Week Four Recap: Expression, Innovation, and Community Impact
Week Four of Kalimah’s 2025 STEAM & Culture Arabic Immersion Camp was all about applying everything campers have learned—through creative expression, hands-on innovation, and meaningful connection with the broader community.
Campers deepened their skills and confidence in Arabic through a wide range of immersive activities. They explored design through sewing crafts with Maricelle and created vibrant greeting cards using mosaic patterns and Arabic calligraphy stencils. Their artistic energy also came through in their custom tie-dye shirts and new clay medallions featuring Arabic country names—crafted as part of their Souq preparation.
In the kitchen, campers cooked kabobs, burgers, and fresh salad, using Arabic instructions and practicing teamwork in the process. In engineering sessions with guest instructor Sarah, they took on exciting challenges like building bridges from household materials and creating DIY lava lamps, blending science, creativity, and hands-on experimentation.
Midweek, campers visited Planet Word Museum in DC, where they explored the power of language and storytelling across cultures—an experience that beautifully connected to their work at camp.
The week culminated in two major events: a mini-showcase where campers presented their Arabic skits and songs to families, and the long-awaited Souq, where they sold their handmade goods to the community to raise funds for a nonprofit benefiting children. Campers took full ownership—setting up, pricing, marketing, and engaging with guests in Arabic. It was a proud and empowering moment, and a perfect celebration of everything they’ve worked toward.
Week Four was a powerful reminder of what can happen when language, creativity, and purpose come together. Our campers continue to amaze us with their growth, and we’re excited for what the next week has in store.
