Short Hills
What makes a shelter strong, safe, and comfortable? At summer camp, our young architects discovered that one of the most important parts of any shelter is right above our heads—the roof! During our Architecture – Designing Shelters class, campers spent the day exploring different types of roofs and learning how their shapes help protect the […]
This week at our Short Hills campsite, we’re excited to spotlight one of our outstanding teachers, Malcolm! A true Minecraft expert, Malcolm brings creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving to life every day in the classroom. Whether campers are designing incredible structures, tackling exciting building challenges, or working together to create entire worlds, they inspire every student […]
Welcome back to our camp! Today, our campers embraced their inner investigators during an exciting Rubber Duck Scavenger Hunt adventure. Different colored ducks were positioned throughout our playground in a variety of locations: nestled behind towering trees, concealed beneath rocks, and tucked into the most unexpected corners. The atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm and excitement […]
It’s hard to believe we’re already kicking off Week 6 of camp! Summer has flown by, but our campers continue to bring the same excitement, curiosity, and enthusiasm that made the very first week so memorable. This week’s classes are packed with opportunities to learn, create, and have fun through hands-on STEM experiences. From coding and robotics to engineering challenges and strategy games, there’s something for everyone at camp. Here are just a few of the awesome classes happening […]
Who says costumes are just for October? Our Halloween in July theme day brought an extra dose of excitement to camp as campers arrived dressed in an incredible variety of creative, funny, and imaginative costumes. For one day, summer camp became a place where superheroes, princesses, athletes, animals, pirates, spooky creatures, and favorite movie characters […]
Color, creativity, and teamwork were on full display this week in our Fashion Design class! Campers transformed plain white T-shirts into colorful, one-of-a-kind masterpieces through the fun and timeless art of tie-dye. This wasn’t just any tie-dye project, though. Our young designers took on a special challenge: creating custom shirts for fellow campers, counselors, and teachers across camp. Each shirt was carefully folded, twisted, and tied before campers selected vibrant color combinations to match each person’s personality or favorite colors. […]
The first day of camp is always filled with excitement, and this year was no exception! From the moment campers arrived, they were eager to dive into hands-on experiences that combined creativity, technology, and design. Throughout the day, campers explored new skills, collaborated with friends, and discovered just how much they can create when imagination […]
What does it take to design a building that can stand up to the powerful forces of an earthquake? This week, campers in our Civil Engineering class are discovering the answer through hands-on engineering and creative problem-solving. The challenge began with a simple mission: design and build a structure that could survive an earthquake. Using […]
What happens when a dragon meets a dolphin? Or a butterfly grows the antlers of a deer? This week, campers discovered that with the right keywords and a vivid imagination, almost anything is possible. To spark creativity, each student invented a brand-new creature by fusing two or more animals together. The classroom quickly filled with […]
Our campers kicked off the week with excitement as they jumped into new classes, learned new ideas, and started making great memories together! Campers in Minecraft learned how to create their own worlds on the server, giving them the chance to build and explore their unique creations. In Youngster Robotics, campers built their own swing […]