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Summer camp programme for Dubai schools launched

The Dubai Schools Agency has launched its summer camp programme which will give 6,000 students the chance to take part in various academic, entertaining, and career activities.

Referred to as "Moltaqa Al Ma'arefa" (which means "a forum for knowledge"), the camp will take place at 10 centres across Dubai and is open to all youngsters aged 7-18 from public schools and UAE Nationals in private schools.

It is being run by the Dubai Schools Agency, an agency of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, in co-operation with 190 partners from the public and private sectors and will have something for everyone, including the specially-gifted and children with special needs.

The camp begins on June 8 and last for six weeks hosting a variety of activities such as swimming, diving, shooting, chess, tennis, and horse-riding. It also has local entertainment trips, a trip to Saudi Arabia for performing Umra, scientific and educational courses, and others to teach and learn the Quran.

There will also be courses in flower arrangement, fashion, painting, photography, and crafts, as well as courses in media and music.

Another programme will aim to prepare students for entering the jobs market, to teach them about professional life, and to let them experience working life.
/Gulf News/

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