Best Enlightening Winter Holiday Camps 2021 in Abu Dhabi
Published 07 December 2021 at 23:02
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With the holiday season fast approaching, it is the perfect time to think about kids’ holiday activities beforehand. Abu Dhabi has plenty to offer, so finding the right holiday program for kids may feel overwhelming. This winter, TickiKids is making your holiday planning easier! For all parents who wish to keep their children focused and bring their talents to the next level during this festive season, we have already selected the best enriching holiday camps in Abu Dhabi. Check out our camp list and watch how your little one enjoys this holiday break.
Winter Coding Camps by Programmers Zone
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Programmers Zone is the ultimate place for young tech enthusiasts and everyone passionate about programming or designing. With Programmers Zone’s programs and courses, anyone can learn coding from scratch! Guiding students step by step in an interactive and engaging approach, Programmers Zone expands the coding knowledge of little learners and teaches them how to turn it into practice. If you are still thinking about introducing your kid to coding, various winter camps offered by Programmers Zone are the perfect way to start your children’s tech journey!
- 3D Designing & Animation
Give your child a headstart in 3D designing and animation with the course from Programmers Zone’s pros. 3D Designing & Animation course is suitable for students with no prior experience and covers the basics of 3D modeling. By the end of the program, students will design and animate at least ten different 3D objects, learn how to color, and add sound to them. For further developing 3D objects, consider choosing Intermediate or Advanced level courses.
Age: 8+
When: 12 December - 30 December, 10 am - 12 pm
Mode: face-to-face
Fees: for 1 week - AED 1000, for 2 weeks - AED 1950
- Python Language - Beginners Level
It is worth learning Python - one of the most widely used programming languages! Course Python Language for Beginners caters to students with no prior experience in programming. Throughout this course, tutors will guide students through Python syntax and comments, data types, user input, If/Else statements, loops, and more. After the course, your child will be ready to develop applications using Python with Programmers Zone’s Intermediate or Advanced level course.
Age: 8+
When: 12 December - 30 December, 1 - 3 pm
Mode: face-to-face
Fees: for 1 week - AED 1000, for 2 weeks - AED 1950
- Game Development
Throughout Game Development course, students will learn the basic concept of game programming and will get familiar with the environment/software. Programmers Zone’s coaches will equip children with the knowledge needed to develop a game and add modules to it. By the end of the course, students will have created their own unique game project and git a chance to share it with game players from around the world!
Age: 9+
When: 12 December - 30 December, 4 - 5 pm
Mode: face-to-face
Fees: for 1 week - AED 550, for 2 weeks - AED 1000
- Website Development - HTML & Basic CSS
With this course, your child will learn the fundamentals of website development, devise and implement various features of a webpage. Students will acquire skills needed to add headings, paragraphs, different font styles, images, video, and audio on a webpage. After, you can go a step further in webpage development and register for Intermediate or Advanced level CSS.
Age: 8+
When: 12 December - 30 December, 11 am - 12 pm and 3 - 4 pm
Mode: online
Fees: for 1 week - AED 1000, for 2 weeks - AED 1950
Contact: 0561125070
Socials: Instagram
French Winter Camp by Alliance Française Abu Dhabi
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Alliance Française is one of the largest linguistic and cultural multinational centers. Started its activity back in 1974, Alliance Française successfully performs the mission to open the borders of the French language and cultural heritage. With respect for the diversity of local cultures, Alliance Française provides a wide range of enriching classes and afterschool activities for kids.
This holiday break, Alliance Française invites all kids of Abu Dhabi to join French Winter Camp. French Winter Camp offers tons of fun for children: adventurous challenges, sport and aquatic activities, cooking, art, winter craft and more! These and other joyful activities, animated by French speakers, are waiting for young campers at Alliance Française.
Age: 4-10 years old
When: 12 December - 30 December, 9 am - 4 pm
Fees: from AED 875 per week
Contact: info@afabudhabi.org or 02 61 22 900
Socials: Instagram
Winter Camps by The Young Studio
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With the vision of nurturing young minds, helping, and encouraging individuals to express themselves creatively, The Young Studio offers a wide range of engaging, interactive, and enriching activities for children and teens. For this year-end holiday, The Young Studio has scheduled 3 camps that cater to all tastes!
- Whimsical Winter Camp
No doubt, many parents would love the thought of their kids unplugging from screens in favor of some fun and enriching activities during a school break. This year-end holiday you do not need to rack your brains about how to entertain children, as The Young Studio did it for you! Their Whimsical Winter Camp offers loads of engaging and entertaining activities every kid will enjoy. This camp gathers it all: from fireless cooking, crafts and art to Lingo Bingo games, speech and drama so that kids will learn a plethora of new skills while having fun!
Age: 5 years and above
Date: 12th-30th Dec
Time: Sunday to Thursday, 10am - 1 pm
Fees: AED 999/- + Vat (for 3 weeks)
- Futuristic Skills Training Programme: Futuristic Training Tempo
Careers in software development and IT are both high-paying and in-demand. For parents, who want to lay the groundwork for the future success of their children, The Young Studio has developed Futuristic Training Tempo Online Programme. The programme aims to equip students with a futuristic skill set that is taught in the context of engaging technologies, such as Vex VR (Virtual Robotics), Python Turtle Graphics, Android App development, and Arduino with web-based TinkerCad firmware. Futuristic Training Tempo allows your child to learn valuable computer programming concepts and start a joyful adventure in the world of cutting-edge technology!
