team short hills
For our last week of camp, we held a talent show to showcase the diverse skills of our campers! We were wowed by all of the performances, ranging from dancing and singing to rocket launching and animations! (Check out our YouTube channel to see the performances!) All of our participants received the prize of a […]
Today, 3D Art and Sculpture went outside to tie dye Ivy shirts! It’s a classic summer activity for a reason. Campers got to show off their creativity with bright colors and fun patterns. They even tie dyed some shirts for our staff! 3D Art and Sculpture has certainly been busy this week, from making bean […]
We made it to the last week of camp! It feels like yesterday we were welcoming our campers for the first time. We loved developing relationships with our multi-week campers, while also meeting new campers. We have had a blast all summer. This week, there are a staggering 21 classes, including 3D Art and Sculpture, […]
This week our Robotics VEX campers worked to build robots that can drive around and move plastic game elements. After some modifications they became Battlebots that worked to disable the other robot… mostly by overturning them.
This Thursday we are celebrating our theme of Tropical Summer Fun! At break today we had a ton of fun with keep it up-beach style, Hawaiian shirts, and leys to celebrate our summer!
Today in Murder Mystery Creation our campers started writing character sheets for their murder mystery story. These sheets include background info such as appearance and alibi; and general information such as hobbies and skills. Throughout the week campers will refine these sheets and create a full story so others can try to figure out exactly […]
After an unforgettable week of games, challenges, and nonstop excitement, Color War has officially come to a close at Short Hills—and what a competition it was! Yesterday morning, campers gave it their all in the final round of events, including team handball, a high-energy game of knockout, and a classic egg-and-spoon relay race. Camp spirit was at an all-time high, […]
Color War is officially in full swing here at Short Hills, and the energy around camp is electric! Campers are showing off their team spirit and working hard to earn points for their teams in a variety of fun and challenging activities. Yesterday afternoon, the competition ramped up with a scavenger hunt that sent campers racing through classrooms in […]
It’s been an exciting day at Short Hills, packed with hands-on learning, creative thinking, and the launch of one of camp’s favorite traditions—Color War! In our Python programming class, campers have been hard at work learning how to write interactive code. Today, they created a number-guessing game that randomly selects a number and asks the user […]
Yesterday at Short Hills, it wasn’t just summer, it was Halloween in July! Campers arrived in costume, ready to celebrate with a full day of spooky, silly, and action-packed activities. From princesses and aliens to athletes and Star Wars characters, the creativity was on full display across camp. The day kicked off with a Star […]