Manama: This year's ‘Venal Thumbikal-2024’ summer camp, aimed at nurturing young talent in Bahrain, will be held from July 10 to August 16 at the Adliya Sea Shell Hotel Hall. The camp is open to children aged 5 to 15 years. Kerala Folklore Academy award winner and Balasangam state coach, Subhash Arukara, will be the camp director.

The organising committee announced that the camp's objectives include reducing children's screen time, fostering an appreciation for nature, enhancing human values, alleviating stage fright, developing scientific awareness, encouraging responsiveness, making new friends, being active, playing new games, and presenting various art programmes.