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▌ STEM · Ages 8–18

Crime & Spy Science

Logan Extension Office

The Crime & Spy Science camp, offered by Illinois 4-H Youth Development, provides hands-on STEM activities for youth in Logan County, focusing on forensic sc...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Illinois 4-H Youth Development page for Logan, Mason, and Menard Counties, which is part of the University of Illinois Extension. The 'Crime & Spy Science' camp is listed as a specific program offered, indicating it is a day camp. The website does not provide specific Google review ratings or counts for this particular camp, nor does it mention ACA accreditation. The owner type is clearly a university, specifically the University of Illinois. While the site mentions 4-H staff, it does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies for camp staff. The Illinois 4-H Facebook page is linked as 'Illinois4H'. The camp focuses on STEM education through forensic science activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–18

Crime & Spy Science is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 8–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 980 N Postville Dr, Lincoln, IL 62656
  • Phone: (217) 732-8891
  • Cost notes: Free, but participants must bring their own sack lunch.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Crime & Spy Science

What ages does Crime & Spy Science accept?
Crime & Spy Science is open to children ages 8–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Crime & Spy Science cost?
Crime & Spy Science doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free, but participants must bring their own sack lunch. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Crime & Spy Science's hours?
Crime & Spy Science runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Crime & Spy Science?
Crime & Spy Science is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Crime & Spy Science provide lunch?
Crime & Spy Science does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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