Somerset NJ
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 […]
International Ivy is a summer enrichment program where campers have fun AND learn from the best teachers you have ever heard of! It is a place where campers can make new friends while exploring topics related to STEAM. Every week campers can earn Ivy points by helping out other campers or adults, going above and […]
This week at Somerset we beat the heat with fun indoor activities! Guess the Leader, Scattergories, Vampire, Disney Guess The Character, Team Charades and more! This photo was taken during Guess the Leader (whole group activity). One camper would be sent into the hallway as the detective while another camper was selected in the classroom […]
This week in Website Design, campers learned about the basics of HTML, the significance of domains and subdomains, and how to create their own website on wordpress. First, each camper chose a topic that excited them, resulting in websites that showcased hobbies and passions from minecraft hacks and chess tactics to electric cars and pokémon. […]