Somerset NJ
Today at camp, Youngster’s We Do Robotics was a big hit as campers built their own LEGO racecars! They spent the week learning how to design, build, and program their cars, where they each added their own creative spin. They presented their racecars to the rest of the camp and held a fun, competitive RoboRace. […]
Most people dread having to start from scratch, but not our Youngsters taking Scratch Jr. In this class, campers learn how to code using programming blocks. They learn how to use motion blocks, triggering blocks, sounds blocks, and looks blocks. Some of their projects this week included Under the Sea, a Character Racing Game, an Obstacle […]
This week in Somerset, our flourishing entrepreneurs held their very own lemonade stand! For the past week, the campers have been surveying the whole camp for real data, experimenting with flavors, creating commercials, and putting their sales pitch to the test. Today was final test, these students had to put their plan into action! 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 […]
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 […]