CJ Summer Camp

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2025 CJ Summer Camp

Are you a high school student aged 15-17 interested in criminal justice? Would you like to gain hands-on experience in criminal justice? Would you like to meet federal and state law enforcement agents, professors, current SHSU criminal justice students, and other high school students that share your interest?

If you have dreams of a career in criminal justice, come get a glimpse of the real deal in a four day in person summer camp. Campers will have an opportunity to speak to professionals in the criminal justice field. They will also engage in activities that will give them hands-on experience, such as investigating a mock crime scene, and opportunities to speak directly to experienced professionals.

Past camps have included speakers from the DEA, U.S. Marshals, FBI, Houston Fire Investigation, U.S. Military Police, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Harris County Medical Examiner's office, Huntsville Police, and Sam Houston State University.

Come experience four days in the field of criminal justice! We have limited space, so don’t hesitate! Apply today!

CJ Summer Camp 2025 Dates

  • Session 1: June 8th - 12th
  • Session 2: June 22nd - June 26th
  • Session 3: July 6th - 10th

What it Costs & What's Included

The $725 registration fee includes:

  • Camp T-shirt, backpack, and other cool camp swag.
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided Monday through Wednesday, with Sunday providing dinner only and Thursday providing breakfast and lunch.
  • Transportation once on campus to all on- and off-site locations during camp hours.
  • Expert instruction from real Criminal Justice professionals.

Additional Information:

  • Round trip airport transportation is offered from George Bush Intercontinental Airport ONLY for an additional $150 fee.
  • Participants must be 15 - 17 years of age at the time of the designated camp session.
  • All applications must be postmarked by May 1, 2025. Students will be notified by mail no later than May 15, 2025 if they have been selected.
  • Complete camp payment must be received no later than June 2, 2025.
  • No refund will be given if cancelation is within two weeks of designated camp session.

For more information about CJ Summer Camp, please contact:

College of Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
cjprograms@shsu.edu

Apply Now!

*Due to current holds and budget freezes imposed by certain federal agencies, some agencies may be restricted from receiving approvals for participation in non-essential events, including summer camps.