Today was another successful day for the campers of SCATS, who enjoyed another day full of fun-filled conversations with friends and engaging lessons with WKU faculty. After classes, students got to chat with other peers on all levels of Florence Schneider Hall, followed by an excellent trip to the Downing
Students patiently waited with their designs in hand as their Rocket Science teacher Ecil Miller prepped the air compressor for launching. Mallory and Jaliyah proudly described how they made their rockets. Materials included paper, duct tape, PVC pipe for the rocket mold, craft foam for the fins and of course,
SCATS campers already knew their challenge when arriving to class on Day 3. They had discussed previously how the astronauts in Apollo 13 ran into a serious challenge in space and had to use their creative thinking and analytical skills to fix an electrical issue to get safely back to
Our campers are having a blast during Community Time! After getting to enjoy more structured activities during optionals, campers get to spread out and spend some time with the friends they’ve made from different floors. Counselors are set up in common areas like the lobby, Great Hall, and outside to
Clowning, taught by Nick Wilkins, a Ringling Brothers trained clown, is always a popular class at SCATS. Campers learn to juggle scarves and balls, and balance a feather on a finger. They get a chance to try out makeup and develop their own clown persona. Today was balloon sculpture day.
What are optionals? As a yearly staple of SCATS, optionals are my favorite part of camp! Optionals are counselor-led activities that change every night, including athletic, artistic, and silly events alike. Every evening after dinner, campers make their way back up the hill for optionals around the building. Although the
