Ready, Set, Build!

Finalists of the International IVY Robotics Race of Champions 

Campers at Princeton put their hands and creative minds to test this week as they constructed both Lego Robotics Vehicles and Animals!  The camper's programming skills were strengthened as they programmed their vehicles to navigate a tricky maze.  The afternoon session brought us not one...but two robotic alligators!  They have become the best of friends since being brought to life.  The robotic construction wraps up tomorrow, but the skills learned and memories made will last for these campers!

Rain, Rain, (doesn't have to) Go Away!

The rain did not put a damper on week 5 at Princeton!  Despite the dreary weather outside, our breaks were filled with fun, laughter, teamwork, and lots of tennis balls!  The fun began with "The Wind Blows"--a great ice-breaker game to get the campers and staff acquainted with each other.  Other favorites included "Statue" and juggling games brought to us by our awesome Robotics instructor, Lou.  What shall we play tomorrow as we wrap up another exciting week of camp!? 😉

Drone Programming in Short Hills!

During Week 5 at Short Hills, some of our campers started to explore the world of drones. They learned how to program their drones and are currently preparing for their drone battle on Friday! The drone programmers are filled with excitement as Friday approaches. 

DIY Video Games in Paramus

This week, campers in Electrical Engineering with Makey Makey made their own Dance-Dance Revolution style game. This class is new at International Ivy this year, and our campers are taking full advantage of it! As you will see below, the campers connect the Makey Makey alligator clips to everyday objects and then to the USB connector. You could play the computer game with the keyboard buttons, but this is much more realistic - and fun!

Civil Engineering in Oakland!

In Oakland this week, campers in our Civil Engineering: Bridges and Buildings class have been hard at work creating a bridge that can withstand weight! The campers were given a "budget" to "purchase" supplies, and used their creativity to build a sturdy structure. They can't wait to see what other structures they will build as the class progresses!

Livingston - Coming to an App Store Near You!

A camper favorite is back again at Livingston! Last week, many of our campers got together and used their creativity and their brains to dream up their own apps. And this week, we've got a whole new group of App Inventors at the helm! Our campers are learning how to create different kinds of applications while also learning about what goes into making successful ones too. They also get to test out their hard work and have some fun!

Dancing Through Life

Chatham Week 5

Here in Chatham, we're always down for a good dance party. Whether it be with the youngsters or just being silly at break. In electrical engineering this week the campers took Chatham's dance party to a new level. They worked really hard to program our very own pianos and Dance Dance Revolution game. We had so much fun competing and trying to get through a whole dance sequence. We can't wait to see what they come up with today!

Campers trying out the DDR!