips to relevant sites on Stanford’s campus will complement the seminars.

Time & Location

Dates: Monday–Friday, June 14 – 18

Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT daily

Location: Palo Alto, CA (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: $595

• Fee includes all course materials and lunch each day

• There is a 20% discount for signups and full payments before March 31, 2027 (use code: ZPCAMP27EARLY20).

• 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

• Dec 1: Registration opens

• May 1: Registration deadline (or earlier if all spots are filled — space is limited)

• May 15: Last day to request a refund

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 or Waitlist? Please contact:

• info@zephyr.org

• lhobbs@zephyr.org