Important Dates
Registration opens - January 15, 2026
Early Bird Registration ends- April 30, 2026
Full payment & all forms due - June 1, 2026
Registration closes - As seats fill up
Beginning of camp- June 22, 2026 (Spokane) July 6, 2026 (Seattle)
Cost
Q: What is the cost of Camp BIOmed?
Each camp theme has its unique features, but the cost for all of them is the same.
At SPU, Seattle | Early bird price** (Non-Member) | Early bird price** (Member)* | Non-Member Price | Member* Price |
Camp Tuition (Cancer, CSI, Genetics) | $795 | $745 | $845 | $795 |
| Camp Tuition (Microbiology, Global Health, Bioinformatics) | $750 | $700 | $800 | $750 |
At Whitworth, Spokane | Early bird price** (Non-Member) | Early bird price** (Member)* | Non-Member Price | Member* Price |
Camp Tuition | $595 | $545 | $645 | $595 |
*For the list of our member institutions, please click here. If a parent works for or is affiliated with a member organization, their children will receive memberships benefits.
**Early Bird Price ends on April 30 2026
Q: What kind of financial assistance is available?
NWABR offers assistance up to 100% of the tuition fees. Visit our Financial Assistance page for details. If you have additional questions, reach out to camp@nwabr.org.
Q: Where can I download the financial assistance form?
You can download the financial assistance form here.
Q: Which sessions are available for special discount?
NWABR is offering $25 discount on specific sessions. Use Code 'EXTRA'. See below for participating sessions:
| Seattle Pacific University | July 6-10 | July 13-17 | July 20-24 | July 27-July 31 | Aug 3-7 | Aug 10-14 |
| Molecular Basis of Cancer | ||||||
| Genetic Engineering | ||||||
| Medical Microbiology | ||||||
| Crime Scene Investigation at SPU | ||||||
| Global Health | ||||||
| Bioinformatics |
X represents the sessions on discount
Q: What is our refund policy?
During normal camp operation, cancellation fee will be charged as stated below-
Cancellations before May 15, 2026: $70*
Cancellations between May 15 and June 15, 2026: $150*
No refunds will be issued after June 16, 2026*.
*All refunds will be processed at the end of each month.
Q. What if I need to change the camp theme or camp week?
Any changes to the schedule will be free of cost till June 1, 2026. Please email camp@nwabr.org with your request.
Any changes requested after June 1 2026 will be entertained with a fee of $50.
Camp Logistics
Q: What is the time commitment for a student signing up for a camp?
Each camp session runs for one week (Monday-Friday) from 9 am to 3 pm each day.
On Friday of each week, NWABR will hold a culminating expo from 1 PM to 3 PM where students will share their week's projects with family and friends.
Q: What weeks are the different camps offered?
| Seattle Pacific University | July 6-10 | July 13-17 | July 20-24 | July 27-July 31 | Aug 3-7 | Aug 10-14 |
| Molecular Basis of Cancer | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Genetic Engineering | n/a | x | n/a | x | x | x |
| Medical Microbiology | x | x | x | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Crime Scene Investigation at SPU | x | x | x | x | n/a | n/a |
| Global Health | n/a | n/a | n/a | x | x | x |
| Bioinformatics | n/a | n/a | x | n/a | n/a | n/a |
'X' represents the sessions available.
Q: What grades are eligible for each camp?
9th - 12th grade as of fall 2026*
* If your child does not fulfill the grade requirement, but has a strong interest in the biological sciences please contact us at camp@nwabr.org. Exceptions may be granted on an individual basis.
Q: Does camp offer lodging?
Camp BIOmed is a day camp. It does not offer lodging.
Q: Does camp offer transport?
Camp BIOmed does not offer any transportation.
Q: Where are the camps held?
Two available locations:
CSI, Cancer, Medical Microbiology, Global Health, Bioinformatics & Genetic Engineering: Eaton Hall laboratory of Seattle Pacific University, located at 339 W Bertona Street, Seattle WA 98119, Room #322.
Cancer: Whitworth University, Spokane
Q: When is the culminating expo held?
The culminating expo is held every Friday from 1 PM to 3 PM
Q: How many spots are available in each camp?
Camp has a capacity of 14 students per track. A waitlist will be created after the camp becomes full.
Q: Will the students need to bring anything with them?
Lunch, if not purchased through camp. Refillable water bottles. Laptops are recommended, but not required. All other necessary supplies for camp will be provided by NWABR.
For additional questions, contact Mansi Kaushik at camp@nwabr.org; camp.mansi@nwabr.org, or call us at (501)503-2829 or (206)957-3337.
