Students use sophisticated laboratory and computer equipment to perform experiments several grade levels ahead of their peers, guided by experienced instructors from a world-renowned institution for genetics education.
DNALC Summer Camps offer middle school students a hands-on, immersive five-day science experience focused on modern biology. Campers engage in real experiments, leaving textbooks behind to step into a laboratory setting. Activities include extracting DNA from plant and animal cells, observing genetic mutations in fruit flies and roundworms using stereo microscopes, and genetically engineering bacteria with firefly genes. Students also build physical models of DNA and cells, gaining proficiency with essential lab tools like micropipettes, centrifuges, and thermal cyclers. The program emphasizes developing scientific thinking skills, building academic confidence, and fostering a genuine understanding of modern biotechnology. Through these activities, students explore key topics in genetics, cell biology, and biotechnology, preparing them for future science and research classes.
A typical day involves hands-on laboratory experiments in the mornings and afternoons, with some camps including special sessions featuring researchers.
This camp is ideal for middle school students who enjoy science, are curious about how living things work, and are looking for an academically enriching summer program with hands-on lab experience.
45 Reinhardt Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
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