Camp Info
Overview of In-Person and Virtual Camps
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We offer In-Person Instruction at our locations in Cold Spring Harbor, Brooklyn, and Sleepy Hollow. We will also continue to offer Virtual On-Demand Video camp options.
VIRTUAL
On-Demand Video Camp
Participate in camp from home with recorded materials at your own pace.June 26 – 30 |
July 3 – 7* |
July 10 – 14 |
July 17 – 21 |
July 24 – 28 |
July 31 – Aug 4 |
August 7 – 11 |
August 14 – 18 |
August 21 – 25 |
Aug 28 – Sept 1 |
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Camps at the Dolan DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor | |||||||||
June 26 – 30 |
July 3 – 7* |
July 10 – 14 |
July 17 – 21 |
July 24 – 28 |
July 31 – Aug 4 |
August 7 – 11 |
August 14 – 18 |
August 21 – 25 |
Aug 28 – Sept 1 |
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Camps at the DNA Learning Center NYC, Brooklyn | |||||||||
June 26 – 30 |
July 3 – 7* |
July 10 – 14 |
July 17 – 21 |
July 24 – 28 |
July 31 – Aug 4 |
August 7 – 11 |
August 14 – 18 |
August 21 – 25 |
Aug 28 – Sept 1 |
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Camps at the Regeneron DNA Learning Center, Sleepy Hollow | |||||||||
*July 3–7: Camps in this week are scheduled for four days due to the Independence Day holiday;
there will be no class on Tuesday, July 4th. Middle school camp Parent Participation Day is on Friday 2:30-4:30.
| Camp | Prerequisites | Typical Hours |
Tuition In-person|On-Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun with DNA | entering grade 6–7 | Mon–Thurs 9:30-2:30, Parent Day Fri, 9:30-11:00* |
$580 | 400 |
| WiSE Fun with DNA | entering grade 6–7 | Mon–Thurs 9:30–4:00,
Parent Day Fri, 9:30-11:00 |
$620 | n/a |
| World of Enzymes | entering grade 8 or Fun With DNA alumni entering grade 7 | Mon–Thurs 9:30–2:30,
Parent Day Fri, 9:30-11:00* |
$580 | 400 |
| Green Genes | entering grade 9 or World of Enzymes alumni entering grade 8 | Mon–Thurs 9:30–2:30, Parent Day Fri, CSH 11:30-1:00, Sleepy Hollow & 9:30-11:00* | $580 | n/a |
| Forensic Detectives | entering grade 9–10 | Mon–Thurs 9:30–2:30,
Parent Day Fri, CSH 11:30-1:00, Sleepy Hollow & NYC 9:30-11:00* |
$580 | 400 |
| DNA Science | entering grades 10–12 | Mon-Thurs 9:30–4:00, Fri 9:30–2:00 | $675 | n/a |
| DNA Barcoding | DNA Science alumni entering grades 10–12 | Mon–Thurs 9:30–4:00,
Fri 9:30–2:00 |
$675 | 400 |
| BioCoding | DNA Science alumni (or comparable experience) entering grades 11–12 | Mon–Thurs 9:30–4:00, Fri 9:30–2:00 |
$675 | n/a |
| Genome Science | DNA Science alumni (or completed AP Biology) entering grades 11–12 | Mon–Thurs 9:30–4:00, Fri 9:30–2:00 |
$675 | 400 |
| Sequence a Genome! | DNA Science and one other DNALC advanced camp alumni; entering grades 11–12 | Mon–Thurs 9:30–4:00, Fri 9:30–2:00 | $675 | n/a |
| STARS STEM Program | Underrepresented students entering grades 10–12 | Mon–Fri 9:30–4:00 | Scholarship |
*Week of Independence Day: Camps in this week are scheduled for four days due to the Independence Day holiday;
there will be no class on July 4th. Middle school camp Parent Participation Day is on Friday 2:30-4:30.
A limited number of scholarships are available upon request to those who provide documentation and qualify. Learn more on the FAQ/Policies page under Payment.
All Camps
Fun with DNA
In-Person | Virtual Live | On-Demand
Entry-level course in DNA science; entering grades 6–7
World of Enzymes
In-Person | Virtual Live | On-Demand
Intro to enzymes in molecular biology and industry; entering grade 8 & Fun alumni entering grade 7
Green Genes
In-Person
Clone a gene and make a fluorescent protein; entering grade 9 & World alumni entering grade 8
Forensic Detectives
In-Person | Virtual Live | On-Demand
Intro to conventional forensic science; entering grades 9–10
DNA Science
In-Person
A course on lab techniques of recombinant DNA technology and gene cloning; entering grades 10–12
DNA Barcoding
In-Person | Virtual Live | On-Demand
Use DNA barcoding to explore biodiversity; entering grades 10–12
Genome Science
In-Person | Virtual Live | On-Demand
Analyze the genetic complement of several organisms; entering grades 11–12 with advanced coursework or camp
Sequence a Genome
In-Person
Generate composite sequences of mitochondrial genomes; entering grades 11–12 with advanced coursework & camp
STARS STEM Program
In-Person
Two-week summer research experience for minority students; entering grades 10–12