{"id":37081,"date":"2025-07-09T09:56:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T09:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=37081"},"modified":"2025-07-09T09:56:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T09:56:41","slug":"heritage-summer-camp-in-rak-until-july-20-traditional-emirati-activities-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/heritage-summer-camp-in-rak-until-july-20-traditional-emirati-activities-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Heritage Summer Camp in RAK until July 20: Traditional Emirati Activities for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Children in Ras Al Khaimah are taking part in a new kind of summer experience that focuses on cultural learning. A<strong> two-week heritage summer camp has been launched by the Al Mataf Society for Maritime Heritage and Arts<\/strong>, offering <strong>children aged 8 to 14<\/strong> the chance to explore Emirati traditions through a variety of activities.<\/p>\n<p>Running <strong>until July 20<\/strong> under the slogan \u201cWe row through heritage,\u201d the programme includes:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Craft-making sessions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Talli embroidery<\/li>\n<li>Burqa stitching<\/li>\n<li>Al Sadu weaving \u2013 using wool from sheep, goats, and camels to create patterned textiles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37083\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1026934195.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1026934195.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1026934195-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1026934195-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1026934195-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Cooking workshops:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Girls learn how to prepare traditional Emirati meals<\/li>\n<li>Boys are taught customs like serving Arabic coffee and greeting elders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The camp also includes <strong>lessons on first aid and road safety and respectful behaviour and religious values<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Participants take <strong>educational field trips to museums and cultural landmarks in the area<\/strong>, expanding their knowledge beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37082\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2279898709.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2279898709.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2279898709-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2279898709-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2279898709-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to Mohammed Abdullah Al Shehhi, Chairman of the Al Mataf Society, the camp is more than just a way to spend the summer. It\u2019s part of a community effort to ensure Emirati heritage is passed on to future generations through active participation rather than just storytelling.<\/p>\n<p>While this initiative is taking place in Ras Al Khaimah, there are also <strong>many other summer camps across the UAE<\/strong>. Cities like <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/summer-camps-for-kids-by-house-of-wisdom-return-to-sharjah-in-2025\/\"><strong>Sharjah<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/summer-camp-2025-for-kids-at-expo-city-dubai-dates-details-activities\/\"><strong>Dubai<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/beach-summer-camp-for-kids-in-fujairah-open-until-july-21-and-its-free-to-join\/\"><strong>Fujairah<\/strong><\/a> have lined up programmes for children, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/yas-island-summer-camp-2025-for-kids-5-days-in-5-abu-dhabi-theme-parks\/\"><strong>Yas Island in Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/a> is offering engaging activities for young visitors at its theme parks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Children in Ras Al Khaimah are taking part in a new kind of summer experience that focuses on cultural learning. A two-week heritage summer camp has been launched by the Al Mataf Society for Maritime Heritage and Arts, offering children aged 8 to 14 the chance to explore Emirati traditions through a variety of activities. 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