Camp Info
Overview of In-Person and Virtual Camps
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We offer In-Person science camps for 6th–12th graders at our locations in Cold Spring Harbor, Brooklyn, and Sleepy Hollow. We will also continue to offer Virtual On-Demand Video camp options.
SUMMER 2026 Calendar for Dolan DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor
*June 29July 3 |
July 610 |
July 1317 |
July 2024 |
July 2731 |
Aug. 37 |
Aug. 1014 |
Aug. 1721 |
Aug. 2428 |
Aug. 31Sept. 4 |
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STARS 2-week camp |
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SUMMER 2026 Calendar for DNA Learning Center NYC, Brooklyn
*June 29July 3 |
July 610 |
July 1317 |
July 2024 |
July 2731 |
Aug. 37 |
Aug. 1014 |
Aug. 1721 |
Aug. 2428 |
Aug. 31Sept. 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
STARS 2-week camp |
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SUMMER 2026 Calendar for Regeneron DNA Learning Center, Sleepy Hollow
*June 29July 3 |
July 610 |
July 1317 |
July 2024 |
July 2731 |
Aug. 37 |
Aug. 1014 |
Aug. 1721 |
Aug. 2428 |
Aug. 31Sept. 4 |
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SUMMER 2026 Calendar for DNA Learning Center at Passaic County Biotech Innovation Center, Wayne, NJ
*June 29July 3 |
July 610 |
July 1317 |
July 2024 |
July 2731 |
Aug. 37 |
Aug. 1014 |
Aug. 1721 |
Aug. 2428 |
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*June 30–July 4: Camps offered in this week are Monday–Thursday due to the Independence Day holiday. Parent Participation Day will be Thursday afternoon and there will be no class Friday.
| Camp | Prerequisites | Typical Hours | Tuition + Earlybird | In-Person | OnDemand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun with DNA | entering grade 6–7 | *Mon–Thurs 9:30–2:30, Parent Day** Fri, 9:30–11:00 |
$580 | $600 | $420 |
| WiSE Fun with DNA | entering grade 6–7 | Mon–Thurs 9:30–4:00,
Parent Day Fri, 9:30–11:30 |
$620 | $650 | 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 | $600 | n/a |
| 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, NYC, & NJ 9:30-11:00 | $580 | $600 | 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, & NJ 9:30-11:00 |
$580 | $600 | $420 |
| Forensic Crime Lab | entering grade 10 or Forensic Detectives alumni entering grade 9 | Mon–Thurs 9:30–4:00, Fri 9:30–1:00, Parent Presentation Fri 1:00–2:00 | $675 | $700 | n/a |
| DNA Science | entering grades 10–12 | Mon-Thurs 9:30–4:00, Fri 9:30–2:00 | $675 | $700 | n/a |
| DNA Barcoding | entering grades 10–12 | Mon–Thurs 9:30–4:00,
Fri 9:30–2:00 |
$675 | $700 | $420 |
| Synthetic Biology New! |
DNA Science alumni (or completed AP Biology) entering grades 10–12 | Mon–Thurs 9:30–4:00, Fri 9:30–2:00 |
$675 | $700 | n/a |
| BioCoding | DNA Science alumni (or comparable experience) entering grades 11–12 | Mon–Thurs 9:30–4:00, Fri 9:30–2:00 |
$675 | $700 | 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 | $700 | $420 |
| 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 | $700 | n/a |
| STARS STEM Program | entering grades 10–12 | Mon–Fri 9:30–4:00 | Scholarship |
*June 29–July 3: Camps offered in this week are Monday–Thursday due to the Independence Day holiday. Parent Participation Day will be Thursday 2:30–4:00 and there will be no class Friday.
**June 29–July 3 at Long Island location: Fun with DNA and World of Enzymes Monday–Thursday 10:30–3:30, Parent Participation Day Thursday 3:30–4:30; Green Genes and Forensic Detectives Mon–Thurs 9:00–2:00, Parent Participation Day Thursday 1:30–2:30.
+Earlybird Tuition discount applies to all paid camp applications received through February 28, 2026.
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
World of Enzymes
In-Person
Intro to enzymes in molecular biology and industry; entering grade 8 or Fun alumni entering grade 7
Green Genes
In-Person
Clone a gene and make a fluorescent protein; entering grade 9 or World alumni entering grade 8
Forensic Detectives
In-Person | On-Demand
Intro to conventional forensic science; entering grades 9–10
Forensic Crime Lab
In-Person
Analysis and interpretation of forensic evidence; entering grade 10 or Forensic Detectives alumni entering grade 9
DNA Science
In-Person
A course on lab techniques of recombinant DNA technology and gene cloning; entering grades 10–12
DNA Barcoding
In-Person | On-Demand
Use DNA barcoding to explore biodiversity; entering grades 10–12
NEW! Synthetic Biology
In-Person
Blend biology, engineering, and computer science to design and build biological systems; entering grades 10–12 with advanced coursework or camp
BioCoding
In-Person
Intro to programming and bioinformatics; entering grades 11–12 with advanced coursework or camp
Genome Science
In-Person | 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