Bridging Generations: Honoring the Past, Innovating the Future
About the Camp
About the Camp
In celebration of the UAE's Year of Community, the Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) proudly presents its Summer Camp 2025, hosted by the Continuing Education Centre (CEC).
This unique two-week camp offers students aged 12–17 a dynamic learning experience that combines traditional Emirati crafts with cutting-edge digital fabrication technologies such as laser cutting, CAD, and AI-enhanced design.
Camp Highlights
- Hands-on exploration of traditional Emirati crafts
- Introduction to digital tools: laser cutting, AI, and CAD
- Cultural storytelling and community-inspired projects
- Final showcase event with peers, parents, and guests
- Safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment
- Located at the ECAE FABLAB in Abu Dhabi
Camp Theme
Bridging Generations: Honoring the Past, Innovating the Future
Students will explore how heritage and innovation come together by designing and building creative solutions rooted in UAE culture.
Camp Objectives
- Understand and appreciate traditional Emirati crafts and heritage
- Use digital fabrication tools to design real-world solutions
- Develop beginner-level skills in AI tools and CAD software
- Work in teams to solve problems and build prototypes
- Present final projects that reflect UAE identity and values
Program Details
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Timing: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Cohort 1: July 14 – July 25, 2025
- Cohort 2: July 28 – August 8, 2025
- Language: English
- Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face
- Location: ECAE FABLAB, Abu Dhabi
- Participants: 15 students per cohort
Weekly Activities Breakdown
Week 1
- Days 1–2: Introduction to Emirati crafts through expert demonstrations
- Days 3–4: Digital design inspired by traditional patterns using AI tools
- Day 5: Translating concepts into digital designs using CAD
Week 2
- Days 6–8: Hybrid prototyping using traditional and digital tools
- Day 9: Finalizing projects and preparing presentations
- Day 10: Community showcase and celebration
Our Expertise
The Continuing Education Centre (CEC) at ECAE is a recognized leader in education, innovation, and digital fabrication. We deliver internationally accredited programs that prepare learners for the demands of the future workforce. Our programs focus on:
- Hands-on, experiential learning
- Creativity, innovation, and problem-solving
- Leadership and collaboration
- Future-ready skills aligned with the Fourth Industrial Revolution
For any inquiries, reach out to us via email at cec@ecae.ac.ae or call +971 2 509 9999.