PRISMS Summer Program 2025

CONTACT US


Email: summercamp@prismsus.org

Tel: 609-454-5587

Address: 19 Lambert Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540






DATES/COURSES


Dates: June 30 - July 11, 2025 (No program on July 4th)

Courses:

What's the Matter? Chemistry!

Math and Art: Hands-on Connections

Video Game Design and Development

Biology Innovators




What's The Matter? Chemistry!


Instructor: Dr. Bay

Ever wondered what makes fireworks burst with color, how airbags deploy in vehicles, or how cakes rise in the oven? The answer to all these fascinating questions lies in chemistry! This summer, join us as we dive into the wonders of chemistry through hands-on experiments and explore the incredible phenomena that shape our world. Leading the way is Dr. Bay, who holds a Ph.D. in Cancer Biology and brings years of research and teaching experience. Don't miss this chance to uncover the "wows" of chemistry and discover how it's the superstar behind so many amazing things in our lives!


Math and Art: Hands-on Connections


Instructor: Dr. Bleckner

This summer, join Dr. Bleckner, an experienced high school math teacher of 11 years and an accomplished composer whose music has been performed by renowned ensembles like the American Composers Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, for a unique class where math meets creativity! Students will use mathematical functions and patterns as the foundation to create visual artwork through Desmos and rhythmic drumming patterns. Each day includes exploring math-based visual designs as well as a drum circle ensemble playing, where students will develop drumming skills and collaborate on rhythm creation. Don't miss this creative adventure!

Video Game Design and Development


Instructor: Mr. Tang

This summer, dive into the exciting world of game development with Mr. Philip Tang, an experienced educator with a B.S. in Interactive Media and Game Development and 12 years of teaching expertise! Designed for beginners, this hands-on course will introduce coding principles, 2D graphics creation, and core game development concepts using Game Maker Studio. By the end of the program, students will have designed, coded, and built their interactive games to showcase their skills. Join us for a fun and inspiring journey into game creation!


Biology Innovators


Instructor: Dr. Bleckner

Join Dr. Bleckner, who holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and brings years of teaching experience in biology, for an exciting summer STEM program! Students will dive into hands-on experiments that blend science and creativity, from extracting DNA from everyday foods to creating art with bacteria or yeast. They'll explore sustainability by making bioplastics from plants and delve into genetic engineering, learning to manipulate genes for a deeper understanding of the living world. This program is perfect for budding scientists eager to explore the wonders of biology through innovative and engaging projects!