24/05/2025
A team of 1st-year MSW students from Loyola College of Social Sciences (Autonomous) conducted a five-day summer camp, MAGIS 2025, at Marianad from 12 May 2025 to 16 May 2025.
The summer camp was inaugurated by Rev. Dr. Sanil Mathew, S.J. and was based on a module prepared during a five-day training period prior to the camp. Each day began with warm-up activities followed by structured sessions on life skills such as self-awareness, empathy, effective communication, interpersonal relationships, decision-making, problem-solving, creative thinking, critical thinking, coping with stress, and coping with emotions. These sessions were integrated with Smart Screen concepts like dopamine, dopamine loop, dopamine tolerance, symptoms of screen addiction, and recommended screen time. A pre-test and post-test were conducted to assess learning. A Food Fest was organized to promote creative thinking among the children. A Smart Screen awareness session for parents was led by Ms. Aksa Paul, Project Coordinator, Smart Screen. The camp concluded with a valedictory function addressed by Rev. Dr. Sabu P Thomas, S.J., followed by vibrant cultural performances by the children, including street plays, mimes on themes like war, a musical drama, group dances, and group songs.
A special thanks to Rev. Fr. Melkon Jerome, Rev. Fr. Maria Kijo, Ms. Raghi Raju, and other KCYM members for their remarkable support.
