Mini-Detective: Forensic Science Lab
December 2 | 12:00–4:00 PM | High Five Books | Ages 6–9 (Ages 10+ as CITs)

Something has happened at High Five Books. The evidence is waiting. And we need our best young detectives on the case immediately.

Mini-Detective is a half-day forensic science program where kids become real investigators — collecting evidence, analyzing clues, running lab tests, and working together to solve a mystery that unfolds right before their eyes. This is not a passive whodunit. This is hands-on, certified teacher-led forensic science where kids think critically, observe carefully, and discover that science is the most powerful detective tool in the world.

Activities may include:

Solve a Mystery — a real mystery has been set up and it is waiting to be solved. Young detectives will work together to examine the scene, collect evidence, analyze their findings, and present their verdict. Every clue matters. Every observation counts.

Fingerprint Analysis — dust for real fingerprints, lift them carefully, and analyze them like real forensic scientists. Loops, whorls, and arches — every fingerprint tells a story and young detectives will learn to read them.

Invisible Ink Messages — write and reveal secret messages using real chemistry — lemon juice, heat, and the science of oxidation. Because the best detectives always have a few secrets up their sleeve.

Evidence Collection — practice the real art of collecting, bagging, and documenting evidence from a scene — the careful, methodical work that real forensic scientists do every single day.

Mystery Powder Analysis — examine a collection of unknown white powders using simple chemical tests and careful observation to identify each one. Real chemistry. Real forensic science. Real satisfying results.

Every camper leaves with their official detective case file, a head full of forensic science knowledge, and the deep satisfaction of having cracked the case. Perfect for curious kids who love mysteries, science, and the thrill of finding out what really happened. 🔍

Mini-Detective meets December 2 from 12:00–4:00 PM at High Five Books, 141 N Main Street, Florence MA.

Existing and former clients: Please register through Tutorbird. New clients, please register below by selecting “half day pop-up program,” then the month (December), then the date (2nd), and lastly the time (12-4pm).