Abu Dhabi: As the summer vacation begins, staycationers with children need not worry. Here are options galore to keep them engaged and also to enrich them with new skills and crafts. Take your pick.
1 UC Dino Art
What: Painting, colouring, drawing, sketching, clay modelling and craft related activities.
Where: 15 centres across UAE, flexible timing
When: July 1–August 21, 4-6pm
Ages: 5-16 years
How much: Registration – Dh150, Level 1 – Dh900 including art material
Call: 02-676 3033
www.usmasuae.com
2 Noah’s Ark Nursery
What: Music, dance, aerobics, swimming, colouring, painting, sketching and indoor activities.
Where: Najda Street behind Adnoc petrol pump, Mussafah – Mohammad Bin Zayed City, Khalifa City A
When: June 29–August 21; 9am-1pm
Age Group: 2-4 years
How much: Dh750
Call: 02-635 1035
www.noahsarkad.com
3 EXPRESSIONS OF DANCE & DRAMA
What: Modern jazz, ballet, hip hop, Irish dance
Where: Abu Dhabi and Dubai
When: June 28–July 31, 9am-1pm
Ages: 3-16 years
How much: Dh60 for 30 minutes, Dh70 for 45 minutes, four classes – get one free.
Call: 02-493 0115
www.expressions-dance.net
4 UCMAS
What: Abacus and mental arithmetic programme for brain development. UCMAS training involves holistic brain development.
Where: 30 centres across UAE, flexible timing.
When: July 1-August 21, 4-6pm
Ages: 5-12 years
How much: Registration – Dh350, Level 1 – Dh900
Call: 02-676 3033
www.usmasuae.com
5 Emirates Kindercare
What: Islamic learning in Ramadan. Themed days like bubbles day, pizza day, salad making, magic, swimming, clay modelling, painting, drawing, etc.
Where: Karama Street opposite Shaikh Khalifa City
When: June 29–August 28, 8.30am-3.30pm
Ages: 2-4 years
How much: Dh1,250 a month
Call: 02-681 9371
6 Computer Explorers UAE
What: Robotic engineering, technology and engineering related courses, digital art, language training, maths and science related learning.
Where: Nation Galleria Mall
When: June 29–July 17; July 20–August 7, August 19–28, 9am–noon
Ages: 6-15 years
How much: Dh1,600 per session
Call: 050-681 3439
7 Ritz Kids
What: Themed activities week, art and craft activities including making souvenirs and keepsakes, painting, outdoor activities, and skill building exercises.
Where: Ritz Carlton, Abu Dhabi
When: July 6-August 14, 9am-2pm
Ages: 4-12 years
How much: Dh1,200 per week or daily Dh200.
Call: 02-8188145
8 Noah’s Ark Training Institute
What: Music training, art and painting, craft activity, wonder science course, dance, robotics, outdoor trips.
Where: Airport Road, NBK Building, Ruwais – Ruwais Housing Complex
When: June 29-August 21, 9am-1pm
Ages: 3-12 years
How much: Dh750
Call: 02-641 9793
www.noahsarkjingles.com
9 Little Discovery Camp
What: Play-based learning of scientific concepts, guided exploration of Little World Discovery Center.
Where: Nation Galleria Mall, Corniche
When: June 29–August 28, 9.30am-12.30pm
Ages: 5-7 years and 8-10 years
How much: 1 day – Dh240, 1 week – Dh1,000, 2 weeks – Dh1,900, 3 weeks – Dh2,700. Sibling discount 15 per cent
Call : 02-681 8824
10 Little Gym Summer Camp
What: The Little Gym is offering Super Kids’ Quest Summer Camp this year where every camp will be theme based with exciting missions or quests for children to tackle.
Where: Nation Galleria Mall
When: June 30 – August 28
Ages: 3-10 years
How much: 1 day – Dh250, 1 week – Dh850, 3 weeks – Dh2,400. Siblings discount 15 per cent
Call: 02-681 6663
