Code of Life Middle School Biotech Camp, June 27- July 1, 2022 (PM)

This Code of Life Camp focuses on DNA. Young scientists begin the week by extracting DNA from a variety of organisms and end the week with a little genetic engineering. Campers learn how the information coded in DNA controls physical traits and investigate how changes in DNA may cause the symptoms of some genetic disorders. Students tour the HudsonAlpha facilities and meet with HA staff. Code of Life Campers also investigate the many roles of enzymes in living systems. Throughout the camp, students use the equipment found in most science research labs and gain hands-on experience in micropipetting and centrifuging. The culminating experiment has campers creating glow-in-the-dark bacteria.

COVID19 Guidelines and Acknowledgement: HudsonAlpha seeks to provide a safe learning environment for all our participants and team members. We are closely monitoring the COVID19 situation in our region to make informed decisions about programming for Summer 2022. Registrants will be notified via email with any specific program updates.

Across all of our programs, HudsonAlpha follows best-practices for gathering safely. These practices are subject to change based on recommendations from health officials, but may include social distancing, masking and frequent symptom/temperature checks.

Students who complete Code of Life Camp are then eligible to participate in our two advanced biotechnology camps: I Want to Work in a Lab Coat and/or The Secret Lab.

Registration will close May 6th, or once we reach capacity.

 Eligibility and Tuition:

• Eligible to rising 6th-9th graders
• $175 tuition is due in full upon registration. Tuition also includes a daily snack and a t-shirt.
• Refund policy:
• Full refund - up to thirty (30) days prior to program start date
• Half refund - up to fourteen (14) days prior to program start date
• No refund – less than fourteen (14) days prior to program start date

Prior to registering, please review our Lab Safety Contract, Waiver and Release/Emergency Contact and COVID-19 Certifications and Expectations Forms. All forms will be emailed closer to the start of camp and must be signed in order for students to attend.