National Museum Summer Camp Inspires Young Saudi Creatives
The National Museum's summer camp aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and creativity in children, while developing critical thinking and design skills.
Riyadh: The National Museum's summer camp has entered its first phase, providing children aged 10-12 with a variety of activities that combine theoretical knowledge with practical application.
The initiative, reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), seeks to connect generations by highlighting handicrafts as both a source of national pride and a potential pathway to future economic opportunities.
Participants engage in interactive sessions and hands-on learning across four craft tracks, allowing them to explore the rich cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia.
Each child has the opportunity to design and create their own products, thereby enhancing their creative and organizational skills while fostering initiative.
The camp transforms the National Museum into a dynamic hub, aiming to instill a lifelong love of learning and creativity in attendees, as well as to develop essential critical thinking and design abilities.
Additionally, the program introduces children to handicrafts as an integral component of Saudi identity, empowering them with the knowledge and skills necessary for managing small craft projects.
The first phase of the camp, set to run through July 31st, has already garnered significant interest from families and educators alike.
This enriching experience is expected to broaden participants' horizons in terms of knowledge acquisition and deepen their connections with national heritage.