Criminal Justice SUMMER CAMP for high school teens

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Each year, high school students who want to become future justice-seekers join us for a week-long camp filled with one-of-a-kind experiences and up-close opportunities to see the criminal justice system in action! Each of our two sessions is limited to 25 campers, so register your camper today!

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Sold Out
Summer 2025 Session 1
June 8 – June 13

Sold Out
Summer 2025 Session 2
July 20 – July 25

“I had an amazing experience and learned so much about the Criminal Justice system, which was my exact goal. Thank you to everyone who cares so much about this camp and making this happen!”
– Peyton Cooper, 2024 camper

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Campers collecting fingerprints from a white vehicle.
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WHY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT

During this action-packed day camp, learn crime scene investigation techniques; watch demonstrations of bomb squads, K-9 Units, and SWAT Teams; tour Law Enforcement agencies, the Medical Examiner’s Office, learn about Death Row, the FBI’s Most Wanted, and so much more! Camp activities take place on Florida Atlantic University’s beautiful Boca Raton campus with off-site, interactive field trips to local agencies.

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Large group of campers wearing business attire pose together in a courtroom during their mock trial activity.
Member of the Sheriff's department and a camper pose wearing tactical vests inside of the tactical vehicle.

WHO WILL LOVE IT

Crime-scene investigation (CSI), forensics, the U.S. court system – for high school students interested in these areas or thinking about a job in the criminology and/or criminal justice field, THIS is their summer camp! The camp is open to students entering Grades 9-12 in the coming Fall.

“I just want to thank you for putting on such a great criminal justice camp. My daughter enjoyed every day of camp and came away with great information as well as some great friends. She has since spent time with a few of the other kids from camp, and it’s been great for her. She felt very comfortable at camp and has said so many great things about all the staff involved.”
– Kelli Lyndon , mother of former camper

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Three female campers carrying fingerprint collection kits walk toward the vehicle for collection. One is looking toward camera and smiling widely while giving a thumbs up gesture.

WHEN & WHERE

We offer two date options, with each session capped at 25 campers:

Session 1 | Sunday, June 8, 2024 – Friday, June 13, 2025 | Sold Out

Session 2 | Sunday, July 20, 2024 – Friday, July 25, 2025 | Sold Out

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Campers stand in the shade of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's tactical truck's green awning and receive a briefing from local law enforcement.
Large group of campers seated on tiered bleachers pose with FAU PD K9 team and their K9 dog who is seated in the front center of the photo.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

We’ve designed our one-of-a-kind camp to ensure your teen has an unforgettable experience they’ll be talking about for years to come! The $900 registration fee includes:

  • 5 action-packed days at camp
  • Connection with fellow campers who share their interests
  • Expert instruction from real Criminal Justice professionals
  • Official Certificate of Completion, which can be used as a differentiator in college admission packets student resumes
  • Camp T-shirt, backpack, and other cool camp souvenirs
  • Breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday
  • Transportation once on campus to all on- and off-site locations during camp hours
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Three female campers huddle for a photo in front of a silver mirror tiled wall with red and blue balloons to their left.
Two male campers huddle for a photo in front of a silver mirror tiled wall with red, blue and silver balloons surrounding them.

Make Camp Possible for More Campers

Your gift of support to the Criminal Justice Summer Camp Fund will help offset registration costs for those in need of financial assistance.

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Questions? Please contact Criminal Justice instructor and camp coordinator Sigal Rubin: rubins@fau.edu | (561) 297-4287.