Best summer camps in Abu Dhabi for fun holidays
During the school holidays, moms and dads have the daunting task of keeping the kids entertained. A tough mission, admittedly…but not impossible. The summer camps in Abu Dhabi provide your children with oodles of edutainment and fun. But what are your options? Read on for all the details.
SUMMER CAMPS IN ABU DHABI 2024
If you are looking for the best nursery summer camps in Abu Dhabi, these programmes — scheduled between July and August — are definitely worth considering.
SUMMER CAMP WONDERS AT EMIRATES PALACE MANDARIN ORIENTAL
The Summer Camp Wonders in Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi is the most popular offering of the year. The camps, which are based on the five learning aspects of sustainability, culinary, art and creative, well-being and exploration allow young imaginations the chance to run wild.
Kids can enjoy days jam-packed with fun, engaging and instructive activities from football, tennis and badminton to arts and crafts, falcon encounters and much more. Other activities include palace tours, dance classes, lazy river, water paddling, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking and aqua fitness.
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- Price:
- Daily: AED 385 (advanced booking rate) | AED 445 (walk-in rate)
- Weekly: AED 1,595 (advanced booking rate) | AED 1,700 (walk-in rate)
- Monthly: AED 5,600 (advanced booking rate) | AED 5,900 (walk-in rate)
- Early Bird Offer: Register by 20th June to get an exclusive gift and 10% off on the advanced rate
- Dates: 1st July 2024 – 30th August 2024
- Ages: 3 to 12 years
- Location: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, West Corniche Road
- Contact: +971-2-690-7311
AL QANA SUMMER CAMP
An eagerly awaited summer camp in Abu Dhabi is here! One of the most instructive experiences available in the UAE capital is undoubtedly this camp. Three kid favourites, National Aquarium, Adrenark and Pixoul have come together to offer an inclusive edutainment experience for little ones.
There will be animal meet and greets, esports, video games, fun walls and treasure hunts!
- Price: From AED 219
- Dates: 3rd July 2024 – 24th August 2024
- Ages: 5 to 13 years
- Timings: Monday to Thursday, from 09:00 am to 02:00 pm
- Location: The National Aquarium, Al Qana, Rabdan
- Contact: +971-54-996-1960
ZSC KIDS CAMP 2.0
No plans to travel this summer? You will love this ZSC kids’ camp 2.0 in Abu Dhabi. Located in Zayed Sports City, the camps offer multiple activities throughout the vacations, from relay races and other sports to scavenger hunts.
- Dates: 8th July 2024 – 23rd August 2024
- Ages: 5 to 12 years
- Timings: 08:00 am – 03:00 pm
- Location: Zayed Sports City
- Contact: +971-2-403-4222
HOLIDAY CAMP AT THE BOUNCE
Our next pick is Bounce Holiday Camp. Let your kids enjoy a range of activities at Bounce Freestyle Academy. From exciting games to healthy lunches, the camp offers lots of fun and entertainment for kids this summer. Bounce Abu Dhabi summer camp also offers a 10% discount to siblings and existing BFA students.
- Price:
- Half day: AED 210 (daily) | AED 840 (full week)
- Full day: AED 300 (daily) | AED 1,100 (full week)
- Dates: 24th June 2024 – 29th August 2024
- Timings: Half day, 08:00 am – 01:30 pm | Full day, 08:00 am – 05:00 pm
- Location: 1st floor, Marina Mall
- Contact: +971-4-304-9333
KIDS SUMMER CAMP AT SAADIYAT ROTANA RESORT AND VILLAS
Children are invited to spend the summer at one of the best Saadiyat Island hotels and resorts — Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas — for a fun-filled season full of interesting and imaginative excursions! As one of the best summer camps in Abu Dhabi, it is jam-packed with entertaining, energetic and interesting activities.
