Sharjah Children hosted 110 special events in H1
Around 3,800 participants engaged in nearly 100 specialised programmes focused on developing children's creative and leadership abilities in their areas of interest.
In sports, children participated in activities such as climbing (a first-time experience), advanced sports workshops, and competitions in football, judo, taekwondo, athletics, and swimming. Artistic workshops, including visual arts led by Najat Makki, AI art blending heritage and technology, 3D art, and palm-themed sessions, saw strong attendance.
In literature and languages, children took part in workshops like Fantasy World for creative writing and Journey with the Quran in collaboration with the Sharjah Foundation for the Holy Quran and Sunnah, learning recitation, tajweed, and meanings.
Science and technology programmes, such as Kumon and Emirati Coder, promoted analytical thinking and tech skills. Life skills were cultivated through practical workshops in sewing, carpentry, recycling, and expressive communication, including sessions for Sharjah Children's Shura members. Performing arts, music, seasonal camps, and joint initiatives with Rubu' Qarn entities were also included.
The institution held 14 major events, attracting over 4,500 children.
These included the Sports and Arts Festival, Fun Cart, Emirati Children's Day, and participation in the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival, as well as educational and community outreach initiatives.
In competitions, around 500 children participated in 20 local and international contests, winning 30 prizes and medals.
Highlights included the Arab Judo Championship in Jordan, UAE Taekwondo Championship, Sheikha Latifa Award for Childhood Creativity, and various art and environmental contests.
Noura Al Shamsi, Deputy Director of Sharjah Children, said the accomplishments of the first half reflect the institution's commitment to empowering children and nurturing their talents.
'We believe the child is the seed of change and the maker of the future,' she said, adding that tailored, interactive, and educational programmes are designed to meet children's needs and spark discovery, expression, and growth.
She affirmed that the institution will continue offering innovative experiences and national and international initiatives in the second half of the year to expand children's learning and development opportunities.
Recently, Sharjah Children, concluded its spring camp, with the participation of 588 boys and girls aged 6-12.
The camp was distinguished by a range of programmes and activities that combined fun and learning.
The aim was to harness their energy and equip them with various skills through workshops, and scientific, sports, recreational, and artistic programmes held within the approved frameworks of the foundation.
The goal was to ensure that their time was spent in a beneficial and enjoyable manner.
The camp included more than 23 activities and workshops.
These included reading workshops aimed at fostering creativity and exploring new and advanced reading skills among the participants. Notable workshops included 'Glowing Tales,' 'Ramadan in the Emirates,' and 'Star and Crescent Tales.'
The participants also took part in various specialised activities and workshops in the life skills track, such as the Values Ambassadors workshop, My Craft workshop, My Health workshop, My Wooden Wallet workshop, and Needle and Thread workshop, which aimed to teach children sewing and embroidery skills and how to create simple handmade projects like bags and paintings, among other diverse workshops.
The sports track witnessed the organisation of various sports activities and games aimed at promoting children's health, physical fitness, and skills development.
These included basketball, football, tennis, and chess, in addition to the sports incubator programme and the professional swimming pool.
The camp also included several art workshops, where participants were introduced to the skills and fundamentals of photography, understanding its technical and creative tools, and the art of editing.
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