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"Reading is Travel and Fun": Initiatives Foster Love of Reading in Children's Camps
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"Reading is Travel and Fun": Initiatives Foster Love of Reading in Children's Camps

From Hespress · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Moroccan children in summer camps are engaging with books through the "Reading is Travel and Fun" initiative.
  • Volunteers from the Reading Network of Morocco partner with the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication to promote reading.
  • The program aims to instill a love for reading as a source of pleasure and knowledge, expanding to 16 national camp centers across 10 regions.

Children in Moroccan summer camps are discovering the joy of reading through a new initiative titled "Reading is Travel and Fun." Volunteers from the Reading Network of Morocco are collaborating with the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, alongside the National Camping Federation, to embed reading into the enjoyable activities offered at these camps.

Reading is not just a field for the pursuit of knowledge, but it is also a field for pleasure and travel.

— Aisha ChafaiExplaining the program's philosophy that reading offers enjoyment and imaginative escape, not just learning.

Aisha Chafai, president of the Reading Network of Morocco, explained that the program, now in its ninth year, organizes "reading tents" and workshops for children, adolescents, and youth. The core message is that reading is not just about acquiring knowledge but also a source of pleasure and an avenue for imaginative journeys.

This year's initiative is expanding to 16 national camping centers across 10 regions, including cities like Ouarzazate, Dakhla, Casablanca, Essaouira, and Tangier. The program seeks to foster a connection between children and books, making reading as engaging as other camp activities like play and sports. It also aims to raise awareness among camp leaders and educators about the importance of integrating reading into their programs.

We try to make children connect with reading and enjoy it like other camp programs, such as playing and parallel activities.

— Aisha ChafaiHighlighting the goal of making reading an integral and enjoyable part of the summer camp experience.

Beyond fostering a daily reading habit for personal growth and imagination, the program also aims to instill values of citizenship and positive community engagement. It emphasizes aesthetic education through books, helping participants develop good taste, self-esteem, and confidence. The Reading Network of Morocco has been active for years, promoting reading through school clubs, national competitions, and encouraging the exploration of diverse literatures.

The strategic goal we aspire to and work for is for reading spaces to be permanent in camps, like play, cooking, and swimming areas.

— Aisha ChafaiExpressing the long-term vision of establishing dedicated reading areas within all summer camps.
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Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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