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Author Archives: CGI Team
Web Design 4 Kids
August 1, 2016 Visual ArtsCampers in Web Design 4 Kids get to spend the week designing and building their own websites! Today they started to learn the basic of creating a website and how to use Google Sites software. Throughout the week they will also be introduced to simple graphic design software. Continue reading
Math and Science of Professional Sports
July 28, 2016 CGIEveryone loves to watch sports, but for scientists, they are more than just a fun game to watch. This week, campers learned the technical side of all those stats we see on TV. Batting averages, goals and assists are just the beginning of number-crunching options. Throughout the week, campers learned how stats are used to build winning teams. Continue reading
ESF Productions: Theater and Performing Arts
July 27, 2016 CGIThis week and next, campers in Theater and Performing arts have the opportunity to showcase many of their unique talents and be cast in the role of their dreams. They have discovered the many facets of being on a theatrical
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Blast Off!
July 26, 2016 CGICampers in space and rocketry blasted into the week with a rocket launch. Campers will spend the week exploring the laws of motion and the physics of rocket flight including propulsion, lift, drag, velocity, and aerodynamics. They will apply their knowledge of physics to build a variety of rockets including a water fueled rocket and a solid-fueled rocket. Continue reading
Game Design
July 25, 2016 CGIThis week and last, future game developers got the chance to bring their video game ideas to life in the two-week long Game Design 101 Platform RPG program. Last week, campers learned how to use a number of software design tools to create Mario-like, platform-style video games. This week, campers will work with RPG Maker software to design and build complex role-playing game worlds. Continue reading
Jr. Robotics 2
July 22, 2016 Visual ArtsIn the second part of Jr. Robotics, campers learned more advanced programming skills and intricate engineering techniques. The campers went deeper into design and worked in teams to create new more imaginative robots. Continue reading
Celebrate the Summer!
July 21, 2016 Visual ArtsA time when all campers and their families come together for an incredible evening of fun and celebration of our camp! Continue reading
Zoo Sleepover
July 21, 2016 Visual ArtsThe campers in Animal Advocates prepared for the past two weeks to attend an overnight field trip to the Philadelphia Zoo. Every day, educators from the zoo have visited ESF to teach the campers about various types of animals. The main focus of the class is to learn about endangered species, specifically the red panda. Each day the educators bring animals for the campers to encounter and learn fun facts about, it is always the best part of the day. Continue reading
Building Bridges in Creative Problem Solving
July 20, 2016 CGIThe second class of Creative Problem Solving kicked off this week as campers challenge themselves to solve unique problems using critical thinking skills. Each day they will work as a team to encourage collaboration and cooperation. The teams will complete various brain-busting, creative challenges including timed verbal problems, hands-on, building initiatives and exercises aimed at developing diverse methods to solve problems. Continue reading
CSI Forensics
July 20, 2016 CGIFor the past week and a half, campers in CSI Forensics have learned from experts about crime scene procedures. They have taken fingerprints, analyzed blood splatter, made casts and taken photos. All of these processes are required to correctly handle evidence at a crime scene. Today, they looked at their second mock crime scene as they worked as a team to collect and preserve evidence. Continue reading
