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.