List of summer camps in Qatar to keep your children busy

This is probably the last week of studies for most of the schools in Qatar before they shut for the two-month summer break. This year, the vacation will run longer than usual for most schools as the reopening date is set for some time in the second week of September, after the Eid Al Adha break. It's a dilemma for most parents to find ways to keep their young ones occupied through the break as outside activities are very limited due to extreme heat.

There are many organizations and schools offering various activities for kids throughout the summer. We have collated a list of summer camps in Qatar to keep your kids occupied and on their toes.  

(Compiled by Anisha Bijukumar & Azmat Haroon)

Legacy Summer Camp

Available at Compass International School, two summer camps are held for children aged 4-13 years at the Madinat Khalifa campus and 4-9 in Rayyan campus. Children can choose from a range of sporting activities including football, swimming, cricket and many others apart from arts and craft classes. Registration is available for 3,4 or 5 days per week and you may register for as many weeks as you like. Camp starts July 3rd and runs for 8 weeks!

When: July 3rd onwards

Where: Compass International School, Madinat Khalifa and Rayyan 

Details: https://legacysports.playpass.com/

QSports Academy Summer Camp 2016

Starting 28 June 2016 and running until 1st September 2016 from 8:00 – 13:00 (Sun-Thurs), QSports summer camps provide a fun and skill-based experience for kids between the ages of 3 and 12. Mix martial arts, kids yoga, football and basketball are among the wide range of activities available. A maximum of 100 kids are taken each day with kids divided in 5 groups of 20 for different sessions. All activities are held indoors but outdoor activities maybe added, if weather permits.

When: 28th June - 1st September

Where: Al Jazeera Academy

Details: http://qsportsacademy.com/summer-camp

Enana Ballet Summer Camp

If you want your child to try ballet and gymnastics or take music and vocal lessons then Enana Ballet Academy is the place to send them this summer. The academy also offers arts and craft activities during the summer break.  

When: 12 Jun - 25 August

Where: Enana Ballet Academy

Contact: 66 777 399 or info@enanaballet.qa enanaballet.qa

British Council Summer School for kids and teens

The intensive Summer School courses are designed around fun stories, games and creative activities that will inspire your child, improve their language and build their confidence. The course runs for 30 hours, spanning five days a week over three weeks.

When: 19 July 2016- 8 August 2016 and 14 August 2016-1 September 2016

Where: British Council English language centre in Doha

Details: +974 4425 1888

Abhinaya Summer Camp 2016

Available at Doha and Al Wakra, the summer camp starts from July 3 onwards for children above 3.5 years. The activities include hip hop dance, bollywood dance, keyboard/piano, guitar, vocal music, drawing and painting, craft works, games and movies etc. 

When: July 3 onwards

Where: Abhinaya - Behind Gulf Times, Doha; Near DPS Modern Indian school, Al Wakra

Details: 66982829 / 74470280 http://www.abhinayaqatar.com/

IAID Summer Workshop 2016 

Starting for children aged four and above, IAID offers fresh courses such as leadership workshop, Princess in Tutu, Swing n Sway, Kidz gotta dance, Desi Mania, Wind Melodies, keys and harmonies, paint like the Masters, Shadow Puppetry, Little Big voices and more.  

When: Scheduled to be in three cycles - 2-18 July; 20 July - 2 August; and 4-17 August.

Where: IAID, Al hilal, Doha

Details: 44320974 / 66710589

Summer camp @ Birla Public School 

Birla Public school has drawn out a list of interesting and engaging co-curricular activities for the children of classes from KG1 to VIII. The activities are divided into four sections that are performing arts (dance, music and public speaking), health & fitness (yoga & Aerobics, personal grooming), creative activities (art and craft, needle work, home science), indoor games, and swimming. Limited seats only and first preference to Birla students. 

When: July 12 to 31 August; 8am to 12:30pm

Where: Birla Public School, Abu Hamour 

Details: 44676701

The Play House 

The montessori in Matar Qadeem, Doha will have a summer camp for play group and Pre-kg students. Activities would include art and craft, fun games, story telling, clay modelling, cooking without fire, field trip and coaching class. 

When: July and August  

Where: The Play House, Doha 

Details: 55410127 

Bounce Fitness Qatar Summer Camps 2016 

Bounce Fitness Qatar teamed up with Doha Dolphins - Qmotion and Hightouch Hightech - Science Made Fun this year to bring two fun and entertaining summer camps.  Flexible daily, weekly and monthly options are available for convenience. For full Summer Camp details, please feel free to visit our staff in Ain Khalid Gate Compound - Club House II 

When: 10th July - 4th August, 7th August - 1st September,  June 26th - September 1st

Where: Beverly Hills Garden 1 Banquet Hall  Ain Khalid Gate compound (Ain Khalid) 

Details: Jubeth@bouncefitness.com or call 70374599

We will keep updating this list as and when we get more information. You can mail us at thepeninsulaonline@gmail.com in case you would like to be listed in here.  

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