Ages
13 years–15 years
Rising 9th-10th
Cost
$600/week
Dates
Aug 10, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026
Hours
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Schedule
Amenities
Lunch
Bring your own lunch
About This Camp
With the popularity of shows such as Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) the true nature of forensic science is often glamorized. As a result, TV viewers don’t have a true understanding of the field. Although DNA fingerprinting is a useful technique for forensic scientists, it certainly isn’t the only method used to solve crimes! Through a series of forensic labs and activities, participants will experience forensics in a more realistic fashion than conveyed during prime time. Participants will:
use techniques employed by CSI experts to analyze a "crime scene" and collect evidence such as fibers, fingerprints, footprints, hair, and blood; explore areas of forensic science including pathology, entomology, and forensic profiling; investigate the science behind evidence like fingerprints and blood spatter; perform a real DNA analysis and interpret the results; and learn about different techniques used for DNA analysis and discuss the pros and cons of this type of evidence.
Grades: entering grades 9–10 $600 per student Monday to Thursday 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Parent Participation Day Friday, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 pm in CSH and 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. in NYC, Sleepy Hollow, and NJ June 29–July 3 week (at all locations except LI) is Monday–Thursday due to the Independence Day holiday. Parent Participation Day will be Thursday 2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. with no class Friday.
Cancellation & Transfer Policy
To be eligible for a refund, cancellation requests must be received by the DNA Learning Center a minimum of three weeks prior to the session start date - with no exceptions.
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