Uncovering Nature's Secret Weapons!
Summer outreach program for High School students with an interest in Chemistry & Biology.
Open to students entering Grades 10 through 12.
2026 program dates to be announced!
What You’ll Learn:
- Discover how soil bacteria produce antibiotics!
- Conduct hands-on lab experiments to isolate, test, and purify antibiotics.
- Use cutting-edge techniques like column chromatography and spectroscopy.
- Build your own molecule models and create "agar art" with bacteria!
Camp Highlights:
- Hands-On Science: Learn by doing in the lab every day.
- Fun Activities: Microbe painting, build-a-molecule crafts, and more.
- Team Collaboration: Work in groups to explore new discoveries.
- Real-World Applications: Discover how antibiotics fight infections.
- Guest speakers from the Chemical industry.
- Awards and Prizes: Celebrate your achievements with fun awards!