Over 24,000 benefit from 'Our Summer: Learning and Creativity' in Asir

The Asir General Directorate of Education has implemented the 'Our Summer: Learning and Creativity' program, targeting male and female students from general education and students with disabilities. The initiative is part of a series of summer programs that combine education, sports, and entertainment, aiming to help students make the most of their summer break while enhancing their skills and abilities.

According to the directorate, 24,621 students benefited from the programs, which included 20 different initiatives and involved 24 government, private, and non-profit organizations as part of community partnerships and support for quality educational programs.

The offerings included 'Little Explorer 2,' a summer program for students with disabilities, a summer sports program, the KAUST Summer Program for Artificial Intelligence, and the Virtual Summer Enrichment Program for Gifted Students, in addition to educational programs organized by educational associations.

The summer sports program featured 13 sports, attracting participation from 15,213 students. The summer program for students with disabilities benefited 34 students, while 'Little Explorer 2' was delivered through six activities that reached 42 children.

The KAUST Summer Program for Artificial Intelligence operated at two centers with 50 participants, while the Virtual Summer Enrichment Program for Gifted Students offered three tracks that benefited 32 students.

These programs are part of ongoing efforts by the Asir General Directorate of Education to provide an engaging educational environment during the summer, develop students’ skills, and offer diverse opportunities for learning, creativity, and participation in sports and recreational activities, thereby enhancing the quality of educational programs and enriching students’ summer experiences.