NCBGC STEM Week

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Newton County youth have been busy learning new skills at the Newton County Boys & Girls Club this summer. For STEM week members completed science experiments from a social distance.

“On Monday members participated in an activity that involved vinegar and baking soda that created a chemical reaction. Members also worked in groups to complete various experiments with the most popular being growing crystals,” Nakita Williams, NCBGC Director, shared “Members mixed a solution and each day they watch as the solution crystallized and continue to grow.” 

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STEM weekend concluded by making homemade self-serve ice cream.

“Creating the ice cream was a very fun activity and very delicious,” Saree Durham, a NCBGC member shared. 

If you want to make NCBGC homemade ice cream, you can with this recipe below:

 

INGREDIENTS

·     1 c.  half-and-half

·     2 tbsp. granulated sugar

·     1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

·     3 c. ice

·     1/3 c. kosher salt

·     Toppings of your choice

DIRECTIONS

  • In a small resealable plastic bag, combine half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla. Push out excess air and seal.

  • Into a large resealable plastic bag, combine ice and salt. Place small bag inside the bigger bag and shake vigorously, 7 to 10 minutes, until ice cream has hardened.

  • Remove from bag and enjoy with your favorite ice cream toppings.

“We’ve been having a blast this summer,” Williams added. Our youth have been so excited to be back amongst friends from a safe distant.”

 To learn more about Newton County Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bgcncg.com/newtoncountyor call 470-444-1914.