Bahrain Summer Festival 2018, Schedules - English Ver.

Festival Legends Follow the legends carefully to find out the requirements for each event. Each event will have more than one legend applied to it.

This event is free

Seating in this venue is limited, therefore early attendance is highly advised

English Language

Family Event

Arabic Language

Nakhool Tent Monday - Saturday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Performance Stage

Little Artist Exhibition

Workshops Corner

Children’s Cinema

Workshops at the Cultural Hall

by Missoula Theater

Magazine corner

Little Tots Corner

Fun Activity Corner

Sports Corner

Traditional Games Corner

Traditional market

Special Needs Corner: Workshops

Heritage Exhibitions

Special Needs Corner: Stage

Summer is here and that can only mean one thing, the 10th edition of the Bahrain Summer Festival season is back!

Escape the heat and enter into the world of Nakhool Tent, a safe collaborative environment that expands and molds young minds and emphasizes positive values. This year, the tent features an expanded two month-long program of activities divided into different categories, each of which includes dozens of workshops that cater to every interest and age group – from tots to teens, art to agriculture and acting to astronomy. The festival also features a number of cultural shows organized in collaboration with local foreign embassies. So what are you waiting for? Come on and join the fun and make this your most memorable summer yet!

PERFORMANCE STAGE

18 JUNE - 18 JULY

18 JUNE - 18 AUGUST

19 JULY

4 AUGUST

MOHAMMED BIN

BAHRAIN

MAQAMAT BADI’

PINOCCHIO

FARIS BAND

POLICE BAND

AL-ZAMAN

Time: 8:15 p.m.

Venue: Events Tent - Arad Fort Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Song Country: Kingdom of Bahrain

18 JUNE - 18 AUGUST PUPPET SHOW Every Tuesday & Wednesday Time: 7 p.m.

Venue: Events Tent - Arad Fort Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Theatre Country: Kingdom of Bahrain

18 JUNE - 18 AUGUST MAGIC SHOW EVERY THURSDAY Time: 7 p.m.

Venue: Events Tent - Arad Fort Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Magic show Country: Kingdom of Bahrain

Every Saturday Time: 6:45 p.m.

Venue: Events Tent - Arad Fort Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Music Country: Kingdom of Bahrain

AL- HAMATHANI Time: 8 p.m.

Venue: Cultural Hall Age: Suitable for 10 Years & Above Genre: Theatre Country: Morocco

28 - 29 JUNE

25 - 27 JULY

THE REDA TROUPE

ZAPIN DANCE

Time: 8:15 p.m.

Venue: Events Tent - Arad Fort Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Dance Country: Egypt

Time: 8:15 p.m.

Venue: Events Tent - Arad Fort Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Dance Country: Malaysia

MUSICIANS WITHOUT

30 JULY & 1 & 3 AUGUST

BORDERS

SUDANESE FOLKLORE

6 JULY

MUSIC OF PEACE Time: 8:15 p.m.

Venue: Events Tent - Arad Fort Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Music Country: Kingdom of Bahrain

Time: 8:15 p.m.

Venue: Events Tent - Arad Fort Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Dance Country: Sudan

Time: 7 p.m.

Venue: Events Tent - Arad Fort Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Theatre Country: USA

10 AUGUST BOULAAYALAT Time: 8 p.m.

Venue: Cultural Hall Age: Suitable for 10 Years & Above Genre: Theatre Country: Morocco

11 & 17 AUGUST YEMENI FOLKLORE SHOW Time: 8:15 p.m.

Venue: Events Tent - Arad Fort Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Dance Country: Yemen

18/20/22/27 June

4/13/17 July

Mohammed Bin Faris Band 8:15 p.m.

Events Tent - Arad Fort Min. Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Song Country: Kingdom of Bahrain

The Mohammed bin Faris Band consists of elite artists and musicians, as well as distinguished members of folk music groups in the kingdom. The band performs various types of traditional local musical genres and songs, among the most important of which is Fan Al-Sout, a distinctly Bahraini genre that recalls the island’s glorious fishing and pearling past.

19/20/26/27 June

3/4/10/11/17 18/24/25/31 July

1/7/8/14/15 August

Puppet Show 7 p.m.

Events Tent - Arad Fort Min. Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Theatre Country: Kingdom of Bahrain

Puppet theatre specialist Ramadan Yousif presents a series of educational and entertaining puppet shows inspired by the local heritage, animal stories, great adventures, folk tales and traditional games.

21/28 June

5/12/19/26 July

2/9/16 August

Magic Show 7 p.m.

Events Tent - Arad Fort Min. Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Magic Show Country: Kingdom of Bahrain

Well-known Bahraini artist Walid presents a series of magic tricks on the Nakhool stage, punctuated by comedy and lighthearted fun for adults and children to enjoy.

23/30 June

7/14/21/28 July

4/11/18 August

Bahrain Police Band 6:45 p.m.

Events Tent - Arad Fort Min. Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Music Country: Kingdom of Bahrain

The Bahrain Police Music Band presents a variety of musical shows that blend between military music and authentic traditional Bahraini music.

28&29

June Reda Troupe 8:15 p.m.

Events Tent - Arad Fort Min. Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Dance Country: Egypt

The Reda Troupe performs two shows featuring folk music and dance concerts organized in collaboration with the Egyptian embassy, on the first day presenting Andalusian-inspired muwashshahat scored

by Fuad Abdelmajid and choreographed by Mahmoud Reda, and on the second day a folk dance and music show.

6

July Musicians Without Borders Music of Peace

8:15 p.m.

Events Tent - Arad Fort Min. Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Music Country: Kingdom of Bahrain

A music project that speaks to audiences through a universal language that transcends borders, comprised of seven musicians from different countries, languages and cultures unified by the language of love and peace, the language of music.

19

July Maqamat Badi’ Al-Zaman Al-Hamathani 8 p.m.

Cultural Hall

Min. Age: Suitable for 10 Years & Above Genre: Theatre Country: Morocco

Theatrical vignettes that organically and seamlessly blend various art forms with comedic situations inspired by Arabian folklore and characters such as Abu AlFateh Al-Iskandari and Issa bin Hisham and others.

25 -27

July Zapin Dance 8:15 p.m.

Events Tent - Arad Fort Min. Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Dance Country: Malaysia

The Zapin dance is one variety of Malay dances that used to be performed for the entertainment of royals in their palaces. It was inspired by Arab and Middle Eastern arts which spread in the region in the 13th century thanks to merchants, clerics and artists.

30/1/3

July August Sudanese Folklore 8:15 p.m.

Events Tent - Arad Fort Min. Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Dance Country: Sudan

In collaboration with the Sudanese embassy in Bahrain, Al-Nawares (Seagulls) Cultural Troupe performs a number of dance and song vignettes that highlight the rich diversity of Sudanese heritage.

4

August Pinocchio 7 p.m.

Events Tent - Arad Fort Min. Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Theatre Country: USA

An adaptation by Missoula Theatre of one of the most beloved children’s stories of all time, the story picks up after Pinnochio was given the gift of life and follows him on a magical adventure where he learns that there are no shortcuts on the road to becoming a real, live boy.

10

August Boulaayalat 8 p.m.

