Chatham NJ
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 […]
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 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 […]
This week in Chatham, Minecraft has taken over! Both classes are hard at work creating different projects that go with their classes. So far in advanced they learned about and used Redstone as well as, used WorldEdit to better understand how to landscape an area. In creative, campers worked on building a town together as […]
The forecast may be for clouds and rain, but that didn’t stop Chatham from hosting its annual Fun in the Sun Carnival! With favorites like frisbee and bean bag toss it was hard for anyone to feel the dreariness from the weather. The campers flew through activities and reached record high levels of Ivy Points […]
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 […]
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 […]
There was no chance of snoozing today’s alarm as Chatham campers rolled right out of bed and came ready for camp! We saw hair rollers, night gowns, slippers, as well as onesies! Some students even brought their favorite stuffed animals to keep them company throughout their day at camp! With no signs of sleepiness, the […]
The campers in Chatham have been hard at work brainstorming, writing, and now acting to create a unique film of their own! They work as a team and combine ideas in order to craft a script that is engaging! The campers use props and costumes that are designed for their set of characters and plot. […]
With over 70 kids, Chatham is at its highest enrollment week of the summer thus far! We are happy to start our mornings with our front entrance filled with campers and smile at the sound lots of giggling voices in the cafeteria at lunch! Both familiar faces and new friends are welcome at Ivy and […]