Camp · Specialty · Ages 11–17 · $215/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 11–17

program_name: Crime Scene Investigation Camp

indoor_outdoor: indoor · $215/week · ★ 2.3 (3 reviews)

This Crime Scene Investigation Camp, offered by Princeton Recreation, provides hands-on forensic science activities for children aged 8-12.

▌ Editor's read The Crime Scene Investigation Camp is a day camp offered by the Princeton Recreation Department for children aged 8-12. The website, princetonnj.gov/1513/Crime-Scene-Investigation-Camp, loads successfully and provides details about the program, including activities like fingerprinting, evidence collection, and crime scene analysis. The camp runs for one week, from August 12-16, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with a fee of $215. As a municipal program, it is not ACA accredited, and no state license number is provided on the page. The Princeton Recreation Department has a Facebook page (PrincetonRecreation) but no specific Instagram handle for the camp was found. No Google reviews specifically for this camp were found, but the Princeton Recreation Department generally has positive community standing. The camp's focus on practical, scientific skills is a notable strength.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–17

program_name: Crime Scene Investigation Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 11–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Address: 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
  • Cost notes: USD. Non-Residents: $245 per week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about program_name: Crime Scene Investigation Camp

What ages does program_name: Crime Scene Investigation Camp accept?
program_name: Crime Scene Investigation Camp is open to children ages 11–17. 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 program_name: Crime Scene Investigation Camp cost?
program_name: Crime Scene Investigation Camp publishes $215/week for the standard session. USD. Non-Residents: $245 per week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are program_name: Crime Scene Investigation Camp's hours?
program_name: Crime Scene Investigation Camp runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs program_name: Crime Scene Investigation Camp?
program_name: Crime Scene Investigation Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does program_name: Crime Scene Investigation Camp provide lunch?
program_name: Crime Scene Investigation Camp 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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