Education City in Qatar is hosting a wide array of activities this summer, designed to engage participants in leadership development, creative arts, sports, and personal growth. From June through August, Qatar Foundation (QF) is facilitating camps, workshops, classes, and various programs aimed at learners of all ages and abilities.
Hamad S al-Shaiba, Head of Sports Programming at Qatar Foundation, emphasized the organization’s commitment to year-round learning beyond traditional classrooms. He highlighted that the summer offerings at Education City leverage the area’s diverse resources to foster creativity, curiosity, leadership, and wellbeing among young people. The initiative seeks to provide accessible and inclusive experiences that help participants discover new interests, build skills relevant for the future, boost confidence and resilience, and create meaningful connections.
Sports facilities for football, badminton, swimming, gym workouts, volleyball, squash, and basketball will be available for booking throughout the summer in QF’s indoor venues. Additionally, specialized sports classes such as gymnastics and futsal will be offered, catering to a broad range of ages and skill levels.
QF’s Pre-University Education (PUE) is organizing its annual Mukhayama Programme, which features courses in sports, coding, business, quantum computing, and leadership development. This camp is designed to provide an inclusive and stimulating environment that nurtures student engagement and learning.
At Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar, a QF partner institution, young participants can delve into creative technologies such as 3D modelling, 3D printing, and other digital-to-physical creative-making processes. The university is also offering a “Summer Art & Design Programme for High School Students,” which introduces attendees to four undergraduate degree pathways available there.
Another notable offering is the Creating Pathways Summer Camp, which will open this year to girls aged 7 to 12. The two-week program includes training in five elite sports: track and field, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and fencing. Complementary sessions on swimming, stretching, and nutrition are also included, encouraging a holistic approach to athletic development.
At Al-Mujadidiah: Centre & Mosque for Women in Education City, the Khawla Summer Camp will invite girls aged 9 to 12 to engage with the themes of mercy and compassion through activities involving reflection, play, and teamwork over two weeks.
QF’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M F Husain Museum will host a series of workshops in various art forms such as metal embossing, printmaking, embroidery, and painting throughout the summer months. Meanwhile, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art is set to run the “Beat the Heat – Mathaf Summer Camp,” transforming its spaces into hubs for creativity, education, and community engagement during the season.
These initiatives collectively aim to enrich the summer experience for residents and young learners in Qatar, fostering continuous growth across multiple disciplines within the dynamic environment of Education City.
