GrowGirl is an all-girls summer day camp open to campers entering grades 4-7. Taught by world-class faculty from Woodlands Academy, this camp offers a one-of-a-kind interdisciplinary approach to exploration, growth, and fun!

WEEK 2 Investigating Mysteries: Forensics & Fiction
WEEK 2 Investigating Mysteries: Forensics & Fiction
Alex Maegdlin

Camp Description

Calling all sleuths! Love suspenseful mysteries? In this camp, you will write your own unique mystery story while also learning real detective skills including fingerprint analysis, DNA analysis, undercover investigation techniques, disguise creation, and more!  This combination writing workshop and hands-on STEM course allows budding authors and scientists alike to be creative while experiencing an active adventure!
 

Teachers' Bio

Jennifer Allison is an author of mysteries and a high school English teacher with a passion for working with young writers. Her GILDA JOYCE: PSYCHIC INVESTIGATOR mystery series received starred reviews from School Library Journal, Booklist, and Publishers Weekly, as well as inclusion in School Library Journal’s “Best Books of the Year” and Booklist Magazine’s “Top Ten Mysteries” lists. The Gilda Joyce mysteries have been translated into seven languages and nominated for an Edgar Allen Poe Award.

Valerie Rickert, Ph.D. is a chemist who challenges high school students in chemistry and math, as well as a college chemistry professor. Before entering the education field, she was an analytical chemist analyzing samples for court. She also performed research at Argonne National Laboratory.

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Julie Atkins

School: 847.234.4300 x 1032

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Session Selection: Optional Friday AdventuresOur GrowGirl camps are Mon-Thurs. Fear not! We have some FRIDAY FUN options available.
Our GrowGirl camps are Mon-Thurs. Fear not! We have some FRIDAY FUN options available.

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