Summer STEM
Overview
Our Summer STEM programs are one-week courses designed to provide students with the opportunity to experience hands-on science in a biotechnology laboratory.
Held in state-of-the-art teaching labs at Gloucester Biotechnology Academy, the curricula immerse students in authentic laboratory investigations. Students use cutting-edge biotechnology equipment, the scientific method, and critical thinking to analyze samples and make data-driven conclusions.
Taught by Academy staff and volunteers, students are provided ample guidance and support during real-world laboratory investigations. All necessary equipment is provided, including gloves, goggles, lab coats, and manuals. Students should bring a bag lunch.
From Harbor to Helix: Training in Environmental DNA
In collaboration with Maritime Gloucester, students will dive into authentic marine science by collecting environmental samples using hands-on sampling techniques. Back in the lab, students will analyze their samples using industry-standard biotechnology methods, including micropipetting, DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, PCR, and DNA metabarcoding. This immersive experience connects fieldwork to cutting-edge molecular biology, giving students a firsthand look at how scientists study biodiversity and marine ecosystems from sample to sequence.
Program Details and Summer 2026 Dates
From Harbor to Helix: Training in Environmental DNA will be offered for two separate weeks this summer:
June 29 through July 2 (short week due to July 4th holiday)
July 6 through July 10 *waitlist only
The program runs from 9am to 2pm Monday through Thursday, and 9am to 12pm on Friday.
Open to rising 9th graders through seniors who graduated in 2026 that are interested in real-world science and learning in a hands-on environment.
New this year! Students will board Maritime Gloucester’s schooner Ardelle to collect samples.
No math or science experience is needed to participate. Curriculum is designed to meet all student needs.
You can contact Hannah Lister at or 978.491.5968 with any questions.
Registration
Registration is now open for Summer 2026!
Please click here to register online. Payment will be collected once registration paperwork is successfully submitted.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Hannah Lister.
Tuition
Tuition for all programs: $525 for one student, or $475 each if siblings enroll.
Tuition covers all supplies, consumables, lab coats, and a lab manual, which students keep.
We provide need-based financial aid to those who qualify. Please inquire for more information.
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