About the Microscope Adventure Summer Camp
Zoom in on summer fun! At this weeklong high school summer day camp, for students entering grades 9 through 12, you will observe and understand an "invisible" microscopic world revealed by light microscopes and Hamline's state-of-the-art scanning electron microscope. You will also use photomicrography to present and explain your scientific observations.
At camp, you will:
- Interact with local experts to learn the principles of light microscopes, electron microscopes, and photomicrography, as well as their applications in fields like the environmental sciences, forensic sciences, life sciences, and materials sciences
- Conduct hands-on experiments with light microscopes and our state-of-the-art scanning electron microscope
- Work with a team to use microscopy and microanalysis techniques to create, edit, and present images, and share scientific findings with different audiences
Camp details
Who:
Students entering or in grades 9 through 12
When:
Next camp: Summer 2025
Where:
Hamline University’s Saint Paul campus (Google map)
Cost:
$698 per person
Registration for this camp is now closed.
Refund policy
After July 22, we will not provide any refund.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available based on financial need and are awarded on a first come, first served basis. We are a participant in the Summer Academic Enrichment Program, which will cover the full camp tuition for those who qualify.
To apply, take a few minutes to fill out the form and obtain the following two documents from a school official that (1) you are income eligible for free or reduced price lunches, and (2) you have either an overall “C” average or its equivalent for the most recently recorded academic term for the subject of science. Then send the two documents to Dr. Lifeng Dong at ldong03@hamline.edu.