Spotlight on Mada (STEM)

A group of children stand outdoors in front of a wooden wall with backpacks hanging. They are smiling and eating from clear cups, some with spoons in their mouths. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.

Mada (STEM) is always a blast (off)! From design challenges to explosions, there is always something new being investigated! Our hanichim love working with friends and challenging themselves to see what they can create. Everyone is learning new things as we explore the STEM world. This session our hanichim learn the science behind making a tasty summer time favorite — glida (ice cream)! Everyone is leaving MADA with huge smiles (and some leftovers) on their faces.

Three children with face masks under their chins and ice cream on their mouths smile at the camera, holding plastic cups. Backpacks hang on hooks in the background. It appears to be a summer camp setting.

Four children wearing masks and hats sit on the ground outside, surrounded by science experiment supplies like baking soda, vinegar, bottles, and measuring cups. An adult in a mask sits behind them, watching. Chalk drawings are on the pavement.Four young children in hats and casual clothing blow bubbles under a shelter, supervised by an adult wearing a face mask. Colorful chalk drawings cover the ground. Green trees are visible in the background.A young boy wearing a tie-dye face mask holds up a large plastic bag filled with a liquid. Another person stands in the background, also wearing a mask. They are outside near a wooden building.

Four children wearing masks sit on the ground, sorting ice from a large bag into smaller bags. One adult assists them. They are under a shelter, and various supplies and chalk drawings are visible nearby.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other mada favorites this kayitz include egg drop, paper airplanes, sink or float, bubbles, newspaper towers, lava lamps, rockets, and fireworks!

Two boys sit on blue cushions on grass, working on an outdoor science activity with paper plates and small objects. Other supplies and blue seat pads are scattered nearby.A young boy wearing a mask and orange shorts sits on the grass, using his fingers to paint on a paper plate with yellow and green paint. Other children sit nearby with plates and art supplies.

A girl sits cross-legged on grass, swirling red and white paint on a paper plate. Other children sit nearby with art supplies and blue seat pads on the ground.

Six children sit on a blue and green striped mat outside, reading and looking at newspapers together. Some wear face masks, and backpacks and a cup are visible in the background on the grass.Five children sit on the grass, reading and playing with newspapers. Some wear baseball caps, and a few homemade paper tubes are on the ground. They appear engaged in a group activity outdoors.

Ramah Day Camp is also excited to announce our new summer partnership with the Center for STEM in Jewish Education at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School! The CSJE will be providing a variety of STEM activities during week 4 this summer for Ramah campers, who will use their problem solving skills for both marine engineering and aeronautical engineering challenges, all led by the CSJE faculty, STEM Center Fellows, and CESJDS STEM students.






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