Philosophy Summer Camp

Location: WSU Connect, on the main WSU campus across the street from Woolsey Hall.

We're very sorry, but the 2026 camp has been cancelled.

Friends of philosophy are very welcome to join us for PhilosoTea every Thursday at 4pm in the Katherine Bradfield Student Lounge (basement of Fiske Hall).

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Philosophy Summer Camp

The WSU Philosophy Department will host its next Philosophy Summer Camp June 29, 2026. This day camp for high school juniors and seniors will feature activity-centered sessions led by members of the Philosophy Department, spanning a variety of exciting topics. Students who attend will enhance their reasoning skills, discover how philosophical ideas can help us solve problems in the real world, become aware of how studying philosophy can improve career prospects, and become better prepared for college.

Please note that the registration must be completed by a parent or guardian.

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Eligibility Requirements

Participants must have either Junior or Senior status in High School for the Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Academic Year.
Participants/Parents/Guardians must provide their own transportation to and from WSU main campus each day of the camp.
If you are traveling from far enough away to require an overnight stay, you will be responsible for covering your own lodging costs. The nearest hotel is on campus, the Hyatt Place at Wichita State.

Topics this year:

Philosophy Games
Ancient Chinese Philosophy and the Good Life
Philosophy of Biomedical Engineering
Kokoro and Catharsis
Children's Rights, Rights of Nature, and Philosophy of Law
Paradoxes, Thought Experiments, and Logic Puzzles

Learn more about faculty session leaders

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