2025 Summer Camp Dates: July 28-Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Camper Ages: 14-18 (Rising 9th grade to graduated 12th grade)

Tuition: $400

Bacteriophages are tiny phage viruses that attack bacteria, and are useful in human medicine. A huge, invisible world of phage viruses are yet to be discovered. We explore our campus in search of these novel phages. We purify, visualize and characterize new phages as part of an ongoing research project.

Join us for a week of authentic scientific research in the field and at the laboratory bench alongside college professors as we explore the fascinating world of phage viruses and microbiology.

Summer Science

Participate in an Authentic Research Experience

Two students using pipettes in lab
  • Study phages used in medicine.
  • Enjoy fieldwork and lab work alongside professors.
  • Discover new viral species.
  • Visualize molecular structures with transmission electron microscopy.
Fox 2 News featuring Victoria Brown-Kennerly talking to the program host.

Phage Camp 2024 on Fox 2 News

Fox 2 News featuring Victoria Brown-Kennerly talking to the program host.

Professor Victoria Brown-Kennerly had the opportunity to share information about Phage Camp 2024 on Fox 2 News!

Phage camp: Explore a future in biology (fox2now.com)

teacher and student experimenting in lab

Study virology and microbiology — mentored by college professors!

 

Summer Research Camp

Tuition: $400
Rising 9th grade to graduating 12th grade

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Contact Information

Victoria Brown-Kennerly, PhD
vbrownkennerly64@webster.edu

Camp Facility

This summer camp is held in Browning Hall and is supported by the Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics in the College of Science and Health.

Browning Hall

Browning Hall

Browning Hall

Browning Hall is located next to Pearson House off of Big Bend Boulevard at the northeast corner of the Webster Groves campus.

8274 Big Bend Blvd.
Webster Groves, MO 63119