Cultural Hall Min. Age: Suitable for 10 Years & Above Genre: Theatre Country: Morocco

A comedic play that follows the story of Abdeljabbar, a rich merchant who gets himself into a series of humorous sticky situations after he takes on a second wife to bear him the child he so desires that will inherit his vast fortune.

11 & 17

August Yemeni Folklore Show 8:15 p.m.

Events Tent - Arad Fort Min. Age: Suitable for 5 Years & Above Genre: Dance Country: Yemen

Bahrain-based Azal Troupe from Yemen performs traditional song and dance vignettes that draw from the proud ancient heritage of Yemen’s various regions, as well as a comedic sketch-style play that highlights the importance of education in the region. The show is directed by the Cultural AttachÊ, Adam Saif and assisted

by Issa Al-Humaidi.

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

WEEK 1: 18 - 23 JUNE

In collaboration with the Embassy of Palestine Teaching kids how to make accessories storage boxes and picture frames out of wooden sticks.

22 – 23 JUNE CLAY WORKSHOP Instructors: Children from Palestine Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 5 - 7 years Country: Palestine In collaboration with the Embassy of Palestine Learning how to make rose and other shapes using colored clay.

18 – 19 JUNE ORIGAMI WORKSHOP

18 – 21 JUNE

from the initial design to sculpting and coloring the final 3-D object.

FOAM CRAFTS WORKSHOP Artist: Salah Abo ElHeja Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Palestine

22 – 23 JUNE LITTLE ARTIST WORKSHOP

Instructors: Children from Palestine In collaboration with the Embassy of Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Palestine Age: 8 - 7 years Learning the techniques of foam crafts, Country: Palestine

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Salman Cultural Center - Ministry of Youth and Sport Affairs Learn the basics of drawing fun characters inspired by the local heritage.

READING WORKSHOP

18 – 20 JULY Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 7 - 8 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the National Library at Isa Cultural Centre An Emirati learning curriculum that teaches proper reading techniques using interesting creative stories.

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

21 – 23 JUNE Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Japan THE WHEEL OF MY LIFE In collaboration with the Japanese Embassy WORKSHOP Origami is one of Japan’s unique traditional arts. It is the art of folding a sheet of paper into various figures such Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 12- 15 years as birds and animals.

Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the National Library at Isa Cultural Centre 18 – 23 JUNE A hands-on fun workshop that enables FOLK CARTOONS kids to balance the various aspects of their life through a foam wheel.

WORKSHOP

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

18 – 20 JUNE RELIEF ADVENTURES WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the Royal Charity Organization Specialists teach kids how to perform relief missions, from collecting donations to delivering them to those in need, through a variety of fun games.

21 – 23 JUNE MOSAIC AND COLLAGE WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age:8- 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the Royal Charity Organization Teaching art by making pictures of the various forms of aid that the Royal Charity Organization provides its members.

WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 5 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the Supreme Council for Environment Educating children on how to protect the environment through good practices.

18 - 23 JUNE PEARLING EXPEDITION WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the Bahrain National Museum A journey of discovery that teaches kids how to look for ancient monuments and how to conserve them, featuring the many archaeological sites abundant in Bahrain.

18 - 23 JUNE LETTERS DIALOGUES WORKSHOP

18 - 23 JUNE THE LITTLE ENVIRONMENTALIST

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration Artist: Mahmoud Almulla

Learning how to create calligraphy works of art using Arabic letters.

18 – 23 JUNE YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Nikon & Ashrafs W.L.L Unleash the photographer in your child! Improve their abilities, brings you the Nikon school Photo Club Workshop where they can learn the basics of DSLR photography from experts.

18 – 23 JUNE SCIENCE BALLOONS WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructors: Ahmed Hisham & Eman Huwaida Age: 8 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain More than just decorative objects for birthday parties, balloons can be used to teach different scientific concepts and facts that make science fun and understandable.

18 – 23 JUNE

THE LITTLE TOUR GUIDE WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructors: Sara Majid & Hussain Ali Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain A tour of the archaeological sites and heritage houses of Muharraq.

An interactive map featuring several games and activities highlighting the various landmarks in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

18 – 20 JUNE TIE-DYE WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Trainer: Mohamed Shafeeq Age: 12 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Learn the art of tie-dye, a manual type of textile printing that involves tying parts of the fabric with string to isolate them, then dying the fabric and undoing the knots to showcase the finished result.

21 – 23 JUNE COPPER CRAFTS WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Trainer: Mohamed Shafeeq

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

Age: 12 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Learn how to shape copper sheets into various objects using the chisel and hammer, the two traditional tools of copper craftsman.

18 – 23 JUNE FACE PAINTING WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Artist: Kawthar Hadi Age: 5 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Fun times as talented artists transform the faces of children into works of art.

WEEK 2: 25 - 30 JUNE 25 – 30 JUNE RECYCLING WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the Supreme Council for Environment Teaching children to recycle used items and protect the environment.

25 - 30 JUNE AWARENESS WORKSHOP ON CHILDREN’S RIGHTS Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the National Institution for Human Rights Awareness lectures highlighting the main children’s rights mentioned in the International Convention on the Rights of Children and Bahrain’s Child Law.

25 – 30 JUNE SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 12 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Salman Cultural Center - Ministry of Youth and Sport Affairs Teaching various scientific and engineering concepts and how they apply to everyday life.

25 – 27 JUNE DRAWING AND AGRICULTURE

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the Royal Charity Organization Teaching kids the principles of agriculture and protecting natural wildlife using the same methods taught by the Royal Charity Organization to its members at its farm.

28 – 30 JUNE THE VALUES OF GIVING WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the Royal Charity Organization Games organized by the Royal Charity Organization that raise awareness about what giving back to the community is all about.

25 JUNE CONFIDENCE AND CREATIVITY

Khalifa Foundation Promoting and instilling values that help to develop confidence and bring out hidden creative talents.

26 JUNE STRESS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 12 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Al Mabarah Al Khalifa Foundation Exercises and activities that teach participants how to cope with and control stress and anxiety.

27 JUNE PROBLEM SOLVING WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 12 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Al Mabarah Al Khalifa Foundation Learn the concept of problem solving and the skills and techniques behind it.

WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 12 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Al Mabarah Al

28 JUNE PLANNING AND GOAL

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

SETTING WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 12 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Al Mabarah Al Khalifa Foundation Learn how to properly plan ahead and set reachable goals.

29 JUNE LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 12 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Al Mabarah Al Khalifa Foundation Instilling and developing the principles of leadership and educating youth about their capabilities.

30 JUNE TEAMWORK WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 12 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Al Mabarah Al Khalifa Foundation Raising awareness about the importance of teamwork and collaboration.

25 - 30 JUNE PEARL OF MUHARRAQ WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Enkiru Club Qalat Al Bahrain Site Museum Children learn about Bahraini pearls and using them to add flair to pottery

25, 26, 29, 30 JUNE COMPLETE THE STORY WORKSHOP CHILDREN’S CULTURAL CORNER Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Hekaya Children will learn about Bahraini pearls and decorate them on the pottery plate.

27 - 28 JUNE I KNOW MY FEELINGS WORKSHOP CHILDREN’S CULTURAL CORNER Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Mona Hubail Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Hekaya Children get to know more about their day-to-day feelings and emotions (storytelling).

