What will I do at Summer Sleuths 2009?
Be a part of a Summer Sleuths Team to resolve this year’s problem.

• Learn how to search for solutions to a real-world problem.
  
• Learn communications skills with peers.
  
• Gather information from experts, experiments, the Internet, and other resources.
  
• Present your solution to experts.
  
• Meet new friends and have fun!

Who: Students entering grades 6, 7, 8, and 9 in Fall, 2009
When: July 20 — 23, 2009
Where: Benedictine University Lisle, Illinois
Time: 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. daily

What problems have previously been solved?

• What causes malformed frogs, and are there any in Illinois?
• Under what conditions might we send teens into space?
• What role will alternative fuel vehicles play in future transportations?
• How can we responsibly dispose of electronic waste?
• How can we modify the phone numbering system for the future?

How do I register for Summer Sleuths?

• Complete the electronic application.
• Obtain your parent/guardian’s permission and signature.
• Register early to secure your spot.
• For questions please call (630) 829-1384

What did previous Sleuth participants like about the program?

• I solved a very hard and realistic problem.
• In Summer Sleuths we were working together and had fun thinking.
• I loved this course and it was worth the time. I got a lot of experience out of this and the coaches were great.
• We worked on things that are important and were in a place where it is okay to be smart.

“My daughter remained very interested and enthusiastic for the whole
session and would like to attend many more like this in the future.”
Sleuths Parent