The programme is designed for children between the ages of 6 to 12 and includes specialised interactive workshops, various creative, innovation, art and scientific activities, and a number of reading and storytelling workshops … reports Asian Lite News.
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has announced the launch of its annual ‘Our Summer is Art & Culture’ programme, which is organised by Dubai Public Library and will run from 14th July to 9th August across six branches: Al Twar, Al Rashidiya, Hor Al Anz, Al Mankhool, Umm Suqeim and Hatta.
The programme is designed for children between the ages of 6 to 12 and includes specialised interactive workshops, various creative, innovation, art and scientific activities, and a number of reading and storytelling workshops. The activities – which will be presented in both Arabic and English – aim to encourage children to adopt reading as a natural habit in their daily lives and develop their skills in scientific research, rhetoric and writing.
Dr. Hissa bin Masoud, Director of Dubai Public Library at Dubai Culture, said: “We look forward to improving students’ skills and helping to reveal their multiple talents via a series of rich intellectual activities. The activities also support the relationship students have with reading and allow them to make use of their annual vacation in a cultural atmosphere that is fun and informative, combining culture and science with arts, entertainment and play.”
She added that the activities will contribute to supporting the National Reading Strategy 2026, and enhance the knowledge and skills of the new generation.
This year’s programme will include two camps, the first of which will be held between 14th and 26th July from 10:00am to 1:30pm and 4:00 to 7:30. The second, will be held during the same hours from 28th July to 9th August.