Best summer camps in Abu Dhabi to make the holidays more fun!
During the school holidays, moms and dads have the daunting task of keeping the kids entertained. A tough mission, admittedly…but not impossible. The summer camps in Abu Dhabi provide your children with oodles of edutainment and fun. But what are your options? Read on for all the details.
SUMMER CAMPS IN ABU DHABI 2023
If you are looking for the best nursery summer camps in Abu Dhabi, these programmes — scheduled between July and August — are definitely worth considering.
Summer Kids Camp – Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi
The Summer Kids Camp in Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi’s most popular offering of the year. The camps, which are based on the five learning aspects of Connections, Flow, Growth, Sustainability, and Wellness, are made to let the kids’ imaginations run wild.
They can enjoy days jam-packed with fun, engaging, and instructive activities from football, tennis, and badminton to arts and crafts, falcon encounters and much more. Other activities include palace tours, dance classes, lazy river, water paddling, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking and aqua fitness.
- Price: AED 445 per child for a day | AED 1,700 per child for a week | AED 5,900 per child for a month
- Dates: 3rd July to 3rd September
- Ages: 3 to 12 years
- Location: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, West Corniche Road
- Contact: +971-2-690-7310
AL QANA SUMMER CAMP
The eagerly awaited summer camp in Abu Dhabi is here! One of the most instructive experiences available is undoubtedly this camp. Children will learn about the value of recycling and its potential effects on marine life while growing their own beans, examining animals under a microscope, and growing their own beans.
- Price: Daily Rate AED 199 per camper | Weekly Rate AED 795 per camper
- Dates: 3rd July to 24th August
- Ages: 5 to 13 years
- Timings: Monday to Thursday, from 09:00 am to 02:00 pm
- Location: The National Aquarium, Al Qana, Rabdan
- Contact: +971-54-996-1960
ZSC KIDS HOLIDAY CAMP
No plans to travel this summer? You will love this ZSC kids’ holiday camp in Abu Dhabi. Located in Zayed Sports City, the camps offer multiple camps throughout the vacations, from Indoor Kids Tennis Camp (26th to 30th June) to ZSC Kids Camp 2.0 (3rd July to 25th August).
- Location: Zayed Sports City
- Contact: +971-2-403-4200
HOLIDAY CAMP AT THE BOUNCE
Our next pick is Bounce Holiday Camp. Let your kids enjoy a range of activities at Bounce Freestyle Academy. From exciting games to healthy lunches, the camp offers lots of fun and entertainment for kids this summer. Bounce Abu Dhabi summer camp also offers a 10% discount to siblings and existing BFA students.
- Price: Half Day AED 190 (Daily), AED 750 (Weekly) | Full Day AED 250 (Daily) | AED 950 (Weekly)
- Dates: 10th July – 25th August
- Timings: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am – 01:30 pm (Half Day) | 08:00 am – 05:00 pm (Full Time)
- Location: G Floor, Marina Mall
- Contact: +971-4-321-1400
Camp Summer Splash at Saadiyat Rotana
Children are invited to spend the summer at Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas for a fun-filled season full of interesting and imaginative excursions!
As one of the best summer camps in Abu Dhabi, it is jam-packed with entertaining, energetic, and interesting activities. Children are welcome to participate in a range of exciting activities, including breakfast and lunch, as well as sports, education, arts and crafts, entertainment, and ecology.
- Price: Daily: AED 250 | Weekly: AED 1,100 | Monthly (4 Weeks): AED 4,000 | Full Camp (8 weeks): AED 7,000
- Dates: 3rd July to 25th August
- Ages: 4 to 6 years
- Timings: 09:00 am – 03:00 pm
- Location: Al Saadiyat Island
- Contact: +971-2-697-0000
Note that breakfast and lunch are included in the packages mentioned.
Odyssey Nurseries Summer Camp
There is a brand-new, multicultural summer camp for kids in town that aims to foster the young ones’ cognitive and motor development. Kids between the ages of three months and six years old are welcome to attend Odyssey Nurseries’ Behind the Scenes Summer Camp in Mushrif and Khalifa City.
A different expressive art form will be explored with the kids every two weeks as part of the activities under the subject “Art and Fun,”. They will learn valuable life lessons through the art of live performances and dance, where they will move their bodies to a variety of dance styles.
- Dates: 3rd July to 30th August
- Ages: 3 months to 6 years old
- Location: Khalifa City
- Contact: +971-800-6392-4453
Dolphin Sports Academy Summer Camp Adventure
With the help of Dolphin Sports Academy’s multisport camp, get your kid in shape. From July 3 to August 25, this thrilling sporting event will feature a variety of activities, including swimming, basketball, football, badminton, karate, gymnastics, and arts & crafts. The camp programmes run from Monday through Friday from 08:00 am to 02:00 pm and are ideal for kids ages 4 to 12.
- Price: From AED 500 per week
- Dates: 3rd July to 25th August
- Ages: 5 to 12 years
- Timings: 08:00 am to 02:00 pm
- Location and Contact: Al Mushrif: +971-54-440-6474 | Khalifa City: +971-54-446-4747 | MBZ: +971-56-440-6474
SUMMER CAMP AT EMIRATES PARK ZOO
At the renowned Emirates Park Zoo, take the kids on an exciting animal adventure. Kids may experience rare up-close contact with their beloved animals at this one-of-a-kind camp, which offers an immersive immersion into the world of wildlife protection. Prepare your kids for this unique wildlife adventure! Note that till 24th June 2023, a 40 per cent early bird discount is available.
- Dates: 3rd July to 25th August
- Timings: Monday – Friday, 08:30 am to 01:30 pm
- Location: 12th Street, Al Bahyah
- Contact: +971-2-501-0000
FAQS
ARE THERE OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS TO DO DURING SUMMER IN ABU DHABI?
Absolutely. There’s a whole host of indoor things to do in Abu Dhabi during the hot summer months.
CAN I GO TO WATERPARKS TO COOL OFF THIS SUMMER IN ABU DHABI?
Most definitely! Start your search at Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi.
That concludes our list of the best summer camps in Abu Dhabi. If we’ve missed out on any great choices for summer programmes in Abu Dhabi, let us know in the comments section below and we’ll add them to the list. There are also these indoor sports complexes in Abu Dhabi that are enjoyable all year round.
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