The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice crime scene investigation (CSI) summer camp will return for its second year June 10-13, 2024, on the Springfield campus of Missouri State University. Sessions run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.

UPDATE: Due to popular demand, a second CSI Camp has been added for 2024. It runs July 8-11. Applications accepted until June 16.

Incoming high school students freshmen through seniors are eligible to attend.

Early applications are encouraged, as space for the summer camp is limited. Online applications are now being accepted.

Camp tuition is $275 per camper. Tuition fees include a camp t-shirt and lunch daily. Lodging is not provided.

What is CSI Camp?

CSI Camp covers topics like basic criminal investigation, forensic analysis techniques, crime scene processing and collection and packaging of evidence.

Camp activities include lifting and examining fingerprints, casting tread impressions, identifying and examining blood spatter/stains and more.

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Assistant professor of criminology Dr. Michael Kyle returns to lead the camp this year. Kyle was instrumental in envisioning and leading the first CSI Camp in 2023. Dr. Samantha Tjaden, assistant professor of criminology, will also facilitate camp sessions again this year.

Also returning to ensure a quality camp experience are Dr. Brett Garland, director of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Administrative Assistant Christy Titus.

For more information, contact the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at 417-836-3799 or criminology@missouristate.edu.

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