Key Takeaways
- FDE will hold the summer sports camp from June 15 to June 25.
- The camp is being organized with the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination and Pakistan Sports Board.
- A total of 114 selected students will receive training in six sports disciplines.
- Girls and boys will attend separate morning sessions to reduce heat exposure.
- Parents have urged organizers to ensure water, shade, first aid and medical support.
FDE Launches Camp During Summer Vacations
The Federal Directorate of Education has announced a summer sports camp for schoolchildren at the Pakistan Sports Complex during the summer vacations. The initiative is being arranged in collaboration with the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination and the Pakistan Sports Board.
The camp will run from June 15 to June 25, with training sessions planned from Monday to Thursday. Officials say the program is designed to give students a healthy and productive activity during the holiday period, instead of leaving them limited to indoor routines or screen time.
Six Sports Selected for Student Training
A total of 114 selected students will take part in the camp. They will receive training in volleyball, badminton, table tennis, chess, cycling and hockey. These sports have been selected to offer a mix of physical fitness, coordination, discipline, teamwork and mental focus.
The use of the Pakistan Sports Complex is also important because it gives students access to better facilities than many school grounds can provide. Officials believe that exposure to standard sports infrastructure can help young students develop confidence and understand the value of regular training.
Separate Morning Timings for Girls and Boys
The camp will follow separate timings for girls and boys. Girls will attend sessions from 7:30am to 9am, while boys will train from 9am to 10:30am. The morning schedule has been chosen to reduce direct exposure to the strongest heat of the day.
This arrangement also allows coaches and organizers to manage students in smaller groups. Better supervision is important in a sports camp, especially when young children are training in outdoor or semi-outdoor settings during the summer season.
Parents Call for Strong Heat Safety Measures
Despite the positive aims of the program, some parents and school principals have expressed concern about holding the camp during one of the hottest periods of the year. They warned that younger students may face dehydration, fatigue or heat-related illness if proper safeguards are not in place.
Parents have called for clean drinking water, shaded rest areas, first-aid facilities and medical staff at every venue. They also want close monitoring of children during practice sessions, especially for cycling, hockey and other activities that may require greater physical effort.
Why the Camp Matters for Students
The FDE summer sports camp can support student fitness, confidence and discipline if it is managed carefully. Schoolchildren need more opportunities for structured physical activity, particularly as many students spend long hours studying or using mobile phones and computers.
The success of the camp will depend on proper planning, safe facilities and strong supervision. If organizers balance sports training with heat protection, the program can become a useful model for future school-based sports development in Islamabad.
