Five UAE winter camps your child will love this season

From outdoor adventures to creative pursuits and sports, there's something for every child

- Nandini Sircar

Winter camps offer an ideal opportunity for children to discover their hidden talent as well as engage in fun-filled activities.

As the majority of the UAE schools close for a month-long winter break starting Monday, many families are on the lookout for ways to keep young minds active during the long break.

Whether the child is an outdoor explorer, a budding artist, a sports enthusiast, or simply curious about the world, this winter's lineup of camps offers something for every temperament. From forest adventures to hands-on science and future-ready learning, here are five exciting programmes keeping children inspired through December and early January:

1. Terra at Expo City Dubai - A Nature-First Holiday Adventure

At Terra, Expo City Dubai, youngsters aged 5 to 12 can spend their winter break wandering through ecosystems instead of screens. The Expo City Dubai Camps: Winter Edition, running weekdays from December 8, 2025 to January 2, 2026, blends movement, art, science, and outdoor exploration into a daily journey rooted in the natural world.

Each day focuses on a fresh theme — pond creatures, fungi, native plants, wind patterns, farm life or even basics of camping. Activities range from tasting real honey and painting in the style of Monet to sculpting with twigs, observing goats up close and investigating the forest floor.

Key details:

>> Timings: 9am-2pm

>> Ages: 5-12 (split into 5-7 and 8-12 groups)

>> Price: Dh 190/day (Early Bird Dh 152 until Dec 5)

>> Weekly: Dh 845 (Early Bird Dh 676)

>>> Full four weeks: Dh 2,400

>> Add-ons: Early drop-off: Dh 40/day; extended care: Dh 100/day

>> Registration link: https://terra.expocitydubai.com/en/poi/camps