Every summer, the Center for Excellence opens a window to 100 eighth grade students to take a peek at IASA’s unique study and student-life environment. The Exploration Camp offers select students from around the country an opportunity to explore the extent of their talents in music, art, or science. The nine day experience is operated by IASA and takes place on the Schusterman Campus, utilizing all of its modern academic and housing facilities.

The academic program of the camp is developed and taught by IASA faculty members from each respective department.

A Camp Designed for the Students

The first three morning hours at camp are devoted to studies in the students’ fields of excellence. The balance of the day offers a large variety of activities including: workshops for interdisciplinary groups who approach subjects such as philosophy, listening to music, or art in the modern world from the perspective of the student's own field; trips to places of special interest for highly inquisitive youngsters; and “just for fun” activities such as swimming. Evenings are for social activities or captivating interactive presentations by each department.

Providing Opportunities for the Students and IASA

The Exploration Camp has become a major resource of candidates for IASA. For the lucky youngsters who attend the camp, it is an unusual opportunity to get a taste of what IASA has to offer.  Camp allows them to become immersed in their area of ardent interest without the need to devote much time to the other responsibilities of daily life. 

Exploration Camp 2007 - report
Exploration Camp 2008 - report
Exploration Camp 2009 - report
Exploration Camp 2010 - report