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.”
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.