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Summer camp for Ritz Kids
DUBAI: The Ritz Carlton, Dubai is offering a summer programme of activities for The Ritz Kids Club during July and August.
The Ritz Kids is a supervised programme designed specifically for younger guests aged five to 12 years. The summer camp allows parents the freedom to enjoy the spa with 15 per cent off all treatments, or just relax by the pool for four days at a preferred summer rate of Dh450 net per person.
There will be two four-day camps every month, with events that may include interactive arts and crafts, beach games, activities and adventures, educational and nature programmes, board games, pancake making, table etiquette and much, much more. And at the end of the summer there is a final party with their very own barbecue, star gazing, a camp fire and an awards ceremony.
The cost is Dh950 net per child per champ, including lunch. Advance booking is strongly recommended due to limited space.
Amazing activities at Coral Summer Camp
DUBAi: Coral Beach Resort, Sharjah, has come up with two amazing summer camps which include abundance of exciting activities, chilled fresh juices and mouth-watering snacks for children between five and 15 years old every Saturday to Wednesday. Depending on the age, there are two camps to choose from:
Junior camp (for children between 5-11)
9am to 1pm for an incredible Dh250 per week and Dh700 per month.
Senior camp (for children between 11-15)
9am to 2pm for an irresistible Dh450 per week.
The summer camp is open until August 17.
Kids have it all at the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel
DUBAI: Starting this summer, the bodyline fitness centre of the hotel is organising a Kids Summer Camp, which focuses on developing your children’s physical and mental abilities, in addition to a huge variety of brilliant kids’ activities and entertainment programmes.
Through the whole week, will enjoy a wide range of activities starting from 10am until 6pm and including swimming classes and tutorial, movie watching, kids sport activities, painting and special art classes and more. All the mentioned activities are managed and supervised by well-trained experts and instructors
“The Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, strongly believes in addressing all types of consumers’ need. Therefore we invented the idea of the Kids Club and support the idea with carefully chosen educational, sportive and entertaining activates to take in hand the demands of the young generation and increase their talents,” says Omer Kaddouri, area vice-president of Rotana Hotels and general manager for the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel.
The summer camp at the Millennium Hotel
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi is bustling with fun and activities for kids from the age six to 12, supervised by professional trainers.
The programme — which could last from one week to one month — features interesting and useful activities that the kids enjoy doing as swimming, gym, yoga, painting, drawing, colouring, dancing, singing, watching videos and films, solving puzzles and educative lessons and topped with visits to various parts in the hotel and participating in cooking in the kitchen.
The aim of such camps is to discover the hidden talents of the children and brush up their skills and also give them a chance to experience something different with other children of various ages and nationalities in a totally different ambience.
Lots of gifts and a certificate are granted to each child upon completion of his period.
The camp will last till the September 1, 2006
Sun and ski with InterContinental Dubai
DUBAI: It’s the summer season once again and what better way to enjoy it this year than with an unforgettable stay at InterContinental Dubai. Stay for a minimum of three nights and enjoy complimentary passes to Ski Dubai, offering an area of 22,500m2 covered in real snow all year round. This special package includes complimentary transport to Ski Dubai, three nights’ stay, inclusive of breakfast for the amazing price of only Dh599 per night stay.
Spend the morning swimming and soaking up the sun at InterContinental Dubai’s poolside and a few hours later find yourself transported to another world where you will be surrounded in snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures. A sure set way for you to cool down during the summer months. Before you retire for the evening, partake in the traditional Après Ski Aperitif at Up on the Tenth, Jazz bar at InterContinental Dubai offering stunning panoramic views of Dubai Creek.
Don’t miss your chance to book the irresistible Sun, Ski and ‘Après ski’ package at InterContinental Dubai for only Dh599 for a three-night stay inclusive of either two Ski Slope passes or Snow Park passes for two Adults and two children.
For more information and bookings at InterContinental Dubai, please call +971 4 222 7171 or for direct reservations +971 4 205 7120 for this exclusive Sun, Ski and Après offer.
A magical time at the Gulf Hotel
MANAMA: The summer camp is running for an 8-week period from Saturday-Wednesday 8am-1pm (including lunch). Children from ages four-13 are eligible to join the camp and are put into groups according to their age. Daily activities include swimming, indoor games, arts and crafts, cooking with the hotel chef and dance as well as field trips. This year, the trips include Bahrain International Circuit, Magic Island, Bowling Centre, Bahrain National Museum, and visits to a police station and a wildlife centre. In addition, ‘Berlitz’ language school will be offering level 1 in Spanish or French (additional fees for these language lessons). For more information, call Gladys or Joanne 17 726184/5
Kids Klub at the Regency
MANAMA: During July and August, InterContinental Regency will be hosting a Kids Klub. This three day programme includes swimming, taekwondo, arts and crafts and much more for BD70 a month per child or BD8 a day per child. Snack boxes are provided for breakfast and lunch.
