An Open Conference at the Intersection of Science and Consumer Protection

December 5th, 2026 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, EST  151 W. 30th St, New York, NY 10001; 3rd Floor A live streaming link will also be provided a day or so before the event starts. FREE Event $20 Optional Donation to NYC Skeptics

SkeptiCamp through the years

What, exactly, is SkeptiCamp?
SkeptiCamp is a lot like a science conference, but it is more open: Anyone can be a presenter, even you! ...As long as your topic has something to do with science and/or critical thinking. And, they take place all over the world!

SkeptiCamp is intended for adults and college students. Children can also join us, with their parents' or guardians' permission. Please note that SkeptiCamp does not shy away from adult topics, so some discretion is advised.

How do we define Skepticism?
That would be Scientific Skepticism, to be a little more precise! There are several good ways to define this term. The one we prefer, for our own purposes, comes from the "elevator pitch" written by Tim Farley:

Skepticism is the intersection of science education and consumer protection. We help people learn from science to avoid spending their money on products and services that do not work.

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Organizers Lead Organizer: Mitchell Scott Lampert Assistance: Jonathan Nelson, Benny Pollak, Russ Dobler, and Craig Sachs Sponsors We are primarily sponsored by New York City Skeptics, an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 educational nonprofit that promotes critical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and science education for the general public.