Forensic Science
Science Investigation Labs
Forensic Science: Junior Detective Lab
Calling all young detectives. In this hands-on camp, campers use real forensic thinking to investigate mock crime scenes, analyze evidence, and solve daily mysteries using chemistry, biology, and physics.
- Recreate a crime scene by mapping evidence layouts and identifying key clues
- Simulate blood spatter patterns to study angles, speed, and motion
- Extract DNA from fruit and examine results like a forensic biologist
- Match shoeprints to suspects by casting prints and comparing evidence
- Crack chemistry clues through safe, guided lab-style experiments
- Crime Scene HQ + Evidence Analysis
- Hands-On Chemistry, Biology, and Physics Labs
- Daily Mystery Challenges
- Monday–Friday
- Location-based hours
- Before/after care varies by site
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FORENSIC SCIENCE CASES
Who took the school mascot? Students must try to discover the culprit before the Big Game! Activities include fingerprint and bite mark analysis, fiber flame test – and DNA analysis!
Someone has left an animal skull stuffed with cash outside the school! Who could have left it there? With this introductory forensics unit, students analyze fingerprints, blood, fiber, hair, and imprints, and document evidence
In 1906, Henry Ward died in a hit-and-run accident in Buffalo, NY. Police never solved the crime. Now, students can take a look at this cold case and decide who they think killed Henry’s word by analyzing DNA, Blood type, Hair analysis, fingerprint, and more.
The beloved Otis Spunkmeyer is kidnapped and the students have to figure out which of their staff members took their warm chewy cookies. The ransom note is written in Spanish, cut from different local newspapers and appears to have some sort of red stain on it. There is also some white powder and soil left near the note and, for the final nail in the coffin, students will determine whose DNA is on the envelope the note was found in.
This cold case has an attention-grabbing environmental twist. Students must analyze macro-invertebrate images, hair samples, glass samples, lip prints, DNA data, and even consult “FakeBook” pages to try to deduce the mysteries surrounding Crystal Creek.
Programs We Bring to Your Community
ESTEAM Learning Labs partners with schools, organizations, and families to deliver hands-on learning experiences. We can host at our learning labs or bring programs to your facility.
- Summer and Holiday Camps
- Recreation and Community Centers
- After-School and Enrichment Programs
- Homeschool Groups and Activities
- Daycare and Preschool Enrichment
- Libraries
- Birthday Parties
- 4-H and Scout Programs (Merit Badges)
- Retail and Toy Stores
- Educational Fairs
- Retreats and Reunions
- Corporate Programs (Team Building / Conferences)
- On-Site Learning Labs at Your Facility
Don’t see a location near you? We can customize a program to fit your schedule and your learners. Choose a full 5-day camp (9am–4pm), a one-day camp, a 3-hour workshop, an after-school series, or a free Maker event.
We believe kids learn best when they can explore at their own pace. Campers work in teams, and our instructors guide each group based on readiness—so no one is overwhelmed, everyone is challenged, and no one is bored.
Our learning environment is inclusive. We welcome learners of all abilities.
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