The kids are off for two weeks! Still not got anything planned for them? We have found a few camps and family activities that will keep them busy...
KIDS CAMPS
Emirates Park Zoo & Resort
Emirates Park Zoo & Resort is gearing up this Spring to welcome young enthusiasts to a world full of fun, exploring and learning starting from March 31st until April 11.
Campers between the age 4 to 14 will be spoilt for choice by the exquisite activities that are being offered at the Capitals favorite zoo destination which includes an arts and craft session, excursions, interactive games, cooking, and a range of outdoor adventures to choose from.
What’s more, kids can make a splash and enjoy the swimming pool with engaging water activities to welcome the beginning of summer.
The spring camp is priced at AED 160 daily, AED 800 per week and AED 1280 for two weeks. Transportation can also be provided for only AED 150 per child in a week.
Booking can be made through http://www.emiratesparkzooandresort.com/zoo-camp/
For more information, visit www.emiratespark.ae or get in touch by e-mail marketing@emiratespark.ae or call +971-2-501 0000
Sunshine Factory Camp - Bab Al Qasr
Children aged 5 to 14 years will participate in fun, healthy and creative activities such as Swimming, Dancing, Yoga, Kids Fitness, Kids Zumba, Arts and Crafts.
Sunday, 31 March – Thursday, 11 April (9:00am to 2:00pm)
AED 1,290 per week including lunch
(25% discount for siblings and 20% discount for early bookers)
Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences
Complimentary access to the pool and beach for all parents.
For reservations, please call +971 2 205 3083 or email recreation@babalqasr.com.
Artistic & Rhythmic Gymnastics - Little Stars
Week 1 31 Mar - 04 Apr | Week 2 07 Apr - 11 Apr
Classes for Boys and Girls ages 3-15 and Adults (16+) all throughout the holidays. Tumble & flip your Spring holiday away with the guidance of our experiences coaches. Gymnastics, trampolining , fun, games and more.
Sandcastle Club Spring Camp 2019 - St Regis Saadiyat Island
Week 1: March 31 – April 4 | Week 2: April 7 - 11
The Sandcastle Club Spring Camp is back and set to enhance young budding talent and skills. Activities will include arts and crafts workshops, indoor and outdoor exercise sessions, beach football and swimming. Open to children aged 4 to 12 years, the popular Spring Camp includes morning and afternoon snacks plus lunch.
9.00 AM – 3.30 PM
AED263 per child per day
AED1060 per child for five days
25% discount for St. Regis residents
Prices include one Spring Camp shirt, a sling bag and baseball cap (for week-long participants)
for more info visit www.stregissaadiyatisland.com
Emirates Palace Kid’s Camp
From 31 March through 11 April 2019, kids can mingle and make new friends while enjoying the 1.3km white sandy beach, water slides, lazy river and expansive Palace grounds. They have partnered with Haddins Fitness, Abu Dhabi’s favourite family gym, for a blend of exhilarating activities.
Their adventure packed camp consists of fun activities for kids aged 5 - 12 years old, including wake boarding, cooking classes, kite making, different sporting events and even Zumba. You can choose the week or the days that suit your child’s interests and your schedule.
Daily rate: AED 275* per child, advance booking / AED 350* per child, walk-in (limited availability)
Weekly rate: AED 1,255* per child, advance booking / AED 1,400* per child, walk-in (limited availability)
20% sibling discount available
To register your child or for more information, please call Emirates Palace Beach Club on +971 (0) 2 690 7311 or email beachclub@emiratespalace.ae
Kids Spring Camp at Vogue Fitness
Vogue Fitness is geared up for another highly anticipated kids camp – promising an action-packed experience delivered by the best professional trainers. Commencing on 31st March, thehighly anticipated kids camp will include sports, games, arts and crafts and lots of fun activities to stimulate the kids’ minds and bodies.
For convenience and flexibility, both day pass and week pass options are available.
Where: Vogue Fitness, Level 1, Building 2, Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi
When: From 31st March until 4th April and from 7th April until 11th April
Price: starting from AED 200 for a day pass
Contact details: 02 583 2380, info@vfuae.com, www.vfuae.com/kidscamp
Family Fun
Explore Emirati heritage with a Serdal Pearl Diving Expedition
Introducing the Serdal Pearl Diving Expedition - an adventure over seas that pays homage to the country’s pearling history and gives visitors the opportunity to live out the traditional art of pearl diving in the Arabian Gulf. A traditional Emirati dhow will take off from Yas Marina and sail towards the diving site, where participants are welcome to jump into the waters to free dive and attempt finding a treasured pearl. Throughout the journey, complimentary refreshments and light snacks are provided, alongside singing and lessons in traditional pearling and diving methods, to harvest real oyster shells from pearl beds (hiraat).
Where: From Yas Marina at Gate 2
When: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 8am till 1.30pm
Price: Starting from AED500 per adult, AED250 per child (8-12), and free for children under eight
Contact: booking@serdaltours.com
Spring Beach BBQ Weekend - St Regis Abu Dhabi Friday 5th & Saturday 6th April 2019 BBQ time: 12 - 4pm, kids activities time: 12 - 6pm.
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi invites you for an exquisite and colorful day at its exclusive Nation Riviera Beach Club, because eating outside makes food taste infinitely better and more fun than indoors.
Enjoy the BBQ to the sound of live music for the whole family and let your kids have a fun time with bouncing castles, arts & crafts, face painting and a variety of age appropriate activities.
Packages: Adults including BBQ and soft drinks: AED 250
Kids (6-12 years) including BBQ and soft drinks: AED 125 (below 6 years complimentary)
Reservation required at restaurants.abudhabi@stregis.com or +971 (0)2 694 4553.
In addition, as part of St. Regis Family Traditions, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi has put together an overnight stay offer for guests to make the most of the weekend and to enjoy a full day of activities before or after relaxing in one of the hotel’s luxuriously appointed Superior Rooms or Signature Suites.
The Weekend Family Stay Package includes:
AED 950 for two adults and up to two kids in a Superior Sea View Room, including buffet breakfast and BBQ with soft drinks
AED 1350 for two adults and up to two kids in a Junior Suite, including buffet breakfast and BBQ with soft drinks
AED 1950 for two adults and up to two kids in a St. Regis Suite, including buffet breakfast and BBQ with soft drinks
Signature St. Regis Private Butler Service
Buffet Breakfast at The Terrace on the Corniche
Full access to The Nation Riviera Beach Club BBQ including activities for the entire family
For reservations, please call 02 694 4444 or email reservations.abudhabi@stregis.com
Family fun at Yas Marina
Perfect weather is the optimal occasion to bring the family to Yas Marina, to enjoy a day outdoors. Guests can take a stroll alongside the promenade, enjoy the beautiful views at one of the restaurant’s terraces while enjoying a flavourful meal and let the children play in the fountains or at the playground. Families are welcome to bring any outdoor games and enjoy the fresh air.
Where: Yas Marina
When: Everyday
Price: Free
Contact: Yas Marina, Yas Island, yas.marina@yasmarina.ae, https://www.yasmarina.ae/