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Khaleej Times
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Holidays in UAE: Your guide to summer camps for children across Abu Dhabi
From AI and entrepreneurship to art and athletics, Abu Dhabi's new summer camp season during the long break offers something for every student. The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) has launched its most comprehensive summer camp programme yet, offering more than 60 camps across Abu Dhabi from July 1 to August 29. Building on the success of previous editions and incorporating parent feedback, the School Break Camps span Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra, delivering hands-on, project-based learning across diverse interests while maintaining dedicated programs for Students of Determination. "We believe that learning never stops," said Dr Bashaer Al Matrooshi, Executive Director of Adek's Talent Enablement Sector. "Adek's School Break Camps reflect our deep commitment to nurturing students' growth in every sense – physical, emotional, and intellectual. Through project-based learning, our summer camps not only keep students meaningfully engaged during the break but also help cultivate a love for learning that lasts a lifetime." The programme features expanded partnerships with leading universities and organisations. Creative offerings include Culinary Arts by ICCA, Art Explorers by Brainy n Bright in collaboration with Kenaz, Transformative Journalism by Storm, and Arabic Heroes by Beit Arabi Center. Sports enthusiasts can choose from specialised camps, including a five-day Multi Sports Camp by Haraka Fitness offering touch rugby, tennis, netball, cricket, badminton, and dodgeball, alongside the Football Camp by Pass Academy and Wrestling Camp by the UAE Wrestling Federation. A standout addition this year focuses on future-readiness skills, with new camps including Young Business Leaders by Storm, Financial Literacy by Zoud, and Future Careers by Pole Position in collaboration with Hashtat, directly addressing 21st-century skill development. High school students benefit from advanced AI and technology training through university partnerships. These include Build What's Next Camp by Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Ektashef Camp by Khalifa University, Future Tech Explorers Camp by Abu Dhabi University, and Energy & AI Bootcamp by IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi. UAE University in Al Ain offers specialised programs, including Innovate in 3D: Design for Impact, Data Science & Visualisation, and Prompt Engineering camps. Meanwhile, 42 Abu Dhabi provides intensive peer-to-peer boot camps, covering AI Summer Camp, Discovery Piscine - Python, and Generative AI & Prompt Engineering. Parents can browse from 33 additional camps delivered by industry leaders, with registration fees applying throughout the program period. Parents can find more details on the different camps and registration on the Adek website.
Zawya
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Zawya
ADEK's school break camps return this summer to inspire young minds and foster lifelong learning
RELATED TOPICS EDUCATION RELATED COMPANIES Khalifa Fund M And H For Trai Zany Brainy More than 13 advanced AI, machine learning and technology focused camps delivered in collaboration with leading universities New future-readiness camps introduced to elevate financial literacy, entrepreneurship skills and support career development Abu Dhabi, UAE: With schools closing for the summer holiday, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has launched the latest edition of its School Break Camps, offering students an engaging and enriching holiday experience that ensures learning continues beyond the classroom. In partnership with leading organizations and shaped by parents' feedback from previous editions, the camps deliver hands-on, project-based learning across a wide range of interests, including dedicated programs for Students of Determination. From arts and culinary to literacy and culture, parents can choose camps that best match their children's interests, including Culinary Arts by ICCA, Art Explorers and Mobile Art Program by Brainy n Bright in collaboration with Kenaz, Transformative Journalism by Storm, Arabic Heroes by Beit Arabi Center, and Arabic Literacy by Al Mubarakah Foundation. On the sports front, a 5-day Multi Sports Camp by Haraka Fitness offers a fun mix of touch rugby, tennis, netball, cricket badminton and dodgeball. Students can also join specialized camps including the Football Camp by Pass Academy, the Wrestling Camp by the UAE Wrestling Federation and the Unified Basketball Camp by Storm, which offers inclusive and enjoyable basketball training. A new addition this summer are the future-readiness-focused camps designed to build 21st-century skills and shape a well-rounded generation, including Young Business Leaders by Storm, Financial Literacy by Zoud, and Future Careers by Pole Position in collaboration with Hashtat. Additionally, high school students can benefit from advanced training in AI and technology, delivered in collaboration with leading universities, including Build What's Next Camp by Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Ektashef Camp by Khalifa University, Future Tech Explorers Camp by Abu Dhabi University, Energy & AI Bootcamp by IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi. UAE University in Al Ain is also offering its Innovate in 3D: Design for Impact, Data Science & Visualization, and Prompt Engineering camps. Students can also take part in one of 42 Abu Dhabi's intensive bootcamps, which adopt a peer-to-peer, hands-on approach, including the AI Summer Camp, Discovery Piscine - Python, Al Ain Piscine, Literacy Unlocked: Powered by AI Camp, Generative AI & Prompt Engineering Camp in collaboration with Brainy n Bright, and Khalifa Fund Venturists Camp in collaboration with Khalifa Fund. Alongside these, parents can also browse from 33 additional camps delivered by trusted industry organizers, curated to ensure every student enjoys a relevant and enriching experience for their child. Dr. Bashaer Al Matrooshi, Executive Director – Talent Enablement Sector at ADEK, stated: 'We believe that learning never stops. ADEK's School Break Camps reflect our deep commitment to nurturing students' growth in every sense – physical, emotional, intellectual. Together with key camps delivery partners, we ensure the quality and relevance of the camps while promoting inclusivity and accessibility. Through project-based learning, our summer camps not only keep students meaningfully engaged during the break, but also help cultivate a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.' -Ends- How to Register Parents can explore each camp in more detail and register their children through the following link: here Updates on the camps are also available on ADEK's Instagram page. All camps offer limited slots on a first-come, first-served basis. Explore the full list of camps by clicking here For more information, visit or follow ADEK on social media: About Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is the Education Sector regulator across the Emirate. It oversees and provides services throughout a learner's journey from early education to university and beyond. It also champions inclusivity for People of Determination in the mainstream schooling system and by providing specialized schools. Across Early Childhood and K-12, ADEK licenses and regulates nurseries and private schools in Abu Dhabi while also legislating, mandating, and managing its own Charter Schools and 2 schools for People of Determination. ADEK also annually provides distinguished Abu Dhabi students with full scholarships and support to study at the best universities around the world. In addition, the Department audits and enhances the delivery of Higher Education in Abu Dhabi, attracting Higher Education Institutions to open the required Program or schools that serve Abu Dhabi's needs while championing a student and faculty-friendly ecosystem in the Emirate. With a vision to Empower Education. Empower Minds. Empower the Future, ADEK recognizes that every learner is different, and a diversity of teaching methods are essential for students to succeed. To that effect, ADEK partners with stakeholders to enable a great education system to flourish in Abu Dhabi and nurture future-ready graduates who have the 21st-century skills required to sustain and carry forward Abu Dhabi's vision.
