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Author Archives: CGI Team
Move it, Move it: Your Body in Motion
July 18, 2016 CGIThis week in CGI, younger campers are in non-stop motion with The Franklin Institute. A resident science expert is introducing campers to how the brain works with functions such as balance and coordination. They will spend the week tossing, jumping and always moving, moving! Continue reading
Sports Broadcasting
July 15, 2016 CGICampers in sports broadcasting are starting to sound like real sideline reporters. They received hands-on experience through several field trips and one-on-one expert instruction, anchored live sporting events, practiced interviewing skills and did some script writing. These rookie broadcasters are ESPN-bound! Continue reading
Debate
July 13, 2016 CGIThis week in Debate, campers chose controversial topics that relate to schools, community, country and world. After topics were chosen, students researched the topics in depth before engaging in heated debates. Students have improved writing and public speaking skills as they prepare for debates. During cross-examination, students perfect their ability to think on their feet. Continue reading
Animal Advocates
July 12, 2016 Visual ArtsOver the next two weeks, campers in Animal Advocates: Save the Red Pandas are learning to take action and think critically about real-world issues that impact endangered Red Pandas and other wildlife species across the globe. They are lucky enough to work side by side with Zoo educators and experience several animal encounters a day. Continue reading
Flight School
July 11, 2016 CGI3,2,1, blast off! Campers are in full throttle this week as they launch into their first day of flight school. This week, these aerospace engineers in training will learn how to rise off the earth and fly through the sky while gaining an understanding of the principles of lift, thrust and control. The focus is on the science and technology behind flight.
Mess Fest with The Franklin Institute
July 7, 2016 Visual ArtsThat’s right, this week at CGI, messiness is encouraged! Young scientists have gotten messy in the science lab with a variety of experiments. They have mixed, poured and slimed their way through chemistry and biology experiments. Continue reading
Invention by Design
July 6, 2016 CGICalling all inventors! This week in CGI, campers in Invention in Design are experiencing invention design first hand. They are using their brains and working in teams to build creations of their own.
Creative Problem Solving
July 5, 2016 CGICGI campers launched their creativity into full gear today during the first day of Creative Problem Solving. Working in teams and individually, campers will spend the week stretching their imaginations and using creative thinking skills. Continue reading
Fab Lab
July 1, 2016 CGIToday, the creative campers in CGI’s Fab Lab showed off their work to family and friends. Fab Lab is an afternoon program for campers interested in innovative ideas in technology. Their main focus was learning how to program technology to react according to the environment. Continue reading
Literacy Boost
June 30, 2016 CGICGI campers this week have been hitting the books! Literacy Boost campers have been working hard in the classroom to polish their reading skills before heading back to school in the fall. Continue reading
