Ages
15 years–17 years
Rising 11th-12th
Cost
$700/week
Dates
Jul 13, 2026 – Jul 17, 2026
Hours
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Schedule
Amenities
Lunch
Bring your own lunch
About This Camp
Computers have revolutionized almost every aspect of our lives, including life science research. Unfortunately, a visit to most science classrooms would leave you with the impression that biology is only about microscopes and dissections. In fact, biology is in the middle of its biggest "revolution" as bioinformatics—the use of computing technologies to manage and understand biological data—changes how we understand everything from genomes to ecosystems.
This camp introduces the basic skills necessary for bioinformatics and will equip motivated students with knowledge that will serve them well beyond course participation. Enrolled students should bring an introductory knowledge of biology, but little to no knowledge of computer programming or bioinformatics is required. Basic typing proficiency and a strong interest in problem solving is recommended. Students will also learn basic molecular biology techniques with a hands-on laboratory to isolate and sequence DNA from biological samples; the data generated will be analyzed using common bioinformatics techniques, tools, and databases. Students will:
learn about and use the Linux operating system; write computer programs in the Python programming language; extract and sequence DNA samples in the lab using PCR; manipulate and analyze DNA and protein sequence data; and explore online biological sequence databases.
Grades: entering grades 11–12 and have taken DNA Science or have a high level of training in the sciences (documentation required) $700 per student Monday to Thursday 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Cancellation & Transfer Policy
To be eligible for a refund, cancellation requests must be received by the DNA Learning Center a minimum of three weeks prior to the session start date - with no exceptions.
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