Dubai is gearing up for the winter break, and there’s a lot in store for the little ones. As schools take a step back, the city transforms into a lively center for kids with various winter camps offering activities like stagecraft and trampoline fun. Whether your child is into STEM or loves adventures, Dubai ensures a fun-filled break with laughter and new experiences.
The upcoming winter holidays in Dubai are shaping up to be a festive time for young explorers. Winter camps throughout the city provide engaging activities, helping kids develop social and cognitive skills in a joyful setting. From gymnastics to zip-lining, these camps turn the break into an exploratory journey, making Dubai an ideal playground for curious young minds. ❄️🚀
Creative and Educational Camps
Courtyard Playhouse: Mini Storytellers, Junior Actors, Young Performers Camps
Courtyard Playhouse, a hotspot for creativity, invites kids to winter camps full of excitement. Explore the world of picture books with the Mini Storytellers Camp, where children engage in theater games, role-play, and arts and crafts. The Junior Actors Camp brings beloved books like Harry Potter to life through dynamic theater activities, while the Young Performers Camp delves into the captivating theme of mythology. These camps foster creativity, boost confidence, and conquer anxiety, ending each week with a showcase for families and friends. Join the winter fun at Courtyard Playhouse for a unique blend of imagination and performance. 🌟🎭
- Location: The Courtyard Playhouse, The Courtyard Building, Al Quoz 1,Dubai
- Age Group: 4-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years
- Dates: 11th – 29th December
- Timings: 9am – 12pm or 1pm – 4pm
- Fees: from AED 1,215 per week
- Email: workshops@courtyardplayhouse.com
- Contact: +971 509 861 760
Pure Minds Academy: Winter Camp
Sign up your child for an engaging STEM-based winter camp featuring robotics, coding, finance, and cybersecurity lessons. Tailored for kids aged four to fourteen, the program sparks curiosity and imparts valuable skills. With hands-on experiences, interactive projects, and expert guidance, the camp fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Location: Rove Hotel Downtown Dubai and Studio One Hotel (near Arabian Ranches 1)
- Age Group: 4-14 years
- Dates: 11th – 29th December
- Times: 8.30am – 2pm
- Fees: AED 1,150 per child per week
- Email: info@stemforkids.ae
- Contact: +971 432 9464
The Jam Jar: Winter Camp
Voyage onto a winter wonderland adventure with The JamJar’s craft camp inspired by Frozen and The Chronicles of Narnia. Dive into the magic of mixed media as you create artistic masterpieces that bring Olaf’s self-portraits, penguins on ice, and expressive reindeer to life. Limited slots are available for these fun and interactive sessions, so secure your spot for three weeks of snowy crafts in a creative learning environment. Get ready to unleash your imagination and make this holiday season truly enchanting! ❄️🎨
- Location: Unit H74, Alserkal Avenue – Al Quoz 1
- Age Group: 4-10 years
- Dates: 11th – 29th December
- Timings: 10.30am – 12.30pm or 3.30pm – 5.30pm
- Fees: AED 150 for one day or AED 750 for a week
- Email: hello@thejamjardubai.com
- Contact: +971 4 341 7303
Meraki Design & Art Studio: Winter Art Camp
Art enthusiasts! Get ready for an exciting Winter Break as the popular Art Camps make a return. It’s an invitation to a creative and enriching experience, challenging the conventional boundaries of art. The camp promises a unique journey, encouraging participants to think outside the lines and sow the seeds of creativity for a flourishing future. Don’t miss this opportunity to make the winter break a canvas of endless possibilities for your kids! 🎨✨
- Location: 40, Meraki Art Studio Goshi Warehouse Village, AI Quoz 3, Dubai
- Age Group: 5-11 years
- Dates: 11th – 22nd December
- Timings: 10:00am – 2pm
- Fees: one Day: AED 325, one week AED 1,375, two weeks AED 2,500 (all inclusive of a snack)
- Email: hello@merakiartstudio.me
- Contact: +971 50 852 3600
Oli Oli: Tinker Makers Camp
Hop onto an adventurous and creative journey with the TinkerMakers’ Winter Camp! This camp invites young minds to get inspired by circuitry, robotics, and crafting simple machines. The adventure includes a captivating museum-wide scavenger hunt and playtime in OliOli’s interactive galleries, featuring a special visit to Magical Winterland. With flexible timings for working parents, choose from morning, afternoon, or full-day camps. Unleash creativity and bring ideas to life in this one-of-a-kind winter camp that combines education with endless fun! 🚀🤖
- Location:62 4 A St, Al Quoz 1, Dubai
- Age Group: 4-10 years
- Dates: 11th – 22nd December
- Timings: 9.30am – 1.30pm, 9.30am – 5pm, 2pm – 5pm
- Fees: from AED 790 per week
- Email: hello@olioli.ae
- Contact: +971 47 027 300
Millennium Place: Hospitality Ninjas In The Making
This winter, Millennium Place Barsha Heights is the place to be for the utmost creativity and learning! The Hospitality Ninja scheme, designed for young food enthusiasts, craft lovers, and adventure seekers, promises an exciting blend of learning and fun. With experienced and enthusiastic staff, the program includes engaging activities like cooking classes, arts and crafts sessions, a thrilling treasure hunt, and towel art.