Monthly outings will also be on offer at an additional charge, book now so your little darlings will not be disappointed.
Monthly charge of BD70 entitles you to enter seven vouchers for weekly and grand prizes of the fantastic summer promotion at the hotel.
Fun at the Diplomat
MANAMA: Diplomat Radisson kids club running daily for in-house guests will include many activities such us swimming, Play-Station games, movies, painting, aerobics, table tennis and a magic show. The club will run throughout the summer and each child will be presented with a T shirt.
Golden Tulip offers swimming lessons
MANAMA: The Golden Tulip Bahrain’s recrreation department is once again offering swimming lessons till the end of August at the hotel’s poolside, which will be conducted by professional Bahraini coaches. More than 100 children of all ages have completed swimming courses in May and June 2006.
Fun with CHAOSS
MANAMA: CHAOSS, Children’s Health Academy of Specialised Sports, runs a summer camp until August 30, offering activities such as gymnastics, swimming, dance, wrestling, martial arts, arts and crafts, make-up, dressup, bouncy water slide and water fun, pool games, specialised fun survivor challenges, music, theatre and movie fun. Open to kids and teenagers aged between three and 15, the camp will be administered by a team of coaches and assistants qualified in specialised sports and other activities. The CHAOSS camp provides an opportunity for children to learn new skills, build friendships, develop self-esteem and self-confidence in a fun environment.The fees are BD12 per day or BD50 per week. Price includes snacks. Discounted rates of 20 per cent are offered for those registered for eight weeks, 15 per cent for five to seven weeks, 10 per cent for four weeks and five per cent for two and three weeks.
For information, call 17 592096.
Sun swept at Al Bander
MANAMA: Al Banders summer camp offers arts and crafts, bowling beach activities, swimming, pool and darts, play station, fitness and aerobics, word/board games, water sports and computer lessons. Basic scuba diving is available only to kids aged eight and older. Members who opt for six days a week pay BD90 per month and non-members, BD100. Members who sign up for three days a week pay BD50 per month and non-members, BD60. Two weeks, with six days of classes a week, cost BD60 for members and BD50 for non-members.
For information, call 17 701-201.
Pre-school camps
MANAMA: Budaiya Pre-School’s summer camp continues until August 24, from 8.30am to noon. The camp is for children aged two to nine. Activities include craft projects like T-shirt painting, salt dough projects, canvas photo frames, friendship bracelets, science experiments and cooking. The youngsters will also enjoy an indoor playroom, water and sand play, music and movement and multi-media educational computer games.
The weekly fees for five days will be BD30; for three days, BD25; and for two days, BD20. The daily rates will be BD11, subject to availability of seats. For information, call 17 791491.
Spend summer at the Delmon
MANAMA: A summer camp is being organised by Delmon International Hotel for children aged four to 12 years until August 10. The activities will include swimming, arts and crafts, martial arts, basketball, dancing, field trips, interactive games and trips to the ice skating rink and bowling alley.
The registration fee is BD40 per child without transportation and BD45 with transportation.
Summer camp timings are from 8.30am to 1pm. For information, call 17 212?323.
Water fun at Gulf Gate
MANAMA: Gulf Gate’s summer camp offers swimming lessons throughout July and August for all age groups but especially for children above five years old. The swimming lessons will be administered by the hotel’s in-house trainer. The lessons will be held at the hotel’s swimming pool, which boasts daily maintenance conforming to health and safety standards. The hotel has been continually conducting an annual swimming summer camp over the past six years, drawing about 100 children each time. The fee is BD25 per person each month. For information, call 17 210-210.
Summer festival at Hawar
MANAMA: Tonnes of fun await the little ones at Hawar Resort Hotel’s Summer Festival 2006, which runs from July 1 to August 31. The sights,sounds and colours of the festival can be enjoyed for free by all in-house guests who book a stay with the hotel. “There will be two daily shows offering live entertainment,” said Sujay Uchil, general manager. “A beautifully decorated Kids Zone has been created in the lobby area. There will be a special stage show in the evening for kids too. The show will comprise an exotic magic show, juggler and fire-eater. Children will be welcomed and entertained by Mickey Mouse or some of his other friends throughout the festival. The entertainment is a special holiday gift from the hotel to all its patrons.” The hotel offers amenities such as a tennis court, two swimming pools, giant water slides, desert buggies, jet skis, paddleboats and rowboats.
For information, call 17 290377.
