5 UAE summer camps for future engineers, space explorers, robot scientists

Looking for summer camps that go beyond sports, music lessons, arts and craft, and drama classes?

Now, parents in the UAE can choose from unique alternatives that can immerse children into the world of science, technology, and space exploration.

These unique camps — which are aligned with careers of the future — prioritise building children's knowledge on coding, 3D-printing, emerging technologies, robotics, green living, and getting acquainted with space habitat.

For kids who love robots, math, plus some coding

Pure Minds Academy's camp provides a comprehensive selection of educational programmes founded on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). These include formal UK-accredited courses tailored to children aged 4 to 16 years old.

There is a Junior STEM and Robotics programme for 7 to 9-year-olds, where they learn key science, coding, and robotics.

Then a more advanced is designed to learn cybersecurity and coding for those who are between 10 and 14 years old. They will learn how passwords can be hacked and the tactics to to protect them from online harm.

A chance to interact with real astronauts

Dubai International Academy Al Barsha’s summer camp is meant for those between 9 and 14 years old.

Pupils can learn new skills and interact with real astronauts and award-winning educators, covering engineering and design, sustainability, and space exploration.

Campers can also learn how to design and develop sustainable solutions for the environment or learn about creating an innovative space habitat.

Blast off to an 'intergalactic' world

OliOli’s Summer Blast Camps are back with specially curated activities to keep the kids engaged by harnessing the power of their imagination.

Among other offerings, their Cosmic Blast aims to transport children into the intergalactic dimension with various challenges and workshops.

'Morning Blast' is priced at Dh990 per week; 'Afternoon Blast' from Dh690 per week; and 'All-day Blast' from Dh1,450 per week.

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