| Application deadline | Unconfirmed — check official site | January 31, 2027 (2027 cycle) | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Cost | Last year's cycle (2026): Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site | $2,500–$5,800 (2027 cycle) |
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| Financial aid | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site | Limited financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply with the Financial Aid Application. (2027 cycle) |
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| Expenses and aid conditions | Last year's cycle (2026): Eisenman hotel lodging: $0. Included for the completed 2026 Eisenman camp; other sites and future cycles must be checked separately.; Eisenman meals: $0. Included for the completed 2026 Eisenman camp.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Catalog terms: Non-refundable program fee, due upon acceptance: $60. Covers all materials, a camp T-shirt to keep and the loan of a Zoo uniform shirt.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Application fee: $70. Non-refundable.; Limited financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply with the Financial Aid Application. (2027 cycle) |
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| Stipend or pay | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Eligibility | Grades 11–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site | Grades 7–12 (provider uses rising grades) |
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| Additional eligibility | Residency: Site-specific; the 2026 schedule included United States and international hosts; Requirement: Be entering high-school grade 11 or 12 for the flagship Eisenman camp; Requirement: Show strong ability or aptitude in mathematics and science; Requirement: Meet the chosen host site's current application and attendance rules | Ages 13–17; Requirement: Must be between 13 and 17 years old on May 1, 2027; Requirement: First- and second-year ZooTeens commit to at least 100 hours (including one 40-hour week of camp); third-year and returning ZooTeens commit to at least 70 hours; Requirement: Must be able to receive program information by email and keep an online ZooTeen profile to log service hours | Requirement: Open to rising grades 7–12; Requirement: Course minimums vary: Physics of the Electric Guitar is for rising 8th graders and older, Fun with DNA is for rising 7th and 8th graders, and the Piano Program is for intermediate and advanced pianists ages 11-18 |
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| Session dates or duration | Catalog terms: 0–1 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Starts May 31, 2027 (2027 cycle) | Starts June 27, 2027; Ends July 24, 2027; 1–4 weeks (2027 cycle) |
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| Format | In person | In person | In person |
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| Housing and supervision | Unconfirmed — check official site | Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site | Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Location | Multiple host cities, Universities, laboratories, industry sites, schools, and ASM headquarters, Residential, commuter, and mini-camp formats vary by site | Cincinnati, OH | Lakeville, CT |
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| Selection and application | Selection: Space is limited and host-specific. Eisenman reviews a transcript, recommendations, and personal essay; other locations may use different selection methods. Application materials: For 2026 Eisenman: no more than two recommendation letters; For 2026 Eisenman: personal essay of at least 100 words explaining fit and expected college, major, and career plans if known | Selection: The Zoo says the program is very popular and cannot accept all applicants; it publishes no applicant count, cohort size, or acceptance rate. Application materials: Online application (separate forms for new and returning ZooTeens) with short essay questions; One in-person group interview | Selection: Rolling, course-specific admission; Hotchkiss does not publish a program-wide acceptance rate. Application materials: Two teacher recommendations |
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