Forensic Science Camp

Camp Details

• Virtual camp
• Camp Dates: June 15 - 19, 2026
• Camp Times: 9 AM - 12 PM with optional lab sessions from 1-2 PM
• Camp Cost: Tiered Options 
  • Webinars ONLY: $65
  • Webinars + Camp Crate: $365
• Eligibility: Rising 9th - 12th grade in fall 2026

What kinds of activities do campers get to do?

• Featuring TWO brand new labs for 2026
  • Blood Identification, Drug Detection    
• Return of Camper Favorite Labs 
  • Shoe Print Casting, Fingerprinting, Evidence Collection, Chromatography     
• 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
• Follow a forensic scientist on a virtual tour through a mock crime scene 
• 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 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: 

• The webinar provides campers with access to the Forensic Science Zoom link and online camp platform through Canvas.The webinar option does not include a camp T-shirt. No physical materials will be mailed.

Webinars + Camp Crate:  

• Lab Notebook
• BGSU Forensic Science T-Shirt
• Included Labs: 
  • Blood Identification**  
  • Drug Detection**
  • Fracture Lab**
  • Chromatography 
  • DNA (fruit) Extraction 
  • Evidence Collection 
  • Fingerprinting and Finger print lifting 
  • Paper bindle making 
  • Shoe print casting 
  • Virtual Moduels Coming Soon!

**New Labs for 2026  

How do I register to participate?

To participate in the camp, please complete the online registration form. This helps us learn more about you, your interests, and any relevant experience you may have.

To secure your spot, since space is limited, a deposit is required at the time of registration. Once you submit the form, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details about payment and next steps.

Dates & Deadlines

• Registration is open until all spots are filled or April 30, 2026. 
• Space is limited and may fill before the general deadline. Students who register after all spots are filled will be placed on a waitlist and notified if a spot becomes available.

Cancellation Policy

• All programs, or camps within a program, may be subject to minimum enrollment and may be canceled if enrollment minimum is not met. In the event of a cancelled program all fees and registration costs will be refunded..
• Deposits are non-refundable

Deposit and Payment Information

To secure your spot in the BGSU Nursing Camp, a non-refundable deposit of $65 is required at the time of registration. Please note that camp enrollment is limited to 45 participants, and interest consistently exceeds available space each year.

To guarantee your place, we strongly recommend submitting your deposit as soon as you receive payment details in your registration confirmation email. You also have the option to pay the full camp fee at the time of registration. Final payment is due by May 1.

If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact our office.

Payment Schedule

• Deposit Due: A non-refundable deposit of $65 is required at the time of registration. Payment details will be included in your registration confirmation email.
• Balance Due: Final payment is due by May 1, 2026.

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.