Sunday, July 12, 2009
Planet Georgetown’s “Partners in Peace” Camp Makes Headlines
It’s all the news. Planet Georgetown wrapped up its second summer camp, titled “Partners in Peace,” on July 9th at SFS-Qatar’s Education City campus. Over thirty students going into grades eight through ten were selected from independent schools throughout Qatar to participate in the summer program aimed at promoting a culture of peace among local youth.
In keeping with the SFS-Qatar’s tradition of international relations education, each day focused on a different country and its history of conflict resolution. Students were taken on virtual explorations of Chile, South Africa, Ireland, Rwanda, and China through a mix of hands-on exercises incorporating geography and language lessons with creative writing, simulations, art projects, sports, and other activities designed by SFS-Qatar undergraduates, staff, and faculty. During the second half of the program, students expanded on their investigative skills, working in teams to research and develop creative nonviolent solutions to current international conflicts of their choosing.
The Office of Educational Enrichment sends a special thanks to those who participated in this year's "Partner's in Peace" camp. We hope to see you back at future Planet Georgetown camps and International Days!
Links to press coverage from "Partners in Peace":
Georgetown summer camp ends
Students get tips on conflict resolution
Camp to promote culture of peace
In keeping with the SFS-Qatar’s tradition of international relations education, each day focused on a different country and its history of conflict resolution. Students were taken on virtual explorations of Chile, South Africa, Ireland, Rwanda, and China through a mix of hands-on exercises incorporating geography and language lessons with creative writing, simulations, art projects, sports, and other activities designed by SFS-Qatar undergraduates, staff, and faculty. During the second half of the program, students expanded on their investigative skills, working in teams to research and develop creative nonviolent solutions to current international conflicts of their choosing.
The Office of Educational Enrichment sends a special thanks to those who participated in this year's "Partner's in Peace" camp. We hope to see you back at future Planet Georgetown camps and International Days!
Links to press coverage from "Partners in Peace":
Georgetown summer camp ends
Students get tips on conflict resolution
Camp to promote culture of peace
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