Biotech Discovery Program
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Biotech Innovators – Grades 9-12
Looking for a summer that’s more than just a break?
Metro Prep’s Summer Biotechnology Camp is Toronto’s only biotechnology summer program where high school students in grades 9–12 get hands-on experience with professional laboratory equipment used in real research settings.
Designed for curious and motivated learners, this week-by-week program combines hands-on lab work with deep dives into DNA forensics, genetic engineering, and CRISPR gene editing—all using professional-grade equipment found in real research labs.
Choose one week or stay for the full program. Each session offers new skills, exciting discoveries, and insights into careers in biotechnology, genetics, and medicine.
Spaces are limited—register now and start working like a real scientist!
Choose your adventure
- WIP -
Explore the Science Shaping the Future
Future-Ready Skills
Gain practical knowledge and techniques used in real-world research and industry.
Hands-On Learning
Work with tools like PCR machines and micropipettes—just like the pros!
Flexible Sessions
Attend one week or all three—each week is a standalone adventure!
Hands-On Learning
Campers spend 80% of their time in the lab, conducting experiments and solving real-world challenges.
Choose your adventure
Choose your adventure
DNA Forensics • Ages 13–18
Genetic Engineering
CRISPR Gene Editing
What a Typical Day Looks Like
| 8:30–9:00 AM | Arrival & Check-In | Campers check in, meet peers, and review daily plans. |
| 9:00–9:30 AM | Lab Safety Briefing & Review | Daily safety protocols and lab preparation session. |
| 9:30–12:00 PM | Morning Lab Session | Hands-on experiments (e.g., DNA extraction, CRISPR prep, bacterial transformations). |
| 12:00–1:00 PM | Lunch Break | Supervised lunch—outdoor spaces available, weather permitting. |
| 1:00–2:30 PM | Afternoon Lab Session | Continue lab experiments, data analysis, and project development. |
| 2:30–3:00 PM | Afternoon Break | Refresh and relax with peers before wrap-up sessions. |
| 3:00–4:00 PM | Wrap-Up & Discussion | Present findings, discuss outcomes, and reflect on the day’s lab work. |
| 4:00–4:30 PM | Pick-Up | Guardians pick up campers; daily progress summaries provided. |
Questions?
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Ready to Join the Future of Biotech?
What Is Metro Prep’s Summer Biotechnology Camp?
This is not your average summer camp. Metro Prep’s Summer Biotechnology Camp is a unique, week-by-week program designed for curious, motivated high school students who want more than textbooks and lectures.
Over the course of one, two, or three weeks, students will:
- Work with professional-grade lab equipment like PCR machines, micropipettes, and gel electrophoresis systems—the same tools used in top research labs.
- Conduct real biotech experiments from start to finish, including DNA extraction, gene editing, and bacterial transformation.
- Learn from expert educators and biotech professionals who will share industry insights and career advice.
Each week features a different focus, meaning students can choose topics based on their interests or attend all three for the complete biotechnology experience.
Hands-On Science. Real-World Skills.
This isn’t your typical summer camp—it’s where future scientists get started. At Metro Prep’s Summer Biotechnology Camp, you’ll do more than learn about biotech—you’ll practice it using the same lab equipment and techniques professionals use in research labs.
Industry-Designed Learning
We worked with biotech industry experts to design each week’s sessions. That means everything you’ll learn is relevant, practical, and future-focused. You’ll explore topics at the cutting edge of science—like genetic engineering, DNA forensics, and CRISPR gene editing—while gaining the skills that will set you apart.
Who Should Attend?
This camp is perfect for:
- Teens in grades 9–12 who are interested in science, medicine, genetics, or research.
- Students who want to get ahead with real lab experience rarely available at the high school level.
- Future scientists eager to develop analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and technical laboratory skills.
No prior lab experience is needed. Just a love for science and a willingness to get hands-on!
What You’ll Actually Do Here
We believe the best way to learn science is to do science. That’s why you’ll spend most of your time:
- Extracting DNA (yes, you’ll see the building blocks of life with your own eyes)
- Amplifying genes with PCR (a technique that revolutionized genetics)
- Running gel electrophoresis to analyze DNA fragments
- Transforming bacteria to express new genes—watch them glow under UV light!