theme day
Camp was filled with excitement and patriotic pride during the Red, White, and Blue Theme Day celebration! In preparation for the Fourth of July, campers and staff came dressed in their most festive red, white, and blue outfits. From star-spangled shirts to glittery hats and flag-themed accessories, everyone showed off their creativity and love for […]
This week, campers dove into the world of mystery fiction in the Murder Mystery class. They kicked off with thrilling role-play games, taking on the roles of suspects and detectives to solve who committed the crime and how it was done. After analyzing short mystery stories, campers applied what they learned to craft their own […]
Good morning campers! With the World Cup theme in mind, International Ivy set up a 3-sports relay race with soccer, knockout basketball, and Kam Jam, which followed an intense scavenger hunt for one hundred rubber ducks. The competition remains fierce as numerous classes tried to get the gold medal through getting through the activities the […]
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 […]
Today we had our last Theme Thursday at the Summit location. We loved seeing the spirit in our campers, as they came dressed in leis, beachy prints, and Hawaiian shirts. During break, we went to the turf and played fun games outside. Our campers got low during limbo, where we tested their flexibility and saw […]
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 was Fun in the Sun Theme Thursday, and our campers brought the sunshine with them—no matter the weather! Decked out in Hawaiian shirts, colorful leis, sunglasses—everyone looked ready for a beach party. The camp was full of bright colors, big smiles, and plenty of tropical energy. Whether they were heading to class or playing […]
This week’s Theme Thursday was bursting with excitement with Color Wars! Dressed in their team colors and full of camp spirit, the kids spent the day participating in friendly competition. During our mid-morning break, the field came alive with relay races that had everyone cheering! Campers took turns sprinting and bear crawling their way to […]
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 […]