The University of Illinois Extension, Grundy Office, will host a mystery camp on Monday, July 16th, 2012 at the University of Illinois Extension Office, 4004 N Division St. in Morris, from 1 to 3:30 pm.  The camp is open to all youth ages 8 to 15 years old.

Youth who attend mystery camp will use science and technology to help solve a murder.  There will be area professionals speaking about their jobs and crime scene investigation.  The youth will get to complete hands-on activities related to crime scenes and DNA in order to help solve the murder mystery.

All interested youth must pre-register with the University of Illinois Extension Office – Grundy County in order to participate.  The cost to attend the camp is $4.  To register, please call the office at (815) 942-2725 or stop by 4004 N Division St. in Morris.  For additional information, contact John Davis, youth development educator.