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THE CURIOSITY LAB SCIENCE CAMP AT JUSTPLAY, AL QUOZ: Curiosity Lab is a child enrichment program where children are treated as the scientists of tomorrow. They experiment, interact, explore, and their curiosity is sparked, nurtured and fueled. The camps are designed to turn your child into a real scientist, with real challenges, real experiments and real discoveries to expand their minds and ignite a passion for science. This popular camp – now held at Just Play in Al Quoz - sold out previously, so sign up soon as spaces are strictly limited. DETAILS: For 6-12 year olds, 9.30am-1pm throughout winter break; Dh1,200 per week. www.curiositylab.ae, +971 50 407 9007.
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ANIMAL-LOVERS CAMP AT GREEN PLANET: This unique Winter Camp at indoor rainforest The Green Planet in City Walk Dubai gives children the chance to engage their eco skills and is perfect for any budding biologists, fauna fanatics or nature lovers. Featuring animal encounters, bio-dome and sustainable explorations, nature-inspired arts and crafts, active games as well as scavenger and treasure hunts within the tropical environment, campers will also learn and be involved with various planting activities, offering hours of fun in nature. DETAILS: For 5-12 year olds, 9am-2pm, Dh750 for 4 days or Dh225 for 1 day. www.thegreenplanetdubai.com.
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INVENTSHOP CAMP AT OLIOLI, AL QUOZ: This creative program is inspired by amazing inventors of the past, from the Wright Brothers to Henry Ford to Coco Chanel and more. Children will be challenged and inspired as they design and create telescopes while learning about Galileo, or code their own ukuleles while learning about the first computer programmer Ada Lovelace. DETAILS: Running only for two weeks from 13 to 24 December, two age groups of 4-6 years and 7-10 years, 8.30am to 12.30pm or 9.30am to 1.30pm; Dh1,090 per week, or Dh990 with sibling discount.
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ECOVENTURE CAMP AT KINGS SCHOOLS: These popular camps are back and must be one of the city’s most well-rounded offerings, featuring climbing, archery, pool games, kayaking, science experiments, performing arts, arts and crafts, team-building challenges, sensory trails, baking, STEM challenges, mixed sports and games, martial arts and much more. The Multi Activity and Engineers To Be programs will be running at Kings' Al Barsha and Kings Nad Al Sheba from 13-31 December. DETAILS: For 3-12 year olds (5-12-year-olds for the Engineers To Be camp, which also includes an engineering design project), 9am-2pm, Dh360 for two days (minimum), Dh895 for one week, Dh1,750 for two weeks, Dh2,550 for three weeks. www.ecoventureme.com/holiday-programs.
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AMAZING ATHLETES AT VELOCITY, AL QUOZ: The Amazing Athletes ethos uses sports as a catalyst to meet the needs of the whole child through non-competitive, sports-based fitness classes designed to advance each child’s individual motor-skills and inspire future participation in physical activity. Based at multi-level soft play area Velocity, this camp will feature 10 different sports and arts and crafts activities. DETAILS: For 2.5 -6 years, 9am-12pm, Dh150 per day, Dubai@amazingathletes.com, 0526477057.
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AIR MANIAX WINTER CAMP, AL QUOZ: Kids will be literally bouncing off the walls at this inflatable play park, which is hosting a flip-tastic camp over the winter break. DETAILS: 13-31 December, For kids 94cm and above, 8.30am-1.30pm, Dh149 per day or Dh599 per week. www.airmaniax.com/offers.
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ESM MULTISPORTS CAMPS AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS IN DUBAI : Keep kids active over the long winter break with the ESM holiday camp. Designed to build confidence, friendships and skills these active and fun camps aim to get the best out of every child, regardless of whether your child is sporty or less outgoing. DETAILS: For 4-12 year olds, 9am-1.30pm, Dh168 per day or Dh840 per week, camp bus transportation is also available at Dh150 per week. At: Gems Dubai American Academy, Dubai British School Jumeirah Park, Gems Wellington Academy Jumeirah Park, Gems Wellington International School Silicon Oasis, Gems Wellington Primary School Al Satwa, Gems Jumeirah Primary School, Gems Royal School Dubai Mirdif, Gems Metropole Motor City, The Winchester School Jebel Ali, Dubai British School Meadows. https://www.esmacademies.ae/courses/WINTER-HOLIDAY-CAMPS, +971 50 361 1547
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STREET MANIAX CAMP, AL QUOZ: This fun, freestyle trampoline and parkour course will be hosting a range of activities in their winter camp. DETAILS: 13-31 December, for kids 94cm and above, 8.30am-1.30pm. Dh149 per day or Dh599 per week. www.streetmaniax.com.
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ELITE MULTI-SPORT AND FOOTBALL CAMP, VARIOUS SCHOOLS: Elite Sports Academy’s ever popular multi-sports camp is back at Horizon English School and will be featuring its usual mixture of multiple sports and fun games to keep children active and engaged over the winter break. DETAILS: 13-31 December, for 4-14 year olds (multi-sports) and 7-14 year olds (football), 8.30am-3.30pm, Dh882 per week with 20% sibling discount. At Horizon English School Al Safa, JESS Jueirah, JESS Arabian Ranches, Regent International School, Victory Heights Primary School. Elitesports.ae/services/holiday-camps-dubai
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THE STUDY ROOM WINTER CAMP AT STUDIO REPUBLIK: From becoming an arctic explorer, to improving maths and literacy skills. The Study Room’s winter camp offers a diverse range of activities, based at Studio Republik, off Sheikh Zayed Road. DETAILS: For 4-9 year olds; 8.30am – 2.30am (early drop off at 8am is available complimentary); Dh289 per day; only 16 places available. Info@thestudyroom.ae.
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TASHKEEL REMOTE WINTER CAMP: Keep kids creative and engaged with the remote version of Tashkeel’s winter camp. Participants will engage in various art activities using materials delivered to their homes. Each session will include a box of materials and a video demonstration to guide young learners through the different Winter Camp activities. Locally practicing artists Khalid Mezaina, Nahla Tabaa, Muna Al Marashi, Salama Nasib and Azim Al Ghussein will guide the curious minds with workshops in origami, printmaking, drawing, and crystal growing. DETAILS: Boxes will be available from December 13, for 8-12 year-olds, Dh1,125 full package or Dh250 per kit. Themes are: Basics of Origami, Dancing Masks, The Exquisite Corpse, Crystal Garden, Let’s Gelli-Print. For more details, visit tashkeel.org. Email tashkeel@tashkeel.org or call +971 4 336 3313.
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