Unforgettable Term 1 Afterschool Activities in Dubai

Published 06 September 2021 at 13:34

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Vacations are over, let’s go back to school! And do not forget about extracurricular activities as these are an essential part of education! Dubai has many options to get your kids engaged after school so make no doubt, you will find the most suited activity for your children. From dance classes to swimming, from football to ABC of finances, kids will have a great, active, and enriching pastime, boost their skills and make new friends. 

We at TickiKids have rounded up some of the top term 1 afterschool activities in Dubai. Take a look and choose the one that will be interesting to your kid!

Elite Sports Academy

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Since 2012, Elite Sports Academy provides top-notch sports activities for children across Dubai. Today, they are the most reputable Sports Academy in UAE providing swimming and football classes and multi-sports coaching. 

Here, all coaches are confident in the talents of every child, so they do their best to nurture kids’ strengths and help kids to unlock their potential. They are UEFA qualified coaches with respective first aid and child protection certificates.

This year, Elite Sports Academy celebrates the 10th Season of coaching and the Silver anniversary. So, they have prepared amazing prizes that will be raffled off among the holders of Elite Annual Packages. And the main prize is a holiday to Mauritius!

And the Academy does not rest on its laurels as it develops and progresses. Thus, this season new coaches, new venues (including Brighton College and Dove Green School), new season kits are waiting for you. More than that, New Youth Football League is coming our way, so stay tuned! 

All new players can register for a free trial session! And there are discounts for siblings, families and annual discounts. For more detailed information visit the website. 

When: 6 September - 9 December, See the website for the opening hours.

Age: 3+

Fees: starting from: 80 AED (per session).

Contacts: tel. 04 554 5916.

Socials: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter.

Location: Prime Business Centre, JVC, Dubai.

Diverse Performing Arts Centre

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Diverse Performing Arts Centre has everything one needs to boost creativity! Here, anyone can find an activity suited to every fancy, and attentive instructors have training programs for both complete beginners and those who want to make dance and performing arts a career.  

Diverse offers well-rounded, engaging and creative sessions in singing, dance, and drama. More than 700 students study there already and get the most out of the workshops with international choreographers and teachers, take part in competitions and holiday camps. 

During the year, students take part in at least 3 productions and participate in professional events. 

Many students who graduate from Diverse enter professional colleges worldwide and perform in professional productions.  

Still, it does not matter if your children want to spend a pleasant and entertaining pastime with friends or decide to carry on creative activities professionally, Diverse offers the best place to unlock potential, give reigns to the imagination, and have fun!

When: 5 September - 11 December, See the website for the opening hours.

Age: 3-18.

Price: range from 75 AED – 110 AED per hr (depending on class style/length).

Contacts: +971 4 330 7338, info@diversechoreography.com.

Socials: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube.

Location: Diverse Studios, The Curve building, M1-6, Dubai.

High Performance Swimming Club

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High Performance Swimming Club welcomes everyone to the new swimming term that started on Sunday 5th and will run till 11th December. Various locations, professional and experienced coaches, fun-filled sessions, and useful activities - that’s what your kids will find here. 

Kids’ safety is a top priority here! HPSC Coaches are highly qualified by ASA, ASCA, American Red Cross, Russian Swim Federation, Dutch Swimming Federation and are also qualified lifeguards. They work with children of all ages and all levels and find approach to everyone. A well-rounded swim program progresses with the progress of a swimmer so here even a complete novice can develop from Foundation to Swim Squad level. And the lessons are tailored to the child’s current skill. Before the start, HPSC offers a possibility to get a free assessment so you can select the most appropriate class for your kid depending on his or her level of swimming. 

Early Bird Offer:

Book online before 11th September and receive 10% off when you use the code: SEPTEMBER21

When: 5 September - 9 December, See the website for the opening hours.

Age: 2+.

Term Fees (14-weeks):

• 45-minute classes: AED 1,323 for once a week;
• 60-minute classes: AED 1,470 for once a week;
• *Termly fee packages are available with discounted fees for multiple sessions per week.

Contacts: 050 175 4747.

Socials: Facebook, Instagram. 

Location:

• Sunmarke School, JVT;
• Regent International School, The Greens;
• Hamdan Sports Complex, 611 Road;
• Deira International School (Opening Soon).

Art For All

Art for All is a hub for all art and cultural activities in UAE since 2004. And this autumn the school launches Drama classes for kids aged 6-12. 

During the classes, kids will learn the basics of theatre craft and acting through drama games and activities, and find out how to use mind, body, and voice for performance. 

The students will take part in a showcase during the term. And the level of preparation here is so high, that within two terms children will be ready to opt for the Trinity College of London examination in Acting.

It is possible to register for Term 1 of Acting Solo classes for children at The Theatre at the venue or a call 0554685468. The classes are facilitated by a dramatic actress with 37 years of theatre-related experience Rashmi Kotriwala, Founder and Mentor of EnAct. 

Age: 6-12.

When: 5 September - 30 November, See the website for the opening hours.

Contacts: +971 4 304 2340, +971 50 880 5074.

Socials: Instagram.

Location: 723, Fairmont Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road. Dubai, PO BOX: 4404.

After-School Activities with Woo-Hoo!

Woo-Hoo! is well-known for the innovative approach to education. Here, much prominence is given to the all-around development of the children in a safe and comfortable environment. 

Woo-Hoo! has 10 different rooms filled with over 50 interactive exhibits that offer exciting programs every week, so all children will find something catching for them.

After-school activities by Woo-Hoo! are always fun, enriching, and interesting. They help kids find new and develop current interests, polish skills and deepen knowledge. 

The team of Woo-Hoo! knows perfectly well how to engage children in activities that sharpen numerous fundamental skills – including critical thinking, problem-solving, gross motor development, social collaboration, and executive functions – while incorporating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. 

Each session of every week is dedicated to a specific activity: experiments, handcraft, art, and so on. Kids are never bored here!

When: every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, 02.00 pm - 06.00 pm.

Age: 4–9.

Fees per child:

• 500 AED – 5 Classes;
• 900 AED – 10 Classes.

Contacts: tel. 800WOOHOO, hello@woo-hoo.ae. 

Socials: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

Location: 1 6A St, Al Quoz Ind. Area 1, Dubai.