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Summer Special

July 7-13, 2010
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Bahrain Aikido Academy

Where: Somerset Al Fateh Hotel in Juffair

When: July 1 to September 15 on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday, between 6pm and 7pm

Cost: BD30 per month

Activities: Children from five to 17 can learn aikido taught by Sensei Soufian Nidbelaid - 5 dan black belt aikido and his team.

Contact: Teodor Ardeleanu on 36242230

Sar Music Centre

Where: Budaiya

When: Creative Zone from July 18 to 29, Sunday to Thursday from 3pm to 5pm and grand performance on July 29 at 7pm

Musical Mayhem: Sunday - Thursday from 10am to 11am all summer

Rock Shop: July 18 to 22, from 11am - 1pm, informal concert at 1.30pm on final day

Cost: Creative Zone - BD80 (BD2.5 per hour)

Musical Mayhem - BD3 per session, BD12 for five sessions, BD18 for 10 sessions, BD30 for 20 sessions

Rock Shop - BD40

Activities: Creative Zone will offer music, poetry, art, dance and an acting project for children aged eight to 14. They will be made to create a multimedia show from scratch in two weeks.

Musical Mayhem will offer an hour of musical fun for children aged four to seven including African drumming, singing, drawing and poetry and trying out instruments.

Rock Shop offers students the chance to write new songs; form a band, sing and play own music as well as hear their music played by professional musicians. Each student will receive a CD recording of their new songs.

Contact: 17794898

Clever Cooks

Where: Hap-a-t, Budaiya

When: July 11 to September 10, 9am to 1pm

Cost: BD13 per day or BD10 if signing up for five consecutive days. BD15 per day for teen camp

Activities: Summer camp for children aged three to 12 and a teen camp for children aged 12 to 16.

Activities include Kindermusik, bricks4kids, Monkeynastix, gardening, water play, arts and crafts, dance theatre as well as cooking classes.

Contact: 39536566, 39964017, clevercook@gmail.com

American Cultural and Educational Center

Where: Juffair

When: August 8 to September 9

Cost: BD140 for one month, 30 hours for general English, BD120 for Italian

Activities: The Center is holding courses in English for all language levels and ages. It also offers conversational language courses in Italian and German for the summer.

Contact: 17729997, 3954895, acecsales@gmail.com

Bahrain Yacht Club & Marina

Where: Sitra

When: Throughout July, Sundays, Mondays & Tuesdays

Cost: BD50 (members), BD80 (non-members)

Activities: Sailing and an assortment of activities.

Contact: 17700677 or email info@thebahrainyachtclub.com

Al Aali Shopping Complex

Where: Seef

When: Until August 5

Cost: Some free activities, others costing between 500 fils and BD2.

Activities: magic, juggling and puppet shows, face painting, hair braiding, cupcake decoration, cooking classes, pottery making, basket weaving and more

Contact: 17581000 or visit alaalicomplex.com

Bapco Club

Where: Awali

When: daily from 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Cost: Free

Activities: A summer camp for Bapco workers' children aged six to 18 with activities including bowling, swimming, taekwondo, drawing, painting and leadership skills as part of the Toastmaster Youth Leadership Programme.

Contact: 17753666

Sylvan Learning Centre

Where: Sehla

When: Until July 22 and July 25 to August 12, Saturdays to Thursdays from 9am to 1pm

Cost: BD300, including academic tests and report cards

Activities: It will offer summer camps for elementary and middle school students, from four and above, including activities to improve reading, writing, mathematics and oral English as well as indoor and outdoor activities.

Contact: 17400227 or 36399888

Studio Ceramics and Mad Science camp

Where: Budaiya Highway

When: Until start of Ramadan

Cost: BD15 per day and BD60 per week, 9am to 1pm

Activities: Camp will be for children aged six and above and includes ceramic painting, playing with clay, cool crafts, crazy cooking, games, prizes and other Mad Science activities.

Contact: 17599026, email studioceramics@batelco.com.bh

MyGym Children's Fitness Centre

Where: Seef

When: Until September 9, Sundays to Thrusdays, 9am to 1pm

Cost: BD10 for members and BD13 for non-members

Activities: Half a day of games, relays, sports, puppets, gymnastics, arts and crafts and more for children aged three to seven.

Contact: 17566566, mygymbahrain@aim.com

Children's Health Academy of Specialised Sports (CHAOSS)

Where: Budaiya

When: July 12 to September 9, 9am to 12.30pm, Sunday to Thursday

Cost: BD13 per day or BD55 for a week

Activities: Indoor and outdoor games, swimming, dancing, gymnastics, art and craft and snack time. The camp is open for children aged three and above.

Contact: 17592096

Bahrain Tennis Federation

Where: University of Bahrain Tennis Centre, Isa Town

When: Until August 5, every Tuesday and Thursday from 5pm to 6.30pm

Cost: BD20 for a month

Activities: A tennis camp, open for children of all nationalities, aged six to 12.

Contact: Mohammed Al Najar on 39441992

Arsenal School Bahrain

Where: Next to National Stadium, Riffa/Isa Town

When: Varying dates in August and September

Cost: BD10

Activities: Offer children of all abilities the opportunity to practice and test their football skills as well as to participate in football games and tournaments. These intensive courses place an emphasis on players having fun and enjoying themselves in a safe and enjoyable environment whilst improving their capabilities on the field.

Contact: 17561615 or visit www.arsenalschoolbahrain.com

Ritz Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa

Where: Seef

When: July 11 to July 14

July 18 to July 21

July 25 to July 28

August 1 to August 4

August 8 to August 11

Cost: BD99 for members of The Sports Club & Spa and in-house guests, and at BD119 for non-members per course for four days. Day packages are also available and priced at BD35 for non-members and BD29 for members and in-house guests

Activities: The Ritz Kids Summer Camp offers an exciting mix of fun, learning and adventure. The highlights include a football tournament and swimming competition, tennis, boat trips, junior gym, squash, volleyball, cooking classes, pool fun and much more.

Contact: 17589380

The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park

Where: Al Areen

When: Until august 7

Cost: Entry at BD5 for guests under 1.2m and BD14 for above

Activities: Specialties on Tuesday and Saturday, daily sandcastle competition, treasure hunt, painting competition, raffle prizes and more, including 'LPOD's Got Talent' competition every Saturday from 1pm to 5pm. Contact: 17845000







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