Youth forensic science program for grades 3-12About this Event
Dive into the World of Forensics and STEM Adventure!
Our workshops are designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking while giving students hands-on experience with forensic science. Kids will practice paying attention to detail, thinking like scientists, and applying science skills in fun and interactive ways. Each session blends science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) into safe, age-appropriate activities.
What we cover:
Grades 3–5 Workshops (Mondays, 4:00–5:00 pm)
Grades 3–5:
Students will investigate a mock mystery, collect fingerprints, test unknown substances, explore DNA, and learn about bones. Each session builds toward a final forensics challenge, where they solve clues using everything they’ve learned.
📅 Mondays – October 6, 13, 20, 27 | November 3, 10, 17, 24 | December 1, 8, 15
🕓 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Oct 6: Crime Scene Basics – mock mystery and search for evidence
- Oct 13: Fingerprints – collect, compare, and analyze patterns
- Oct 20: Forensic Chemistry – test mystery substances safely
- Oct 27: Forensic Biology – explore how science connects to living evidence
- Nov 3: Forensic Anthropology – bones and what they can tell us
- Nov 10: DNA Analysis – create simple, kid-friendly models of DNA
- Nov 17: Safety Awareness – learning how to protect evidence and yourself in a lab
- Nov 24: Scavenger Hunt – practice investigative skills in a fun way
- Dec 1: Escape Challenge Prep – review and apply all skills learned
- Dec 8 & 15: Final Forensics Challenge – solve a mystery using everything learned
Grades 6–8 Workshops (Wednesdays, 4:00–5:00 pm)
A deeper dive into forensic science. Students will practice crime scene investigation, fingerprint analysis, chemistry testing, DNA activities, and anthropology. The series wraps up with a forensic escape room challenge.
📅 Wednesdays – October 8, 22, 29 | November 5, 12, 26 | December 3, 10, 17
🕓 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Oct 8: Crime Scene Basics – securing and documenting a mock scene
- Oct 22: Fingerprints – classification, and comparison
- Oct 29: Forensic Chemistry – testing and analysis of mock unknowns
- Nov 5: Forensic Biology –explore how science connects to living evidence
- Nov 12: Forensic Anthropology – bones & what they can teach us
- Nov 26: DNA Analysis – models, profiling concepts, and applications
- Dec 3: Safety Awareness – evidence protection and investigator safety
- Dec 10: Escape Challenge Prep – pulling all skills together
- Dec 17: Forensic Escape Room – team challenge to solve a case
Grades 9–12 Workshops (Online, Dates TBA, 4:00–5:00 pm)
- Career Pathways in Forensics – understanding different roles and specialties
- Education & Training – how to prepare for forensic careers
- Skills Development – critical thinking, observation, and scientific accuracy
- Guest Insights – career tips and professional advice
- Capstone Session – Q&A and career planning strategies
Location
Mt. Airy Arts Garage
7054 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Ages: Grades 3–12
Spots are limited — reserve now!
Price
💲 $35.00 per workshop + processing fee
- Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- A registration form must be completed for each attendee.
- Payment questions: email .
Parent Information
- A detailed workshop description will be emailed prior to each session.
- Please complete the mandatory parent/guardian permission form before attending:
https://form.jotform.com/232637888141161
Your child’s safety matters.
Instructor clearances include: PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprinting, National Sex Offender Clearance, and Mandated Reporter Training (Parts 1 & 2).
Club Philly Forensics Contact
Antoinette T. Campbell| Women in Forensics | Program Director / Instructor
📧 [email protected]
🌐 awifs.org
About the Founder/Instructor:
Antoinette T. Campbell is a Philadelphia native with over 21 years of experience as a Forensic Scientist, specializing in Forensic Drug Chemistry and Forensic Quality Assurance. She knows firsthand what it takes to build meaningful youth forensic programs and to use science as a tool for community engagement.
In 2010, she founded the Association of Women in Forensic Science, Inc. (AWIFS), and later created programs and projects like Club Philly Forensics, Beyond Crime Scenes and Autopsies, and Street Forensics, blending education with creative outreach.
Her work has always been shaped by her community. Growing up and working in Philadelphia, she saw both the curiosity young people had about forensic science and the lack of real opportunities to learn about it. She also noticed how often people confused her career with what they saw on TV crime shows. To bridge the gap, she began hosting workshops and webinars to give students and adults a real understanding of the field and how to pursue it.
Living in a city deeply affected by gun violence, she also integrates violence and drug awareness into Club Philly Forensics programs, making them relevant, practical, and impactful.
Antoinette has designed and taught forensic science curriculums for schools and organizations across Philadelphia and New Jersey, and she continues to inspire and guide the next generation of forensic scientists.
Event Venue
Mt Airy Art Garage, Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA, United States
USD 30.00 to USD 35.00
