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At Challenge Camp, my daughter became increasingly interested in reading, science and music. She loves explaining her lessons to me! She almost completely lost interest in TV and video games!
- Bronx, NY
Congratulations on creating such an exceptional and well run program!
- New York City, NY
My son loved his chess teacher and his Lego class, he's learned so much in one summer.
- Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
My son has been talking so much about moons, stars and how airplanes were invented.
- Hartsdale, NY
My son and I have both recommended the Challenge Camp to other parents and gifted/talented children.
- Chappaqua, NY
I used a REAL professional telescope and now I want to be an astronaut!
- New Rochelle, NY
What a fantastic camp Challenge is! I found the teachres to be excellent in their respective areas.
- Stamford, CT
The Challenge Camp exceeded my expectations, it is leaps and bounds above other academic camps.
- New York City, NY
My son developed an interest in electricity, theater, circus arts and soccer all at ONE CAMP.
- Larchmont, NY
What a diverse curriculum...choice, sports and fun.
- Scarsdale, NY
My son gained such confidence at Challenge Camp. He loved engineering, technology and building. What a great combination of learning and fun, thank you to a wonderful staff.
- Larchmont, NY
The six summers my son spent at challenge Camp are unforgettable and we as a family enjoyed it so much!
- Riverdale, NY
We love Challenge Camp! Every summer my son looks forward to choosing his activities and counts the days until camp starts. The counselors and teachers are enthusiastic and inspire bright students to thrive. Challenge is a really great place for kids to take classes they wish were offered at school. We'll be coming back for our fourth summer!
- New Rochelle, NY
You have really created an amazing experience for the kids! We all had a lot of fun choosing the courses.
- Scarsdale, NY
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3. Learning Delight!
Instructor: Ed Forrest
A cornucopia of creative, entertaining and inspiring science based adventures for all children. Learning Delight will encourage campers to think about and explore their everyday world and answer such questions as: where do television and radio signals come from and how do we see and hear them? What happens in an engine? Can a plant run a car? Learning Delight topics include Astronomy, Meteorology, Geology, Environment and Aviation. Both indoor and outdoor learning combined with hands on activities such as making parachutes, electromagnets and cave art painting allows students to learn how the world really works! From household machines, computers and electricity to decoding an alien space message and even exploring our own “myth busters” we will inspire discovery while learning to understand and record all of our observations and findings.
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4. Snap, Crackle, Pop!
Instructor: Jacqui Roytman
We will discover together what makes popcorn pop, soda fizz, ice cream melt, form Oobleck and more! Young scientists will learn skills for problem solving, probing scientific principles, creative
thinking, decision making, measuring and classifying matter. We will address the “how’s” “why’s” and
“what-if’s” of basic scientific principles by combining kitchen chemistry, nature, a little bit of
magic and lots of fun! The class culminates in a Science Olympiad where the students present their
favorite experiments. Medals for extreme accomplishment and creativity will be awarded to all.
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6. My Green Thumb
Instructor: Barbara McCann
What is soil? How do seeds grow? What are roots and how do they function? These and many more questions will be explored in My Green Thumb. In this hands-on class, we will dissect a flower to learn the parts of a plant and discover how smart plants really are! Our class will focus on organic gardening and how plants’ growing environment affects their size, beauty and health. We will learn about gardening’s “tools of the trade” such as the hoe and spade. Each child will plant their own flowers, herbs and vegetables that can be transplanted to your backyard. |
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8. Into The Woods
Instructor: Anna Saura
If you can imagine a mysterious forest filled with giant trees of winding branches and human-like forms, then you can sculpt it. Using clay and different methods of sculpture, students will be inspired by the physical and natural world around us to create imaginative tree sculptures. We will study two different methods of sculpture: additive, in which we build up clay and subtractive, where we carve a form from a block. Picasso and Emily Carr and other artists have been inspired by trees and forests. We will examine their work, discover our individual inspiration and design our own sculpture! |
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9. The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Instructor: Joseph Fields
If magic is your bag, you’ll want to join Joseph Fields to learn about the history of magic, ropes and scarves, cards and coins, cups and balls and balloon sculpture. The aim of this course is to introduce the basic skills involved in sleight-of-hand and showmanship. Attention will focus on impromptu tricks with everyday objects as well as presentation and performance and performance before an audience with your own bag of tricks!
