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As the sun set on the final day of summer camp, a bittersweet atmosphere enveloped the grounds. Laughter echoed through the trees, mingling with the rustling leaves and the distant call of birds. Campers, who had arrived as strangers mere weeks ago, now shared tight bonds and cherished memories. The day was filled with a […]
Happy last day of camp! We can not believe we are at the end of another awesome summer in Short Hills. The past 8 weeks have been so much fun and it is all thanks to our amazing campers and staff! Thank you to everyone who made this summer unforgettable! We hope all of our […]
This week at Basking Ridge, we saved the best theme for last—pajama party! Campers came dressed in their pajamas and played some themed break time games, including Musical Pillows, Pin the Eye Mask on the Emoji, and Collect a Cloud. The emoji was expertly created by two of our favorite counselors, Melissa and Isha! Teamwork […]
This week for our last theme Thursday of the summer, it’s pajama day in Short Hills! Campers showed up to camp today in their favorite pajamas. We loved seeing all the pajamas, robes, and slippers campers wore today! It was so nice wearing very comfy clothes to camp today. Our counselors came up with great […]
The summer is now coming to a close with Pajama Day just around the corner. This summer, we have seen some amazing campers who have learned good planning and brought their ideas to life! The campers at International Ivy have developed important skills ranging from outstanding mystery writing to CAD modeling expertise in the course […]
Water play day at camp is often the highlight of the summer, bringing joy, laughter, and a refreshing break from the heat for campers of all ages. This special day is dedicated to a variety of water-based activities designed to entertain, challenge, and cool off everyone involved. From water balloon fights and water shooters, the […]
(This blog was written by the Math of Money campers) This week so far in Math of Money, campers have learned about the history of money, how money has changed, and even how to earn money in retirement! Campers have had the chance to learn about money through different computer games, but the favorite has […]
(This blog was written by the Digital Creations class campers) On the first day we learned about Canva and Graphic Design. We also setup an account writing text background color and adding elements. We editted photos, created cool backgrounds, and learned how to express emotion through graphic design. On the second day is how to […]
Our creative-writing campers open the week with enthusiasm as they plan to bring their imaginations to life! On the first day of story writing, these campers have already drawn out their protagonists and determined the conflicts these characters must face. One camper decided to write a story titled “Froggy and the Terrifying Threats of the […]
This week, campers in Youngsters Shoebox Theater are using their creativity to build unique sets and costumes for their stories! Each day, the campers read two new stories and act them out. Today, one of the stories was the Dog and his Reflection, which campers showcased using a bridge and a dog puppet. Campers look […]