Girls' Summer Robotics Club Enhances Learners' Programming and Innovation Skills Through Practical Competitions

Alaa Khalifa: Hanaa Al-Mutairi, head of the Girls’ Summer Robotics Club, confirmed that the club, one of the evening summer clubs affiliated with the Ministry of Education, enjoys the attention and support of the Minister of Education, in line with the ministry’s commitment to providing an advanced educational environment that utilizes students’ free time during the summer vacation and develops their skills in technology and innovation.

Al-Mutairi said the club is witnessing growing interest, with the number of registered learners now exceeding 175. She noted that the club offers specialized programs and activities in educational robotics, following a structured plan approved by the Computerized Technical Guidance Administration, enabling trainees to acquire technical knowledge and skills through diverse practical and applied experiences.

She added that the club relies on qualified Kuwaiti national staff who demonstrate a high level of competence, professionalism, and responsibility. All trainers have undergone specialized training programs in safety and security procedures and emergency response protocols, ensuring a safe educational environment that safeguards the well-being of learners throughout their participation in club activities.

Al-Mutairi clarified that the program includes weekly competitions aimed at enhancing logical thinking, programming, and problem-solving skills. These activities involve programming line-following robots, sumo robots, and a maze-specific robot, all of which help prepare learners to participate in technical competitions and develop their capabilities in the field of robotics.