- Price: Daily: AED 300 | Weekly: AED 1,350 | Monthly: AED 5,250 | Full Camp: AED 9,000
- Dates: 8th July 2024 – 23rd August 2024
- Ages: 2 to 11 years
- Timings: 09:00 am – 05:30 pm
- Location: Al Saadiyat Island
- Contact: +971-2-697-0000
Note that breakfast and lunch are included in the packages mentioned.
Odyssey Nurseries Summer Camp
There is an exciting, multicultural summer camp for kids in town that aims to foster cognitive and motor development. Kids between the ages of three months and six years are welcome to attend Odyssey Nurseries’ Summer Camp in Mushrif and Khalifa City. Here’s a quick look at what the Odyssey has in store for children this year:
- Messy Play Adventure: Treasure Hunt and Pirate Sensory Play
- Harmonious Rhythms
- Tropical Fiesta
- Science Investigations: Ocean Habitats and Volcano Experiment
- Sensory Play: Soap and Water and Stone Art
- Pirate Parade
- Mermaid Visit
A different expressive art form will be explored with kids every two weeks as part of the activities under the subject “Art and Fun.” They will learn valuable life lessons through live performances and dance, where they can move their bodies to a variety of dance styles.
- Dates: 1st July 2024 – 28th August 2024
- Ages: 3 months to 6 years old
- Location: The Collection St. Regis | Al Muneera | Al Zeina
- Contact: 800-6392-4453
Dolphin Sports Academy Summer Camp Adventure
Get your kid in shape at Dolphin Sports Academy’s multisport camp. From 8th July to 23rd August, this thrilling sporting event will feature a variety of activities, including swimming, basketball, football, badminton, karate, gymnastics and arts & crafts.
- Price:
- 1 week: AED 500
- 2 weeks: AED 900
- 1 month: AED 1,300
- 2 months: AED 2,100
- Dates: 8th July to 23rd August
- Ages: 5 to 12 years
- Timings: 08:00 am to 02:00 pm
- Location and Contact: Al Mushrif: +971-54-440-6474 | Khalifa City: +971-54-446-4747 | MBZ: +971-56-440-6474 | Al Falah City: +971-52-725-5006
SUMMER CAMP AT EMIRATES PARK ZOO
At the renowned Emirates Park Zoo, take the kids on an exciting animal adventure. Kids may experience rare up-close contact with their beloved animals at this one-of-a-kind camp, which offers an immersive immersion into the world of wildlife protection. The camp offers:
- Sustainability workshops
- Animal welfare sessions
- Learning and adventre activities
- Handcrafted projects
- 40+ exciting programs
- Wow feeding sessions
- Mesmerising animal presentations
- Swimming pool access
Prepare your kids for this unique wildlife adventure! It has one of the most popular petting zoos in Abu Dhabi.
- Dates: 24th June 2024 – 23rd August 2024
- Ages: 4 to 14 years
- Timings: 09:00 am – 02:00 pm
- Location: 12th Street, Al Bahyah
- Contact: +971-52-911-3990 | +971-52-911-3994
SNOW ABU DHABI SUMMER CAMP
Let your kids witness the magic of winter in summer at the first-ever Snow Abu Dhabi Summer Camp. There will be plenty of activities to keep the little ones occupied such as treasure hunts, magic shows, workshops and much more!
- Price: From AED 4,000
- Dates: 17th July 2024 – 31st August 2024
- Ages: 4 to 10 years
- Timings: Monday to Friday, 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
- Location: Snow Abu Dhabi, Reem Mall
- Contact: 600-59-9905
FAQS
ARE THERE OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS TO DO DURING SUMMER IN ABU DHABI?
Absolutely. There’s a whole host of indoor things to do in Abu Dhabi during the hot summer months. This includes visits to play areas and escape rooms.
CAN I GO TO WATERPARKS TO COOL OFF THIS SUMMER IN ABU DHABI?
Most definitely! Start your search at Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi.
That concludes our list of the best summer camps in Abu Dhabi. If we’ve missed out on any great choices for summer programmes in the capital, let us know in the comments section below and we’ll add them to the list. There are also these indoor sports complexes in Abu Dhabi that are enjoyable all year round.
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