Magic Fee: $40.00 |
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10. Checkmate I
Instructor: Anatoly Tonkonogy
An introduction to the exciting world of chess. Students will learn basic opening, middlegame, and endgame strategies and how to achieve a proper coordination of pieces. Chess notation will be taught in order to review games. Instruction will establish an appropriate balance between lecture, discussion and structured play. Chess sets and boards are provided for daily chess practice. As a special learning opportunity the Russian language will be introduced as it relates to chess play. Remember, chess makes you smart! |
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11. LEGOmania
Instructor: John Fitzsimmons
Imagine, Dream, Do- This creative class will take you on a journey that begins with an exploration of architecture and continues with the development of futuristic cars, flights of fancy, space travel to envision tomorrows hottest styles through Lego design. Using your imagination and LEGOs, (lots of LEGOs), you will create, design and build homes, trains, planes, cars or robots. Lego Fee: $ 25.00 |
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12. LEGOLand
Instructor: John Fitzsimmons
Use Lego as the inspiration to invent and investigate like young Einsteins. Students will use models to predict, observe, measure and record events, experiencing forces, motion, energy and magnetism first hand. They will develop problem solving skills and understand the interaction between forces and motion, measurement, energy and magnetism. Science and technology Lego models of cars, sailboats and airplanes will serve as the medium for this scientific experimentation.
LEGO Fee: $25.00 |
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14. “Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations”
Instructor: Anne Pasquale, Artistic Director
Be careful what you dream it might come true! Based on the work of Alyn Ayckbourn, Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations is about a boy with an
incredible imagination – much to his parent’s horror, everything he imagines comes true. They take Ernie to the Doctor in search of a cure, but things don’t go exactly as planned; Secret agents, a boxing grandma and mountaineering in the local library! Students of all ages will perform this
hilarious production with its flexible plotline and musical numbers. So join us for a magical ride, you never know where you will end up.
Script, materials+costume fee: $35.00 |
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15. Who’s Line is it Anyway?
Instructor: Anne Pasquale
Walk into the wacky world of Improvisation where there are no scripts and everything is possible. Many actors and comedians use improvisational theatre and sketch comedy as springboards to their successful careers. Have a great time through role playing exercises to master elements of performance, problem solving and technique. We will also develop original comedy material and perform stand up, monologues and sketches in this laugh out loud morning of improvisational fun. Your personality will shine through as we create a Show of Shows which will amaze the audience with our imaginations. |
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18. Myths and Legends
Instructor: Mike Hirsh
Have you ever wondered how the Earth was made, why turtles live in both land and water or why dogs and humans get along so well? Today we have science and technology to help us answer these questions but our ancient ancestors didn’t. They created myths, folktales and fascinating legends to help explain these questions. We will examine these myths and legends to see how cultures from the far corners of the world often come up with similar tales and stories to explain the mysteries of the universe. We will also create our own myths answering our own questions about animals, nature and people. |
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10:30
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19. Anime-tion
Instructor: Lida Zimmerman
The art of cartooning by hand is a wonderful form of creative expression, humor and fun. Join us to learn traditional techniques of cartooning including sketching, storyboarding and use of color. You’ll learn to draw familiar faces such as Spiderman, Mickey Mouse and the Simpsons. Next, we’ll dive into the ultra modern art of Japanese anime. The wildly popular anime characters have larger than normal eyes, exaggerated expressions and a stylized type of design. Your original anime illustrations will reflect your own personality, imagination and artistic style! Our cartoon gallery will be open for viewing by all. |
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10:30
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21. Ready, Steady, Cook
Instructor: Joyce Carroll
If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen. There’s more to this class than learning to boil an egg. Great cooking is both a science and an art. Learn the fundamentals of good nutrition and how different staple ingredients work together to create something special. Learn all about sauces, soups, pasta, fruits & vegetables, pastry and more! Guest Chef’s will give you special insight into the world of Restaurant Management. Then, it’s to the pots and pans against the clock for a cook-off to find out who will be the camp “Iron Chef”.
