"Sharjah Children" launches a summer filled with creativity
The programme has seen wide participation from children due to the variety of workshops and activities offered across multiple tracks, including theatre, literature and languages, arts, life skills, sports, and science and technology, in addition to educational and recreational activities that combine play with discovery.
Theatre and expression
In the theatre track, children engage in a range of artistic experiences, learning theatrical expression, stage design, and decor. Notable workshops include 'With My Hands I Build My Theatre', 'Together We Create Joy', and 'Tune and Movement'.
Language and storytelling
In the literature and languages track, children participate in enjoyable reading workshops that help develop their language and storytelling skills and boost their creativity. These include 'Between the Lines', 'Fantasy World', 'Laith and Haila', and 'Story Workshop'.
Artistic skills development
In the arts track, children enhance their artistic abilities through varied workshops such as 'Visual Compositions', where they create innovative pointillism paintings, and explore textile arts in 'The Woven Canvas'. They also have the chance to create pieces using ceramics and clay.
Life skills and sustainability
Through the life skills track, participants gain hands-on experience in sewing and carpentry workshops that build their manual skills. Their self-confidence and public speaking skills are strengthened through 'Skills World' workshops. They are also introduced to environmental preservation through the 'My Green World' workshops, which focus on sustainability and recycling concepts.
Science, technology, and innovation
Meanwhile, children explore the worlds of robotics, interactive innovation, and electronics in the science and technology track.
Sports and physical activities
Children take on sports challenges through 'Sports Incubators', including swimming, futsal, judo, basketball, and professional pool sessions. They also get the opportunity to try new sports such as archery, climbing, sports commentary, and refereeing.
Edutainment workshops
The programme also features strong engagement in edutainment activities, with workshops like 'My Glowing Robot', 'Central Market', 'Wooden Divider', 'Clock', and 'Multiple Models', all of which present educational content in an enjoyable and engaging way.
Supporting growth and creativity
It is worth noting that Sharjah Children, through its summer programmes, is committed to providing genuine platforms for creativity and learning. These initiatives contribute to shaping children's personalities, helping them discover their potential, and supporting Rubu' Qarn's vision as a societal partner in building and empowering a conscious and influential generation for the future.
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