Somerset NJ
(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 […]
This week at Somerset, War and Peace games have learned what it means to be a country. Making alliances with countries, holding peace to limit war, and waiting for the perfect time to strike war, each camper has simulated their own nation. Alpha, Beta, and Delta. After reviewing their individual nations, they made different agreements […]
This week in bioplastics, our class discovered different methods to make biodegradable plastic. They experimented with a variety of ingredients to see what way would create a sustainable bowl! They started by creating a mixture of cornstarch, water, and glycerin. They then put this mixture on a hot plate/microwave to heat up, making it easier […]
It is week 6 and that only means one thing…Color Wars! This week, Site Director Kenny put the Green Team vs the Purple Team to see which team would be the ultimate winner. Each day, they participate in friendly competitions during break time. Green Team Captains are Sarah and Kathy and Purple Team Captains are […]
Celine is back for another week of Electrical Engineering w/Makey-Makey! The students are having a great time engineering and creating circuits. They are using playdough as a conductor to keep the electricity flowing and to keep the circuit working correctly. We talked to the campers and they had a few things they wanted to share […]
Campers in the Minecraft Obstacle Courses class worked together to build an obstacle course on Minecraft for our very own site director Ryan to attempt. On a Wednesday afternoon, Ryan took on their challenge in Minecraft’s survivor mode, his journey projected on the board for everyone in the class to see. The campers created beds […]
Today, our campers had the amazing opportunity to dissect a sheep’s brain. Last class they both designed and colored a paper brain hat, where they learned all the parts and functions of the brain. Today, they started out by setting up the experiment by wearing gloves, aprons, and safety glasses to make sure that the […]
The post was made by the Creative Writing Class at Somerset during Week 4 of the 2024 summer. Q: What do you enjoy most about working with the campers/International Ivy? I love being silly and joking around. I also enjoy students who are filled with joy and kindness. My absolute favorite thing is at the […]