Culture & Education | Friday 23 June, 2017 4:53 am |

Sharjah Women’s Sports Foundation (SWSF) has announced the launch of its annual Summer Camp from 2 July to 31 August to keep schoolchildren fit and healthy during the hottest months of the year.

Taking place from Sunday-Thursday, 9am-1pm, at the SWSF indoor complex and fields, the camp will feature an array of exciting sporting events from basketball, football and volleyball to table tennis, karate and archery. The children will also be offered a cultural programme to help them learn about their heritage, and experience hands-on learning that is very different to a classroom environment.

 

This year's camp provides a wide spectrum of options and entertainment, tailored to suit different ages and preferences, including external trips to some of Sharjah’s most impressive archaeological sites and tourist landmarks.

Speaking about the summer camp, Nada Askar Al Naqbi, Director General of SWSF, said: “We want to offer the children the best possible conditions to improve on their favourite sports and explore new ones, while providing a range of diverse cultural events that will opens a new window into their understanding of the world around them. We are delighted to offer a programme that combines knowledge, pleasure and fun.

 

“These events are designed specifically to encourage children to practice sports and enable them to reach their potential through activities and content which is different from previous years.”

 

For more information, call 065067838.

SWSF was established in 2016 under an Emiri decree by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. It aims to highlight the important role of Emirati sportswomen in various sporting forums and work dedicatedly to develop their capacity to be able to compete regionally and internationally. SWSF strives to establish a modern and integrated system that helps develop the administrative regulations that pave the way for the creation of a women-friendly climate in compliance with the latest international practices related to women’s sports.