30 JUNE BOOK SIGNING A TRIP TO ZOOMBA CHILDREN’S CULTURAL CORNER Time: 7 p.m.

Writer: Bedoor Khalaf Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Hekaya

and thus encourage logical and creative thinking skills and problem solving in children.

25 - 30 JUNE CRAZY SCIENCE LAB WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructors: Ahmed Hisham & Eman Huwaida Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Various hands-on scientific experiments in chemistry and physics are carried out to facilitate and simplify scientific concepts students learn in school.

25 – 30 JUNE

25 – 27 JUNE

THE LITTLE TOUR

ROBOTICS-CODING

GUIDE WORKSHOP

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructors: Sara Majid & Hussain Ali WORKSHOP Age: 5 - 15 years Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Age: 8 - 11 years A tour of the archaeological sites and Country: Kingdom of Bahrain heritage houses of Muharraq.

In collaboration with the Creative Minds An interactive map featuring games STEM center and activities highlighting landmarks of Bahrain, with a different theme To deliver Robotics Education to all every week. This week features the the Children in all levels using the archaeological sites and heritage MAKEBLOCK Robotic kit. Children houses of Muharraq. can build, and run the program, and experiment the robot in different ways;

& ENGINEERING

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

25- 27 JUNE GLASS PAINTING

WEEK 3: 2 - 7 JULY

WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Artist: Irina Averinos Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Jordan Learning how to paint on glass using innovative and creative techniques.

28 – 30 JUNE PAINTING BAHRAINI POTTERY WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Artist: Irina Averinos Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Jordan Painting on local pottery pieces using acrylic paints and adding mosaics made from natural materials such as egg shells to embellish your one-of-a-kind artworks.

2 – 7 JULY GROW IN GREENHOUSE WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the National Initiative for Agriculture Development Educating kids on the importance of agriculture in our lives and sharing basic knowledge of greenhouse

agriculture by creating their own mini greenhouse.

2 - 7 JULY HOW TO PROTECT MY ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

In cooperation with Supreme Council for Environment Educating children on various environmentally-friendly practices to protect our environment.

2 - 7 JULY THEATRE BASICS WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Salman Cultural Center - Ministry of Youth and Sport Affairs Introducing the basics of stage presence and developing non-verbal communication skills.

2 - 7 JULY DILMUN SEAL REPRODUCTION WORKSHOP

2 – 7 JULY JAPANESE HANGA

Learning about the physical and chemical attributes of water, planet Earth’s most precious resource, through practical scientific experiments.

2 JULY – 5 JULY CHESS WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

6, 7 JULY CHESS CHALLENGE Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Bahrain Chess Academy Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Teaching kids the concepts of chess, the ancient game of mental skill.

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 15 years 2 - 7 JULY Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the Bahrain BLUE GOLD WORKSHOP National Museum Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Kids learn all about how to reproduce their very own ancient Dilmun seal and Instructors: Ahmed Hisham & Eman Huwaida color them as they like.

Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain

BOOK SIGNING: UNCLE SALEH’S SPEAKER

WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Artist: Tomomi Kakinuma Age: 12 - 15 years Country: Japan Learn the Japanese art of Hanga (water woodcut print) and using paper and traditional tools to create various illustrations.

6 JULY

2 – 7 JULY

CHILDREN’S CULTURAL CORNER

THE LITTLE TOUR GUIDE

Time: 6 p.m.

Writer: Nada Fardan Age: 5 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain

WORKSHOP A TRIP TO THE PEARLING PATHWAY

2 – 7 JULY

ETCHING WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructors: Sara Majid Time: 5 – 8 p.m. & Hussain Ali Artist: Jesus Ramos Age: 5 - 15 years Age: 5 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Country: Philippine An interactive map featuring games and activities highlighting landmarks of Learn how to create outstanding works of art using the etching techniques, a Bahrain. great way to develop fine motor skills and unleash the artist inside.

2 – 7 JULY

READING IS A TREASURE CORNER CHILDREN’S CULTURAL CORNER Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Writer: Nada Fardan Age: 5 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Encouraging kids to read to increase their knowledge by reading and discussing a book then creating an artwork based on what they learned.

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

In collaboration with Salman Cultural Center - Ministry of Youth and Sport Affairs Learning how to create origami figures to expand children’s imagination and storytelling skills.

WEEK 4: 9 - 14 JULY

9 – 14 JULY EXPLORATION WORKSHOP LITTLE RENOVATOR PROGRAM Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the Bahrain National Museum A journey of exploration where the child learsn to explore the effects and how to preserve it and on each trip includes a site of archaeological sites.

9 – 14 JULY MY BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET WORKSHOP

teaching children how to coordinate flowers colors and sizes to adorn their rooms or other decoration purposes.

9 – 14 JULY

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

PUPPET THEATER Age: 8 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain WORKSHOP In collaboration with the National Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Initiative for Agriculture Development Designing a bouquet of Petunia flowers Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain in a beautiful and innovative way and

13, 14 JULY CHESS WORKSHOP CHESS CHALLENGE Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Bahrain Chess Academy Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Teaching kids the concepts of chess, the ancient game of mental skill. With a chess challenge after the workshop.

9 – 14 JULY MORSE CODE WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructors: Ahmed Hisham & Eman Huwaida Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Learn more about the electrical circuit through designing a Morse code device that encrypts and sends messages using sounds codes.

9 – 14 JULY THE LITTLE TOUR GUIDE WORKSHOPS Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructors: Sara Majid & Hussain Ali Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Kingdom of Bahrain This excursion hosts an interactive map with several games and activities highlighting various landmarks in Muharraq and Kingdom of Kingdom of Bahrain.

9, 10 JULY PUPPET DOLL WORKSHOP CHILDREN’S CULTURAL CORNER Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

Artist: Muna Hubil Age: 5 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Hekaya Learning how to make story characters using clay.

11 – 12 JULY “I’M MALALA” WORKSHOP CHILDREN’S CULTURAL CORNER Time: 8 – 11 p.m.

Instructor: Alia Hussein Age: 8 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Hekaya Learning the importance of learning and passion for knowledge, as exemplified by the story of Malala.

9, 10, 13, 14 JULY I LIKE HOW I LOOK WORKSHOP Time: 8 – 11 p.m.

Artist: Muna Hubil Age: 8 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Hekaya God the Almighty has created us in the best form, so draw yourself as such.

14 JULY

9 – 14 JULY

11 – 12 JULY

BOOK SIGNING:

UP-CYCLING METAL

HAPPINESS TRAIN

TWENTY IDEAS IN

WIRES WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP

RAISING CHILDREN Time: 7 p.m.

Writer: Dr. Mona Janahi Age: 2 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Hekaya Book signing and explanation of the book’s content which is about enhancing and improving children’s behavior using simple easy-to-apply techniques.

9 – 14 JULY DILMUNI SEAL COLORING WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Ali Abdulhussain Age: 5 – 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Children will color their own Dilmun seals, as well as get to know the simplified history of these seals, where they come from, who made them, and where they were found.

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Artist: Yousif Rasheedi Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Creating different shapes by winding and twisting iron wire.

