Al-Shmoh Summer Camp 2019
Learning Democracy and Leadership Through Creative Expression
Activities
Summer Camp Title: “We Are All Palestine”
Participants: 170 boys and girls, aged 8–18 years.
- All counselors received an intensive leadership workshop for three weeks.
- The camp was divided into 10 groups.
- Each group democratically chose its leader and group name.
Cultural Activities
- Imitation and role-playing
- Dance
- Writing, directing, and acting in plays related to contemporary issues such as the Wall
- Singing (traditional, national songs, and songwriting)
Skills Development
- Developing the ability to identify problems, avoid them, and find solutions
- Assessing community awareness and perspectives on social issues
- Producing educational posters
- Short stories (writing, reading, discussing, and storytelling)
Additional Activities
- Field trips.
