Lyon College Summer Camp to Explore Life Beneath the Surface

BATESVILLE, Arkansas — Students with a curiosity for biology, aquatic life and hands-on science will have the opportunity to explore everything from microscopic microbes to axolotls during an upcoming summer camp at Lyon College.

“From Microbes to Axolotls,” a weeklong science camp for students entering grades 7-12, is set for June 1-5 from 1-4:30 p.m. in Room 113 of the Derby Center for Science and Mathematics on the Lyon College campus, 2300 Highland Rd., Batesville.

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Designed for curious young scientists, the camp will introduce students to the hidden world of aquatic organisms through interactive lectures, laboratory activities and guided dissections. Participants will study microscopic protists under the microscope, investigate the anatomy of fish and amphibians, and learn how aquatic organisms survive in challenging environments.

The course will also explore biological concepts such as respiration, movement, and osmoregulation, the process organisms use to maintain proper water and salt balance.

Dr. Maryline Jones, associate professor of biology and Natural Sciences division chair at Lyon College, said students will gain practical laboratory experience while developing a deeper appreciation for the diversity and complexity of aquatic ecosystems.

The camp is ideal for students interested in biology, animal science and environmental studies.

The cost is $150.

Additional information and registration details are available at lyon.edu/summer-camps.

Lyon College
Lyon College, a private liberal arts institution founded in 1872 in Batesville, is the oldest college in Arkansas with its original charter. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a 2025 “Best College,” Lyon enrolls 781 students from more than 33 states and 14 countries. Students can tailor their education, selecting from 32 majors, as well as pre-professional, individualized options and select graduate programs. The college expanded its academic offerings with the opening of the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine in Little Rock in 2025 and plans to open the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine in Cabot in 2027, pending accreditation. Learn more at lyon.edu.