Katara launches summer camp activities

Doha, The Gulf Observer: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) launched the events and activities of Katara summer camp with the engagement of 40 children whose ages range between 10 to 15 years old.

Running until Aug. 15 on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday -from 10 am to 7 pm- the camp features the participation of the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), Al Jazeera Media Institute, Nomas Center, alongside Al Ramii Sports Club.

On the first day of the camp, children participated in a series of awareness lectures with the Civil Defense delivering a lecture on techniques of protection and prevention from dangers, along with a wide range of lectures delivered by the remaining entities which addressed a variety of topics, including the importance of self-confidence, religious lectures and practicing a number of sports activities such as football, marksmanship volleyball and Padel in atmospheres full of suspense and entertainment with full engagement of professional sports cadres.

The Monday program will include a myriad of activities and lectures to be presented by the Civil Defense, Poetry Majlis, Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, in addition to a workshop on the importance of volunteering in events, teaching Qatari Ardha performance, as well as field trips.

Director of Communication and Public Relations at QRCS Mohammed Al Marri said that QRCS has been keen to participate in Katara summer camp, stemming from the consolidated partnership with Katara through organizing 4 training workshops over the course of the month with a weeklong workshop for the benefit of 120 students participating in the camp to familiarize them with the basics of first aid and proper health rules.

This cooperation epitomizes the joint visions between QRCS and Katara concerning social, cultural and volunteering activities that build the capacities of youngsters who represent the leaders of the future, Al Marri said.

Director of Al Ramii Sports Club Ahmed Al Kuwari said this is not the first participation of Al Ramii Sports Club in Katara as it has already participated five times in various events and festivals, pointing out that the club aims to educate children on air gun marksmanship with the provision of a mobile caravan and trainers for children.

Lecturer and researcher at the department of studies and international affairs at the Ministry of Interior Dr. Abdel Salam Saleh outlined that the lecture he delivered today was aimed to spread knowledge among children regarding the importance of family cohesion, developing religious values and promoting the deep-rooted values.

Katara summer camp aims to interconnect educational practice and promote Qatari identity, as well as local traditions.