What is Buraq?

Let us time travel back to 1993 when we first started our journey and the Buraq Planetary Society came into being. 

This “eureka” moment that was followed by lots of hard work is credited to Dr. Shahid Mahmud, our Chairman, who had very closely observed an Uzbek space camp and came back home with the vision to form a society that focused on the exploration of space sciences. 

However, this was not a lone effort. Along with our co-founder, Mr. Sameer Qureshi, the pair studied and adapted the space camp pattern that already existed in Uzbekistan and integrated that into what came to be known as the Buraq Space Camp. 

Since its first space camp in 1994 in Murree, Buraq has held 17 successful space camps since. Buraq received almost immediate international recognition when it sent 3 of its members to the Uzbekistan Space Camp in 1994. 

Buraqians have been frequent participants in the National Science Talent Contents, and have also won accolades and continue to make us proud. They once again proved their mettle in 2017 at the Eisenhower Fellowship's Youth Leadership Program, where 3 Buraqians participated.

Camp Facilities

• Cadets live in outdoor waterproof tents for the duration of the entire camp
• Cadets are divided into groups of 4 boys/girls
• Cadets are provided with free custom-made  jackets, which they are required to wear during their stay
• Cadets are briefed by their seniors on studies, recreation, living, exercises, etc
• Cadets are provided pillows and an insulated sleeping bag;
• Cadets are expected to follow all rules & regulations as laid out by their superiors and remain disciplined & respectful towards each other & their seniors during their stay.
• All boarding, lodging, transport, and in-camp facilities are free of cost (except snacks available at the tuck shop). The Cost of transport to and from camp is not covered.

What Parents should know

• Cadets must remain on site for the entire duration of the camp;
• Cadets will be allowed to use their cell phones only during a certain time period at night; after which they will be all securely held in our possession.
• Breakfast, lunch & dinner will be provided to cadets. A tuck shop will be available if cadets want to buy a snack;
• Immediate family members will only be allowed during designated days and times that will be decided by the management and shared with the cadets,
• The entire campsite perimeter will be well protected by dedicated security guards;
• Cadets will be given prayer breaks at appropriate intervals;
• There will be one or more field trips under the supervision of experienced chaperons & instructors;
• Girls and boys will be given separate tents & restrooms.
• A first aid kit will be available on-site for basic medical needs in case required
• If a cadet, due to any unfortunate incident, no longer wishes or is able to continue with the camp, the parents will be promptly notified.

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