9 – 14 JULY DRAWING ON STONES WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Shahzaln Alhussaini Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Teaching kids how to select the rightshaped rock and how to color it to create lasting handmade artworks.

9 – 12 JULY FUTURE LEADERS WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Zahra Al Ameer Centre Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Teaching children to raise their levels of self-confidence, the basics of public speaking and speaking to the public with ease.

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Zahra Al Ameer Centre Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Discover the true meaning of life, recognize the secrets of happiness, and achieve your goals.

13 – 14 JULY SPIRIT ETIQUETTE WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Zahra Al Ameer Centre Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Teaching children self-love, how to deal with self and others and raise the level of self-merit.

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

WEEK 5: 16 - 21 JULY

of instruments and then performing a group rehearsal using those instruments.

19 – 21 JULY CROWN FROM ROSES WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 5 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Lalabella Flowers Learning the basics of cutting roses and fashioning them into crowns and bracelets.

16 – 21 JULY PAPER RESTORATION

Kids learn the basic principles of restoration and maintenance of artifacts and manuscripts.

WORKSHOP

16 – 21 JULY

LITTLE RENOVATOR

MUSIC WORKSHOP

PROGRAM Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the Bahrain National Museum

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Salman Cultural Center – Ministry of Youth and Sport Affairs Learning the music scale on a number

In collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and Social Development Home agriculture is an interesting and useful hobby. It helps in cleaning the air and gives a feeling of revitalization, activity and beautiful view of the house. In this Workshop, some home farming methods and useful advice and guidance will be provided in this field.

16 – 21 JULY YOUNG ENGINEER WORKSHOP

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructors: Ahmed Hisham & Eman 16 – 18 JULY Huwaida.

Age: 8 - 15 years FLOWER ARRANGING Country: Kingdom of Bahrain The participant designs engineering WORKSHOP structures and bridges by using tools and a simple engineering background Time: 5 – 8 p.m. which the participant gains through Age: 5 - 15 years the workshop and at the end of the Country: Kingdom of Bahrain workshop, the participants challenge In collaboration with Lalabella Flowers each other on which structure has the Teaching kids the art of arranging flow- most durability. ers and principles of cutting roses to make crowns and bracelets.

16 – 21 JULY

16 – 21 JULY

THE LITTLE TOUR GUIDE

AGRICULTURE

WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 5 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain

JOURNEY TO THE ISLAMIC MONUMENTS IN BAHRAIN Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructors: Sara Majid

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

& Hussain Ali Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain This excursion hosts an interactive map with several games and activities highlighting various landmarks in the Kingdom of Kingdom of Bahrain.

19 – 21 JULY FLIGHT SECRET STORY TELLING CHILDREN’S CULTURAL CORNER Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Artist: Tufool Age: 5 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Hekaya Teaching children to love diversity, unity, giving back, and appreciating the others no matter what their background is.

19 – 21 JULY THINKS YOU CAN THINK WORKSHOP CHILDREN’S CULTURAL CORNER Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Artist: Tufool Age: 5 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Hekaya Inspires kids about puzzling philosophical matters such as the nature of

thought, representation, imagination reality and art Encourages kids to think about thinking.

16 - 18 JULY NAKHOOL CHARACTER

21 JULY

IN POP ART STYLE

BOOK SIGN: A TRIP TO

WORKSHOP

ZOOMBA CHILDREN’S CULTURAL CORNER Time: 7 p.m.

Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Hekaya Manners are important to have in Zoomba. Join the narrator on his trip to Zoomba land where he has to learn his manners all over again alongside the Woo, Ted, and all Zoombians who are, strangely, quiet girls and quiet guys.

16 - 21 JULY ARABIC LETTERS IN INTERESTING WAYS WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Mohamed Redha Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Learning how to write Arabic letters the correct way and then how to artistically arrange them to create gorgeous artworks.

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Marwa Jameel Age: 5 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Teaching kids how all about how to create pop art style artworks that bear Nakhool’s image, from assembling the elements to coloring them then using them to make one giant image of Nakhool.

19 – 21 JULY THE STORY OF THE PALM IN BAHRAIN WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Marwa Jameel Age: 5 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain

WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Yousif Jassim Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Learning the techniques of Ebru, the fine art of drawing on water, to make delicate colorful works of art.

16 - 18 JULY WATER COLORS WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Ali Fardan Age: 12 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Introducing kids to the color palette and how to utilize it using the medium of watercolors.

19 – 21 JULY TRANSPARENT WORKSHOP

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Teaching kids how to create an Instructor: Ali Fardan animated flip story of when palm trees Age: 12 – 15 years were first planted in Bahrain and how Country: Kingdom of Bahrain they spread throughout the island.

Teaching kids the various grades and shades of color and using those 16 - 21 JULY techniques to make beautiful artworks.

DRAWING ON THE WATER, “EBRU ART”

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

16 – 18 JULY WOODWORKING

WEEK 6: 23 - 28 JULY

WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Mohamed Sultan Age: 12 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Learning how to create works of art out of natural wood.

19 – 21 JULY NATURAL CLAY WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Mohamed Sultan Age: 5 – 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Using natural clay to make various objects such as ice cream cones, candy, flowers, and so much more.

23 – 25 JULY

26 – 28 JULY

EBRU MARBLING

BEZ BEBEK RAG DOLL

WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Mohamed Sultan Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Turkey In collaboration with the Turkish Embassy & Yunus Emre Enstitusu Learning the art of marbling on paper, or ‘ebru’ in Turkish, a traditional decorative form employing special methods whereby paint patterns are transferred onto paper or any other hard material.

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Mohamed Sultan Age: 12 – 15 years Country: Turkey In collaboration with the Turkish Embassy & Yunus Emre Enstitusu Traditional cloth dolls existed throughout human history and are quite versatile, as they can be used for fun, leisure, distraction, training, thinking, and creativity for better child development.

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

23 – 28 JULY AGRICULTURE WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 5 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Sharifa Alawadhi Youth and Children Club - Ministry of Labor and Social Development.

23 – 28 JULY HAVE FUN WITH THE OLD HOUSES OF MUHARRAQ WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration the Bahrain National Museum Learning about what Muharraq and traditional buildings looked like in the old days using puzzle pieces and then making your own Muharraq-inspired greeting card.

23 – 28 JULY BISHT AND NISHL EMBELLISHMENT WORKSHOP

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Salman Cultural Center – Ministry of Youth and Sport Affairs Teaching kids how to draw a traditional bisht or nishl dress and decorating them with various accessories and fabrics.

23 – 28 JULY POTTERY WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and Social Development This workshop will focus on the basics of this handicraft industry, which relies on the skill of using clay in the manufacture of some traditional household utensils.

23 – 28 JULY SPACE ADVENTURE WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 – 15 years Instructors: Ahmed Hisham & Eman Huwaida Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Who does not want to explore outer space and astronomical phenomena?

Here we learn more about the

mysteries of the cosmos and their underlying scientific concepts through simple experiments.

23 – 28 JULY THE LITTLE TOUR GUIDE WORKSHOP JOURNEY TO MUSEUMS Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructors: Sara Majid and Hanadi Age: 5 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain This excursion hosts an interactive map with several games and activities highlighting various landmarks in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

23 – 28 JULY ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructors: Sayed Murtadha AlSaken Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Learning the art of Arabic calligraphy by using various tools for different fonts.

