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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
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
