Plainsboro Recreation Department

  Unleash your creativity in this hands-on pottery camp! Young artists will explore the magical world of clay, learning basic techniques like shaping and molding while decorating their own unique creations. This sensory-rich experience helps develop fine motor skills and encourages imaginative expression as campers craft beautiful pieces to take home.

Perfect for budding artists who love to create, sculpt, and get their hands a little messy!

  Dive into the exciting world of electronics with hands-on crafts! Campers will learn to add LED lights, batteries, and switches to paper, wooden, and play-doh circuits. They’ll create their own "silly circuits" that light up and make fun sounds!  Perfect for creative minds eager to explore the magic of science and technology! 

Plainsboro Camp 2025 (FD): Little Potters / Silly Circuits

9:00 - 11:45 AM - Little Potters 
12:15 - 3:00 PM - Silly Circuits

 - Step into the world of mystery and discovery in this hands-on forensic science camp! Young investigators will dive into the fascinating world of crime scene science as they explore DNA analysis, blood typing, and fingerprinting. They'll get hands-on experience making blood slime, creating dental impressions, and uncovering the secrets hidden in everyday evidence. Through exciting experiments and interactive projects, campers will learn real forensic techniques used by scientists and detectives.

 - Turn your gaming passion into game creation! In this exciting camp, campers will learn how to design and build their very own games in Roblox. Using Roblox Studio and basic coding concepts, they’ll create custom worlds, design interactive challenges, and bring their ideas to life. Along the way, they’ll develop problem-solving skills, unleash their creativity, and gain a deeper understanding of game design.

Plainsboro Camp 2025 (FD) : Forensic Science / Roblox Game Design

9:00 - 11:15 AM - Forensic Science
12:15 - 3:00 PM - Roblox Game Design

 - Get ready to blast off in this exciting rocket science camp! Campers will design and build air-pressure and alcohol-powered rockets, learning the science behind propulsion and flight. They'll also experience the thrill of rocket launches using real rocket engines! With hands-on projects, students will dive into the scientific, technical, and engineering principles of rocketry, gaining valuable skills in experimentation and problem-solving while having a blast.

Plainsboro Camp 2025 (FD) : Roblox Game Design / Rocketry

9:00 - 11:15 AM - Roblox Game Design
12:15 - 3:00 PM - Rocketry

  "Unleash your creativity in this hands-on pottery camp! Young artists will explore the magical world of clay, learning basic techniques like shaping and molding while decorating their own unique creations. This sensory-rich experience helps develop fine motor skills and encourages imaginative expression as campers craft beautiful pieces to take home.

Perfect for budding artists who love to create, sculpt, and get their hands a little messy!"

Plainsboro Summer Camp 2025 (Half Day) : Little Potters

Plainsboro Camp 2025 (Half Day) : Forensic Science

Plainsboro Camp 2025 (Half Day) : Roblox Game Design

Plainsboro Camp 2025 (Half Day): Silly Circuits

Plainsboro Camp 2025 (Half Day) : Rocketry

  Get ready for a dino-mite adventure! Young explorers will journey back in time to learn about dinosaurs—where they lived, what they ate, and why they disappeared. Through hands-on fun, campers will create their own fossils and even build a glowing dinosaur wooden circuit to take home! This exciting blend of science and art makes prehistoric exploration an unforgettable experience.

  Calling all future architects & builders! In this hands-on camp, young architects will dive into the world of design and construction, creating their own bridges, towers, and mini cities. Using everyday household items, campers will transform ordinary materials into incredible architectural structures. Perfect for young builders who love to create, design, and explore the world of architecture! We will be making use of laser cut wooden pieces that allow easy assembly, LEGO bricks & other materials!

Plainsboro Camp 2025 (FD): Dinomite! / Little Architects

9:00 - 11:45 AM - Dinomite!
12:15 - 3:00 PM - Little Architects

  Dive into the exciting world of Robotics! In this hands-on camp, kids will explore the basics of robotics, including sensor use, gear trains, engineering design, logical thinking, coding, testing, and performance. This engaging experience will inspire creativity and motivate campers to solve real-world problems, all while having fun building and programming their own robots!

  Ready to explore the future of sustainability? In this fun and hands-on camp, campers will dive into green technologies and clean energy! They'll learn how to protect the planet while working on exciting projects like building solar-powered gadgets and designing energy-efficient models. It’s a great way for kids to discover how they can help create a greener world through creativity and innovation

Plainsboro Camp 2025 (FD) : Missions in Robotics / Going Green

9:00 - 11:15 AM - Missions in Robotics
12:15 - 3:00 PM - Going Green

  Take to the skies in this hands-on drone engineering camp! Campers will learn the fundamentals of drone technology as they build and program their own drones. From assembling components to understanding flight mechanics and controls, they’ll gain valuable STEM skills while experimenting with real-world applications. Once built, campers will put their drones to the test with fun flight challenges!

  Get ready to dive into the world of ceramics and unleash your creativity! In this hands-on camp, campers will learn how to sculpt and glaze clay to create both functional and decorative pieces. From molding raw clay to adding unique designs, they’ll bring their ideas to life and craft one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Along the way, campers will develop artistic skills, boost creativity, and learn the art of patience—all while having fun getting messy with clay!