25th Summer camp for guides concludes in Dhofar Governorate

Salalah: The 25th Summer Camp for Guides and Senior Guides was concluded on Thursday at the permanent scout camp in the plains of Jabal Ashur in Dhofar Governorate.

The camp was organised by the Ministry of Education, represented by the Directorate General of Scouting, Guiding and Student Activities, under the theme "Our Future Lies in Our Values," with the participation of more than 350 leaders and guides from various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman.

The camp, which spanned several days, aimed to refine the personal and physical skills of the guides, develop their leadership capabilities, stimulate innovation and teamwork, foster a spirit of adventure and challenge, and prepare them for active participation in community service.

The camp programme included training workshops, scientific and touristic visits, and sporting and cultural activities comprising competitions and group games, in addition to organising the "National Day.. My Heritage is My Identity" event, which contributed to enriching the participants' experiences and reinforcing the values of national identity and voluntary work.

The closing ceremony featured a speech delivered by the participants, a visit to the accompanying exhibition, and a visual presentation highlighting the camp's key milestones, programs, and activities.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, Dr. Intisar Abdullah Ambusaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Supportive Educational Programmes and patron of the event, honoured the participants as well as the supporting entities that contributed to the success of the camp's activities.