23 - 28 JULY DRAW BAHRAINI HERITAGE ON STONES

WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Radhiya Hassan Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Discovering the various types of traditional Bahraini jewelry and then drawing them on rocks.

23 – 25 JULY MAKING PEACOCK USING PAPERS WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: My little World Age: 5 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Making a wonderful creative peacock using different papers colors and other simple materials.

26 – 28 JULY DECORATING ICE CREAM WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructors: My little World Age: 5 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Making and decorating creative ice cream sticks made from clothes by using simple materials.

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

23 – 28 JULY

23 – 28 JULY

SINGING WORKSHOP

CARTOON FACES

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Ramy AlKaramani Age: 8 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Vocal training exercises and learning various religious, patriotic and traditional songs.

WEEK 7: 30 JULY - 4 AUGUST

DRAWING WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Jassim Al Magabi Age: 5 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Transforming kids faces into funny cartoon characters.

23 – 28 JULY HEALTHY COOKING FOR CHILDREN WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Areej Abdulla Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Learning how to cook and create your very own healthy recipe, as well as how to do various household chores.

23 – 28 JULY BRACELET MAKING WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Amal AlMajed Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Teaching children how to make bracelets with the child’s name using beads and improving motor fine motor skills and creativity.

30 JULY – 4 AUGUST

30 JULY – 4 AUGUST

SUDAN HERITAGE

FISH DECORATION

EXHIBITION &

WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 5 - 11 years Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Age: 8 - 15 years In collaboration with Salman Cultural Country: Sudan Center – Ministry of Youth and Sport In collaboration with the Embassy of Affairs Sudan Designing different kinds of fish and An exhibition and workshop that decorating them with colored papers highlights Sudanese heritage with a focus and accessories and then hanging them on traditional handicrafts of that region. all in a big net to create a single work of art.

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

30 JULY – 1 AUGUST ANTIQUE HOUSES WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 12 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Enkiru Club Qalat Al Kingdom of Bahrain Site Museum Discover the various household items that were used to furnish traditional Bahraini homes by learning how to make furniture.

2 – 4 AUGUST OUR HERITAGE ON JAR WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 12 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Enkiru Club Qalat Al Kingdom of Bahrain Site Museum Children take photos from old Muharraq and use them to decorate pottery jars using a decoupage technique.

30 JULY – 4 AUGUST THE CERAMIC WORKSHOP

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 12 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Sharifa Alawadhi Youth and Children Club - Ministry of Labor and Social Development Learning how to create beautiful ceramic pieces of art.

30 JULY – 4 AUGUST DISCOVER WILD LIFE WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructors: Ahmed Hisham & Eman Huwaida.

Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Getting a new perspective on how different animals live in various natural environments through interactive learning stations and hands-on activities.

30 JULY – 1 AUGUST HOW TO MAKE AN ARJOUZ WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Ramadhan Yousef Age: 8 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Learning how to make traditional hand puppets (Arajouz) using simple everyday materials and how to control them to put on comedic puppet plays.

2 – 4 AUGUST GLOVE PUPPETS WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Ramadhan Yousef Age: 8 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Learning how to make hand puppets out of felt gloves and using them to put on puppet shows.

30 JULY – 4 AUGUST THE LITTLE TOUR GUIDE WORKSHOP JOURNEY TO THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN BAHRAIN Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructors: Sara Majid & Hussain Ali Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain This excursion hosts an interactive map with several games and activities highlighting various landmarks in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

30 JULY – 1 AUGUST RECYCLE THE PALM TREE WORKSHOP

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Child and Mother Care Association Age: 5 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Learning how to create miniature 3D artistic sculptures using recycled palm fronds.

2 - 4 AUGUST DECOUPAGE ON THE PALM TREE WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Child and Mother Care Association Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Learning how to create miniature 3D artistic sculptures using recycled palm fronds.

30 JULY – 1 AUGUST GUITAR WORKSHOP Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Instructor: Naser Bin Zaiman Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Learning the basic principles of playing the guitar and other music concepts.

2 - 4 AUGUST BEAT WORKSHOP

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Naser Bin Zaiman Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Learning the basic principles of beats and rhythms for musical compositions.

30 JULY – 4 AUGUST COOKING WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Areej Abdulla Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain A chance for kids to learn easy food recipes and techniques and how they can help their mothers in the food preparation process.

30 JULY – 4 AUGUST ABSTRACT MIXED MEDIA

WEEK 8: 6 - 11 AUGUST

COLLAGE WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Yusra Ahmed Age: 12 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Kids learn how to play with colors and various other materials to make abstract art collages.

30 JULY – 4 AUGUST DILMUN SEALS WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Amani Alhajeri Age: 12 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Children will learn how to prepare molds to make different shapes of Dilmun seals. They will then paint them creatively and use them to decorate many items that we will provide examples for.

6 – 11 AUGUST

6 – 11 AUGUST

HAVE FUN WITH

PHOTOGRAPHY

THE OLD HOUSES OF

WORKSHOP

MUHARRAQ WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the Bahrain National Museum Learning about what Muharraq and traditional buildings looked like in the old days using puzzle pieces and then making your own Muharraq-inspired greeting card.

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Salman Cultural Center – Ministry of Youth and Sport Affairs Learning the basic principles of photography, from selecting the right lens to special lighting effects and other professional photography tips.

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

6 – 8 AUGUST

6 – 11 AUGUST

6 – 11 AUGUST

AND ANIME BY CLAY

CREATIVE MOVEMENT

FANTASTIC PLASTIC

THE LITTLE TOUR GUIDE

WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP JOURNEY

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 2 - 7 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the 7th Wave Introduce your child to the power of dance! Rhythm and movement games teach your child new ways to express themselves. Kids learn basic dance elements and vocabulary, including space, time and body awareness. A fun way to release energy while learning dance disciplines.

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructors: Ahmed Hisham & Eman Huwaida Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain From waste to the racing chariot: Learn how to recycle the old materials to make toys. Through science (physics) and some bottle caps and balloons we will design a wind-powered vessel and have them race against one another.

6 – 11 AUGUST

9 – 11 AUGUST

THE BEAUTY OF

INTRO TO ACTING

ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY

WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the 7th Wave Introduce your child to storytelling, acting and improvisation. Acting is a great tool to build self-esteem, personality and poise. In this class your child plays games, learns how to walk, talk, and listen on the stage.

Improvisation, small scenes, and monologues are explored but FUN is the top priority.

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Naima Mohammed Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Children will gain knowledge on Arabic Calligraphy by learning the basics of Diwani font using reeds, ink and glossy paper through a presentation of the Arab history.

TO BAHRAIN FORTS

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Mariam Yousif Age: 12 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Learning how to create anime cartoon characters from modeling clay and other recycled media to create 3-D textured figures.

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructors: Sara Majid & Hussain Ali Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain This excursion hosts an interactive 6 – 8 AUGUST map with several games and activities highlighting various landmarks in the Kingdom of Kingdom of Bahrain. Every MOSAIC WORKSHOP week the map will focus on a different Time: 5 – 8 p.m. theme.