Supply Fee: $30.00 |
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10:30
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22. The Apprentice
Instructor: Scott Pullman
Have you ever wanted to run your own business and make your own plan and decisions… here’s your chance! Entrepreneurs will experience the thrill of proposing, creating and growing their own business ideas from sales to profits through marketing and advertising campaigns. You will design and construct your own product, chart your progress and evaluate your pricing and sales all with a common goal… contributing profits to a worthy charity that benefits children. Last year’s class donated $3,700 with our Challenge Cares Carnival and Silent Auction to the CURE Epilepsy Foundation. |
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25. Super Sleuth
Instructor: Allan Pearlman
Have you ever wanted to be a secret agent or detective? The techniques of forensic science will be revealed in your quest to solve mysteries. By experimenting with common household products, you will learn about secret inks and writing, codes, finger printing and more. All your observation skills will be needed as you collect and record the evidence necessary to solve a crime. Using science to gather clues to solve a crime is fun! Sherlock Holmes would be proud of his protégés. |
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26. CSI Challenge
Instructor: Allan Pearlman
How do crime scene investigators gather and analyze evidence from criminal cases? Journey into the world of the police detective and the forensic scientist as we explore fingerprints, forged documents, hair and fiber, trace evidence, soil and minerals, bones, bullets, drugs and poisons, arson and DNA. Are you prepared to take the CSI Challenge? Are you ready to hunt for clues in order to apprehend the guilty and absolve the innocent? All your observation skills will be needed as you collect and record the evidence necessary to solve the crime. Match wits with criminals as you find out “Whodunit!” |
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27. NASCAR Tech
Instructor: Frank Pandolfo, Allen Marche
Why do people enjoy racing cars? When and how did car racing evolve into the fast paced high tech sport it is today? What elements make a winning driver/racecar team? Utilizing the hugely popular Mini-Z racer, campers will experience the technology and skill of auto racing. Because of their
unique design and compact size the Mini-Z can be raced anywhere; a basement, garage, or classroom can
instantly be transformed into a race track. Mini-Z’s are exciting to drive and give flexibility to upgrade and fine tune. Emphasis will be placed on the science of racing, speed, maneuvering, strategy, maintenance and safety. Mini-Z’s run on alkaline batteries and are remote controlled. See the Mini-Z’s at kyoshoamerica.com.
Supply Fee: $180 |
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28. Come Fly With Me
Instructor: Eon Tiwari
Welcome to the exciting world of aeromodeling. The milestones of aviation will be highlighted from the Wright Brothers to modern day drones. You’ll learn about the science of flight and how planes actually take off, soar through the atmosphere and land. As a junior aviator you’ll discover how pilots file a flight plan, communicate with the tower and plan an approach. Learn how to assemble, fly and repair your own remote control model airplane with hands on flight training. Each Junior Pilot will receive his/her own airplane and radio control supplies.
Supply Fee: $225 |
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30. Robots Alive I
Instructor: Frank Pandolfo
Bring the fascinating world of robots and electronics alive. Students with no previous experience necessary will solder and assemble mechanical and electronic parts to complete their own sound-activated “Scooter” robot. Activities will include numerous additional aspects of this exciting technology. Students will keep their assembled robot and the tools used during the class.
Robot Fee: $ 65.00 |
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31. The Sorcerer's Apprentice II
Instructor: Joseph Fields
Be clairvoyant! Look into the crystal ball and discover the history of magic and predict the future. Learn about the legendary magicians: Merlin, Houdini and David Copperfield. Style, imagination, individuality and creativity will be encouraged to develop a magical act. Advanced magical secrets, illusion and sleight-of-hand will highlight this course as well as presentation and performance before an audience. Transform yourself and mystify your friends and family with your own Magic Show!
