2021 Elementary-School Level Free Virtual Summer Camp 4-week Program (6/22-7/15)
Enrollment will enable students to attend all classes, then you pick and choose which class to join.
It is not too late to register after June 18, as all registered students will have access to class recordings to catch up.
If you are interested in middle-school and above level classes, go to the Regular Summer Camp program page.
Rising Star Mentorship Program
Classes For Our Elementary Schoolers:
Heredity/Genetics
Brenda Mao
This course is an introduction to the basics of heredity and genetics, such as Mendel's laws, DNA and its processes, pedigrees, karyotypes, etc. Learn More
06/24, 07/01, 07/08, 07/15
Geography
Tanya Wu
This course will provide an introduction to geography. This is not a course for memorizing countries and capitals, but rather a look at the physical traits of Earth... Learn More
06/24, 07/01, 07/08, 07/15
Forensics
Yiming Zhu
This course will go over the basics of forensics science and crime solving. We will go over the basics of fingerprint ID and collection, bloodstain analysis, and other topics. Learn More
06/24, 07/01, 07/08, 07/15
Greek/Roman Mythology
Amanda Guo
This course will be an introduction to Greek and Roman mythology. Throughout the 4 sessions, we will talk about the main gods and heroes from these cultures. Learn More
06/22, 06/29, 07/06, 07/13
Animals
Caden Wang
Do you know how animals can live in the wild and be able to survive? Well, in this class, you will be able to learn all about animals and how they pull through the wilderness.
06/22, 06/29, 07/06, 07/13
Introduction to Neuroscience
Vishal Surya
In this class, we'll cover a large variety of different topics regarding neuroscience. This will cover a broad range of sub-topics in this exciting field, from the tiniest structures of a neuron, to the macroscopic structures of the brain.
06/22, 06/29, 07/06, 07/13
2021 Free Online Summer Camp timeline starting 6/22. All times are Central Daylight Time.
2021 Free Online Summer Camp Instructors and Course Details
Heredity/Genetics
This course is an introduction to the basics of heredity and genetics, such as Mendel's laws, DNA and its processes, pedigrees, karyotypes, etc. We will cover some of the important concepts detailed in the Heredity event from Science Olympiad (Division B). No prior experience is necessary.
Brenda is a rising freshman at Troy High School in Troy, Michigan with a great interest in science and literature. She has taken part in both various math competitions and Science Olympiad. Brenda is also an avid pianist; she has performed at Carnegie Hall and recently won first place in the preliminary round of the Conero International Piano Competition. Besides competing, Brenda is a tutor on schoolhouse.world, and likes working with others. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing the piano and violin, listening to musical soundtracks, and spending time with friends.
Week 1- Mendel's Laws
Week 2- DNA and its processes
Week 3- Pedigrees
Week 4- Karyotypes
Geography
This course will provide an introduction to geography. This is not a course for memorizing countries and capitals, but rather a look at the physical traits of Earth and an analysis of how they affect the human world. Each week we will examine a region of the earth, using the 5 themes of geography to help us analyze it. Prior geography knowledge will be helpful, but not required.
Tanya is a rising freshman at DuPont Manual High School in Louisville, Kentucky. She has competed in many geography competitions. She is a National Geographic 2x state qualifier, and has qualified for the International Geography Bee. She also competes in math and science competitions, while being an avid quizbowl player. Outside of competitions, she enjoys playing piano, cubing, and sports.
Week 1- Geography Basics
Week 2- Africa, Australia
Week 3- Asia, Europe
Week 4- North America, South America
Forensics
This course will go over the basics of forensics science and crime solving. We will go over the basics of fingerprint ID and collection, bloodstain analysis, and other topics. Each class will include going over background information, going deeper into the topics, and plenty of practice problems and discussions.
Yiming will be an 8th grader in the 2021-2022 school year at Beckendorff Junior High. She is a forensics enthusiast who has won numerous medals in Science Olympiad including placing 5th nationally in crime busters. Other than forensics, she also likes to learn about biology. In her free time she likes to watch cooking shows and paint.
Week 1- Basics of Forensics and Fingerprints
Week 2- Bloodstain and Firearm Analysis
Week 3- Fiber and Hair Analysis
Week 4- Mock Crime Investigation
Greek/Roman Mythology
This course will be an introduction to Greek and Roman mythology. Throughout the 4 sessions, we will talk about the main gods and heroes from these cultures. The class will also explore the myths and legends associated with each of them and will also enrich your personal knowledge by unraveling how the ancient Greeks and Romans explained some of our world's most intriguing natural phenomenon.
Amanda Guo is a senior at Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf in Montreal, Quebec. She is passionate about science, Latin and French and is part of her school's fencing team. In her free time she likes to read, to paint and to listen to music.
Week 1- Creation of the World and the Olympians
Week 2- Gods and Demigods
Week 3- The Underworld
Week 4- Heroes
Animals
Do you know how animals can live in the wild and be able to survive? Well, in this class, you will be able to learn all about animals and how they pull through the wilderness. I will be teaching about animals and the biomes they live in. You will learn about how animals adapt to different habitats and how they are able to survive.
Caden Wang is a student at Beckendorff Junior High in Katy, Texas. He is currently in the Math and Science Team (MST) and is a new member of Beckendorff Junior High's Science Olympiad Team. He really loves learning about animals and is looking forward to meeting all the people who turn up for his classes.
Week 1- Overview + Marine and Freshwater Biomes
Week 2- Savannah, Grassland, and Taiga Biomes
Week 3- Tundra, Taiga, and Temperate Forest Biomes
Week 4- Tropical Rainforest Biome + Review Game
Introduction to Neuroscience
In this class, we'll cover a large variety of different topics regarding neuroscience. This will cover a broad range of sub-topics in this exciting field, from the tiniest structures of a neuron, to the macroscopic structures of the brain.
Vishal is a rising freshman at Seven Lakes High School in Katy, Texas, and will be one of the teachers this summer. He is very passionate about Anatomy and Physiology, Neuroscience, and Biology, as well as public speaking and debate. He is a 3x national medalist, a Science Olympiad National MySO champion(In Anatomy and Physiology), and a captain for his Science Olympiad team. He is extremely excited to help teach at Kid Teach Kid. In his free time he watches basketball, plays ping-pong, and listens to music.
Week 1- Nervous Tissue
Week 2- The Brain and the Spinal Cord
Week 3- Sense Organs
Week 4- Major Diseases
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