Products of Handwork and Machine Sewing Workshop

Only two days into the class and these girls are already off to a great start! Today the girls at Chatham taking the Handwork and Machine Sewing Workshop finished their first project. They first got to choose the material they wanted to use, making sure the colors looked good together. Then they used a sewing pattern to choose what type of bag to make. After cutting out the pieces of the pattern, they cut the fabric into the corresponding pieces. Next they sewed it all together and voilà they had professional looking bags! Up next they will be making Denim Dop Bags! 

Student Blogs Far Hills Week 2

This week at International Ivy in Far Hills we have classes in App Design, Robotics, Minecraft, and Web Design. Some of the students wanted to share their experiences and thoughts about the classes and the program as a whole so far:

"Today in Lego Robotics we made a cool lego mindstorm robot that could move and even roll over. I like the class a lot and it is really fun!"
-R.G.

"I built a truck and it was fun and now we are building another one that can do other stuff. It was fun working with all of my friends in the class."
-A.H.

"I had so much fun playing Minecraft today. We did math too!"
-A.C.

"I like all of the new friends I am making! They really helped me and made the class even more fun than it already was!"
-R.M.

Having a Great Monday at Chatham!

Week 2 is off to a great start at Chatham! We have some new campers as well as some familiar faces from last week! During morning break, we played name games and each camper got to share interesting facts about themselves!

We are looking forward to having a great second week! Students will take part in classes such as Shark Tank, Minecraft, Robotics, Machinework, Chess, as well as many more exciting classes! Stay tuned for more blog posts and pictures from all of us over in Chatham!

Caldwell-Week 1-2014: Hat day was definitely a success! Those cool hats were so worth the Ivy points. Thanks guys!

Caldwell-Week 1-2014: I'm positive Shark Tank the TV show would love these products! Great job guys! Very Creative. 

Caldwell Week 1 - Student Blogs

"Going to this camp was an amazing experience! I learned so much, and I even got to make my own game! My classmates were nice to me and the teacher was filled with knowledge and inspired me a lot. Thank You International Ivy." -N.L.

"My experience at International Ivy was very awesome! I had so much fun in my Shark Tank class and I found a new and creative side of me. The breaks were fun and I made new friends! This is the greatest camp ever and I am definitely coming back for years to come!" -M.K.

"In Robotics, Omar gives us a project using the instructions. After that, we programmed the robots, which was the hardest part. We had to break down the program into little pieces. After that we go to break for snacks and to have fun. Finally we go back to robotics to continue what we have started until class is over" - V.V.

"My experience at the International Ivy Summer Camp has been fun. The Shark Tanks class was  really cool and fun. I loved developing my product, making posters, advertisements, and creating a sample website. The whole camp has been amazing and I look forward to coming back next year." -E.W.

"At the International Ivy NXT Lego Robotics class, I learned how to build robots and program them using the Lego Mindstorm software and run them. Overall I had a fun time.  Also, our teacher Omar was great."
 -C.M.

"Dear Ivy,
     Wow, wow, and wow! This camp has everything! In Robotics with Omar,we learned how to build and program robots. Also, break time was full of games and fun, which is really good! The class also helps our eyesight when we have to find some pieces, too. I can't wait to enjoy to rest of the summer with International Ivy." -A.S.

"It is very fun being here. I enjoyed all the activities the camp has. The most fun is the teachers and making new friends.This camp is definitely a win-win for my parents and I." -D.O.

"I liked this camp a lot. I liked Errol, my Chess teacher. I learned that I can turn the rook over after I promote the pawn into a queen. I also learned a new way to checkmate. I mainly enjoyed Wet Day and all the water games." -A.C.

The results of Lemonade Stand Entrepreneurs

Not only did the students develop their own websites, but they also created advertising and even animated commercials (check them out by clicking here).  Here are some examples of their advertising.

Students Spill the Juicy Details

Below are actual blogs from students in the Week 0 Minecraft Math class at Edison.

"I took Minecraft Math at International Ivy and it was so much fun!!! I learned so much from this class!! I learned Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Orders of operations and word problems. The best part was solving a challenging problem and fighting mobs! I heartly recommend you go to Minecraft Math at International Ivy!!!!"

"I took the class of Minecraft Math. Minecraft, being my favorite game, made this class appealing. Our teacher, Daniel, was very negotiable and encouraging. He setup a server that had different types of math that would reward you with resources. He created games that would improve our math skills by playing minecraft and having fun."

"I love this class because we didn't do problems the whole entire time. I also enjoy this class because we get to explore while doing math problems. My favorite part is that we do something different every day like mazes and fighting mobs."

"The best thing I did in Minecraft was fighting mobs."

We hope this may encourage you to learn more about Minecraft Math!

Minecraft Math Matters at Edison

In addition to our Lemonade Stand Entrepreneur class, the rest of the students are taking Minecraft Math. Students are practicing multiplication, division, subtraction, fractions, and more, while eagerly battling evil monsters, building houses, and going on mysterious and exciting adventures. Each day brings a new adventure to our Minecrafters! Below is just a glimpse of the fun that occurs in Minecraft Math. 

Edison Site is Off to a Great Start

Summer has just begun but the campers are already busy with many different activities here at International Ivy in Edison. Wednesday was the summer's first Wet Day, which meant water guns, water balloons and a dunk tank for all! Students and staff both enthusiastically participated in a chance to take a break from class, cool off, and, most importantly, have some fun! Check out this picture of one of the students demonstrating his aiming skills as he throws the beanie bag at the dunk tank target.