About Us

Camp Tamias is a project-based summer program where students do focused work in science, programming, and the arts. Classes are small and expectations are clear. Campers design experiments, write code, analyze results, revise their work, and present their findings. The goal is not brief exposure, but real skill developed through sustained effort and mentorship.

What sets Camp Tamias apart is continuity. Projects begun during the summer may continue during the academic year with instructor guidance, with the aim of presenting at science fairs and, when appropriate, submitting to student research journals.

We also offer a structured teaching pathway for high school seniors and college freshmen. Selected young instructors help plan and lead classes, gaining early experience in teaching and classroom leadership.