2024 Camp Dates

Session 1: July 1 - July 12
Session 2: July 15 - July 26
Session 3: July 29 - August 9
Session 4: August 12 - August 16

Note: Camp runs from 9am to 4pm.

Note: Camp is closed Thursday, July 4th.

Summer Camp 2024 Open House Dates
Sunday, February 11 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Hofstra Physical Education Building

Important Dates

Medication Drop Off Days

TBA

Note:
A Medication Request Form must be filled out by your child's physician, and must either be sent into the camp office ahead of time or accompany the medication being dropped off.

Medication must be in the original container, including the label with your campers name, dosage, and the prescriber's name.

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Bioengineering/Forensic Science Summer Camp 2024
Regular Tuition: $1,295

For Girls and Boys Entering Grades 2 - 10
Session 1: July 1 - July 12 (Week 1 Only)
Session 2: Not Offered
Session 3: Not Offered
Session 4: Not Offered



Note: This is a 1-week, full day camp, running from July 1 through July 5

Gain Knowledge from Experts in the Fields of Bioengineering and Forensic Science
Each session is taught by professors from the Hofstra University Department of Engineering.

Does your child have a future as a bioengineer or crime scene investigator? At Bioengineering - Forensic Science Camp, kids can explore their career dream. They will gain a fascinating glimpse into how bioengineers are tackling various diseases and how forensic scientists obtain vital information used in crime scene investigations. During this summer camp, participants participate in a hands-on environment in a state-of-the-art University laboratory. They will learn fundamentals of bioengineering and crime scene investigation, including:

  • Stem cells and tissue engineering
  • Heart dissection and cardiac mechanics
  • Vertebrate histology
  • Blood typing, hair and fiber analysis
  • Fingerprinting
  • Blood splatter analysis
  • Paper chromatography ink analysis
  • Crash scene investigation
Investigate a Future Career Path Bioengineering & Forensic Science Camp gives boys and girls a valuable introduction into a future career in science, medicine or criminal justice. Camp participants gain hands-on experience in bioengineering which will develop abilities to apply the scientific method and analyze data in a biomedical context. They will also receive an introduction to fundamentals of forensic science in a crime scene-oriented format.

Short lectures will present a basic overview followed by hands-on laboratory work which includes the use of the Bioengineering and Forensic laboratories on the Hofstra campus. Campers will learn how to use a range of scientific tools and techniques.


Schedule: This is a full day program spent learning Bioengineering and Forensic Science.

For More Information
Call
: (516) 463-CAMP (2267)
or
Email: ce-camps@hofstra.edu


Please note that opening of on-campus summer camp or any on-campus programs will be subject to all then-current New York State and Nassau County Department of Health requirements and guidance. Any individual visiting the Hofstra campus or attending on-campus programs or camps will be required to follow all such rules and University policies relating to health and safety. Participants will be notified of University policies prior to the start of any on-campus program.