FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
How old do students need to be to attend the camp?
The camp is designed for high school students. It is open to campers who will be entering the 9th grade in the Fall of 2011 through those who will be graduating in the spring of 2011. We had a great representation of students of all these ages at last year's camps.
How do I know if my student is mature enough to attend the camp?
If you would feel comfortable leaving your student home alone for the weekend to take care of her/himself.
What is the price of the camp?
It depends on when students register. Please refer to the registration and payment page to determine pricing for your camper.
What if you are out of state and need to fly to NJ to go to camp? Or, you live too far from the Stockton CSI Summer Camp to drive here?
We can arrange to pick up campers at the Atlantic City International Airport, the Philadelphia International Airport, or the Absecon NJ transit station, which will bring students from the Philadelphia Airport to within a few miles of the Stockton College campus. The Philadelphia International Airport is an hour and a half from the Stockton College campus. Please book travel that will allow adequate time for us to pick your camper up at the airport and arrive before check-in and depart from the camp during check-out.
How old do the campers have to be?
We accept students who will be entering high school in the fall following the camp through new high school graduates. We have accepted students as young as 13 in the past if their parents were confident that they could handle the mature themes of the camp.
My daughter will be a senior in high school in the Fall of 2011. Would she still eligible to participate in Summer of 2012?
Yes. New high school graduates are welcome to participate.
Will the camp make exceptions to have campers who are a little bit older?
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate students who graduated high school a year or more before our camp. New high school graduates, however, are welcome to attend.
Is this camp solely for students interested in forensics?
Any students who are interested in participating in the camp’s activities are welcome to attend. Most of our campers are interested in exploring careers in criminal justice, forensic science, or forensic psychology. However, many of our past campers simply wanted the experience of working with others to solve a murder mystery. Students have a large say in the particular roles they will play in the investigation and trial. We have created camp activities to provide something for everyone.
Do you offer scholarships for the camp?
We budget the camp to break even on expenses. For that reason, we do not have funds to offer scholarships. However, a number of our campers have received scholarships and other funding from their schools and other organizations in their communities.
Is there a payment plan for the camp?
Unfortunately, we do not have a mechanism at our disposal to enable us to provide payment plans. We do, however, accept all major credit cards through our website.
What kind of clothes should campers bring?
Campers should bring comfortable clothes appropriate for a range of indoor and outdoor activities on the Stockton College campus. Field trips to the County Jail and the Medical Examiner's Office require conservative dress and rubber-soled sneakers or shoes. Please feel free to contact us with any specific questions about appropriate clothing.
Where will the campers be staying?
In wings of a college dormitory dedicated solely to the summer camp.
Who will be supervising campers at night?
Specially trained graduate student leaders from the Master's of Criminal Justice Program at Stockton College.
What will campers eat?
For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, campers will have their choice of menu items from the Stockton College cafeteria. Standard menu items include salads, pizza, burgers, and ice-cream. All meals are all-you-can-eat. Special dietary restrictions will be honored. Campers should let the camp organizers know at least a week in advance if they have special dietary needs.
If students have a driver's license, can they drive themselves to camp?
Yes
Where can students park on campus?
There is ample free parking on campus.
How can I tell if there is still space available in my preferred camp?
We will indicate when registration is closed for a camp on the website.
What happens after I register for the camp?
You will receive an information packet about the camp in late May/Early June. It will provide additional details about the camp, including a list of items that we recommend campers bring, a campus map, and a detailed camp schedule.
