As the Dubai heat ramps up for summer, parents face the familiar dilemma: how to keep the kids entertained indoors while balancing work commitments. But fear not! Kid’s First Group Summer Camps are the ultimate solution. With over 30 locations across the UAE, delicious meals provided and no age restrictions (yes, even your 6 or 7 year olds can join!), they’ve got every base covered. Plus, siblings can team up for twice the fun! Each camp offers a unique blend of themes and activities handpicked by their seasoned educators, ensuring your little ones have a blast, while learning new skills. With 13 years of expertise under their belt, Kids First Group makes enrolment a breeze, giving you peace of mind while they take care of the rest.
Maybe you’re working and you want something fun and engaging for your little ones to do that doesn’t involve screens while it’s too hot outside! Or perhaps you want your child to get used to a nursery and settle in before the start of their first term. Sports, fun, activities, education…it’s all covered in Kids First Group Summer Camps!
What’s involved?
Across the five nursery brands involved in Kid’s First Group Summer Camps, every single one is unique, with its own theme, activities, entertainment and learning opportunities, specially designed and curated by highly experienced educators. KFG focuses on holistic learning, play and growth, including:
- Sensory stimulation with messy play
- Social development with group activities
- Music and dance
- STEAM and science investigations
- Culinary explorations
- Imagination and fantasy play
- Language development
- Physical exercise
- Experiential adventures
Further details
Their Kid’s First Group Summer Camps start at 8 am and go on until 5-6 pm and you can book weekly with no monthly commitment. With over ten locations across Dubai, driving isn’t an issue at all! Food is also included, checking another worry off your list! The camps are for little ones aged 45 days up to age 6 and even 7 and your child doesn’t need to be from the nursery, non nursery kids are welcome!
Let’s look at the different camps on offer:
Odyssey Nursery
This summer, kids are invited to step into a tropical paradise bursting with vibrant activities and explorations. They’ll be diving into messy play adventures, indulging in tropical delights, investigating the Odyssey island where a beautiful mermaid resides! Children can make sailboats using cork, craft flower crowns, and mould ocean playdough, while exploring scientific concepts like ocean layers and volcanoes. A tropical paradise isn’t complete without a Fiesta, a Pirate Parade and lots of under-the-sea inspired snacks and fruit punch. They’ll have dance sessions and learn the Hula Lula while swaying to rowing rhythms and moving like flamingos. We can’t wait for you to see a whole new world, through our binoculars!
Dates: July 1 to August 28
Branch locations: Umm Suqeim 2, Jumeirah, Living Legends, Jumeirah Beach Residences, Meydan, Sheikh Zayed Road
They are also located in Abu Dhabi at Al Muneera, al Zeina, Mushrif, Khalifa City and Saadiyat, West Yas.
Timings: 8 am to 6 pm
Ages: 45 days to 6 years
Call 800-ODYCHILD or visit https://www.odysseynursery.com/explore-on-the-island-odyssey-summer-camp/ to book.
Children’s Oasis Nursery
Embark on a global adventure at Children’s Oasis Nursery, where children will explore the world’s diverse cultures and experiences! From European airport role-play to Asian culinary delights and martial arts, Italian pasta parties to African drumming and safari adventures, there’s something for every young explorer. Dive into environmental awareness with Arctic-themed activities while dancing to Bollywood beats and enjoying a carnival atmosphere with Zumba, games and more. There will also be special visits from pilots, chefs and the army, and kids will even cross borders to make virtual connections with nurseries worldwide. This summer promises unforgettable fun, learning and friendship.
Dates: July 1 to August 28
Branch location: Umm Suqeim 2
Timings: 8 am to 5 pm
Ages: Up to age 6
Call 800CHILDREN or visit https://www.childrensoasisnursery.com to learn more.
Redwood Center of Excellence
Immerse yourself in a full sensory carnival experience packed with delightful fun for all ages. Kids will enjoy carnival games and balloon darts, bubble shows and magical performances, then jump and skip through obstacle courses and join in on STEM challenges like treasure hunts and ring toss. The library will open its doors to face painting, puppet shows and storytelling sessions, and the music workshop will echo summer tunes for all to hear! Little dreamers will get creative with cotton candy puffy paint and pendulum painting, and challenge their construction skills with acrobat towers. This summer camp will keep kids active with sports and PE sessions, and their minds stimulated with carnival-themed science experiments.
Dates: July 1 to August 28
Branch location: Al Barsha 2
Timings: 8 am to 6pm
Ages: 45 days to 6 years
Call 800CHILD or visit https://www.redwoodcoe.com/carnival-magic-storytelling-summer-camp/ for more.
Willow Children’s Nursery
Get set for an unforgettable journey with the ‘Wacky Scientists’ summer camp! Children can blast off into space to explore planets, stars and even encounter some friendly aliens! They will get to dive into the fascinating world of animals, from farmyard buddies to sea creatures and tiny mini beasts! Then, make some noise with musical mayhem, through dance, playing instruments and expressing themselves through the magic of music. Your little ones can delve into wacky weather wonders, where they’ll uncover the secrets of seasons, beaches and oceans! Next, it’s all about creating cool concoctions with crazy mixtures – think vibrant chemical reactions and erupting volcanoes! And last but not least, kids can prepare for some wild food science adventures, with baking and cooking experiments.
Dates: July 1 to August 28
Branch location: Umm Suqeim, ONE Central, Dubai Marina
Timings: 8 am to 5 pm
Ages: 4 months to 6 years
Call 800WILLOW or visit https://willowchildrensnursery.com/wacky-scientists-summer-camp/ to learn more.
Redwood Montessori Nursery
At this summer camp, kids delve into a diverse array of activities spanning the realms of history, science and exploration. From learning about timekeeping through sundials, analogue and digital clocks, to unravelling the evolution of communication methods, encompassing everything from smoke signals to modern-day WhatsApp. Artistic endeavours take children from the ancient cave paintings to mastering photography techniques, exploring various styles of art along the way. Looking into the mysteries of space, little ones embark on missions, discussing historical achievements such as the Emirati journey to the moon and contemplating the vastness of our solar system. They will examine the evolution of human dwellings, from caves and mud huts to the marvels of modern architecture. In discussions on extinct animals, children explore the dinosaurs’ reign, ponder the intricacies of evolution and extinction, and compare them to the animals thriving today, whilst the exploration of food encompasses the transition from hunting and farming by hand, to the modern marvels of machinery and ready-made meals lining the shelves of our supermarkets. Finally, kids can take a journey through the evolution of transportation, from horse and cart, to the speed and efficiency of cars, planes and ships, with a nod to unconventional modes like unicycles and motorbikes.
Dates: July 1 to August 28
Branch locations: Al Furjan, Jumeirah Park, Garhoud, The Palm Jumeirah
They are also located in Abu Dhabi at Al Saadiyat Island, Khalifa city, Reem Island, Al Bateen, Al Mushrif and Yas island, Al Marina.
Timings: 8 am to 5 pm
Ages: 3 months to 6
Call 800REDWOOD or visit https://www.theredwoodnursery.com/back-to-the-future-summer-camp/ for bookings and information.
If you’re looking for the perfect solution to keep your little ones engaged and off screens this season, consider Kid’s First Group Summer Camps for your family!