Instructor: Marjan Rostam Age: 12 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain 6 – 8 AUGUST In Mosaic workshop children will be THE ART OF CLAY taught the basics of mosaic, how to cut and stick mosaic pieces. This PAINTING WORKSHOP fun art inspires children to use their imagination by arranging colors and shapes. As well as develop their fine Time: 5 – 8 p.m. motor skills and enhance focus and Instructor: Mariam Yousif awareness.

Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Teaching kids how to paint using clay 9 – 11 AUGUST and other recycled materials, such as beads and fabrics, and painting them CREATE YOUR to create special effects and textures.

9 – 11 AUGUST CARTOON CHARACTERS

LETTER WITH STONES WORKSHOP

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Marjan Rostam

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Children will be taught to use natural materials such as stones to artistically create their letters

6 – 8 AUGUST BEAUTIFUL MUHARRAQ PAINTING WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Nadiya Aljar Age: 5 – 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Painting scenes from everyday life – from traditional markets to traditional homes and beaches - that showcase the beauty of Muharraq.

9 - 11 AUGUST BEAUTIFUL MUHARRAQ PAINTING WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Nadiya Aljar Age: 12 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Painting scenes from everyday life – from traditional markets to traditional homes and beaches - that showcase the beauty of Muharraq.

BOOK WORKSHOP CHILDREN’S CULTURAL CORNER Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Walaa Almehari Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain A guide to children to choose their own books that would help them to keep reading and provide the maximum benefits to prosper in the world of reading and knowledge.

9 - 11 AUGUST STORYTELLING, WHICH LETTER DID THE MONSTER EAT? CHILDREN’S CULTURAL CORNER Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Walaa Almehari Age: 5 - 7 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain A delightful story about missing Arabic letters, where children will solve the story using an innovative technique from the book.

7 AUGUST BOOK SIGNING:

6 - 8 AUGUST

THE STORY OF EID AND

HOW TO CHOOSE A

MY GRANDMOTHER

8 AUGUST BOOK SIGNING: THE STORY OF

Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Learning the basics of the musical scale and playing the piano.

RAMADAN AND MY

9 - 11 AUGUST

GRANDMOTHER

SINGING WORKSHOP

9 AUGUST BOOK SIGNING: THE STORY OF MY GRANDMOTHER AND US

11 AUGUST BOOK SIGNING: THE STORY OF MY GRANDMOTHER AND I CHILDREN’S CULTURAL CORNER Time: 7 p.m.

Writer: Mariam Dawood Age: Family Activity Country: Kingdom of Bahrain A session of signing a collection of children’s stories with the writer, and reading stories for children.

6 - 8 AUGUST PIANO WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Artist: Naser Bin Zaiman

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Artist: Naser Bin Zaiman Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Teaching kids all about vocal exercises and singing concepts.

6 - 7 AUGUST FAIL ONCE AND SUCCESSFUL ONCE WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Sumaia Almanaie Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Fostering the spirit of healthy competition through the classic game kids game Snakes and Ladders.

8 - 9 AUGUST GIFTING FOR LOVE WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Sumaia Almanaie

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Developing interpersonal communication skills by creating handicrafts and gifting them to others.

WEEK 9: 13 – 18 AUGUST

10, 11 AUGUST I AM A COLLABORATOR WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Sumaia Almanaie Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Group activities that instill in kids the value of the collaborative spirit in attaining success.

13 - 18 AUGUST

13 - 18 AUGUST

CUNEIFORM WRITING

PEARL NECKLACE

WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with the Bahrain National Museum Teaching kids how to write letters in the cuneiform language the oldfashioned way using feathers and ink.

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Salman Cultural Center – Ministry of Youth and Sport Affairs Learning how to coordinate colors to make beautiful simple necklaces and other accessories.

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

13 - 15 AUGUST

13 - 18 AUGUST

13 - 18 AUGUST

SIX THINKING HATS

THE AMAZING SCIENTIST

MEMORY CALLIGRAPHY

WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP

CHILDREN’S CULTURAL CORNER

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructors: Ahmed Hisham Time: 5 – 8 p.m. & Eman Huwaida Age: 8 - 11 years Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Isa Cultural Centre Chemical explosions and challenges Encouraging how to think in a balanced in physics, science is not just about way and developing the creative side technical terms, numbers and laws using the six colored hats technique. but also is full of fun and excitement.

Fascinating and fun scientific experiments to simplify science and 16 - 18 AUGUST encourage the participants to learn more about physics and chemistry.

THE VALUE OF MY

STORY WORKSHOP CHILDREN’S CULTURAL CORNER August 16 – 18

13 - 18 AUGUST THE LITTLE TOUR GUIDE

WORKSHOP JOURNEY Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 11 years TO DIFFERENT TOURISM Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Isa Cultural Centre LOCATIONS Teaching kids proper reading techniques through fun exercises linked Time: 5 – 8 p.m. to positive behaviors.

Instructors: Sara Majid & Hussain Ali Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain This excursion hosts an interactive map with several games and activities highlighting various landmarks in the Kingdom of Kingdom of Bahrain. Every week the map will focus on a different theme.

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Mahmoud Almulla Age: 8 – 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Encouraging kids to discover the beauty of Arabic calligraphy through art.

13 – 15 AUGUST DECORATIVE HANGING PLATE WORKSHOP

Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Teaching children how to create a piece of art by using their first letter, how to recycle materials and transform them into useful pieces, and how to draw outlines by filling them with paint and various materials.

13 - 18 AUGUST HOME ACCESSORIES WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Noof Alrefaie Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Making home accessories from readily available discarded materials found in every home.

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Wassan AlSawad Age: 8 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain 13 - 15 AUGUST To teach the kids how to create a piece of art that can be hanged on the LITTLE PICASSO wall as a decorative piece.

WORKSHOP Teaching the kids how to recycle materials and transform them into Time: 5 – 8 p.m. useful piece. Filling the plate with Instructor: Shaima Murad different kinds of materials.

Age: 5 - 11 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain 16 - 18 AUGUST Discovering the Cubism school of art innovated by Picasso and creating your LETTER COLLAGE very own Cubist painting of faces and landscapes using foam.

WORKSHOP

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Wassan AlSawad Age: 5 - 11 years

WORKSHOPS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

16 - 18 AUGUST

13 - 18 AUGUST

MEMORIES OF SUNSET

INTEGRATE

WORKSHOP

ACCESSORIES WITH

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Shaima Murad Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Learning the techniques of creating color gradients and silhouettes to paint wonderful sunset landscapes.

13 - 15 AUGUST PAPER SCULPTURE WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Ameen A.Qader Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Recycling paper and other materials to create 3-D artistic sculptures and school projects.

LEATHER WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Adel Alsahlawi Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Using pieces of natural leather to create various wearable accessories.

