Science Exploration Program

Dates:	June 30 - July 10, 2025 Monday - Thursday
Registration Deadline:	First come, first serve
Cost:	$675 (non-refundable) - payment must be made upon submission of registration
Financial Aid:	There are a limited number of  partial scholarships are available to  applicants who are eligible for the Federal free or reduced lunch program.  Please submit a  letter, on letterhead, from an official at the school district  or the letter you received stating that you are eligible for the free or reduced lunch program in order to be considered for a scholarship.  This letter must be included with your application.
Eligibility:	For students entering  7th, 8th or 9th grade in September 2025
Time:	9:00am - 1:00pm on the above dates
Maximum Enrollment:	24 students per grade level

 

 

These academic programs will complement the students' science curriculum at school and challenge them to think, research and experiment. Each program will be laboratory- based, but will involve reading, computer searching, writing and group work. Students participating in these programs should be interested in science, inquisitive, and willing to work hard to learn something new! 

Students entering 7th grade will focus on developing laboratory skills. The students will be guided through several scientific explorations in physics, chemistry, microbiology and ecology. 

Students entering 8th grade will explore biology, chemistry, biotechnology, and environmental chemistry in the context of case studies of Cholera, Bioremediation, Genetics, and daily interactive demonstrations.   The overarching theme of the camp will highlight homeostasis and the environment. These experiences will introduce and reinforce skills and concepts that will better prepare participants for high school science coursework..

Students entering 9th grade will concentrate on biology and developing research skills. The students will work in groups to explore botany, microbiology, genetics and molecular biology. These students will develop their problem-solving skills by working through instructions independently. They will develop and test hypotheses and report their conclusions to the group. 

 

7th grade program instructors:  TBD

8th grade program instructors:  Rob Bolen & Kevin Richards

9th grade program instructors: Kerry Bunyan & Zach Bilder

 

 

 

 

For additional information or questions, please call (631-632-9750) or e-mail (istem@stonybrook.edu). 

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