Qatar Foundation (QF)’s Pre-University Education (PUE) has concluded its first Education City Summer Camp.
The camp, which took place from July 2 to 27, was held at Awsaj Academy in Education City and brought together nearly 150 schoolchildren from across the country.
Learners took part in a range of fun academic, vocational, and recreational activities.
The Education City Summer Camp was sponsored by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, Qatar Petroleum, and Woqod.
PUE president Buthaina Ali al-Nuaimi said: “We strive to deliver unique learning experiences that are specially designed to equip young people with the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to excel personally and academically.
“Our inaugural summer camp was a tangible demonstration of this commitment, and we are delighted with the incredible success and impact it has had on each and every one of the participants.”
Activities included language courses by Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s Translation and Interpreting Institute, equestrian activities by Al Shaqab, and an introduction to falconry by the Al-Gannas Society.
Abeer al-Khalifa, director of Academic Affairs at PUE, said: “Our summer camp is open to boys and girls between six and 17 years of age, offering a wide range of interactive activities that cater to the individual needs of each participant.
“Whether through painting classes, photography workshops, museum visits or horse-riding sessions, we made sure there was something for everyone at the camp.”
Sheikh Faleh al-Thani, a parent of one the participants, noted: “As parents, we are thrilled to see our children taking part in the Education City Summer Camp. It’s very diverse and has many engaging activities.”
Ten-year-old camp participant Mira al-Jufairi added: “This was the best summer camp I have ever been to. There were so many activities, and I particularly enjoyed playing football as I got to learn new skills.”
The Education City Summer Camp was organised in partnership with a number of local institutions, including the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Msheireb Museums, Mad Science, Doha Film Institute, the Visual Art Center, QSports, and the Adventure Rooms.