A file photo of children taking part in QF summer activities.
Doha: With the arrival of summer, Qatar Foundation (QF) has lined up an array of family-friendly and community-focused activities that offer something for everyone to enjoy over the coming months.
In collaboration with the Qatar National Tourism Council (NTC), QF is arranging summer activities — which start today at the Education City — catering for all tastes, interests, and audiences to stay entertained and active over the holiday period.
QF’s summer programme reflects the diversity of its Education City environment, where facilities and spaces are open for the entire community of Qatar.
Activities start today with the Community Summer Camp, an academic enrichment programme for children aged 4-6 and 7-12 that blends learning and fun, and will run until August 8.
QF’s Pre-University Education will be holding its Mukhayamna Summer Camp 2019 from June 23 to July 18, at Awsaj Academy, Qatar Academy Al Khor, and Qatar Academy Al Wakra. Open to children aged 3-14, the camp aims to promote character-building qualities while allowing students to explore their talents and sharpen their skills, through a series of STEM programmes and recreational activities.
Summer sport and fitness opportunities at QF include the Education City Summer Swimming Camp and ‘Family Fun Time’ swimming sessions; tennis, squash, volleyball, basketball, and badminton activities; aqua yoga sessions; men’s and women’s table tennis, billiards, and bowling tournaments; and a snooker and darts competition. Meanwhile, personal training sessions will give people the chance to stay in shape over the summer, and zumba classes are available for ladies to join.
A family cooking class will help children and parents improve their diet and understand the influence of food on their lives, while those looking to exercise their creativity can participate in experimental art and fabric-painting classes, while a ‘Be A Birdwatcher’ activity provides a chance to get closer to nature. Younger members of the Qatar community can also join a PS4 gaming tournament, and a course where they will learn how to build their own robot.
“The diverse and exciting range of activities we have organised over the summer months demonstrates QF’s commitment to being at the heart of community life in Qatar, and to providing everyone with a warm, open welcome and an enjoyable, memorable experience,” said Mohammed Fakhroo, Executive Director of Outreach and Institutional Advancement, QF.
