KID’S FORENSIC SCIENCE PROGRAM
Be transported to the Viking Age, some 1,100 years ago. Unravel truth from fiction. History meets forensic science!
KID’S VIKING PROGRAM DETAILS
Any 2nd week $50 off • 3rd week $75 off • 4th+ week $100 off
• A five-day, Monday to Friday program:
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day
• Optional extended care:
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. $55 per week and/or
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. $110 per week
• Bring your own lunch at Lasell University
• Apply for our Counselor in Training (CIT) program:
Rising 10th-12th grade students call (315) 773-5673
• Limited to 10 students, rising 7th-9th grades
• Save with two or more weeks
• Scholarships available, call (315) 773-5673
• Child to instructor & assistant ratio is 5:1 or less
• Your instructor: Ben Forrest, science teacher
OUR 2026 INSTRUCTOR
Ben Forrest
Ed.M. Harvard Graduate School of Education
B.A. Geography at Clark University – Magna Cum Laude
Mr. Forrest is passionate about engaging students and tapping into their natural curiosity. Harvard Professor Victor Pereira is enthusiastic in recommending Mr. Forrest for the way in which he connects with students and in having high expectations of them. Viking Adventures is for the exceptional student who strives to uncover the truth about a time that is often misrepresented. This also calls for an exceptional teacher; someone who brings together science, history and culture in a hands-on way!
GUEST PRESENTER
Craig Johnson
Project Manager at Arms & Armor
Craig oversees the creation of accurate replicas of Viking Age weapons based on archeological finds. He will join us via a live link from his workshop to dispel myths and tell it like it really is. Camper forensic sleuths will prepare their best questions for what is sure to be an exciting glimpse into all things Viking!
Based on a program developed and tested by
William R. Short
Sc.D. Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
S.M. Electric Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
S.B. Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
William is the manager of Hurstwic, LLC, a Massachusetts-based firm that scientifically researches the Vikings, with a focus on their combat method, but with an interest in all things Viking. A special exhibit based on Hurstwic’s research in Viking-age iron smelting is now on display at the National Museum of Iceland, and Hurstwic’s book detailing the results of their twenty-year research program was published last year. William created training programs for younger Vikings both for Hurstwic and at the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester, MA.
Viking Science Program Curriculum
Learn about physics (mechanics), mathematics, experimental procedures, analysis of experimental results, and reasoning and logic using the study of Viking weapons and combat. Fun for the young Viking in your family!
And this would not be complete without imagining life for a child growing up on a medieval farm. What values and beliefs were taught? What can we learn from archeological finds? What would it have been like to be a Viking? Their society, and their place in history is fascinating!
Oh, and that skull pictured at the top of this webpage? We will examine two different ones from a battle fought on what is now called the island of Gotland, Sweden. 3D printed ones, that is! The image is used with permission from: Creative Commons. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Canonical URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“Edge on Science takes science off the page and puts it into the hands of your child.”
– Rondalyn Whitney, mom
“Edge on Science has been a wonderful learning experience for my grandson. He has enjoyed every minute of it (rocketry & bridge building).”
– Carole Bradley, grandmother
“Edge on Science went above and beyond to make sure our spring break program was fun and interesting. Well prepared!”
– Bernadette Kegan, program director, Acton-Boxborough School District
Why is Viking Adventures a good choice?
Your child will be taking a step back in time. Physics, mathematics, experimental procedure, analysis, reasoning and logic are packaged with fun activities, challenges and games. We inspire the pursuit of careers in applied science and engineering!
Viking Adventures …expected to sell out!
