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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Forensics Camp 2024
Regular Tuition: $2,250

For Girls and Boys Entering Grades 7 - 11

Session 1: July 1 - July 12
Session 2: Not Offered
Session 3: Not Offered
Session 4: Not Offered



Campers will learn how law enforcement professionals solve crimes and meet real professional Law Enforcement agents. Campers will learn about the legal requirements in obtaining evidence and maintaining proper chains of custody. Additionally, campers will learn about approaching and handcuffing a suspect and the legal requirements to effectuate an arrest. Campers will learn communication skills, including writing formal reports and testifying in court. Campers will get to use our judge's bench and witness stand to simulate a criminal court case.

Additionally, campers will also discover the world of forensic science through simulated crime scene investigations that will include dusting of fingerprints, crime scene measuring, diagramming and photography. Campers will also learn how to conduct various forensic evidence examination which will include, blood spatter analysis, handwriting analysis, tire and tool marks, DNA fingerprinting, the study of hair and fibers & textiles, the meaning, manner, mechanism, cause, and time of death and forensic anthropology.

Campers will also learn about the various careers in law enforcement and hear from the professionals in those fields.

Campers will take home their final crime scene diagram as well as the dusted and lifted fingerprint from the crime scene and a copy of their inked fingerprints.

BOCES Forensics Camp
BOCES Forensics Camp
BOCES Forensics Camp

Schedule: This is a full day program in Forensics, which will take place at Nassau BOCES Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center. All classes take place at the Nassau BOCES Barry Tech campus between 10am-3pm. If you opt to use Hofstra Summer Camps transportation camp times will vary.

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.