Children are invited to join the children’s mental health summer camp under the theme “Energizing the senses through play”, from July 16th to August 14th.

The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) and the Mental Health Department of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) will organize the summer camp, which is a short course. Children between the ages of 7 and 18 can participate in this program.

The program will take place in the museum’s Learning Studio from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

“During this month, mental health experts will work closely with children to introduce activities through parent-child bonding that will develop new skills while strengthening old skills, improving learning skills and communication skills and becoming more confident and independent,” NMoQ posted on Instagram.

The HMC team from the child and adolescent mental health service will lead the programme. The languages ​​that will be used are Arabic and English.

Some of the activities that will take place include fun and creative workshops, circle hours, yoga, social communication development, to name a few.

For reservations and inquiries email [email protected]

Meanwhile, on July 16, NMoQ will host a narration on “Issa.” This will take place at the museum’s Life on the Coast gallery from 5-6 p.m.

“An exciting afternoon for the kids to experience the adventures of the pearl fishing era. Join our hero Issa in this tale exploring the age of pearl fishing and the many adventures of sea life. Led by our library team, children will have the opportunity to participate in reading and drawing exercises as part of this activity,” said NMoQ.

And on Saturday July 23, a workshop on the season of pearls will take place, at the Life on the Coast Gallery from 4 to 6 p.m. “The annual summer trips to the pearl beds were significant events in the lives of Qataris. Join this workshop to learn more about the effects they had on men, women and children,” a- he declared.
At the end of the workshop, each participant will compose a “pop-up” story under the supervision of the lead artist.

Storytelling and workshops are free, but registration is required on the museum’s website.