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Welcome to NRCC's 2026 SUMMER CAMPS

2026 Criminal Justice Camps

law and order Camp

Law & Order Camp:

Students will have an immersive trial experience, learning court procedures, practicing legal techniques, and pouring into an exciting case. Students will have the pleasure of showing off what they’ve learned and prepared in a mock trial at the end of the week..

  • Middle School (ages 12 - 14)
    • June 8 - 12
    • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    • Dublin Campus
  • High School (ages 15 - 17)
    • June 8 - 12
    • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    • Dublin Campus


CSI Camp

CSI Camp:

Students will be exposed to all aspects of Crime Scene Investigating with hands-on experiences including crime scene & criminal investigation, forensic lab techniques, criminal justice technology, and more at NRCC’s state of the art facilities in Dublin.

  • Middle School (ages 12 - 14)
    • June 22 -  24
    • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    • Dublin Campus
  • High School (ages 15 - 17)
    • June 22 - 26
    • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    • Dublin Campus


Public Safety Camp

Public Safety Camp:

Students will encounter the world of public safety, training with firefighters and law enforcement officers, learning EMS skills, discovering emergency management roles, and touring NRV 911.

  • Middle School (ages 12 - 14)
    • June 29 - July 2
    • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    • Christiansburg Site
  • High School (ages 15 - 17)
    • June 29 - July 2
    • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    • Christiansburg Site

NRCC’s Criminal Justice camp is free and snacks are provided. Registration opens April 1. Only one camp enrollment per student, please.

REGISTER NOW - Criminal Justice Camp

1.Complete registration form

2.Mail $25 refundable camp deposit check (made out to 'New River Community College')

NRCC
CJ Camp/Alison Weston
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084

(While camp registration is free, A $25 per-camper refundable deposit is required to hold your student's spot in camp, and registration is not complete until NRCC receives your check in the mail. Checks will remain uncashed and be returned to you on the first day of camp. If your student does not show up for camp, your deposit check will be cashed and not returned to you. By registering for camp, you are agreeing to these terms)

3. The registration form/check must be received by May 15th, and campers spots will be confirmed via email.

4. Questions? Email Anna Mercier at camps@nr.edu



2026 XLR8 Academy (Xperiential Learning & Real-world Engineering)

XLR8 Academy

"An experience in Engineering Design & Manufacturing Technology."

  • Introduction to Robotics
  • Engineering Software Applications
  • Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
  • Introduction to Application Programming
  • Mechanical and Technical Drawing

Intro Academy:

Middle School-June

Meant for students who do not have experience with CAD Software or have not attended an engineering camp in the past.

  • Ages 12 - 14
  • June 1 - 5
  • 8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Christiansburg Site

High School

  • Ages 15 - 17
  • June 1 - 5
  • 12:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Christiansburg Site

Girls Academy

  • Ages 12 - 17
  • July 6 - 10
  • 8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Christiansburg Site

Middle School-July

  • Ages 12 - 14
  • July 6 - 10
  • 12:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Christiansburg Site

Advanced Academy: Middle and High School

Meant for students who have experience with CAD Software or have attended an engineering camp in the past.

  • Ages 12 - 17
  • June 15 - 18
  • 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Christiansburg Site

NRCC’s XLR8 Academy is free and lunch/snacks are provided. Registration opens April 1. Only one camp enrollment per student, please.

REGISTER NOW - XLR8 Academy

1.Complete registration form

2.Mail $25 refundable camp deposit check (made out to 'New River Community College')

NRCC
XLR8 Academy/Alison Weston
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084

(While camp registration is free, A $25 per-camper refundable deposit is required to hold your student's spot in camp, and registration is not complete until NRCC receives your check in the mail. Checks will remain uncashed and be returned to you on the first day of camp. If your student does not show up for camp, your deposit check will be cashed and not returned to you. By registering for camp, you are agreeing to these terms)

3. The registration form/check must be received by May 15th, and campers spots will be confirmed via email.

4. Questions? Email Anna Mercier at camps@nr.edu