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
One thing I’ve loved about VAMPY so far is seeing how quickly the students have made this place feel like home. Even though they’re spending their days in challenging classes, they’re making the most of every second outside the classroom too. When classes end, the energy around completely changes. You’ll
This afternoon in physics, the students got their first challenge to combine their experiments and their math. The teacher set up a Hot Wheels track for launching marbles off a table across the classroom, with a seemingly straightforward question: if you roll a marble off the track, where is it