Magic Fee: $50.00 |
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32. Checkmate II
Instructor: Anatoly Tonkonogy
Suitable for students who have already acquired a working knowledge of chess. The course will focus on methods of attack and defense, on long term strategical planning as well as tactics and combinations. Chess set and board are provided for daily practice. Classroom lectures will emphasize the elements of logical thinking through a series of chess puzzles. As a special learning opportunity the Russian language will be added as it relates to chess play. |
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33. Let's Make a Video
Instructor: Tim Buckley Heath
Join one of this class's video production teams and get in on the fun of making an exciting video. The types of videos that will be created include animation and claymation, comedy, music video and drama "movies". Learn about planning for a "shoot," camera operation, acting and directing. Each team will create and produce their own video. No previous experience necessary - just a willingness to get in on the action.
Video Fee: $50.00 |
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34. Grand Prix
Instructor: Allen Marche
Prepare to break into the world of Real Radio Control. We will build an introductory model which will feature powerful electric motors, actual suspensions and rechargeable batteries for “never-ending” fun in competition. Materials fee includes: 1/10th scale radio control model, 2 channel
radio, 2 rechargeable batteries, AC/DC Battery charger, paint, and necessary tools. Assembly, finishing,customizing, tuning up and participating in competitions are just a few of the skills you will learn in this unlimited world of radio control modeling.
Materials fee: $325.00 |
10:30
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37. Wizards of Wall Street
Instructor: Terrance Custer
Come and be part of our financial brain trust. You will become a real Wall Street Guru, and learn how to wheel and deal on the stock market. Our bulls and bears will learn how the stock market functions and create their own portfolios and follow its progress throughout the whole session. Our financial club will also develop a new company and bring an I.P.O. to market. All Wizards will learn how to obtain stock quotes, look up annual reports and study a company via the Internet. A PowerPoint program with special effects and graphics will create visually compelling business presentations. |
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38. G.T. Reserves
Instructor: Terrance Custer
Challenge Camp 2010 is now accepting applications for will aspiring flight aviators to sign up for computer flight simulation and team training. The GT Top Flight Gun School offers an intensive program with hours of hands-on training in instrumentation, solo and team flight, way point navigation and radar reading.The students will use a fully networked multimedia computer lab. Aviators will also participate in a team physical challenges and activities including obstacles courses, scavenger hunts and fitness training. The group will be divided into two Top Gun Squadrons instilling self-confidence and camaraderie. This competition will promote leadership and teamwork as they earn medals in our Top Gun Tournament. Each Aviator will receive a flight software program.
Computer Fee: $30.00 |
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41. Lights, Camera, Action
Instructor: Tim Buckley Heath
In this class students learn how to create videos that go beyond music video and MTV. Join one of this classes video production teams and learn how to make an animated video, video movie or a comedy for TV. Students will plan, shoot, direct and act in a video. They will learn how to create an original teleplay, operate a camera and edit the final product. No previous experience necessary Just bring a creative spirit and be part of the live action video team.
Video Fee: $50.00 |
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42. Robots Alive 2: Lego Mindstorms
Instructor: Frank Pandolfo
Bring the fascinating world of robotic technology alive with the Lego Mindstorms Robots! This robotics course teaches students the principles of assembling and operating an interactive Lego robot. Mathematical standards will be addressed as well as hands on building of mechanical and electrical systems in robotics. Accurate measurement, geometric relationships, problem solving and reasoning skills will be stressed for success. Students will bring science to life utilizing many possible Lego designs in addition to their own creations.
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43. Counselor In Training (CIT)
Instructor: Marcy Geisser-Wolf
This course designed for students who are 15 years old is an exceptional opportunity to learn and train to be a counselor in the Challenge environment. The course meets daily first period and will involve such topics as : Camper socialization, Assistant teaching and coaching, Building self-esteem, Conflict resolution and more. Lunch is provided and the remainder of the day will be spent hands on with our campers utilizing new skills. CIT'S will receive full CPR and FIRST AID certification as part of this curriculum. This course is continuous for 7 weeks and will allow you to grow as an individual with an emphasis on achievement, maturity and responsibility.
Course Fee:
$600 1st session
$600 2nd session
$1000 Session 1 & 2 |
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