Kamehameha Summer Science Institute is held on the Kapälama Campus in Honolulu, Hawaiÿi. It provides KS students with an interest in science accelerated opportunites in biology and chemistry. Students choose from two strands--one focusing on the chemical properties of Hawaiian medicinal plants and marine organisms used in traditional Hawaiian healing, while the other focuses on DNA research. Students have an intensive hands-on experience in the latest laboratory techniques, do extensive research as well as field studies. Each student is expected to deliver a half-hour presentation and comprehensive written report about his/her chosen topic.

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Program: June 13 - July 22 (7:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
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Download Recommendation Form (recommendation form currently deactivated)
**For students entering grades 9-12

MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY Program: June 8 - July 27 (7:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Application due - program not currently taking applications
Please contact Gail Ishimoto @ 843-3392 or 843-3413 for more information
**For students entering grades 10-12

*REGISTRATION*

Kamehameha Summer Science Institute is open to current KS campus students completing grades 8-11. Interested students must submit an application, letter of recommendation, and essay to be considered. Applications are reviewed by the lead teachers teaching each strand. Twenty applicants are selected for the chemistry strand while another twelve students are invited to participate in the DNA research. Students in the Chemistry strand participate in a five-day field study on the island of Hawai`i. For additional information about registration, you may call Connie Campbell at (808) 842-8838 or call Raelen Self at (808)842-8788 in late Feburary.

*Special Services*

Bag lunch service is provided at no cost.
Tuition costs for all students accepted to the program are covered by KS.
Free shuttle bus service is available from our School Street bus terminal.
Limited country bus service is available for a fee.

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