For ages 13-14 at the time of the camp.

BYU Chem Camps are committed to ensuring that high quality science experiences are available to all members of our community. Equal numbers of girls and boys participate in each camp. Campers are randomly selected from applicants.  

BioChem Camp

There will be three BioChem Camp sessions.

• SESSION 5 (ages 13–14) June 24-26, Monday-Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (lunch provided)
• SESSION 6 (ages 13-14) June 27-29, Thursday -Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (lunch provided)
• SESSION 7 (ages 13-14) July1-3, Monday-Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (lunch provided)

Due to the nature of the experiments conducted, we cannot allow youth to attend sessions that are not for their age.

BioChem Camp (ages 13–14)

The registration fee is $185

The cost includes all the activities and supplies, goggles lab coat, lunch each day, and personal instruction from BYU professors and counselors. Students in financial need (eligible for free or reduced-cost lunches) can apply for a fee waiver to cover registration. Fee waivers are supported by the Central Utah Section of the American Chemical Society. The costs of BYU Chem Camps are subsidized heavily by the BYU Department of Chemistry, and the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.

If two campers both want to attend a specific session of BYU Chem Camp together, please make a note of it on the application form. We will do our best to accommodate these requests.

BioChem Camp (ages 13–14)

Campers will participate in hands-on lab activities each day. For example, campers will isolate and examine their own DNA, harness the power of bacteria to grow glowing proteins, and examine how cellular DNA repair systems protect organisms (like us!) from the sun. In all these investigations, appropriate safety measures will be followed, and a dedicated BYU student counselor will supervise. 

Each prospective attendee must fill out a short application to attend a BYU Chem Camp.  Upon acceptance applicants must register and pay the registration fee.  For students eligible for free or reduced-cost school lunches, a fee waiver is available.  Email John Best for more information about the  fee waiver.

BioChem Camp

SESSION 5-7 is for 13– 14-year-olds and will be 6 hours each day for three days beginning at 9:00 a.m., ending at 3:00 p.m. with drop-off between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. and pick up between 3:00 and 3:15 p.m.

Drop off and pick up will be located at the south end of the BYU campus near the Botany “Duck" Pond. Lunch will be provided for BioChem Camp. On the last day, parents and families are invited to attend a culminating magic show presentation. Details about this presentation will be sent to parents by email.

Applications will remain open until April 1, 2019.

In early March, accepted applicants will be given instructions on how to register.