Jordan Daily – Generations For Peace (GFP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Jordan School Sport Federation (JSSF), has successfully concluded its Summer Sport Camps for the third consecutive year.
This year’s camps, part of the ongoing Riadati Programme in partnership with the Olympic Refuge Foundation (ORF), reached a record participation of 2,800 public school students across Jordan, GFP said in a statement sent to the Jordan Daily.
Launched in July, a total of 28 Summer Sport Camps were held nationwide, offering a safe and engaging environment for youth affected by displacement to enhance their mental health and psychosocial well-being through sport.
The camps were led by 56 Physical Education (PE) teachers, who underwent a five-day intensive training by GFP to equip them with the necessary skills to facilitate Sport for Protection activities. These teachers then conducted eight high-quality sessions for 100 students each, focusing on sports such as basketball and volleyball to promote trust, inclusion, and a sense of belonging.
Lama Hattab, CEO of Generations For Peace, expressed pride in the successful implementation of the Riadati Summer Sport Camps for the third year running. She emphasized the positive impact the camps have had not only on the students but also on the PE teachers, who will carry forward their enhanced skills into their regular classrooms. “The programme started with 1,200 students in its first year, grew to 2,000 in the second, and reached 2,800 this year. We deeply value our partnership with ORF and are committed to continuing this positive impact on students’ well-being,” Hattab said.
Dr. Musleh Al-Batoush, Secretary-General of the JSSF and Director of School Sport at the MoE, highlighted the critical role of the Summer Sport Camps in developing students’ physical fitness, skills, and overall well-being. He noted that the camps provide a platform for students from diverse backgrounds to form friendships, have fun, and cultivate leadership skills.
The impact of the camps was also felt on a personal level. Sixteen-year-old Yamen, who works at a vegetable stall in Al Mafraq during his summer break, shared how the sessions have been life-changing for him. “My PE teacher convinced my employer to let me attend the sessions. These sports activities have become my stress relief, helping me cope with daily challenges,” Yamen said.
