Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Forensic Science Summer Camp

Who: High School Students ages 14-18

When:

Session 2: July 5, 2026 – July 10, 2026

Where: Prescott, Arizona

Tuition: $1700

Gear up for an unforgettable adventure as you take part in a thrilling, hands-on journey through the world of criminal investigation. Guided by Embry-Riddle professors and forensic experts, you’ll experience every phase of solving a complex simulated crime. The sessions focus on a specialized area of forensics, blending scientific discovery, critical thinking, and investigative skill. Each session can be taken individually, but together they form an immersive three-week arc. You’ll walk away with not only a deeper understanding of forensic science but also the teamwork, analytical, and critical-thinking skills of a real investigator.

Get ready to crack the case-and discover the science that brings truth to light!

Session 2: Lab Forensics – The Science Behind the Evidence

Take your investigation to the next level as you enter the forensic lab! This week focuses on the scientific techniques used to analyze evidence collected from the field. You’ll perform hands-on experiments in DNA analysis, toxicology, and trace evidence testing, using real-world tools and methods employed by forensic scientists. Explore how chemical analysis helps identify poisons, illicit drugs, and explosives, and how biological samples like hair, fluids, and fabrics are used to match suspects and victims. Learn about DNA fingerprinting, kinship analysis, and how forensic genetics can even solve crimes decades later. This is where science meets justice.

Not for college credit 

Tuition Includes   

Supervised housing, on-campus meals, classroom instruction, books, and materials. Students are required to bring their own linens/sleeping bags/towels. More information to be provided in the Enrollment Packet.

Cancellation Policy 

A $50 processing fee will be deducted from all cancellations. If a written cancellation notice is received by May 1st, the remaining balance will be fully refunded. For cancellations submitted after May 1st, 50% of the tuition cost will be forfeited. Additionally, if the camp is full and your cancellation notice is received after May 1st, a refund will only be issued if your student’s spot can be filled.

Registration begins January 12