With only a few weeks to go until the schools close for the Spring break, it can be difficult to think of ways to entertain the kids. However, don’t worry! We’ve rounded up our top pick of exciting Spring Camps and Centres available in our city!
Zayed Sports City
Camp name: ZSC are running two camps! ZSC Academy Ice Skating Camp & ZSC Kids Holiday Camp
Zayed Sports City knows how to keep kids active and entertained during school breaks. Whether you’re looking for our focused ZSC Academy Ice Skating Camp or the capital’s longest camp day at ZSC Kids Holiday Camp, your children are guaranteed to stay fit and have fun when you register them for one of these great programmes.
Camp dates: March 26 – 30, April 2-6
Times: ZSC Academy Ice Skating Camp: 9am – 1pm
ZSC Kids Holiday Camp: 8am – 5.30pm
Activities: ZSC Academy Ice Skating Camp: On and off ice lessons and games to improve skating skills
ZSC Kids Holiday Camp: ice skating, bowling, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, teambuilding challenges and more!
Cost: ZSC Academy Ice Skating Camp: AED750/week
ZSC Kids Holiday Camp: AED1,000/week (additional siblings at AED900)
Contact details: www.zsc.ae, email – [email protected], 02 403 4200
My First Gym
Camp name: My First Gym Spring Break Camp
My First Gym’s mission is to take care of the Mind, Body and Soul of families, parents and children. The gym is running a fun and innovative Spring Break Camp for kids.
Camp dates: March 26 – April 6
Times: 9am – 2.30pm
Activities: Week 1 is titled Around The World and will allow kids to learn about the following locations – China, Mexico, Brazil, Australia and Canada! In Week 2, kids can enjoy a variety of fun activities in a mixed-theme camp! The themes will include – The Mighty Jungle, Under The Big Top: Circus, Crazy Science, Let’s Dance and Princesses and Pirates Adventures!
Cost: 5 days – AED900, 10 days – AED 1,700. Members can enjoy 10% discount
Contact details: www.myfirstgym.com, email – [email protected] 02 444 3560.
Mathnasium
Camp name: Mathnasium Spring Break Special
Mathnasium is your neighborhood math-only learning centre that teaches kids math the way that makes sense to them. During the school holidays, the centre has plenty of training classes available for kids. Students will have the chance to come in everyday throughout the week to brush up on their math skills in a fun and engaging manner.
Camp dates: March 25 – April 15 (1 week or 2 week options)
Activities: Every day and for one hour throughout the week, kids will have the chance to improve their skill and work on developing a true understanding of mathematical concepts.
Cost: Starting from AED900 per week
Contact details: www.mathnasium.ae,
Branches:
Khalifa City A – [email protected], 02 555 8785
Al Reem – [email protected], 02 491 0122
Muroor – [email protected], 056 611 4212
Teddy Bear Nurseries
Camp name: Teddy’s Spring Camp – The Very Hungry Caterpillar theme
At Teddy Bear Nursery play is a priority on your child’s educational journey of discovery, learning, exploration and fun. During this spring camp, kids can explore good nutrition and enjoy healthy food choices.
Camp dates: March 26 – April 6
Times: 8am – 1pm (additional option until 5pm)
Activities: During the Spring Camp, kids can enjoy the following activities:
Fun & age appropriate exercise @ Teddy’s Gymnasium
Creative Arts & Crafts @ Teddy’s Classrooms
Dancing & Singing @ Teddy’s Music Room
Picnic @ Teddy’s Outside Play Area
Story Time @ Teddy’s Children’s Library
Imaginative & Role Play @ Teddy’s Imagination Station
Health & Nutrition Activities @ Teddy’s Kitchen
Cost: 2 days – AED550, 3 Days – AED650, 4 Days – AED750, 5 Days – AED850
Contact details: www.teddybearnursery.net
Branches:
Khalifa City A – [email protected], 050 241 0559, 02 556 8566
Al Bateen – [email protected], 056 723 1167, 02 633 3350
Odyssey Nursery
Camp name: Odyssey’s Spring Camp
Odyssey English French Nursery has a “learn through play” approach in which learning a language is not an objective in itself, but rather a way of communicating with others. The nursery is offering a spring camp filled with lots of activities!
Camp dates: March 26 – April 6
Times: 7.30am – 5pm (8am – 2pm option OR 8am-5pm option)
Activities: The two-week Reggio Emilia Inspired Spring Camp is a school-break solution that’s tough to beat. Little artists will be creating their own beautiful pieces of art, and exploring materials and resources like never before. There will also be ballet, tennis, football, music, yoga, zumba sessions and more.
Cost: Discounted rates are available if registration is complete by March 18.
8am – 2pm Camp: (2,3,4 and 5 days available)
2 Days with discount – AED1,215
5 Days with discount – AED2,070
8am – 5pm Camp: (2,3,4 and 5 days available)
2 Days with discount – AED1,890
5 Days with discount – AED2,700
Rates change after March 18.
