CSI Summer Camp Learn about crime scene investigations, the forensic science field and more this summer!

To participate in this exciting program, students must be entering grades 9-12 as of Fall 2025 and/or be a 2025 high school graduate.  No prior experience is necessary in order to participate. 

This program is open to the first 15 students who complete the registration and pay their deposit. 

Important Dates:

Residential and Commuter Check-In: Sunday, July 27 from 1 - 4 pm

Program Start Date: Monday, July 28 
Program End Date: Friday, August 1

Residential Move-Out: Friday, August 1 (evening) or Saturday, August 2 (morning)

Class Outlook

Led by experienced faculty, students will engage in hands-on activities such as processing a crime scene house, analyzing fingerprint and hair evidence, and exploring ethics in criminal justice. Interactive labs on impression evidence, trace analysis, and intelligence studies provide a deeper understanding of investigative techniques. The camp also features activities like a mock trial, and discussions on careers in forensic science, law enforcement, and national security. Students will develop critical thinking skills while working through real-world crime-solving scenarios. The experience concludes with a certificate presentation, recognizing their participation and newfound investigative skills.

Classes will be held Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a 1-hour lunch break on campus. Please see the full schedule below. Content and schedule is subject to change.

Full schedule coming soon!

Dorm & Meals Information:

When applicable, residential students receive 3 meals on weekdays and 2 meals on weekends. Commuters receive a daily lunch buffet. All meals take place in our Lawrence Hall Dining Room.

Available Discounts:
1. A 30% tuition discount is currently offered to Point Park University employees, alumni, and their immediate family members. Family is defined as yourself, your spouse, and/or your children. Dorm and meal plan costs are not available for this discount.

2. Enroll a participant in more than one program or register more than one child from the same family to receive $50.⁰⁰ off your balance. This coupon can only be applied to one program or account.

Welcome to our campus!

All classes will be held on campus at Point Park University.

Address: 
Point Park University
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

The option to live on campus is available to students at least 14 years old on the start date of the program. We will do our best to fulfill roommate requests, but requests are NOT guaranteed. Students will have the opportunity to enter requests during the registration process. 

Each residence hall has multiple points of secure access to student living areas, such as keycards, access codes, and lock and key. Students attending our workshop will stay in Thayer Hall. Thayer Hall offers double and triple occupancy rooms. A packing list will be sent closer to the workshop. Please be aware that bed linens (twin / extra-long linens) will need to be supplied by the student. 

Adult Resident Assistants (RAs) live on campus to supervise students who are minors. Each RA is responsible for eight to ten minors.

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