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“There is an art to science, and science in art; the two are not enemies, but different aspects of the whole” – Isaac Asimov Campers in 3D Art & Sculpture started the week by learning what a mosaic is. They then had the chance to design and create their own mosaic using different colored […]
This week the campers have been so intrigued planning, modeling, and printing their ideas, waiting for them to come to life! So far, some campers have already begun printing their favorite creations, such as a cat, a pig, a penguin, and a spaceship. When campers join the 3D printing class, they not only learn the […]
While it may seem like there is a gadget for every task these days, the campers at Chatham are looking at the bigger picture and finding solutions to everyday problems! Shark Tank is proving to challenge kids to think outside of the box and really figure out ways to make life easier. Products such as […]
This week in Short Hills, we have our popular youngster shoebox theater class and we are so excited! This class is always so much fun! We enjoyed making puppets and participating in skits and entertaining our audiences. We made a simple shoebox into a puppet theater. We designed a background and theater curtains as a […]
Our campers this week have been honing in on their mystery-writing skills! Today, the campers were tasked with writing a thought-provoking tale to engage the reader’s imagination. They even found a way to describe the game, Jenga, in such an ominous way! One camper writes, “The loud, pounding sounds of blocks falling frightens me. Coffee-colored […]
Digital art is a hit class this week in Chatham, seating just over 10 campers! The kids are learning to turn their typical pen-and-paper creations into technological masterpieces! There are many new techniques that can be harnessed in order to craft digital art and make the most out of our campers artistic abilities! The iPads […]
This week in Short Hills, we have two youngster chemistry classes and it is out of this world! Our youngster chemists got to learn all about the different parts of an atom by labeling protons, neutrons, and electrons with Playdough. It was so much fun! Our chemists are also currently doing a egg and vinegar […]
The Civil Engineering: Bridges and Buildings class started the week with an engineering challenge: can you build a structure that will support the weight of “Froggy” using just index cards and tape? The campers had the option of working individually or in a team. All in all, the four structures that were built all held […]
Film and Stop Action, Finance and Investment, Chemistry, and More! Welcome to Week 7 at International Ivy’s Saddle River location! This week, we are hosting SIX classes; three in the morning, three in the afternoon. We have Film Making and Stop Action Animation where our campers will deep dive into the world of cinema. Next, […]