THE BENEFITS OF WINTER CAMPS

Here are some reasons to consider a winter camp for your child over the holidays.

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As the UAE winter break approaches, 2025 is shaping up to be a great year for children's camps, combining fun, learning, creativity and growth. With a variety of programmes on offer, families have plenty of choice whether their kids love sports, science, arts or discovery.

OUR TOP THREE PICKS

If you're looking for more specialised or flexible camp options, several private providers offer creative, active, STEM or mixed programmes. Here are our top three picks:

Smartyca Little Genius Winter Camp (Abu Dhabi)

This camp is designed for children aged 2-8 and runs from December 8th 2025 to January 2nd 2026, Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 1 pm. It combines early-years learning with play, covering literacy, phonics, arts, crafts, yoga, movement, science experiments, music and more.

OliOli Winter Camp (Dubai)

Popular with kids interested in creativity, science and engineering, OliOli offers a “TinkerMakers” style programme where children aged 4-10 experiment with simple machines, basic robotics, coding, art, engineering and hands-on craft activities. Sessions are available as morning, afternoon or full-day camps, perfect for families who need some flexibility.

ISM Sports Winter Camps (Dubai)

For sporty kids, ISM Sports is offering a range of activities across football, tennis, padel, athletics and multi-sport options for ages 3-14. Sessions run through the holiday period with weekly and flexible booking options.

More niche and creative camps - from STEM-oriented robotics to performing arts, nature adventures or mixed-activity weeks - are also emerging, giving parents many choices depending on each child's interests and energy levels.

A LONGER WINTER BREAK