The 2018 National Track & Field Summer Camp for Primary Students opens in Rugao, Jiangsu province on July 16, 2018. [Photo/athletics.org.cn]

The 2018 National Track & Field Summer Camp for Primary Students kicked off in Rugao Foreign Language School in Rugao, Nantong, Jiangsu province on July 16.

The activity aims to improve the understanding and interest of teachers and students in children's track and field events, help them to learn and experience interesting track and field sports, and enhance teachers' track and field teaching ability.

Experts and students interact during the track & field summer camp in Rugao, Jiangsu province on July 16, 2018. [Photo/athletics.org.cn]

The summer camp started on July 15 and came to an end on July 22. Nearly 300 teachers and students from 20 provinces and cities around the country participated in the event. The participating students were aged from seven to twelve.

The summer camp had a strong team of experts. It invited many college experts to teach and organize training. Besides lectures, there were other activities such as track and field counselor training, camper training, simulation games, fun games and movie appreciation.

The summer camp tries to teach participants through lively activities. Their daily training time is prescribed to prevent overtraining. Training methods are focused on interesting experiences, and games are integrated into the activities to stimulate participation.

Participating students learn to play soft darts during the track & field summer camp in Rugao, Jiangsu province on July 16, 2018. [Photo/athletics.org.cn]