This week in Pop Culture, we explored American culture from the 1930s through the 1960s. Throughout the week, we examined what life looked like during the Great Depression, World War II, and the rise of teen culture. Students learned through a variety of lectures, hands-on activities, discussions, debates, and films
While classes are a big part of camp life, the fun doesn’t stop when the school day ends! Each evening, campers take part in “optionals,” extended activities that bring everyone together for some of the most creative and memorable moments of the summer. Last night’s optional, “Electional,” transformed camp into
This week, the astronomy class continued our journey through the universe by beginning to explore one of the biggest questions in space science: could there be life beyond Earth? The students started the week by researching the habitability of planets throughout our galaxy and investigating the conditions that make a
Stepping into the second week! Our first week of VAMPY ended on a high note, with campers participating in an event called Paper Theater on Sunday night. The kids were separated into groups and given a fairytale and a twist to make their own. For example, The Three Little Pigs,
Friday evenings we head over to the Preston Center for an evening full of fun and activity. After a busy week of classes and optionals, it is the perfect way for campers to unwind, burn off some energy, and spend time together with friends.The Preston Center offered something for everyone.
What began this week as an introduction to the camera and its technical aspects quickly became students lying on the ground, climbing stairs, and searching for new perspectives during our photoshoots. That enthusiasm defined the first week of Photography at VAMPY. The journey began with the fundamentals of photography that
