# Bloody Vacations CSI Summer Camp Teaches Kids Forensics By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-08-08 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/csi-summer-camp References: [online.wsj](http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703700904575390943270814702.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_lifestyle) & [onlineathens](http://onlineathens.com/stories/073110/new_688781033.shtml) Kids and summer camp have been longtime companions, but with the rise in popularity of crime-solving shows like CSI, summer camp can look more like a forensics lab than a place to gather around the campfire and sing Kumbaya. [NPR radio](http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128994517) reported on the phenomenon after a story in the Wall Street Journal brought it to light. A number of high schools and colleges are offering [CSI summer camp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aprs-x-liquid-death) in the hopes of [nurturing future scientists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ontario-science-centre). And the students' favorite subject? Blood spatter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Forensic Science Education:** Opportunity to develop specialized curricula and programs that cater to the growing interest in forensic science among young students. - **Experiential Learning in STEM:** Chance to create immersive and hands-on educational experiences that engage students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. - **Entertainment-driven Education:** Potential to leverage popular crime-solving TV shows to create educational programs that blend entertainment and learning. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing specialized forensic science education programs for students at high schools and colleges. - **Camp and Summer Programs:** Potential to offer unique and engaging summer camp experiences that focus on STEM fields, such as forensic science, to cater to the rising demand. - **Entertainment and Media:** Opportunity to collaborate with educational institutions to develop media content that combines entertainment and educational value, targeting the CSI and crime-solving show enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dog Enrichment Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-camp-for-dogs.md) - [Family-Friendly Summer Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-summer-camp.md) - [Oceanic Family Activity Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-at-sea-program.md) - [Family-Inclusive Summer Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zia-family-focus.md) - [Immersive Mystery Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crime-scene-investigator.md) - [AI-Powered STEM Camp Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stem-summer-camp.md) - [Crime-Themed Ice Cream Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-case-ice-cream-break-free-case.md) - [Sleepaway Camp Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-campers-kit.md) - [Child-Friendly Cooking Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-lion-cooking-camps.md)