Summer Camp

Summer Camp

The Greenwood Genetic Center’s Junior Genetics Scholars Camp provides a unique opportunity for middle and high school students to gain first-hand exposure to the field of genetics straight from the experts. The week includes learning about the latest technologies, engaging in hands-on lab activities, and exploring careers in the field of genetics.

Registration is now open!

Middle School Camp (rising 6th-8th graders)

“Genetics in Pop Culture”
Explore genetics in sports, food, animals and humans

June 10-13, 2024
8:30am – 12:30pm
Greenwood Genetic Center Campus
125 Gregor Mendel Circle, Greenwood, SC

$100
Registration deadline is May 24 (or when camp fills)

Middle School Camp Registration

 

High School Camp (rising 9th-12th graders)

“The Wild World of Environmental Genetics”
Explore environmental genetics, population genetics, animal genetics, and epigenetics

June 17-20, 2024
8:30am – 2:00pm
Greenwood Genetic Center Campus
125 Gregor Mendel Circle, Greenwood, SC

$175 (lunch is included)
Registration deadline is May 31 (or when camp fills)

High School Camp Registration

 

Lucy's Story

When our daughter Lucy had a metabolic crisis at 7 days old, we were shocked and devastated to find out that she was born with a rare genetic disorder (MSUD). Her newborn screening results did not make it back in time to prevent the crisis, and no one at our local hospital was familiar with the disease. They did not know how to treat her. Calls were made to Greenwood Genetic Center to confirm her diagnosis and guide her care. Dr. Champaigne and Ami...

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