Children will explore various aspects of the industry, from engineering to security, food and beverage excellence, and housekeeping. Let your kids join the winter camp festivities at Millennium Place Barsha Heights Kids Club for an unforgettable and entertaining experience! ❄️🍳🎨
- Location: Millennium Place Hotel, First Al Khail St, Barsha Heights, Dubai
- Age Group: 5-10 years
- Dates: 11th – 29th December
- Timings: 9am – 3pm
- Fees: AED 125 per day or AED 485 per week
- Contact: +971 48 750077
Outdoor Adventure Camps
Aventura Parks: Olympic and Jurassic camps
Prepare to get educated in the most fun way possible at Aventura Parks’ winter camps, where nature transforms into a classroom and adventure serves as the curriculum! These camps offer a haven for kids to unleash energy, make friends, and develop essential life skills. With access to all park activities, including ziplines, and two complimentary snacks, these camps blend science experiments with thrilling outdoor experiences.
What’s more? An action-packed Olympic-themed week awaits, followed by a Jurassic-themed week. Plus, don’t miss the bonus Forensic-themed week. Secure your spot now for a week of excitement.
- Location: Mushrif Park
- Age Group: 5-10 years
- Dates: 11th – 22nd December
- Timings: 9am – 5pm
- Fees: AED 265 per day or AED 995 per week (10% sibling discount)
- Email: info@aventuraparks.com
- Contact: +971 52 178 7616
Surf House Dubai: Surf & Sup Camp
Revolve your surf experience around fun, building ocean confidence, and long-term surfing skills with their tailored Surf Camps. Whether it’s during school breaks, small wave periods, or even waveless days, they provide camps with various exercises and enjoyable challenges for kids of all ages. Activities encompass surfing, paddle boarding (sup), beach games, lifesaving, and fostering ocean and environmental awareness. Make your kids join them for a surf adventure that goes beyond the waves! 🌊🏄♂️
- Location: Surf House, Villa 110 Al Soon Street, Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai
- Age Group: Over 5 years
- Dates: 11th – 22nd December
- Timings: 8am – 11.30am
- Fees: from AED 375 per week
- Contact: +971 50 796 3076
Aqua Fishing Academy: Winter Camp
Have your child educated about the sea and fishing in the most exciting manner, with the UAE and Middle East’s inaugural fishing academy, offering a comprehensive program that imparts essential knowledge about the sea. From safety guidelines to mastering fundamental skills, this unique camp blends classroom sessions with hands-on experiences. Participants enjoy field trips to a fish market and fishing equipment shop, engage in boat training with a fishing simulator, and receive basic boat training. The highlight of the camp is a thrilling boat fishing trip, providing a well-rounded and immersive learning experience for all. 🎣🌊
- Location: Palm View East G-03, The Palm Jumeirah Dubai
- Age Group: 7-16 years
- Dates: 13th – 30th December
- Timings: 9am – 12.30pm or 3pm – 6pm
- Fees: from AED 1,250 per week (4 days)
- Contact: +971 569 905 688
Ecoventure: Multi Activity Holiday Program
Explore Ecoventure’s renowned program, led by childcare professionals and activity experts, offering a diverse range of engaging activities for all ages. From climbing and archery to pool games and kayaking, children will be entertained while developing essential skills. Dive into fun science experiments, unleash creativity with performing arts and arts and crafts, and tackle team-building challenges. The adventure continues with sensory trails, baking, STEM challenges, mixed sports & games, martial arts, and many more exciting experiences!
