JMU Philosophy Summer Camp, June 22-26, 2026

A whimsical still life of everyday objects arranged to represent classic philosophical puzzles: a small mirror reflecting a wooden toy ship, a pair of identical-looking bright red apples side by side, a tiny hourglass, and a stack of labeled boxes reading “Dream,” “Reality,” and “Imagination.” These objects sit on a smooth white tabletop in a modern classroom, with a few colorful sticky notes bearing handwritten question marks scattered around. Soft, diffused overcast light from a large nearby window creates minimal shadows and a clean, modern feel. Photographic realism with a centered, eye-level composition and shallow depth of field emphasizes the objects while leaving the back wall as a gentle blur. The atmosphere is playful, thought-provoking, and slightly mysterious, ideal for middle school philosophy themes.

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A colorful stack of well-worn philosophy books, featuring playful titles about big questions, arranged in a loose spiral on a light wooden table. Around the books lie scattered index cards with handwritten question marks, a shiny brass magnifying glass, and a small hourglass with bright purple sand mid-fall. In the background, a large window reveals a soft, defocused view of a leafy campus quad. Late afternoon natural light pours in, casting warm, gentle shadows and subtle highlights on the book spines. Photographic realism, shot at eye level with a shallow depth of field, creates a curious, inviting mood that feels playful yet intellectually engaging, perfect for a philosophy summer camp landing page.

Tuition

Early Bird

Tuition for the week-long JMU Philosophy Summer Camp (June 22–26, 2026) is $325 per student. This fee includes all daily instructional sessions, workshop materials, a camp T‑shirt, use of campus facilities, and snacks each morning and afternoon. Families are responsible for transportation to and from James Madison University and for providing lunch each day. A limited number of need-based tuition reductions are available; priority is given to students who qualify for free or reduced-price school lunch. Details on how to apply for financial assistance are provided in the registration form.

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✓ Daily lunch

✓ JMU classroom

✓ Camp shirt

✓ Snack break

Standard Rate

Standard tuition is $325 for the full five-day camp, covering all philosophy activities, small-group discussions led by trained staff, classroom supplies, and a camp T-shirt. Early-bird registration (completed by March 1, 2026) is discounted to $295. We also offer a sibling discount of $25 off for each additional child from the same household. A small pool of scholarships is reserved for families with demonstrated financial need; please indicate your interest in scholarship support when you register, and our team will follow up with a short, confidential application.

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✓ Philosophy games

✓ Small groups

✓ Closing showcase

✓ Certificate included

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Have questions about tuition, schedules, or financial assistance? Email our camp coordinator and we’ll help you decide if JMU Philosophy Summer Camp is the right fit for your middle school student.

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA