Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is returning with a comprehensive version of its summer camp from Aug. 1-28 under the theme “Our Summer is Culture and Creativity” to inspire the imaginations of children and adults during the summer vacation through its creative camps across Dubai Public Libraries branches. The camp will take place in virtual and physical formats and will present the youth with a rich package of innovative activities that will put them on an exploratory journey in the fields of arts, literature, heritage, technology and entertainment.
Over the course of four weeks, the Public Libraries Department at Dubai Culture has prepared an entertaining and cultural atmosphere to enhance the knowledge of young people aged 3-18 and enhance their creative skills through a variety of workshops, in addition to inspiring sessions and workshops distributed across Dubai Public Library branches in Al-Rashidiya, Al-Mankhool, Al-Safa, Hor Al-Anz, Umm Suqeim, Al-Twar and Hatta.
Dubai Culture has allocated a theme for each of the four weeks, where the first week from Aug. 1-7 revolves around the arts, providing participants with various artistic workshops focusing on developing their artistic and creative skills.
The second week from Aug. 8-14 revolves around literature and is filled with rich reading activities that will develop the art of storytelling accompanied by workshops. In addition, participants will learn the arts of Arabic calligraphy as well as how to make a digital story, enjoying silent film shows, creative writing and other literature-related activities.
The third week from Aug. 15-21 revolves around the theme of “Heritage and Museums,” which will take participants on a journey rich in Emirati heritage through popular games, traditional dishes, puzzles, heritage and cultural sites as well as interesting competitions, a virtual tour of Hatta, and knowledge of the different cultures around the world.
The summer camp will conclude with “Various Programs and Events” from Aug. 22-28, which will provide participants with an educational experience full of suspense, including in the fields of technology, designing digital games and space science, puppet theater, filmmaking, preparing healthy dishes, drawing with threads and other targeted activities.
Eiman Al-Hammadi, acting manager of Libraries Affairs Section at Dubai Culture, said: “In this year’s summer camp, we are keen to provide a unique experience for all family members as well as to help make their vacation enjoyable and useful at the same time.”
