Learning Russian broadens the mind Hands-on conversation clearly appears to be the best method for learning language as exhibited in the Russian Language class. Students have learned a remarkable amount of Russian in just a few days. At the beginning of week two, students were speaking in conversations with each
Philosophy students embarked on a journey through some of history’s largest questions and greatest thinkers. Students learned the branches of philosophy: metaphysics, ethics, aesthetics, and epistemology. Students attended lectures, had discussions with the class, and read a Cartoon Introduction to Philosophy. Students ended their course by creating their own
Discovering different art styles and approaches in Pattern and Collage A lot of interesting thought processing was happening in Christopher McCarthy’s Pattern and Collage class. Students were analyzing two very different artworks on a slide that asked, “What do these have in common?” After some observation time, campers noted they
We had a great day Sunday, filled with the perfect balance of unstructured fun and beloved camp traditions! After lunch, the energy in the building was wonderful as we opened up floating optionals, giving campers the freedom to choose between floating optionals like Super Smash Bros in the den or
Chants, Bandanas, and Competition: SCATS Olympics! The hill felt different, in the best way possible, as students took part in one of the most exciting events of camp: the SCATS Olympics. The energy had been building for days as campers were placed into teams representing countries like Japan, Mexico, Albania,
One thing the campers have really enjoyed this summer is getting to spend time at the Preston Center! It’s always a fun way to break up the week, and there’s never a shortage of things to do. The kids have been able to play volleyball, football, racquetball, swim, and overall
