10-08-2025
Over 600 students attend QF's ‘Mukayyamna' camp
Tribune News Network
Doha
Qatar Foundation's Pre-University Education has concluded the summer edition of its 'Mukayyamna' programme, which brought together over 600 students from both QF schools and various schools across the country for an enriching experience that combined learning, interaction and entertainment.
The Mukayyamna camp is an annual platform designed to empower students beyond the traditional classroom. It offers programmes focused on developing skills in sports, sustainability, arts, music and leadership, with a strong emphasis on personal growth and community engagement.
Commenting on the programme, Rodha Al-Saadi, the head of community engagement at the student affairs and Community Engagement Department under QF's Pre-University Education, said: 'Mukayyamna is a practical extension of the vision of QF's PUE. Through this camp, we aim to nurture well-rounded, conscious individuals who are capable of making a positive impact on their community.'
Al-Saadi explained that the design of the camp's activities begins with analysing students' interests and needs, based on feedback and surveys from students, parents and teachers. A comprehensive plan is then developed to cover a variety of areas, ensuring inclusivity across all age groups and ability levels.
Al-Saadi continued: 'The activities are designed to strike a balance between fun and learning, fostering skills such as leadership, communication, physical activity, critical thinking, teamwork, and self-discipline. Some activities also incorporate financial literacy, which enhances academic development in a non-traditional way.
'We are committed to ensuring that all our activities are rooted in experiential learning, with each activity linked to clear learning outcomes and practical life skills. We also conduct regular assessments to measure how well students have acquired these skills and how they relate to their future academic and personal goals.
'The camp provides students with opportunities to apply what they learn academically in real-life settings, reinforcing values such as responsibility, initiative, and teamwork. Activities place students in situations that require decision-making, taking responsibility, and dealing with real-life challenges, fostering independence and resilience. The camp also includes awareness and community programmes that encourage students to think beyond themselves and engage with issues affecting the world around them.'
Al-Saadi noted that although the camp was primarily designed for QF students, deliberate efforts were made to involve students from other schools across the country. This approach aimed to broaden the programme's social impact, promote inclusivity, and encourage the exchange of educational experiences.
'We aspire for the camp to serve as a platform that equips students to carry what they've learned into their homes and communities, whether through positive behaviours or community initiatives. Our goal is to strengthen the connection between families, schools, and society, where parents can witness real growth in their children's character and confidence.'
