emirates7 - The Sharjah Institute for Heritage, through its Arabian Heritage Centre, has launched the fourth edition of the 2025 Narrator Summer Camp under the theme “Travellers’ Tales.” Hosted at the Institute’s headquarters in Sharjah University City, the camp welcomes 30 children between the ages of 8 and 12.
Running until 14th August 2025, the camp is held four days a week, from Monday to Thursday. It features 24 interactive workshops that merge art, heritage, and storytelling, all designed to boost children’s understanding of national identity and inspire creative expression through travel stories—particularly those of the famed explorer Ibn Battuta.
Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, explained that the camp’s goal is to embed heritage values in young participants and foster a deep appreciation for traditional storytelling through fun and educational activities that encourage creativity and self-expression.
He emphasized that the camp also acts as a preparatory stage for the upcoming 25th Sharjah International Narrator Forum, offering children an engaging environment to explore heritage within a contemporary context. It aims to shape a generation that values oral storytelling traditions and is dedicated to preserving cultural heritage in meaningful and modern ways.
Aisha Al Hossan Al Shamsi, Director of the Arabian Heritage Centre, highlighted that this year’s edition marks a significant advancement in cultural engagement with children, setting the stage for increased youth involvement in the forthcoming Narrator Forum.
She added that the programme aligns with the Institute’s broader mission of nurturing a strong sense of identity and shared cultural memory among the younger generation.
The camp includes diverse workshops covering storytelling, crafts, visual arts, recycling, textiles, and model making. Key sessions include: “Tales of Ibn Battuta,” “Design Your Own Travel Journal,” “Make Your Necklace,” “The Hourglass,” “The Sailing Ship Painting,” and “The Explorer’s Badge.”
Running until 14th August 2025, the camp is held four days a week, from Monday to Thursday. It features 24 interactive workshops that merge art, heritage, and storytelling, all designed to boost children’s understanding of national identity and inspire creative expression through travel stories—particularly those of the famed explorer Ibn Battuta.
Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, explained that the camp’s goal is to embed heritage values in young participants and foster a deep appreciation for traditional storytelling through fun and educational activities that encourage creativity and self-expression.
He emphasized that the camp also acts as a preparatory stage for the upcoming 25th Sharjah International Narrator Forum, offering children an engaging environment to explore heritage within a contemporary context. It aims to shape a generation that values oral storytelling traditions and is dedicated to preserving cultural heritage in meaningful and modern ways.
Aisha Al Hossan Al Shamsi, Director of the Arabian Heritage Centre, highlighted that this year’s edition marks a significant advancement in cultural engagement with children, setting the stage for increased youth involvement in the forthcoming Narrator Forum.
She added that the programme aligns with the Institute’s broader mission of nurturing a strong sense of identity and shared cultural memory among the younger generation.
The camp includes diverse workshops covering storytelling, crafts, visual arts, recycling, textiles, and model making. Key sessions include: “Tales of Ibn Battuta,” “Design Your Own Travel Journal,” “Make Your Necklace,” “The Hourglass,” “The Sailing Ship Painting,” and “The Explorer’s Badge.”