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Forensic Science Summer Camp
2026 WVU Forensic Science Summer Camp
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What is the Forensic Science Summer Camp?
The Next Generation Forensic Science Initiative in collaboration with the Department of Forensic and Investigative Science at West Virginia University will be hosting its annual forensic science summer camp for high school students who are entering the 11th or 12th grade in fall 2026.
Through both conceptual and experiential
learning, students will acquire practical knowledge and employ techniques that forensic
scientists use in their day-to-day casework.
The summer camp focuses on the fundamentals of numerous topics studied throughout the week and concludes at our Crime Scene Training Complex with mock crime scenes.
Please see more information and the interest list form below.
Dates and Location (Tentative)
Summer Camp #1:
June 15-19, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Morgantown, WV
Summer Camp #2:
July 20-24, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Morgantown, WV
Tentatively, campers will attend sessions at Oglebay Hall (downtown campus), the Law
School (Evansdale campus), and the Crime Scene Training Complex
(Evansdale campus).
Are there requirements to attend?
Students entering 11th through 12th grade in fall 2026 and who have not attended the summer camp before are eligible to register.
Educational Sessions
There will be two topics covered each day. This schedule is tentative. - Latent Fingerprints
- Death Investigation
- Forensic Biology
- Forensic Chemistry
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Mock Crime Scenes
- Court Testimony
- And More
Do you provide airport transportation?
Summer Camp #2: Sunday, July 19 (pickup); Saturday, July 25 (drop off)
There are specific times required for arrival/departure. These will be provided in the 2026 registration form.
Overnight campers are not required to travel via air to the summer camp. Many campers choose to drive to our campus and participate in our campus tour on the Sunday (the day before camp starts).
Accommodations (check-in and check out)
Summer Camp #2: Sunday, July 19 (check in); Saturday, July 25 (check out)
Times will be arranged but are normally scheduled between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. for drop off and between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. for pick up.
Overnight campers may choose to be picked up on Friday (between ~6:30-7:00 p.m. only).
Camp Options and Registration Fees
| Camp Options |
Registration Fees |
|---|---|
|
Overnight Camp Includes airport transportation (if needed), supervised accommodations,
all meals, evening activities, camp T-shirt, and Certificate of Completion. |
Overnight Camp TBD (2025 fees: $1414) Note: Credit card surcharge (2.85%) is applied. Electronic check has no surcharge. |
2026 Online Process
2. The official online registration packet may then be completed.
3. Payment of the registration fee can then be made using our online payment portal.
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Camp Testimonials
Science Camp clients' feedback.
Barrett was thrilled and...
...really learned a lot. He can't stop talking about all his great experiences!
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...so very much. Carmela was a student at your camp last week and she came out everyday talking about all she learned and how exciting...
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...of making last week one of the best weeks of my life. I new I liked forensics when I first went to forensics camp but I am now officially obsessed...
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...informing her whole family of things like whether our footprints are clear enough for an imprint....
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