MCIT’s winter camps nurture passion for tech in Qatari youth

MCIT’s winter camps nurture passion for tech in Qatari youth

The event ensured that every age group benefited from an immersive and age-appropriate learning experience during the winter break.

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), through Studio 5, has ignited the passion for technology in Qatari youth with its recent Winter Camps activities, a statement said Sunday.The camps were tailored for different age groups, allowing the participants to explore diverse fields and acquire various skills, such as coding, biotechnology and neuroscience using electronics. The activities ensured that every age group benefited from an immersive and age-appropriate learning experience during the winter break.The first camp, designed for 7-10 year-olds, immersed the participants in the basics of electronics using ‘Little Bits’ on day one. On the second day, they delved into block coding using ‘Scratch’, weaving their newfound skills into creating a storytelling project centred on Qatar National Day. The final day explored the virtual reality realm using ‘Cospace’, crafting a virtual environment that envisioned Qatar in 2050.The second camp for 11-14 year-olds unfolded with a deep dive into the world of bacteria by learning how to create a cultured dish and cultivate bacteria using an amino kit and biolab equipment. On the next day, participants used biotech tools