DNALC COVID-19 Safety Net

In January 2021 we were excited to welcome students back to the DNALC! We are planning a full schedule of In-Person Camps at DNALC locations this summer beginning June 28, 2021. We also continue to offer Virtual Camps.

IN-PERSON CAMPS

DNA Learning Center

at Dolan DNA Learning Center, Long Island, NY

IN-PERSON CAMPS

DNA Learning Center NYC at CityTech

at DNA Learning Center NYC at CityTech, Brooklyn, NY

VIRTUAL CAMPS

Live instruction camp logo

Participate from anywhere

June 28 – July 2
July 6 – 9*
July 12 – 16
July 19 – 23
July 26 – 30
August 2 – 6
August 9 – 13
August 16 – 20
August 23 – 27
Aug 30 – Sep 3

IN-PERSON at the Dolan DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor

WISE Fun with DNA
for Girls
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 28 – July 2
July 6 – 9*
July 12 – 16
July 19 – 23
July 26 – 30
August 2 – 6
August 9 – 13
August 16 – 20
August 23 – 27
Aug 30 – Sep 3

IN-PERSON at the DNA Learning Center NYC, Brooklyn
June 28 – July 2
July 6 – 9*
July 12 – 16
July 19 – 23
July 26 – 30
August 2 – 6
August 9 – 13
August 16 – 20
August 23 – 27
Aug 30 – Sep 3

VIRTUAL Live Instruction Camps

Virtual Live Camps (excluding BioCoding) are offered twice each week they are scheduled; students attend either morning or afternoon sections, not both.

Morning Sections

Morning Virtual Live Camps begin at 9:30 am EDT
 
 
 
Fun with DNA 9:30-12:00
 
Fun with DNA 9:30-12:00
 
 
 
 
Genome Science
9:30-12:00
DNA Barcoding
9:30-12:00
 

Afternoon Sections

Afternoon Virtual Live Camps begin at 1:00 pm EDT
 
 
 
 
Fun with DNA 1:00-3:30
 
Fun with DNA 1:00-3:30
 
 
 
 
 
June 28 – July 2
July 6 – 9*
July 12 – 16
July 19 – 23
July 26 – 30
August 2 – 6
August 9 – 13
August 16 – 20
August 23 – 27
Aug 30 – Sep 3

*July 5 to July 9: Camps in this week are four days due to the Independence Day holiday; there will be no class on Monday, July 5th.

Camp Prerequisites Typical Hours Tuition
In-person|Virtual Live|On-Demand
Fun with DNA entering grade 6–7 In-Person: Mon–Thurs 9:30-2:30, Parent Day Fri time TBD
Virtual Live: Mon–Fri 9:30–12:00 or 1:00–3:30		 $550 | 450 | 350
WiSE Fun with DNA for Girls entering grade 6–7 In-Person: Mon–Thurs 9:30–4:00, Parent Day Fri time TBD
 $660 | n/a | n/a
World of Enzymes entering grade 8 or Fun With DNA alumni entering grade 7 In-Person: Mon–Thurs 9:30–2:30, Parent Day Fri time TBD
Virtual Live: Mon–Fri 9:30–11:30 or 1:00–3:00		 $550 | 450 | 350
Green Genes entering grade 9 or World of Enzymes alumni entering grade 8 In-Person: Mon–Thurs 9:30–2:30, Parent Day Fri time TBD $550 | n/a | n/a
Forensic Detectives entering grade 9–10 In-Person: Mon–Thurs 9:30–2:30, Parent Day Fri time TBD
Virtual Live: Mon–Fri 9:30–12:00 or 1:00–3:30		 $550 | 450 | 350
DNA Science entering grades 10–12 In-Person: Mon-Thurs 9:30–4:00, Fri 9:30–2:00 $635 | n/a | n/a
DNA Barcoding DNA Science alumni entering grades 10–12 In-Person: Mon–Thurs 9:30–4:00, Fri 9:30–2:00
Virtual Live: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30–12:00 or 1:00–3:30 over two weeks		 $635 | 550 | 350
BioCoding DNA Science alumni (or comparable experience) entering grades 11–12 In-Person: Mon–Thurs 9:30–4:00, Fri 9:30–2:00
Virtual Live: Mon–Fri 9:30–1:30		 $635 | 550 | n/a
Genome Science DNA Science alumni (or completed AP Biology) entering grades 11–12 In-Person: Mon–Thurs 9:30–4:00, Fri 9:30–2:00
Virtual Live: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30–12:00 or 1:00–3:30 over two weeks		 $635 | 550 | 350
NEW Sequence a Genome! DNA Science plus one other DNALC advanced camp alumni entering grades 11–12 In-Person: Mon–Thurs 9:30–4:00, Fri 9:30–2:00 $635 | n/a | n/a
STARS STEM Program Underrepresented students entering grades 10–12 In-Person: Mon–Fri 9:30–4:00 Scholarship

The DNALC is the world's first science center devoted entirely to genetics education. We offer fun and challenging camps for science enthusiasts entering 6th–12th grades. Guided by experienced instructors, students use sophisticated laboratory and computer equipment to perform experiments several grade levels ahead of their peers.

DNALC Locations:

Dolan DNA Learning Center

DNALC NYC at City Tech

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