{"id":55407,"date":"2026-07-02T17:29:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T17:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=55407"},"modified":"2026-07-02T17:29:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T17:29:39","slug":"abu-dhabi-summer-camps-by-dct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/abu-dhabi-summer-camps-by-dct\/","title":{"rendered":"Abu Dhabi Summer Camps 2026: Keep Kids Busy From AED 500 a Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>School holidays are almost here, and Abu Dhabi has plenty of ways to keep kids busy, active, and learning something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DCT Abu Dhabi\u2019s summer camp programme includes options for museums, art, movement, heritage, crafts, and activities. All camps are <strong>open to children aged 5 to 14<\/strong>. Each camp costs <strong>AED 500 per child per week<\/strong>, with multiple-week discounts available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The Story of Us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For kids who ask a lot of questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children move between three museums: Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Zayed National Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SaveClip.App_483465846_18069437962848523_656084702631026265_n-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SaveClip.App_483465846_18069437962848523_656084702631026265_n-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SaveClip.App_483465846_18069437962848523_656084702631026265_n-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SaveClip.App_483465846_18069437962848523_656084702631026265_n-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SaveClip.App_483465846_18069437962848523_656084702631026265_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Campers also visit teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, where digital artworks react to light, movement, and the surrounding space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dates<\/strong>: July 6 to August 7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timings<\/strong>: 9:30 AM to 3 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For a family visit outside the camp, you can also book museum pass or separate tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-2 gap-5 md:gap-6 lg:gap-7\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/museums-pass-louvre-zayed-national-museum-natural-history-museum-abu-dhabi?utm_source=content-marketing&utm_medium=blog\" class=\"block overflow-hidden rounded-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.platinumlist.net\/upload\/event\/museums_pass_louvre_zayed_national_museu_2026_apr_25_louvre_abu_dhabi_105994-full-en1777032781.png\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" alt=\"Museums Pass - Louvre, Zayed National Museum & Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi\" class=\"size-full object-cover m-0!\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/a><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/museums-pass-louvre-zayed-national-museum-natural-history-museum-abu-dhabi?utm_source=content-marketing&utm_medium=blog\" class=\"font-bold text-title-sm hover:text-link-base line-clamp-2\" title=\"Museums Pass - Louvre, Zayed National Museum & Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi\"> Museums Pass - Louvre, Zayed National Museum & Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi <\/a> <span class=\"text-sm\"> AED\u00a0120.00 <\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/teamlab-phenomena-abu-dhabi?utm_source=content-marketing&utm_medium=blog\" class=\"block overflow-hidden rounded-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.platinumlist.net\/upload\/event\/teamlab_phenomena_abu_dhabi_2025_apr_18_teamlab_phenomena_98152-full-en1744970556.jpeg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" alt=\"TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi\" class=\"size-full object-cover m-0!\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/a><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/teamlab-phenomena-abu-dhabi?utm_source=content-marketing&utm_medium=blog\" class=\"font-bold text-title-sm hover:text-link-base line-clamp-2\" title=\"TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi\"> TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi <\/a> <span class=\"text-sm\"> AED\u00a060.00 <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Once Upon an Art Camp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For children who love making things.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The camp includes visits to Manarat Al Saadiyat\u2019s Art Studio, the Cultural Foundation\u2019s Children\u2019s Art Centre, and Bait Al Khatt. Children get to try painting, printmaking, ceramics, storytelling, visual arts, and traditional Arabic calligraphy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dates<\/strong>: July 6 to August 20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timings<\/strong>: 10 AM to 2 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Traditions in Motion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For kids who love dancing, singing, performing, and staying active.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The camp takes children to Bait Al Oud and Cultural Foundation, with activities linked to stage performance, international dance, traditional dance, Indian dance, crafts, and instrument making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dates<\/strong>: July 6 to August 21<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Locations<\/strong>: Bait Al Oud and Cultural Foundation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"925\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cultural-Foundation.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cultural-Foundation.jpg 925w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cultural-Foundation-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cultural-Foundation-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cultural-Foundation-64x38.jpg 64w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cultural-Foundation-459x270.jpg 459w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. The Legacy Camp Abu Dhabi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For kids who enjoy stories from the past, old buildings, crafts, and practical challenges.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children will visit Qasr Al Hosn, House of Artisans, and Al Maqta\u2019a Museum and participate in activities like traditional crafts, bridge-building challenges, and engineering-inspired workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dates<\/strong>: July 6 to August 20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timings<\/strong>: 10 AM to 2 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to <strong>visit Qasr Al Hosn as a family<\/strong>? You can book your tickets below and explore one of Abu Dhabi\u2019s most important heritage landmarks together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"py-0\" data-slot=\"card\"><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 px-0 rounded-xl overflow-hidden\" data-slot=\"card-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/qasr-al-hosn?utm_source=content-marketing&utm_medium=blog\" class=\"\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.platinumlist.net\/upload\/event\/qasr_al_hosn_history_culture_and_heritag_2026_mar_26_2026_may_24_qasr_al_hosn_105562-full-en1774445318.png\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" alt=\"Qasr Al Hosn - History, Culture and Heritage\" class=\"size-full! object-cover m-0! rounded-none!\"\/> <\/a><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 p-4 md:px-6\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/qasr-al-hosn?utm_source=content-marketing&utm_medium=blog\" class=\"text-title-base font-bold hover:text-link-base line-clamp-2\"> Qasr Al Hosn - History, Culture and Heritage <\/a><\/div><div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between gap-4 mt-auto\"> <span class=\"font-bold\"> AED\u00a031.50 <\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/qasr-al-hosn?utm_source=content-marketing&utm_medium=blog\" class=\"text-link-base hover:text-link-hover\"> Buy now <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The Legacy Camp Al Ain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Legacy Camp Al Ain takes children through Qasr Al Muwaiji, Bait Mohammed bin Khalifa, and Al Ain Museum. Campers explore Emirati values, traditional crafts, archaeology, aflaj systems, oasis life, and historic fort architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dates<\/strong>: July 20 to August 20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timings<\/strong>: 9 AM to 2:30 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for another summer plan for kids? Check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/yas-island-summer-camp-for-kids-5-days-in-5-abu-dhabi-theme-parks\/\">Yas Island Summer Camp 2026<\/a>, where children spend 5 days exploring 5 Abu Dhabi theme parks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>School holidays are almost here, and Abu Dhabi has plenty of ways to keep kids busy, active, and learning something new. DCT Abu Dhabi\u2019s summer camp programme includes options for museums, art, movement, heritage, crafts, and activities. All camps are open to children aged 5 to 14. 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