Registration/Permission for Expedition: Bio - A Summer Science Program

Exchange your swimsuits for lab coats this July or August, and join us for Whitehead Institute’s popular summer science program for middle school students, Expedition: Bio.

Delve into the amazing biology that thrives in the world around us during a two-week, fully immersive experience where curiosity meets real world science. And no question is off-limits!

Through hands-on activities both inside and outside the classroom, interactive laboratory modules, and discussions with scientists, rising 7th and 8th grade middle school students will learn how methods from the fields of ecology, genetics, chemistry, and bioengineering are used to answer some of the most challenging questions in the life sciences today—and have an awful lot of fun doing it!

Program Schedule

Each session will cover the same content, so students should only apply for one session. Registration is limited to 24 students per session. Because space is limited, registrants are encouraged to apply early.

Fees: Through generous program support we are pleased to lower the session fee to $500 per student. A non-refundable $250 deposit is due at time of registration. The remainder ($250) is due by Friday, May 30, 2025. You may opt to pay the full amount of $500 during initial registration.

Tuition assistance a limited number of full-tuition scholarships are available to applicants who demonstrate financial need. To apply click here. (By completing this form you do not need to apply through general registration)

What’s provided: Morning snack and lunch, professional science instructors, a professionally designed curriculum, field trip fees, and all lab materials necessary for a fun, educational, and memorable experience.

Registration is now open, and will close on Friday, May 2, 2025 or when capacity is reached.