QF's Mukhayamna camp opens up a summer of learning & fun for students

Tribune News Network
Doha
Students from schools across Qatar are being given the opportunity to learn, explore, create and have fun across the summer, as the return of Qatar Foundation's Mukhaymna summer camp takes education beyond the classroom.
The annual camp at Education City, organised by Qatar Foundation's (QF) Pre-University Education, will offer young learners the chance to develop their skills in areas ranging from sports and computing to business and leadership, as its wide range of activities and experiences unfold from July 5 to August 11.
Mukhayamna's 2025 edition will also see the introduction of a new programme called 'Kafo', which will take place at QF's Qatar Academy Al Wakra and combine learning opportunities in life skills, sports, and leadership development, all rooted in nurturing Islamic values and positive behaviours. Registration for Mukhayamna is now open.
This year's programmes include: Leadership Camp (Boys): July 5-10;Leadership Camp (Girls): July 20-24; Sports Camp (Girls and Boys): July 6-17; Quantum Computing Camp: July 6-10; Cybersecurity Camp: July 13-17; Business Camp: July 20-24; Skills Camp (Boys, 7-13 years): July 27 –August 11; Skills Camp (Girls, 7-13 years): July 27 –August 11; Skills Camp (Boys and Girls, 5-6 years): July 27 –August 11; Kafo Summer Program (Boys): July 5-21; and Kafo Summer Program (Girls): July 6-22.
Mukhayamna's sports camp offers activities such as padel, swimming and spinning, giving students the opportunity to build their physical fitness while also learning about the importance of teamwork through friendly competition, while its quantum computing and cybersecurity programmes teach basic principles as well as providing participants with hands-on exposure to technology and its role in solving real-world challenges.
Through Mukhayamna's business camp, students will gain an
introduction to entrepreneurship and financial literacy, and work in teams to tackle business challenges and pitch ideas. Its skills camp will
focus on sustainability and environmental awareness, including practical recycling workshops, interactive waste reduction challenges, and developing eco-friendly projects, while cultivating skills such as communication, problem-solving, and decision-making.
In 2024, the expanded seven-week Mukhayamna camp brought together almost 600 students from schools within and beyond QF.

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