KARACHI: The Dawood Foundation (TDF) has organised a fun-filled and interactive summer camp at DPS with an aim to inspire underprivileged children to pursue education for a better life. The two-week summer camp had over 100 children from various upbringings, including street children, who had been guided by the experts. The programme was designed for the exploration and exhibition of creative flare within children, and it would refine the unique skills hidden in every individual. It would further provide a rich learning experience. The camp included activities related to science, English, arts and crafts, computers and music. Arts and crafts module transported the children to a colourful and imaginative journey of learning, while music lessons provided them with an experience of singing in a choir for the first time. English sessions were planned to inculcate the basic understanding of grammar, which was to equip the kids for future endeavours in English language. In the computer lab, students were able to indulge themselves in game play and learn Microsoft Office, as they never operated a computer before – the kids were encircled with excitement. Science lessons gave them a chance to experiment with real-life objects. On the occasion, TDF General Manager Syed Fasihuddin Biyabani said: “We believe that imparting education to this segment of our society would help us in bringing a positive social change. Through this summer camp, our teachers and staff are dedicatedly inculcating learning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills among these children. In this way, we are able to amplify their self-confidence.” The camp divided the children into two age groups that were five to 10 years and 11 to 14 years, consisting of students from Rahat-e-Islami School, adopted by TDF, children of support staff at TDF Head Office and DPS. The group also contained street children from Old Sabzi Mandi area. Interactive videos were shown to the kids for moral and ethical values to be taught. For better physical and mental development, they were engaged in delightful indoor games throughout the session. The summer camp was free of cost and the participants were provided free lunch, stationery, art supplies and pick and drop facilities to all the students.