Summer Academy Camps

Zoology: Vertebrates

Science

Registration for camps opens January 15, 2025.

Explore the wonderful and wild aspects of the vertebrate world in this exciting camp. Compare and contrast representative vertebrate animals’ anatomical and physiological aspects to discover evidence of how all organisms can be related. You’ll practice lab skills through multiple dissections that will deepen your understanding and appreciation for the diversity of our animal kingdom.

Age:	12-15
Course Date:	June 23 – 27, 2025 Monday – Friday
Course Date Info:	9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Address:	UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel 1197 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602 See map: Google Maps
Cost:	Day Camp – $530 Residential Camp – $1255
Course Number:	1770-002

Instructor:

Jackie Elder

Jackie Elder brings to the Summer Academy program a diverse background, with extensive experience in both health care and science education. Working as an educator for over fifteen years, Jackie has a passion to inspire youth, specifically in the field of science. Jackie’s educational background is focused on Biology but has a wealth of knowledge in other subject areas such as chemistry, physics, anatomy, oceanography, and zoology. This is Jackie’s third year as a Summer Academy instructor.