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Abu Dhabi kids’ summer camps to book

Our comprehensive guide of camps in the capital

BEACH ROTANA
Name of camp: Summer Camp. Age range: Five to 12 years old.
Dates: Jul 7-Aug 29.
Timings: 9am-3pm.
Fees: Beach club members Dhs180 (daily), Dhs800 (weekly), non-members: Dhs200 (daily), Dhs900 (weekly).
Application deadline: Open.
Kids need to bring: N/A.
Sibling discount: N/A.
Activities: Baking, gardening, music, arts and crafts, pool games, taekwondo and more. Kids will enjoy noodles, veal Schnitzel, honey chicken and kushari.
Al Zahiya, rotana.com (02 697 9000). 

BLOOMING BUDS NURSERY
Name of camp: A summer journey through books.
Age range: One to four years old.
Dates: Jun 7 to Jul 11, Jul 14 to Jul 18, Jul 21 to Jul 25, Jul 28 to Aug 1.
Timings: 8am-2pm.
Fees: Per week – Dhs540 (3 days), Dhs720 (4 days), Dhs900 (5 days).
Application deadline: Jun 9
Kids need to bring: Snack, lunch, sports bottle with water, swimwear.
Sibling discount: N/A.
Activities: Cooking, science experiments, splash play, messy play, physical play, arts and crafts, music and movement, story time, sensory play, dramatic play, free play and more.
Al Bateen, info@bloomingbuds.ae (02 491 8069). 

BRIGHT KIDS NURSERY
Name of camp: Summer Club – Around the World.
Age range: One to four years old.
Dates: Jul 1 to Aug 30.
Timings: 8am-2pm, 2pm-6pm.
Fees: Dhs1,600 per month.
Application deadline: Jun 30.
Kids need to bring: Lunch.
Sibling discount: 20 percent.
Activities: BKN language programme, dancing classes, music class, sports class, science class, coding, arts and crafts, and more.
Bright Kids Nursery, info@bkn.ae (056 687 7977).

HUMMINGBIRD NURSERY
Name of camp: Hummingbird Summer Splash Camp.
Age range: Four months to six years old.
Dates: Jul and Aug.
Timings: 7am-7pm.
Fees: Dhs600/week (four hours a day), Dhs1,020/week (six hours a day), Dhs1,400/week (eight hours a day).
Application deadline: N/A.
Kids need to bring: Imagination, creativity and their smiles.
Sibling discount: 15 percent sibling discount, and a special Summer Splash Pass.
Activities: Sensory, water and messy play, arts and crafts, role-play and storytelling, indoor summer activities, edible garden, preparing healthy treats and more.
Amaya Towers, Al Reem Island, info@hummingbird.ae (02 6717 701).

MY FIRST GYM
Name of camp: My First Gym Summer Camp.
Age range: Three to 10 years old.
Dates: Jul 7 to Sep 5.
Timings: 9am-2pm.
Fees: Dhs200 (daily), Dhs900 (5 days), Dhs1700 (10 days), Dhs3200 (20 days).
Application deadline: Jul 5
Kids need to bring: A snack, lunch and water.
Sibling discount: Ten percent.
Activities: Sports, gymnastics, dance, fitness and relays.
Delma Street, adkc@myfirstgym.com (02 444 3560).

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, SAADIYAT ISLAND
Name of camp: Gulf Star Multi-Activity Summer Camp.
Age range: Three to 13 years old.
Dates: Jul 7 to Aug 29.
Timings: 9am-2.30pm, 8am-4pm.
Fees: Dhs735.
Application deadline: N/A.
Kids need to bring: Water bottle, lunch and a snack.
Sibling discount: Ten percent.
Activities: Sports, arts and crafts, drama, games, dance, martial arts, team building.
Motor City, Dubai (offices), info@gulfstarsports.com (050 429 4860).

ODYSSEY NURSERY, ABU DHABI
Name of camp: A World of Summer Fun.
Age range: Four months to seven years old.
Dates: Jul 2 to Aug 31.
Timings: 7am-5pm.
Fees: From Dhs568. 
Application deadline: Jun 11.
Kids need to bring: Healthy snack and healthy lunch.
Sibling discount: N/A.
Activities: Different schedule each week.
Street 20, Khalifa City A, Sector 42, info-abudhabi@odysseynursery.com (02 685 5994).

REDWOOD NURSERY
Name of camp: Little Explorer Summer Camp.
Age range: One to six years old.
Dates: Jun 10 to Aug 29.
Timings: 8am-5pm.
Fees: Dhs1429 (5 days).
Application deadline: N/A.
Kids need to bring: A snack and lunch. Plus, a change of clothes as necessary.
Sibling discount: Five percent.
Activities: Science lab, craft, astronomy, painting, music and movement, sensory and water play, theatre, puppet making, cooking, arts and crafts, creative play, indoor and outdoor learning experiences and more.
Street 38, Khalifa City A, Sector 38, Zone 135, Abu Dhabi, info.khalifa.city@theredwoodnursery.com, (02 556 4611).

WINDSOR EARLY YEARS NURSERY, ABU DHABI
Name of camp: Windsor Early Years Nursery Summer Camp
Age range: One to five years old
Dates: Until August 16
Timings: 7am-6pm
Fees: N/A
Application deadline: N/A
Kids need to bring: Lunch and a snack.
Sibling discount: Please call to inquire.
Activities: Communication, maths, literacy, expressive art and design, technology, language, physical and emotional development. Programmes are designed for early learning and in line with curriculum as well.
Khalifa City A, info@windsor-nursery.com (02 557 9295).

ZAYED SPORTS CITY
Name of camp: ZSC Kids Holiday Camp.
Age range: Five to 12 years old.
Dates: Jul 7-Aug 29.
Timings: 8am-5pm.
Fees: N/A.
Application deadline: Open all summer.
Kids need to bring: A snack and lunch.
Sibling discount: Please call to inquire.
Activities: Sports, arts and crafts, team building, board games, bowling and football are on the list as well as indoor sports, challenges and more at this outdoor camp that’s designed to keep kids moving.
Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, kidscamp@zsc.ae (02 403 4222).