United States Earth Science Olympiad

The United States Earth Science Olympiad begins with a proctored spring National Open Exam covering Earth systems and geoscience. In 2026, registration closed February 28 and the exam window was March 19–23. The top 40 students were invited to a residential training camp June 13–21 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where students study with Earth-science instructors and compete for the U.S. team. Official 2026 camp cost was $2,600 with need-based financial aid, and team members continued to the August 20–27 International Earth Science Olympiad in Turin, Italy.