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Week 5 is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome new campers! Whether the campers are joining us for the first time or returning for another week of fun, adventure, and discovery, we’re so glad they are here. This week is packed with exciting programs that inspire creativity, curiosity, and confidence. The science […]

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 […]

Our oldest campers are learning to design electronic devices! Campers design the circuit boards for the electronics and use code to program their microcontrollers. Arduino gives them realistic electrical engineering and programming experience. They’re learning the basics behind the tech that professional engineers use! Our students seem to be having a great time solving each […]

Resident Somerset favorite Kenny taught one of our popular classes this week, Civil Engineering – Bridges and Buildings. During the week, students created hands-on bridges, towers, and buildings and simulated what happens to these structures during earthquakes. The class built a Shake Table using foam squares, foam boards, plastic tube rolls, hex nuts, tape, and […]

Week 3 in Somerset has proven to be our biggest and busiest week yet! It is also our STEMiest! We have classes ranging from Shockingly Sticky Science to Engineering Flight and Aerospace to Robotics VEX to Programming Python. Despite the mixed weather this week, our campers are staying engaged in their classes by completing hands-on […]

Summer Camp Sports Day brought out the energy, teamwork, and excitement that make camp unforgettable. Campers and staff arrived dressed in their favorite sports gear—jerseys, headbands, and team colors filled the fields with a burst of enthusiasm. Many proudly supported their favorite World Cup teams, wearing soccer jerseys from around the world. The morning kicked […]

This week at summer camp, the Youngster group brought the spirit of Japan to life through hands-on learning, creativity, and cultural exploration. Campers immersed themselves in Japanese traditions, language, and art, discovering how fun it can be to learn about another part of the world. Campers began their journey by locating Japan on the map […]

How the time flies during the summer. What seemed like the start of a fun new year has transitioned into the final week of International Ivy in 2025. As some sites have already ended the year off with a light-hearted goodbye to the campers and faculty, Basking Ridge preps to do the same. But before […]

During our break today, we went outside to play one of Somerset’s favorite outdoor games! The Pirate Ship! The campers were excited to play! Congrats to our Somerset winners doing the Rowboat!!!! The game requires campers to form either a lookout, a rowboat, or a dinner table. The rush to find partners for a rowboat!!!! […]

Our Digital Art class has been bursting with color, creativity, and imagination this week! Campers have been diving into the world of modern art, learning all about Pablo Picasso and his signature abstract style. After exploring the bold shapes, vibrant colors, and unique perspectives that define his work, the artists took on an exciting challenge: […]