80 youngsters experience life skills with Sharjah Children

Diverse Activities to Develop Personal and Professional Skills

The three-week camp featured a variety of activities and training programmes aimed at developing the children’s personal and professional skills. One highlight was the “My Country’s Vegetables” programme, where the children learned about local agriculture in the UAE, focusing on palm, ghaf, and wheat crops. The programme aimed to instil concepts of sustainability and raise environmental awareness through hands-on practices such as planting, manual grinding, and crafting pots from palm fronds.

Creativity Through Sewing and Woodwork

In the “I Create with My Hands” programme, children acquired fine sewing skills, becoming familiar with sewing tools and basic stitching techniques to make cushions and shawls of their choice. This enhanced their creativity and fine motor skills.

To introduce woodworking skills using safe tools, participants took part in the “My Wooden Project” programme, where they crafted wooden projects like tissue boxes, piggy banks, and puzzle games.

Healthy Cooking and Artistic Expression

Children also learned how to prepare healthy meals through educational activities combining cooking skills with hygiene and safety rules. In addition, the camp’s workshops helped foster their artistic creativity in sculpture, shaping, and decoration.

A Statement from Sharjah Children’s Deputy Director

Noura Al Shamsi, Deputy Director of Sharjah Children, said: “During the Life Skills Camp, we were keen to provide children with valuable experiences that enhance their skills, broaden their horizons, and develop their personal abilities. Our collaboration in this camp with the Sharjah Police Academy, by involving participants from the Police Friends programme, reflects our efforts to prepare a responsible, aware generation equipped with the tools necessary to actively contribute to their community.”