Crafty Makerspace Al Zeina summer camps launch 2022

In search of kids‘ summer camps in Abu Dhabi? Makerspace Al Zeina summer camps are launching.

Summer is here and if you’re looking to keep children entertained and active, kids’ camps are a great way to go.

There are five summer camps at Makerspace happening in July and August with fun activities that the little ones will love.

The kiddos can dive into creating and experimenting with fabrication tools, equipment, arts, and crafts at Makerspace Al Zeina. Kids aged between eight to 14 years are welcome to join.

Looking for more things to do with kids this summer? The National Aquarium is hosting a Junior Marine Biologist programme. You can also take the kids to zoom down Velocity: the new massive slide at WTC Mall.

But first, get them signed up for one of these cool summer camps at Makerspace. The cost is Dhs250 for one day, Dhs450 for two days or Dhs860 for one week of crafting fun.

lion decoration made at the summer camps at Makerspace

Camp One: Junior jewellers

This two-day camp is running on Wednesday July 6 and Thursday July 7 and allows kids to learn casting, stamping, cutting and working with jewellery tools to make their own unique pieces to take home.

Camp Two: “Wildlife in the UAE” DIY maker’s camp

This four-day camp kicks off on Monday July 18, where kids use arts and crafts to create fun pieces based on the theme “wildlife in the UAE”. Kids will learn how to print, use laser cutters, basic electronics and ceramics.

Camp Three: “My city, Abu Dhabi” DIY maker’s camp

This four-day camp starts on Monday August 1 and teaches kids how to fabricate and build at Makerspace using basic woodshop skills to create a mechanical CAM toy. They’ll also learn how to wire LEDs and use the laser cutter.

Camp Four: Fabric and threads

This two-day camp is happening on Wednesday August 10 and Thursday August 11 and is all about textile design. On day one kids will learn to use a laser cutter to make a frame and weave some weather-themed hanging decorations. Day two is all about macramé to create cute animal designs.

Camp Five: “The future” DIY maker’s camp

This four-day camp kicks off on Monday August 15 and looks to the future, where kids learn about electronics and STEAM. They’ll discover electric candlelight, use the sun to power a car and find out how to make an automated watering system. Skills include laser cutter, electronics, weaving and ceramics.

Dhs250 (one day), Dhs450 (two days), Dhs860 (one week) Dhs50 (late pick-up). 9.30am-2pm. Makerspace Al Zeina, makerspace.ae (02 558 8624).