The Alreyada Girls Center, in collaboration with the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), launched a summer camp on Sunday designed to engage young participants with Qatar’s cultural heritage and museum professions. The initiative forms part of Alreyada’s broader summer activities programme and brings together 20 girls aged 12 to 18.

Running until July 30, the camp aims to introduce participants to various aspects of heritage preservation and museum operations, highlighting these spaces as interactive and educational environments. Activities include workshops on archaeology and heritage conservation, where attendees gain hands-on experience examining artefacts, learning excavation techniques, and understanding collections management.

In addition to archaeological studies, the camp offers practical training in museum visitor services and library operations, giving participants exposure to behind-the-scenes work such as visitor reception and ticketing. The programme is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of museum careers while fostering leadership and practical skills among the young attendees.

Najla Al Hajri, head of the Alreyada Girls Center, emphasized the significance of the partnership with the National Museum of Qatar. She noted that the camp reflects the center’s commitment to empowering youth and equipping them with skills essential for future leadership roles.

The camp’s concluding sessions include workshops focused on crafting traditional tools and initiatives to raise community awareness of Qatar’s heritage. An exclusive film presented by Faisal Abdullah Al Nuaimi, director of the Archaeology Department at Qatar Museums, will round off the event, detailing the production of flint tools and historic arrowheads.