- Location: Kings’ School Al Barsha
- Age Group: 3-13 years
- Dates: 11th – 29th December
- Times: 8.30am – 2pm
- Fees: AED 200 per day, AED 945 per week
- Email: holidaycamps@ecoventureme.com
- Contact: +971 4 4558777
Sport & Fitness Camps
Elite Sports Academy
Elevate your child’s sports skills this winter break with Elite Sports Academy’s dynamic camp. Offering six different activities with daily themes like teamwork, competitions, action sports, adventure day, American sports, and points & goals, the camp is designed to enhance various athletic abilities. Open to children aged four to 14, it provides a fantastic opportunity for skill improvement and an enjoyable experience before returning to school.
- Location: Various locations across Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- Age Group: Multi Sports ages 4-14 years, Football Camp ages 7-14 years
- Dates: 18th – 22nd December
- Timings: 8.30am – 3.30pm
- Fees: AED 262.40 (per day); AED 892.50 (per week)
- Contact: +971 4 554 5916
Circuit Factory: Winter Camp
CAMP by Circuit Factory offers a distinctive fitness-oriented camp experience for children, emphasizing inclusivity and catering to various skill levels. Each day kicks off with a dynamic stretch and warm-up, followed by an array of team activities such as Basketball, Boxing, Fitness Bingo, Videography, Catch the Flag, STEM challenges, and Strength and Conditioning. The camp aims to promote independence, boost self-confidence, and foster friendships, creating a unique and active holiday experience in Dubai.
- Location: WH2, Globe Alley, 22nd Street, Al Quoz Industrial Area 3, Dubai.
- Age Group: 8-15 years
- Dates: 11th – 22nd December
- Timings: 9am – 2pm Monday to Thursday, 9am – 1pm Friday
- Fees: AED 190 per day, AED 900 per week, AED 1,600 for two weeks.
- Email: nola@cfnextgen.ae
- Contact: +971 58 592 4166
BOUNCE: Winter Camp With A Touch Of Freestyle
Jump into the winter fun at Bounce Winter Camp, where kids can elevate their freestyle skills, learn cool tricks on trampolines, and engage in a variety of games fostering social interaction and healthy competition. Dedicated hosts ensure an enjoyable experience, with activities like the egg and spoon race, tug of war, and more.
- Location: Bounce Al Quoz and Bounce Festival City
- Age Group: Over 2 years
- Dates: 11th – 29th December
- Timings: 8 am – 1.30 pm (half day); 8am-5pm (full day)
- Fees: AED 190 (half day), AED 25
- 0 (full day), AED 750 (half day, full week), AED 950 (full day, full week)
- Contact: 04 304 9333
Dubai Circus School: Winter Camp Circus
Give your kids a winter experience like no other! Let them dive into the circus world, trying out awesome skills and having a blast with activities like aerial hoop, silks, juggling, and more. From trapeze tricks to bouncing on trampolines, it’s all about fun! And guess what? Parents get a front-row seat to see their amazing new skills on the last day of the week. It’s a winter camp full of excitement and cool tricks that your kids won’t forget!
- Location: Warehouse 18, Al Quoz Industrial Area 3, Umm Suqueim Rd, Opposite Lulu Supermarket
- Age Group: 5-17 years
- Dates: 11th – 22nd December
- Times: 9am – 1pm
- Fees: Dubai Circus School Students AED 810, Non- Dubai Circus School
- Students AED 900, Non- Dubai Circus School Siblings AED 860
- Contact: +971 509 124 726
Champions Karate: Winter Camp
Get ready for a full term of karate packed into just one week! Experience the thrill of fun and creative karate-based activities that promise excitement and skill-building. But here’s the kicker – each week wraps up with an exciting day out, either at the luxurious Sofitel The Palm, Bounce Inc., or the adventure-packed Air Maniax. It’s not just about karate; it’s a week-long journey of fun, learning, and awesome adventures!
- Location: Stamina 11 Studio City (free transport from Kent College available)
- Age Group: 5-14 years
- Dates: 11th – 21st December
- Times: 9am – 1pm (Monday to Thursday)
- Fees: AED 700 per week
- Contact: +971 58 591 5086
From arts and crafts to sports, STEM programs, and outdoor adventures, these camps provide a culmination of fun and learning during the school break. Whether kids are exploring the wonders of science, enhancing their creativity through arts, or enjoying thrilling physical activities, these winter camps create memorable experiences that contribute to their holistic development.
Parents can confidently enroll their children, knowing they’ll embark on a winter journey filled with excitement, friendship, and valuable skills. Winter camps in Dubai truly transform the holiday break into a season of joy, growth, and exploration for young minds.
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