2009 Programs and Events
Summer Camp Stimulates Critical Thinking in Palestinian Youth
The “Extracurricular Enrichment Day Camp” opened its doors to 110 gifted Palestinian youth from West Bank public middle schools, ages 12-16 on June 13, 2009. Implemented by Al Quds University in Abu Dis and funded by the U.S. government, the camp seeks to stimulate critical-thinking, build self-confidence, and prepare participants for a future in higher education. Activities will include hands-on workshops in the fields of biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, and the environment. Students will also develop individual projects with the assistance of a mentor. Also included in the camp’s program are civic-education topics, aimed at fostering greater civic participation by youth in local communities. U.S. Consulate staff participated in the inaugural event of the five-week camp, which will run again for a second set of campers later this summer. Al Quds University students and faculty expressed their thanks to the U.S. Consulate General for its support and funding.
