Summer Camps

CAMP BIOTECH I: The Wonders of DNA

June 22 - 26, 2026; 9am - 3pm

Cost: $500 (included all materials; lunch and snacks)

This one-week experience at the BTC Institute is for students entering 9th or 10th grade in fall semester 2026, or higher grade level students with limited biology knowledge, who are interested learning more about DNA and genetic engineering. Students will build a DNA model, learn how to extract DNA from cells, transfer DNA into cells by heat shock transformation, amplify DNA to detect small quantities by PCR, and/or use restriction enzymes to identify DNA sequences. No prior biology or DNA knowledge is necessary.

CAMP BIOTECH II: The Wonders of Protein

July 6 - 10, 2026; 9am - 3pm

Cost: $500 (included all materials; lunch and snacks)

Ready for more genetic engineering? We will be using genetic engineering to create bacteria with new traits, analyze DNA sequences, design protein expression experiments and/or learn how to extract proteins from cells. Of course, it wouldn’t be Camp Biotech without plenty of guest speakers. We are looking forward to another great summer in 2026 and hope you can join us!

This one-week experience at the BTC Institute will be for students entering 9th - 12th grade in fall semester 2026 who have taken 1 year of high school biology OR Camp Biotech I and are interested in learning more about genetic engineering and proteins.

Exploring Clinical Laboratory Science: From Molecules to Microscopes

July 27 - 31, 2026; 9am - 3pm

Cost: $500 (included all materials; lunch and snacks)

This 5-day experience at the BTC Institute is for students entering 11th or 12th grade in fall semester 2026 who are interested in healthcare, biology, and diagnostic science. Students will learn how biotechnology supports clinical patient care by performing hands-on activities such as extracting and analyzing DNA, using PCR to detect disease-related genetic material, examining cells under the microscope, and working through real-world diagnostic cases. Along the way, students will meet professionals from clinical laboratories and learn about career pathways in medical laboratory science, pathology, and molecular diagnostics. Completion of at least one year of high school biology is recommended.