SGG ‘Brownies’ Dedicate their Summer to Art and Science

Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) kicked off its Summer Camp 2018, with an exhaustive list of intellectual, artistic and sporting activities aimed towards inspiring the young girls to explore their passions and be gainfully occupied during the school holidays. 

One hundred participants divided into two groups of 50, the SGG Brownies (aged 7-11 years) will be at the summer camp for a week each. The first round is currently underway until Thursday, July 5, followed by the second round, which will take place from July 8 - 12. 

During their participation, Brownies will be introduced to important scientific and geological concepts like surface tension, electromagnetics of light, the science of sound, dinosaurs, rock formations, the environment and the atmosphere – all through the medium of a series of workshops focused on edutainment.   

SGG has collaborated with Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC), whose ice skating coaches will have the young skaters glide on ice for two days of the camp. These happy campers will also be introduced to the famous Young Artist Programme at Jam Jar in Dubai’s Al Serkal Avenue, designed for ages 7–16. The comprehensive art programme will offer them an opportunity to develop their creative thinking and artistic skills. 

Shaikha Abdulaziz Al Shamsi, Manager of SGG, said: “Through this year’s summer camp, we aim to instill in our Brownies two core values of artistic understanding and appreciation, as well as a predisposition towards taking up leadership roles. The extensive programme has been crafted to ensure that all our Brownies find their passions and particular interests while developing an overall experience of science, art and sports. We have also included group activities for them to learn team dynamics and grow up to be great team players. A lot of our workshops are experimental, and will push the young learners to get out of their comfort zones and, in the process, develop self-confidence and self-esteem.”

Established in the UAE in Sharjah in 1973, the guiding movement subsequently spread to all seven emirates, giving rise to the Girl Guides Association of the United Arab Emirates in 1979. Operating under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), SGG aims to inspire and nurture future generations to become progressive global citizens by providing a platform to develop to their fullest potential.