Forensic Science Camp

Camp Details

• Virtual camp
• Camp Dates: June 23-27, 2025
• Camp Times: 9 AM - 12 PM with optional lab sessions from 1-2 PM
• Camp Cost: Tiered Options 
  • Webinars ONLY: $50
  • Webinars + Camp Crate: $225 
  • Webinars, Camp Crate & Expansion Pack: $275 
• Eligibility: Rising 9th - 12th grade in fall 2025

What kinds of activities do campers get to do?

• Learn forensic science through college-style lectures with top forensic specialists (included in Webinar)
• Learn about laboratory work related to DNA analysis, trace evidence, fingerprinting, and blood stain analysis
• Hear from BCI trained experts who will lead camp sessions
• Follow a forensic scientist on a virtual tour through a mock crime scene 
• Complete home labs such as print casting, fingerprinting, evidence collection, blood typing and more.

Who can attend?

Students entering 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th grade. We highly encourage (but do not require) students to have completed at least one advanced math or science course prior to camp.

Camp Format & Schedule 

• The camp will consist of an online learning platform that you will gain access to once the camp begins and meetings will take place on Zoom
• Camp Times: 9 AM to Noon Monday through Friday with optional lab sessions from 1 to 2 PM in the afternoon
• Camp materials will be sent out and received prior to the start of camp.

What does the cost cover?  

The camp offers three tiered levels to accomodate the needs of campers and their families. Please see below for a breakdown of the tiered camp options and what is included with each level.

Webinar Only: $50

• The cost of $50 provides campers with access to the Forensic Science Zoom link and online campplatform through Canvas. No physical materials will be mailed.

Webinars + Camp Crate: $225

• The cost of $225 includes all camp webinars plus the following: 
• Camp spiralbound workbook
• BGSU Forensic Science T-Shirt
• Included Labs: 
  • Fingerprinting and Finger print lifting Virtual & Wet Lab
  • Shoe print casting Wet Lab

Webinars, Camp Crate and Expansion Pack: $275

• The cost of $275 includes everything that is in the Webinar + Camp Crate level plus the following: 
  • Blood Typing Wet Lab 
  • Fruit DNA Extraction Wet Lab
  • Gel Electrophoresis Lab Wet Lab
  • Micro pipetting Wet Lab
  • PCR Virtual Lab
  • Collecting Forensic Evidence Virtual Lab
  • Spectroscopy Virtual Lab
  • Identifying a Mystery Powder Virtual  Lab
  • Introduction to Microscopy Virtual Lab

Camp Registration Dates & Deadlines  

• Early Registration Deadline: March 2nd 
  • Registration occurs on a rolling basis. Campers who complete payment in full by March 2nd will receive a complimentary BGSU Momentum Metro Crossbody Bag with their kit. This incentive does not apply to webinar only students. 
• General Deadline: April 25th
  • Please note that all available spots may fill by the early registration deadline. 

Payment Due Dates

• Registration is a rolling process until all spots are filled. Campers registration is not considered complete until the $25 dollar non-refundable deposit is paid.
• Campers who pay in full by March 2 will also receive a complimentary camp bookbag. Bookbag not available for webinar only campers.
• Please contact the office to request a payment plan if needed. Final payments on payment plans are due May 1. 

CampDoc and Permission Forms 

BGSU Summer Camps uses a system called CampDocs to collect the necesary forms and permissions for campers to be able to fully participate in the program. A CampDoc Invitation  e-mail will be sent in May to complete. 

Virtual Camp Forms and Permissions that will be collected:

• BGSU Waiver
• Media Release
• Online Policy and Camp Rules
• Permission to send camp specific materials through the mail (i.e. dissection kits, lab chemicals etc)

ATTENTION!! Parents/Guardians must first grant permission through CampDocs before materials and dissection kits can be mailed.

Camp Cancellation Policy

Refunds for canceled registrations will be issued to the individual or organization that made the original payment, according to the following schedule:

• On or before May 1: A full refund, minus the non-refundable deposit, will be provided.
• 21 or more days before the start of camp: A 75% refund, minus the non-refundable deposit, will be provided.
• 14–20 days before the start of camp: A 50% refund, minus the non-refundable deposit, will be provided.
• Less than 14 days before the start of camp: No refund will be provided.

Additional Notes:

• No refunds will be given for "no-shows."
• Participants dismissed from camp for disciplinary reasons are not eligible for any refund.