Thanks to your support, Ibn Rushd Library organized a summer camp for the children of Al Aqaba Village from August 25th to August 31st, 2024. The camp created an environment that promoted positive interactions, fostered friendships, and encouraged self-expression.

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The summer camp was organized to foster a love for reading, supporting children's emotional well-being, and enhancing community spirit.
Held at the Ibn Rushd Library, the camp welcomed 60 children aged 6 to 14.
The Participants were organized into four thematic activity areas: Library, Sports, Art, and Health.
Each day, activities aligned with a unique theme that encouraged exploration of core values such as friendship, respect, and courage through interactive sessions guided by facilitators.
Each day offered new learning experiences centred around a specific theme.
In the Library corner, children learned new stories accompanied by traditional songs that reinforced the values of friendship.
The Art corner invited younger participants to paint freely, while older children collaborated to build a dinosaur model, symbolizing the importance of teamwork.
In the Health corner, children learned about personal hygiene and engaged in interactive games that highlighted healthy and unhealthy habits.
In Sports corner, they participated in team-building activities such as tug of war and fireball.
Children also learned about values such as respect and tolerance.
These activities helped the children deal with their complex feelings, become resilient, and improve their social skills all while being in a caring and supportive environment.

The children who participated in the camp had a great time and shared their experiences with us.

Saleh, 11 years old, said: "At home, I used to spend all my time on phones and the internet. But when we came here, we played and found a way to express ourselves." He added, "We were affected by the raids in the village and the targeting of children. The camp helped us forget about all this."

Watan, 6 years old, said: "I really love the camp and don't want this to end."

Qalb Al-Deen, 11 years old, said: "I was feeling scared of the raids and the demolition of homes by the occupation forces. Because of the summer camp, I feel much better."

Every day, children were provided with healthy and delicious meals. In addition to these wholesome meals, children also received small gifts, enhancing their overall experience and joy.

The camp successfully established a nurturing and supportive environment where children could receive psychosocial support. Through a variety of well-organized and engaging activities, the participants were encouraged to express their feelings, build confidence, and confront their fears in a safe space. This approach helped foster connections among the children, allowing them to share their experiences and feelings.

We are grateful to our donors for their invaluable support, which made this enriching experience possible for these children.

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