Winter wonder camps

Get the kids into camp this festive season

Winter is about more than just mince pies and turkey. It’s also the perfect time for kids to learn new skills and make friends in a fun environment. From sports and entertainment to educational activities, there are plenty of winter camps around the city to keep little ones busy…

Cold Feet

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For a seasonally apt and cool winter break, kids can take to the ice for the skating camp at Zayed Sports City. Aimed at all levels from wobbly Bambi to more seasoned skaters, this five-day camp will have kids twirling and gliding in no time. It’s led by qualified coaches, so kids can learn from the best and improve their endurance, flexibility, balance and coordination. Five to 12-year-olds. AED 650. 13th-17th and 20th-24th Dec. 9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm. Zayed Sports City. Contact: 02 403 4333, steven.paler@zsc.ae

Ice, Ice Baby

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Kids in Abu Dhabi might not be able to build their own Olaf, but they can channel their inner Elsa and Anna at Expressions of Dance and Drama’s winter camp. With Frozen-themed activities, dancing and a visit from the ice queen herself, it’s sure to keep the kids feeling cool until the big day. AED 120 per day for two-and-a-half to four-year-olds. 20th-23rd Dec. AED 200 per day for five to eight-year-olds. Al Hilal Bank building, Al Falah Street. Times vary depending on age. Contact: 02 493 0115, expressions-dance.net

Junior Einsteins

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If theories, test tubes and flasks set your kids’ imagination alight, they’ll love getting to grips with these and more at the Mindlabs Science Camp. Children will learn the wonder of science and how it shapes the world around us with activities that encourage creativity and innovation through fun experiments. Starts from AED 250; 15 percent sibling discount. Little World Discovery Centre, 2nd floor, Nation Galleria, Corniche West. 20th Dec-7th Jan. 10am-2pm and 2pm-6pm. Contact: 02 681 8824, info@littleworlduae.com, littleworlduae.com

Hack of all Trades

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Minecraft geeks will enjoy this skill-building tech camp based on the popular video game. Kids will be taught how to code and program using the software MinecraftEDU. The fun continues with practical applications as they apply their knowledge to build and customise virtual robots. The lessons will also build problem solving skills, critical thinking and creativity. Starts from AED 250. Little World, 2nd floor, Nation Galleria, Corniche West. 20th Dec-7th Jan. 10am-1.30pm and 2pm-5.30pm. Contact: 02 681 8824, computerexplorers@littleworlduae.com

Get Sporty

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The winter is a great time to sweat it out. Get little ones on the go with sports and games including basketball, football, ice skating and bowling. Feeling creative? There will also be arts and crafts to keep them inspired. The group activities will impart sportsmanship, camaraderie and teamwork – kids will make new friends too. AED 1,000 for five days, AED 900 for siblings. Zayed Sports City. 13th-24th Dec. 8.30am-5.30pm. Contact: 02 403 4222, kidscamp@zsc.ae, zsc.ae

Numbers Game

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Sign up kids and help them conquer their fear of digits. This maths camp features number lessons presented in enjoyable concepts to keep participants fully engaged. Mentors will impart math wizardry that’s easy for little ones to grasp. AED 900 for five days. Free assessment upon registration. Mathnasium, Khalifa City A and Al Reem. 12th Dec-2nd Jan. Contact: 02 555 8785, mathnasium.ae

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