Middle School Weekend Workshop
2-day, hands-on Middle-School Exploration Bootcamp
This workshop is designed to take young scientists to the next level with real lab skills, safe experiments, and interactive biotech activities —
all tailored for 6th–8th Grade
Program Fee: $199.00
Dates: July 11-12, 2026
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Location: Alamo Biocenter, San Antonio
Format: In-person, interactive labs
Students will:
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Stain and observe cells
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Practice safe pipetting and lab techniques
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Visualize the microscopic world
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Extract DNA
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And more!
We can’t wait to welcome the next group of budding scientists and help them discover the joy of hands-on biotechnology!
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At BioSpark, our mission is to ignite curiosity, build confidence, and create pathways into biotechnology and STEM careers for young learners. We believe that every student—regardless of background—deserves access to hands-on scientific learning that is engaging, relevant, and empowering.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to cultivate a future workforce of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators who are prepared to shape the world through science, technology, and discovery.
OUR STORY
BioSpark was created to address a growing need: meaningful, age-appropriate biotech education for students who are eager to understand how science works in the real world. While many students experience science through textbooks, few have the opportunity to use actual lab tools, design experiments, or explore modern fields like microbiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics.
Recognizing this gap, BioSpark was founded to bridge classroom learning with real laboratory experience—empowering students to see themselves as scientists and innovators. What began as a vision to make STEM more accessible has grown into a dynamic program that blends hands-on science, mentorship, entrepreneurship training, and career exploration.