Summer Camps
The DNA Learning Center is pleased to announce our Summer 2024 lineup! While we have not heard a final announcement about the University of Notre Dame's summer policies, we are hopeful that the programs we have planned will be able to be held. All registration is dependent on final Notre Dame summer policies. Any canceled programs will result in 100% fee refunds.
This summer, we will offer residential camps, allowing students to live in Notre Dame dorms throughout the week, as well as one and two day workshops for students, and a Virtual three day Research Camp. We are excited for the first time to include an "alum" camp for participants of previous residential programs that want to come back to campus!
Unable to join us this summer, but still interested in future summer programming? Join our interest list for Summer 2025 programs! Click here!
Residential Camps
This is a one-week long camp from Sunday at 4pm - Friday at 1pm. This overnight camp allows students to experience dorm life in one of the residential dorms on the University of Notre Dame campus (multi- occupancy with gender-matched roommate/s). A typical day will include meals at the Dining Hall and the chance to participate in many activities throughout campus. Students will be supervised at all times by current Notre Dame students serving as camp counselors throughout the week! Tuition is $1495 and includes housing, all meals, lab supplies, and a keepsake t-shirt and water bottle. Some limited needs-based financial assistance is available so please contact us prior to registering if you believe you would qualify. We will offer the same program three different weeks during the summer with slightly different intended ages. If you want to attend a week outside of the intended age range, please contact us prior to registering.
June 16 to June 21 intended for those completing grades 7 and 8
June 23 to June 28 intended for those completing grades 9 and 10
July 7 to July 12 intended for those completing grades 7-10
Alumni Residential Camp
June 30 - July 3
Our Returning Explorers ALUM Camp will cost $1095 per student and includes housing (with a roommate or roommates) in a Notre Dame dorm, all meals, entertainment, and lab supplies. Besides the experiments being different, this camp will start on Sunday with move-in occurring between 11-1pm and starting in the lab at 1:30 pm. Camp will end on Wednesday at 2pm with closing presentations, followed by move-out. Move out will still be expected to be completed by 4pm.
Virtual Camp
Gene Expression Research
July 22 - 24, 1-3pm Eastern Time
Intended for students completing grades 9 and up, this program will feature authentic science research projects focusing on gene expression. Students who previously attended a DNA Summer Camp are encouraged to sign up, but no previous experience is required to attend. This camp will allow students to learn about gene expression throughout the body and in different environmental conditions. This program will cost $225 and will be conducted over the computer so no kit will be mailed.
DNA Workshops
We will offer a variety of DNA Workshops throughout the summer. These two day programs will not include meals or other campus activities, but are a great way to fit some science into your summer. Please contact us if you have any questions. All workshops are $95 and include all lab supplies and a keepsake t-shirt.
Ancestry Workshop
Intended for those that have completed grades 7 and up to learn about their own ancestry through DNA. Adults and college age students are encouraged to apply!
Part 1: July 5, 10-11:30am
Part 2: July 15, 2:30-3:30pm
Please note, it is essential to attend both part 1 and 2. If you are interested, but unable to attend one part, please contact us for alternative prior to registering.
Scientific Method Wokshop
Intended to gain hands-on experiences around the scientific method and learning how to do science the right way. These two workshops are identical; please pick the dates that work best for you!
June 13 - 14, 1:30-3:30pm
or
July 24 - 25, 9:30 - 11:30am
1 Day DNA Genetics Workshop
Grades 7-9: July 5, 1-5pm
Grades 10-12: July 15, 9am - 1pm
2 Day Genetics Workshop
Grades 7-9: July 22 - 23, 9:30-11:30am
Grades 10-12: July 18 - 19, 3-5pm
For more information about any of these programs, please contact the DNA Center Administrator at 574-631-1506 or email AdminDNAcenter@nd.edu.