Ages
14 years–17 years
Rising 10th-12th
Cost
$700/week
Dates
Jul 20, 2026 – Jul 24, 2026
Hours
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Schedule
Amenities
Lunch
Bring your own lunch
About This Camp
Experience the process of science in this project-based camp. A short "DNA barcode" (about 700 nucleotides in length) is a unique pattern of DNA sequence that can potentially identify any living thing. DNA barcoding projects allow students to link molecular genetics to ecology and evolution—with the potential to contribute new scientific knowledge about biodiversity, conservation biology, and human effects on the environment. Students will:
extract and amplify DNA from tissue samples; use web-based bioinformatic tools to analyze DNA sequences and identify species of origin; create phylogenetic trees to display genetic and evolutionary relationships; use building blocks to model how polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is used to amplify DNA barcodes; and complete an open-ended project to investigate food fraud or study biodiversity.
Grades: entering grades 10–12 $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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