13 - 18 AUGUST HOW TO MAKE BY WOOD WORKSHOP Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Ahmed Buhameed Age: 5 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Recycling leftover wood to create various simple objects

16 - 18 AUGUST

13 - 18 AUGUST

POP-UP CARD

FACE PAINTING

WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Ameen A.Qader Age: 8 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Children will learn how to make popup cards and albums

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Shareefa Almutawaa Age: 2 - 15 years Country: Kingdom of Bahrain Kids get to live in a world of color in the company of great artists who turn their faces into works of art.

of the BA Art and Design students under the supervision of Dr. Sama’a Al Hashimi. These stories are inspired “WEAVING A PLOT” by children’s ideas, imaginations, and perceptions. It also represents various READING SESSION human values from an educational point of view in order to instill in the Time: 5 – 8 p.m. readers positive attitudes and noble Age: 5 - 11 years values, expand their perceptions, Country: Kingdom of Bahrain stimulate their imaginations, address Stories Inspired by the Mind and their psychological needs, enrich their Imagination of the Child Arabic language skills, and help foster In collaboration between the University a new generation of creative children with good ethics and values. of Bahrain, Sard Children Cultural House, and Mr. Ebrahim Sanad A reading session for educational and cultural stories for children, which is written and designed by students

13 - 18 AUGUST

WORKSHOPS AT THE CULTURAL HALL

BY MISSOULA THEATER

VENUE CULTURAL HALL REGISTRATION REQUIRED ON WWW.BAHRAINSUMMER.BH

1 AUGUST IMPROV Time: 5 p.m.

Age: 8 - 12 Years Participation and teamwork are emphasized in activities that teach students from all skills levels how to act without a script.

2 AUGUST DRAMA QUEST Time: 5 p.m.

Age: 8 - 12 Years A grand adventure through a jungle awaits! Using active and energetic roleplaying in a dynamic group setting, students develop problem-solving skills by engaging their communication and imagination skills.

31 JULY ACTING Time: 5 p.m.

Age: 8 - 12 Years The toolbox of the skilled actor - observation, memorization, concentration, and imagination - is explored through a variety of fun exercises that teach students how to apply these tools in both performance arts and everyday life.

LITTLE TOTS CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

30 JULY - 4 AUGUST

In collaboration with My Gym Children’s Fitness Center

ECOKIDS CORNER

A fitness activity that allows parents and kids to spend some quality time together, starting with stretching and warm-up exercises followed by fun workouts and culminating in storytelling and puppet shows.

Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Age: 3 - 7 years In collaboration with Kids Corner Nursery An activity area that is all about teaching the children about the importance of recycling and reducing waste by converting discarded materials into beautiful artworks and other interesting activities.

LITTLE TOTS CORNER

CRAWL & CLIMB

Time: 5 - 9 p.m.

Age: 1 - 4 years

Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Age: 8 months - 4 years

In collaboration with Yellow Submarine

In collaboration with Kids Corner Nursery

A safe dedicated area for little adventurers to run around freely and enjoy the fun environment of Nakhool’s tent.

A play area specifically designed for crawling babies and toddling kids featuring brightly colored soft equipment and challenging physical activities to provide a fun, stimulating play experience

Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Age: 1 - 4 years In collaboration with Kidzville Kids Club W.L.L

ART WONDERS

A collaborative workshop that develops children’s sensory skills through art activities, building blocks, and story reading.

In collaboration with Little Wonders Preschool

30 JULY – 4 AUGUST

LITTLE ARTISTS

9 - 14 JULY Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Age: 3 - 7 years

18 JUNE – 18 AUGUST

18 - 23 JULY

An activity that teaches kids how to not only make safe slime using simple materials, but also create beautiful collages and sculptures from colored sand and play-dough.

5 & 19 JULY & 9 AUGUST FITNESS AND FUN FOR KIDS AND PARENTS Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Age: 1 - 4 years

SPORTS CORNER

VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

18 JUNE – 14 JULY

6 -18 AUGUST

GYMNASTICS

SOCCER

Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Age: 5 - 15 years

Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Age: 5 - 15 years

In collaboration with Supper Soccer Academy

In collaboration with Muharraq Club

Kids will learn basic gymnastic exercises and movements.

18 JUNE – 28 JULY FITNESS & AEROBIC Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Coach; Amr Mahmoud Age: 2 - 11 Years In collaboration with Fit Kids Bahrain A sports program that features physical fitness workouts, aerobics and gymnastics that develop children’s physical skills in a fun environment.

18 JUNE – 14 JULY

18 JUNE – 14 JULY

SOCCER

BASKETBALL

25 - 30 JUNE TAEKWONDO &

Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Age: 5 - 15 years

Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Age: 5 - 15 years

In collaboration with Supper Soccer Academy

In collaboration with Supper Soccer Academy

Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Age: 8 - 15 years

Kids will learn various football skills and play against each other in fun friendly matches.

Kids will learn basic basketball skills and techniques, from dribbling the ball to passing and shooting.

In collaboration with ALBANNA Martial Arts Center

KICKBOXING

Kids will learn basic Taekwondo skills, physical conditioning training, kickboxing basic techniques, selfdefense and anti-bullying techniques for children.

Kids will learn various football skills and matches will be between participants to enhance the love of this sport under the supervision of the Coaches of the first football club in Bahrain since 1928.

TRADITIONAL MARKET VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

18 JUNE - 18 AUGUST CHILDREN’S TRADITIONAL MARKET Time: 5 - 9 p.m.

Age: 7 - 15 Years & Above In collaboration with the Bahrain National Museum Children learn about the world of trade practiced by their forefathers by role-playing craftsmen and vendors in educational traditional market setting.

HERITAGE EXHIBITIONS VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

JUNE 18 – JULY 21

23 JULY – 18 AUGUST

POPULAR DOLLS EXHIBITION

NATURAL SCIENCE EXHIBITION

Time: 5 - 9 p.m.

Age: 2 Years & Above In collaboration with the Bahrain National Museum A world of imagination and discovery in this special exhibition that showcases various kinds of handmade dolls that girls used to make in the old days from whatever materials were available.

Time: 5 - 9 p.m.

Age: 2 Years & Above In collaboration with the Bahrain National Museum An exciting journey of discovery into the world of natural science through educational shows and fun scientific experiments that allows children’s imagination to run free.

LITTLE ARTIST EXHIBITION VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

18 JUNE – 18 AUGUST LITTLE ARTIST EXHIBITION Time: 5 - 9 p.m.

Age: 5 - 15 years An open Invite to talented kids in the field of fine art to have their artworks displayed in an exhibition

CHILDREN’S CINEMA VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

18 JUNE – 18 AUGUST CHILDREN’S CINEMA CORNER Time: 5 - 9 p.m.

Age: 2 Years & Above Country: Kingdom of Bahrain & United Arab Emirates & Germany In collaboration with Bahrain Cinema Club, the Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival and Goethe Institut, B4all.

Screening a large collection of major box office hits and short films for kids, in addition to a number of short scientific short films. All films are synchronized into local language to offering viewers access to the content without language barriers. It provides a platform for cultural exchange through which different approaches to the world of science converge.

MAGAZINE CORNER

VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

18 JUNE – 18 AUGUST CHILDREN’S MAGAZINE CORNER Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Age: 2 Years & Above Country: Kingdom of Bahrain In collaboration with Watani Magazine - Ministry of Interior Watani Magazine offers a series of workshops for young children with a space for coloring children’s stories, educating them about many duties towards the country. During the festival, the magazine will be distributed in Nakhool Tent.

FUN ACTIVITY CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

18 JUNE – 18 AUGUST FUN ACTIVITY CORNER Time: 5 - 9 p.m.

Age: 2 - 15 years In collaboration with Log Home Nakhool tent, in collaboration with Log Home, offers a range of wooden logs and fun games to unlock the creative side of kids.

