Khawla Al Ghalfi, deputy director of the Events and Activities Department at SIH, said the camp's name harks back to the places where people once spent their summers in years gone by. This year's fourth edition brings together a range of workshops aimed at children aged seven to twelve. The goal, she explained, is to introduce young participants to traditional crafts while revisiting activities from previous seasons.

Workshops spanning wildlife, food and folklore
Speaking to Sharjah24, Al Ghalfi outlined a varied schedule. One workshop focuses on the bulbul bird, while another introduces children to seasonal summer fruits. Heritage storytelling sessions sit alongside interactive and educational workshops designed to hold children's attention without losing the underlying lesson.
She also pointed to an awareness-raising element built into the sessions, aimed at giving children a clearer sense of why heritage matters.

Crafts and cooking brought to life
Beyond the workshops, the programme features live demonstrations of traditional crafts. Children will watch artisans practice. Children will have the opportunity to closely observe Telli embroidery and traditional sewing techniques.

Live cooking sessions will also be featured, introducing young participants to traditional Emirati dishes. Al Ghalfi said the approach is hands-on by design, letting children absorb heritage through taste, sound and craft rather than through explanation alone.