Summer camp in Sharjah’s House of Wisdom: What you can expect

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Summer camp in Sharjah’s House of Wisdom: What you can expect

From learning about martial arts to making rangoli, this is going to be educational

Published: July 01, 2022 16:48 Karishma H. Nandkeolyar, Parenting Editor

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Looking for an edutaining opportunity over the summer break? Here’s a camp that has you covered, with themed activities drawn from 16 different countries. Sharjah’s House of Wisdom (pictured) will play host to kids aged 5 to 12 over four weeks (from July 4 to July 8 and August 1 to August 25). Here’s a look at what you can expect. Image Credit: Supplied

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Dreamcatcher — Learning to make a ‘Dream catcher’: This woven piece has roots in ancient Native American culture. According to legend, hanging the talisman over a bed was thought to protect children from bad dreams. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Listening to music: Whether it is listening to artists play the Rababa, an ancient Jordanian musical instrument, or France’s popular musical accordion, children will learn about musical tools. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Tile — Creating mosaic patterns on Moroccan tiles: Talk about learning a colourful art form! In this workshop, pupils will learn how to use (purposefully) broken tiles to create patterns – a method used generously in Moroccan décor. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Rangoli — Indian rangoli designs in sand: Using coloured sand to create intricate artwork is a skill perfected over time; but the kids here will get a bit of a jump start thanks to this workshop. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Brazil’s Capoeira traditions: Beware the grace of a dancer who has deadly prowess on the battle ground. Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art, uses elements of dance, music and acrobatics to counter any attack. And it’s gorgeous to look at. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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