Contact details: www.odysseynursery.com, [email protected], 02 665 5 994
Advantage Sports UAE
Advantage Sports Services strives to provide the ultimate in Sports & Fitness expertise. Our long-term vision and aim is to continually offer the highest quality training programs for the adults & youth of today. This spring, there’s lots of exciting activities and classes on offer at Advantage Sports UAE.
Camp dates: March 26 – April 6
Times: 9am – 2pm
Activities: There’s so much planned for this spring camp! Activities include swimming games, swimming classes & activities, quizzes, competitions, football, dancing, music, treasure hunts, face painting, and much more!
Cost: Members – AED750 per week
Members daily rate – AED180
Non-Members – AED900
Non-Members daily rate – AED210
(Food included in cost)
Contact details: www.advantagesportsuae.com, email – [email protected], 055 807 2482
Fun Works
Fun Works is on a mission to nurture the growing minds and bodies of children in the UAE. Play is essential for growth and wellbeing, which is why Fun Works houses all the types of play you could ever imagine. Inside Fun Works it’s giggles and wide-eyed wonder everywhere you go. Discover two floors jam-packed with attractions that have never been seen before in the region! There’s adventure rides, a giant soft play area, learning workshops, toddler playgrounds and much more. Fun Works has everything from customised school field trips, themed kids’ parties, kid-friendly dining options and a quiet parents lounge too. So head along to where children can play to their hearts’ content, let their imaginations run wild, and feed their curious minds. Come to where everyday is a play day for kids and adults too! At Fun Works, we’re serious about play. And we’re playful about learning. So come over during the spring break and get powered by play.
Info: Open daily
Times: 10am–10pm
Contact details: Yas Mall, www.funworks.ae, email – [email protected], 02 565 1242
Beach Rotana
Camp name: Spring Kids Camp
The Beach Rotana has a jam-packed two weeks program that will keep kids active and entertained during the spring break. The Beach Club at Beach Rotana have been busy getting ready for the spring holidays and have everything from pool games to sports activities lined up!
Camp dates: March 26-30, April 2-6
Times: 8am – 2pm
Activities: Lots of exciting activities have been planned for the Spring Kids Camp at The Beach Rotana! Some will include beach and pool games, sports activities and team games. During the camp there will also be refreshments and lunch.
Cost: Member and Hotel Guests: AED160 includes lunch
Non-Members: AED190 including lunch
Full week:
Members & Hotel Guests: AED600 includes lunch and a t-shirt
Non-Members: AED700 includes lunch and a t-shirt
Contact: www.rotanatimes.com/beachrotana, email – [email protected], 02 697 9302.
Orange Wheels / Orange Spin
Kids can enjoy state of-the-art facilities, which are spread across various activity zones including the O-Town mini village. The village is designed especially for little ones and allows them to experience lots of ‘grown up’ role-play. There’s also a kid-friendly gym, climbing walls, large slides and lots of space for arts and crafts. Inside Orange Spin, this offers an amusement centre experience with lots of fun games including ten-pin bowling.
Info: Both centres are open daily
Times: Sun – Wed, 10am-9pm, Thu-Sat, 10am-10pm
Contact details: www.orangewheels.com, email – [email protected], 02 667 4411
Fun City
Fun City is an ideal play centre for kids between 2-12 years. Fun City forms an integral part in the society by providing a platform to children for social interactions and active play in a safe, secure and conveniently accessed location.
Fun has many faces at Fun City. “Fun n Learn” an area for children age 0-4 provides avenues for mental and physical development of a child, whereas the softplay area called “PlayZone” provides a safe and secure place to slide, run, climb, jump around and enjoy. Fun City is the most established brand of Landmark Leisure division and one of the largest indoor entertainment centres operating in the region with over 60 outlets across the Middle East and India. Its philosophy is to ‘put a smile on every face’! It’s a great place to visit during the spring holidays.
Info: Open daily
Times: 10am – 10pm
Contact details: www.funcity.ae, email – [email protected], 04 501 4699
Branches: Abu Dhabi Mall, Marina Mall, Madinat Zayed Mall, Dalma Mall
Kidz Venture
Camp name: Kidz Venture Spring Camp
Kidz Venture Nursery caters from ages 6 months to 4 years. At Kidz Venture, children are able to develop a positive self-esteem, curiosity and fostering a love of learning.
Camp dates: March 26 – April 6
Times: 8am – 12.30pm
Activities: The exciting activities will include gardening, sensory play, little chefs, games and sports, messy play, music and more.
Cost: Under 3s – AED750 per week, Ages 3-6 years – AED650 per week, or AED200 per day. A 10% discount is available for Kidz Venture students.
Contact details: www.kidzventure.ae, email – [email protected], 02 550 0255
