Ages
13 years–14 years
Entering 9th
Cost
$600/week
Dates
Jul 20, 2026 – Jul 24, 2026
Hours
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Schedule
Amenities
Lunch
Bring your own lunch
About This Camp
Green Genes is a challenging summer camp designed to apply and build on knowledge gained in Fun with DNA and World of Enzymes. In this biotechnology camp, students learn more about the practical applications of recombinant DNA technology.
Through a series of lab experiments, students utilize many of the same techniques employed by pharmaceutical companies to produce human insulin. Through cloning and expressing the Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) gene, normally found in the Pacific jellyfish Aequoria victoria, students work each day towards a final goal of extracting and purifying a jellyfish protein from genetically engineered bacteria. Each experiment acts as a stepping stone for the next day's work, requiring students to demonstrate proper lab techniques. Students will:
use enzymes to cut and paste genes to form a functional plasmid; analyze results with gel electrophoresis; genetically engineer bacteria to produce a visible protein; use polymerase chain reaction to amplify DNA fragments; and isolate and purify GFP using chromatography.
Monday to Thursday 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Parent Participation Day Friday, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. in CSH and 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. in NYC
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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