TRADITIONAL GAMES CORNER VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

18 JUNE – 18 AUGUST TRADITIONAL GAMES CORNER Time: 5 - 9 p.m.

Age: 2 - 15 years In collaboration with Ramadhan Events Children will will learn how to play various traditional folk games.

SPECIAL NEEDS CORNER: WORKSHOPS VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

CARICATURE WORKSHOP 18 JUNE Time: 7 – 7:45 p.m.

20 JUNE Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m.

7, 11 JULY Time: 5 – 5:45 p.m.

Artist: Salah AbuIdrees Age: 8 - 15 years In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled.

Techniques of drawing funny caricatures

DECORATING CUPCAKES

MAKING PALM FROND

VIRTUAL REALITY

WORKSHOP

BASKETS WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP

18 JUNE

18, 19 JUNE

19 JUNE

Time: 5 – 5:45 p.m.

19, 25 JUNE

Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m.

21, 23 JUNE

Time: 5 – 5:35 p.m.

20, 21 JUNE

Time: 7 – 7:45 p.m.

Artist: Sawsan Al Hallaq Age: 5 - 11 years

Time: 5 – 5:45 p.m.

Artist: Zereena AbuBakr Age: 8 - 15 years

Time: 7 – 7:35 p.m.

In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled.

In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled.

Time: 6 – 6:35 p.m.

Artist: Dr. Sana Farid Age: 5 - 11 years

Developing useful daily skills using simple methods.

Teaching the future generations a traditional handicraft that represents the Bahraini heritage.

In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled.

22 JUNE

Using virtual reality training to improve the memory.

DECOUPAGE WORKSHOP 20, 29 JUNE & 3 JULY Time: 5 – 5:45 p.m.

4 JULY Time: 7 – 7:45 p.m.

9 JULY Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m.

Artist: Wujood Yousif Age: 5 - 11 years In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled Improving the ability to focus and overcome attention disorders

IMAGES INSTALLATION SKILLS WORKSHOP 21 - 27 JUNE Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m.

25 JUNE Time: 5 – 5:45 p.m.

Artist: Marokh Shafiee Age: 5 - 11 years In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled.

SPECIAL NEEDS CORNER: WORKSHOPS VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

An art which helps in improving the ability to recognize and assemble similar objects.

use of discarded strips of paper.

STENCILS PRINTING OF

POTTERY COLORING

WORKSHOP

MAKE A HANDMADE

WORKSHOP

27 JUNE & 2 JULY

GAME WORKSHOP

25 JUNE

22 JUNE Time: 5 – 5:45 p.m.

28 JUNE Time: 7 – 7:45 p.m.

12 JULY Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m.

Artist: Noorah Medani Age: 8 - 11 years In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled.

Developing creativity and how to arrange objects skillfully

PAPER FORMING WORKSHOP 23 JUNE

Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m.

27 JUNE Time: 5 – 5:45 p.m.

Artist: Rozzan AKtham Age: 12 - 15 years In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled A demonstration on how to properly mix colors.

DRAW A TREE AND PLANT A SAPLING WORKSHOP 26 JUNE Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m.

Artist: Abla Ahmed Age: 8 - 11 years

Time: 7 – 7:45 p.m.

28 JUNE Time: 5 – 5:45 p.m.

11 JULY

CLAY MODELING WORKSHOP 30 JUNE Time: 5 – 5:45 p.m.

10 JULY

Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m.

Artist: Sabah AlZahar Age: 12 - 15 years

Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m.

Artist: Afaf AlAseeri Age: 8 - 11 years

In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled

In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled

Helping kids with motor disabilities to An art that improves the ability to focus and overcome attention disorders relax and calm their nerves

RECYCLING PLASTIC

DESIGNING

WORKSHOP

CONGRATULATORY

28, 29 JUNE & 5 JULY

CARDS WORKSHOP

Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m.

10 JULY

Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m.

Artist: Sahar Al Ajjawi Age: 5 - 11 years

In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled.

Time: 7 – 7:45 p.m.

Artist: Abla Ahmed Age: 8 - 15 years

In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled.

An environmental activity that raises awareness about the importance of trees.

In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled

Protecting the environment by making

about the importance of protecting the environment.

An activity that raises awareness

2 JULY Time: 6 – 6:45 p.m.

5 JULY Time: 5 – 5:45 p.m.

Artist: Sahar Al Ajjawi Age: 8 - 15 years

SPECIAL NEEDS CORNER: WORKSHOPS VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

In collaboration with Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled.

Fostering creative skills by designing colorful charming card.s

SHINY DOLL WORKSHOP JULY 2, 10 Time: 5:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M. Artist: Abla Ahmed Age: 8 - 15 years In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled.

Developing artistic skills in kids who suffer from disabilities

THE LITTLE MEDIC WORKSHOP 4, 12 JULY Time: 5 – 5:55 p.m.

Trainer: Captain Nadeem AlBalushi Age: 12 - 15 years In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled.

Training children how to perform basic first-aid in order to overcome fear caused by minor injuries.

CREATIVE SKILLS

IQ GAMES WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP

14 JULY

JULY 9, 11 Time: 7 – 7:45 p.m.

Artist: Afaf AlAseeri Age: 8 - 11 years In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled.

Unleashing the artistic side in kids

HEYA BEYA PLANTING WORKSHOP 12 JULY Time: 7 – 7:45 p.m.

Artist: Abla Ahmed Age: 8 - 15 years In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled

Time: 6 – 6:30 p.m.

Instructor: Ahmed AlAnsari Age: 8 - 15 years In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled.

A selection of fun IQ games.

SPECIAL NEEDS CORNER: STAGE VENUE EVENTS TENT - ARAD FORT

THE LITTLE MEDIC

TALES OF MAMA SLAWA

26 JUNE

(UM HILAL)

4, 12 JULY

30 JUNE

Instructor: Captain Nadeem AlBalushi Age: 2 Years & Above In collaboration with Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled Training children how to perform basic first-aid in order to overcome fear caused by minor injuries.

INTERACTIVE COMPETITIONS STEP BY STEP TOWARDS

SECURITY AND SAFETY

IDEA WEIGHT

SKETCH

22, 26 JUNE

23, 30 JUNE

5 JULY

7 JULY

Instructor: Dana AlBakri Age: 2 Years & Above In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled A physical workout performed on Nakhool’s stage.

Instructor: Theater Group - National Foundation for Disabled Services Age: 2 Years & Above In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled.

A performance aimed at raising awareness about the capabilities of people with special and general traffic safety guidelines.

29 JUNE 6, 14 JULY Instructors: Eman AlAnsari & Muath Al Mahmood Age: 2 Years & Above In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled.

An edutainment activity performed on the Nakhool stage.

5, 6 JULY Instructor: Salwa Bakheet Age: 2 Years & Above In collaboration with the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled An activity that raises awareness on Bahrain’s heritage which will be performed on Nakhool’s stage.

SPECIAL THANKS TO

SPONSORS

EMBASSYS

MINISTRIES & AUTHORITIES

PRIVATE ENTITIES

VENUES & CONTACT INFORMATION

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