Our experience at various levels of education shows that one of the greatest challenges in acquiring mathematical thinking is often the lack of those cognitive experiences—gained through concrete activities—upon which the abstract language of mathematics can later be built. During our camps, we aim to create these thinking situations for the participating children in a way that is experiential, creative, and based on discovery. In our camp programs, we present mathematics not as a subject but as a realm of joyful activities involving play, creativity, and problem-solving.

This year’s camp focused on developing geometric thinking, spatial awareness, and imagination. Our activities were organized around themes such as spatial movements, tessellations, visual illusions, and abstract art (Escher, Orosz, Vasarely), incorporating geometric board games, origami, drawing, and various project-based activities.

Educational Concept:

Zsuzsa Dályay, mathematician and psychologist, Budapest

Kata Tordai-Soós, chemistry and physics teacher, Cluj-Napoca

Judit Zágoni, math teacher, Cluj-Napoca

Children’s Coordinator: Anna Geréb, elementary school teacher

Organizers: Talentum Reformed School, Hypha_etc Association