Ramadan workshop and summer camp
British Islamic Nursery in Al Khan, Sharjah, is holding a Ramadan workshop and summer camp for kids aged 2 to 7.
The workshop that runs from June 12 to 23 will teach kids the significance of Ramadan through interactive play and learning. The summer camp, which will be held from July 10 to August 4, will introduce them to the scientific reasoning mentioned within the Quran through various fun-filled exercises. Transportation is available from Dubai as well as the Ajman border area. Other activities include Quran and its interpretations of the meanings, cooking, arts and crafts. Call 050-2881819 or 06-5267570 or log on britishislamicnursery.com
Football Ramadan camp
The FC Dubai is holding a Ramadan camp for kids aged 4-16 years from June 12 to 23, Sunday to Thursday, 2 to 4pm, at Football Centre based in Al Quoz. Prices start at Dh120 for one day. Call 04 3483869 or write to customerservice@footballcenter.ae or log on to thefcdubai.com
Picture People’s summer of photography
Photography studio Picture People will be holding a series of camps and workshops aimed at children from three years (adults of all ages too). The sessions will include everything from learning the basics of how to hold a camera correctly and the settings to prop making, macaroni jewellery and posing for the younger photography enthusiasts.
The workshop (June 19 to 23, Dh595 per class per day or Dh2,475 for five days) will run for five days aimed at kids 14-years-old and above. Each day will cover a different subject including props, positioning and posing, lighting and post-production using Photoshop. The summer camp (June 26 to 30 and July 3 to 7) is a five-day course for children from three to nine years (three to five and six to nine years). One-day package is for Dh295, three-day package for Dh885 and five-day package Dh1,475.
For more information call 04-3434413 or log on to picturepeople.ae.
Play and learn with Hummingbird
Until August 31 Hummingbird Early Learning Centres in Dubai offers activities with daily themes such as cooking and baking, engineering and building structures from spaghetti and marshmallows, sculpting, music and dancing, and more. Plus all kids, from three months to six years, have access to the jungle gym and soft play are. No registration fees, parents can apply up for 1-day, 1-week or 1-month packages at any one of the four centres.
For more information please call 800-HUMMIN (486 646) or write to info@hummingbird.ae.
Splash ‘n’ Party treat
Splash ‘n’ Party, the new Dubai children’s waterpark, will hold healthy activities such as yogalates, aqua zumba and boot camp style classes with those to hone your culinary skills, arts and crafts, and more. July 3 to 28 and July 31 to August 25 for kids aged three to 10. Dh499 per week, including a round of fresh pressed juices and snack platter.
Ramadan offer runs from June 5 to July 3 where two kids can enjoy the park for Dh100.
For more information or bookings call 04-3883008 or write to info@splashnparty.ae or log on to spashnparty.ae
Five at Atlantis The Palm
Atlantis The Palm has come back with five summer camp programmes for children between 3 and 12 years from June 26 to August 25. Tackle challenges, seek adventure, hone culinary and art skills, or feed fish and other marine mammals. Prices vary for each activity, but book before June 5 and receive a complimentary evening for Dh200, valid from July 1 to December 16. All programmes are inclusive of daily lunch and healthy snacks.
For more information log on to atlantisthepalm.com/kids-activities/summer-camps
Hayley’s Comet’s theatre camp
Spend the summer singing, dancing and acting with Hayley’s Comet Theatre Company. Kids aged six to 14 years can join the summer camp at James & Alex Dance Studios during July and August. Drama games, building on team skills, learning routines and songs, and creating their own characters to become for a devised all-singing, all-dancing, all-drama play to be performed on the last day of camp for family and friends are the activities on offer.
The camp runs with a new theme and story for a different performance each week. A UK professional dance and musical theatre performer and a team of creative assistants will lead each camp. They will direct, choreograph and inspire kids to write their own musical to perform.
The cost of each camp is Dh750 with a one-time registration fee of Dh80, which includes the camp t-shirt for new children to Hayley’s Comet. Write to info@hayleyscomet.com for more information and registration.
ICC Academy camp for juniors
Eight fun-filled weeks of cricket coaching, games and cricket skill development, all inside a fully air-conditioned indoor centre. The first camps will start on July 3 and run until July 28. More camps run until August 25.
Price is Dh900 per kid between six and 12 years old for five sessions of three hours per week. Week One (three days only) is for Dh540. It includes daily snack box lunch and drink. All players should wear suitable cricket clothing, indoor shoes and are welcome to use the academy’s equipment. Call 04-4481355 or write to info@iccacademy.net or log on to iccacademy.net
Summer at Ductac
Art: For kids between five and 11 years, the programme allows them to explore different eras and styles of art, learn creative writing skills, discover abstract patterns and optical illusions, recreate the genius of famous painters, create unique clay forms and have fun with origami, crafts and printmaking through weekly themes and artist-based days. Call 04-3414777 or log on to ductac.org
Interior design: A beginner’s interior design course for teens (14 to 19) with Kelley Norman starts July 3. Minimum four, maximum 12 students. Topics on course include design phases, drawing to 1:50 and 1:20 scales, site surveys, furniture layout plans, mood boards and more. Bookings with full payment must be made at least 10 days prior to the course commencing. Price Dh1,200 (materials extra). Write to Sharon at sharon@fullcircle-design.com or call 04-4449567 or 050-5323749.
Experiment, explore and expand: The Discover Me programme for seven to 12 year olds exposes them to activities based on all the eight intelligence: visual, musical, logical, social, verbal, intrapersonal, naturalist and bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. Success Saturdays for seven to nine year olds facilitates awareness, understanding, experience, reflection and repetition through activities. It includes challenging games, group or paired projects, discussions, debate, skits etc. Dh880 for eight consecutive sessions. Call Neetu Shah on 055-4069095.
Summer fun at St Regis Saadiyat Island
Abu Dhabi’s St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort’s children’s club Sandcastle Club will offer children between four to 12 activities ranging from art and crafts, water-based activities at the pool and by the beach, indoor and outdoor exercise, fun-filled competitive games, movie time and more, from July 10 to August 11.
Priced at Dh250 per day or Dh900 per week, each child will receive a summer camp shirt, sling bag, a baseball cap and wrist band, complemented with delectable fruit-based treats twice a day and a lunch. In house guests can admit their children for free. Timing is from 9am to 3.30pm; registration between 8.30 and 9am; pick up between 3.30 and 4pm at the Astor Lounge. For more information call 04-4988888.