Date: 12th-30th Dec
Fees: starting from AED 199 per week
- Chess Champs Camp
Unlike other board games, chess challenges the mind and fosters vital analytical, problem-solving, attention, and memory skills. The research discovered that chess accelerates children’s intellectual development and boosts their social skills. The year-end holiday is the perfect time to introduce your child to this beloved by millions pastime activity with Chess Champs Camp from The Young Studio! Enrich and develop the lives of children by the benefits of chess participation and education.Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Date: 12th-30th Dec
Time: every week on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 10 am
Fees: from AED 199 per week; 3 weeks - AED 329
Spark Studio’s Winter Wonderfest
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Spark Studio is a global online learning platform, which offers high-quality courses across music, communication skills, and visual arts. Operating on the belief that every child is a curious and imaginative learner, Spark Studio helps children turn their natural creativity and interest for new things into results! Spark Studio’s online extracurriculars give children a unique opportunity to draw, debate, express themselves, enjoy, sing, communicate with other kids around the world in a supportive and friendly environment created by professional teachers and coaches. Spark Studio delivers real learning outcomes, with real fun, right from the comfort of your home.
This winter holidays, Spark Studio has prepared a special bundle of live online classes! Pick a program and get a 10% discount with the code WINTER-10.
- Podium Pro
With Podium Pro programme children will develop communication skills, the most sought-after skills of the 21st century. Watch your child speak confidently and fluently while participating in various joyful and interactive public speaking activities. Designed to get even shy children to open, this course will level up your children’s confidence and foster their critical thinking.
Batch 1
Age: 6-15
Duration: 16 sessions (60 minutes each)
Starts on: 13th Dec, 2021 | Daily (except 25th Dec)
Ends on: 29th Dec, 2021
First Slot: 11 am GST or
Second Slot: 4 pm GST
Batch 2
Age: 6-15
Duration: 16 sessions (60 minutes each)
Starts on: 21th Dec, 2021 | Daily (except 25th Dec)
Ends on: 29th Dec, 2021
First Slot: 11 am GST &
Second Slot: 4 pm GST
- Visual Wizardry
Throughout this programme, children will master the art of communicating visually - learn how to make cool animated films and become ace photographers! Young learners will dive into a range of creative techniques and express their ideas through visual art.
Batch 1
Age: 6-15
Duration: 16 sessions (60 minutes each)
Starts on: 13th Dec, 2021 | Daily (except 25th Dec)
Ends on: 29th Dec, 2021
First Slot: 11 am GST or
Second Slot: 4 pm GST
Batch 2
Age: 6-15
Duration: 16 sessions (60 minutes each)
Starts on: 21th Dec, 2021 | Daily (except 25th Dec)
Ends on: 29th Dec, 2021
First Slot: 11 am GST &
Second Slot: 4 pm GST
STEMSmart: Inspiring Tech Innovators
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STEMSmart offers a wide range of creative and technical courses designed to help your child excel in any tech field of their choice, be it robotics, game development, data science, or software programming. Their live online sessions are conducted in small groups with an 8:1 student-tutor ratio ensuring all kids get the support, attention, and extra help from instructors. Classes are guided by highly qualified instructors based on STEMSmart’s unique curricula that teach students both technical and soft skills while keeping them engaged and inspired. STEMSmart workshops and courses are designed to foster logical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Offering interactive, project-based learning, STEMSmart coaches encourage students to assess situations, explore different perspectives and search for a creative solution. Led by instructors, kids are taught the valuable skill of breaking various complex problems into smaller tasks. STEMSmart ensures that each session not only educates your child but fuels their passion for technology and lifelong learning.
This year-end holiday STEMSmart invites all young tech enthusiasts of Singapore to five courses with small classes and live online tuition from STEMSmart’s pros!
- MakeCode Coding
MakeCode Coding course is perfect for both beginners and those who want to extend their knowledge. In this course, students will be introduced to coding concepts that tech behemoths like Instagram, Pinterest, and Spotify are all built on. Your child will learn core coding principles, programming design patterns, and the Python programming environment. With a heavy focus on the understanding and application of written Python, the course unlocks the world of programming for young people and sparks a long-time interest in coding.
Age: 8-10 years old
Price: $160
- Building Games in ROBLOX
Designed both for beginners and students with some programming experience, Building Games in ROBLOX covers the main principles of practical game design and development, world-building, and Lua programming based on the worldwide popular Roblox platform. What is more, coaches will equip students with the knowledge needed to debug their code and help them master troubleshooting skills. By the end of the course, students will have created their own unique Roblox games and shared them with other Roblox fans on the Internet.
Age: 9-12 years old
Price: $160
- Engineering in Minecraft
Minecraft is an admired block-building game, the second most-downloaded game of all times. What can be more exciting than taking control of your Minecraft world? With Engineering in Minecraft course, students will learn how to program basic robot type additions that automatically mine and harvest resources on behalf of a player. Being an intensive mix of creativity, gaming, and engineering, this course was developed for students with no prior experience in coding. Through this course, students will discover the basics of computer programming and then dive deeper into advanced techniques of automation.
Age: 9-12 years old
Price: $160
- Exploring GameMaker Studio 2
This course is dedicated to GameMaker Studio 2, a famous industry tool used by developers and tech enthusiasts worldwide! STEMsmart expert tutors will introduce students to the fundamentals of game design and programming in industry-standard tools. By the end of this course, children will learn the fundamentals of game design and the programming behind it, devise and implement personalized game mechanics, features, animations, and create a fully working game from scratch!
Age: 9-12 years old
Price: $160
- Python Beginners Coding
Python is one of the most widely used and widely taught programming languages. The course Python Beginners Coding caters to students of all levels of Pythons proficiency: from complete beginners to those who already have started to learn it. Throughout this course, instructors will teach students how to use variables, integers, floats, strings, loops, file I/O’s, and data structures. By the end of the course, students will become confident Python programmers.
Age: 9-12 years old
Price: $160