Ages
15 years–17 years
Rising 11th-12th
Cost
$700/week
Dates
Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026
Hours
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Schedule
Amenities
Lunch
Bring your own lunch
About This Camp
The term genome was coined in 1920 by the German botanist Hans Winkler. A combination of the words gene and chromosome, a genome is the set of genes located on one or more chromosomes that defines a living organism. The concept of a genome has been expanded to mean the entire sequence of DNA nucleotides or "letters" (ATGC) that compose the genetic information within an organism's set of chromosomes, or all of its genes. Complete genome sequences are now available for humans and many plants and animals. With this information in hand, the next step is for scientists to understand the physiological functions of the thousands of genes for which little is known beyond their sequences.
In this camp, participants will use Nobel Prize-winning technologies to analyze the genetic complement of several organisms. Lab work will include:
using PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and DNA sequencing to explore variations in the human genome—and then bioinformatics to explore human origins and migrations with the data; using PCR to explore the relationship between genotype and phenotype for a taste receptor that affects the ability to taste the bitter chemical phenylthiocarbamide (PTC); using PCR to identify genetically modified plants and food products; and using online bioinformatic tools for genomic analysis and gene mapping.
Grades: entering grade 11–12 and have taken DNA Science or AP Biology (documentation from school 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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