Abu dhabi: With schools closing for the summer holiday, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has launched the latest edition of its School Break Camps, offering students an engaging and enriching holiday experience that ensures learning continues beyond the classroom.
According to Emirates News Agency, in partnership with leading organizations and shaped by parents' feedback from previous editions, the camps deliver hands-on, project-based learning across a wide range of interests, including dedicated programs for Students of Determination. These camps provide opportunities in areas such as arts, culinary, literacy, and culture, with specific programs like Culinary Arts by ICCA, Art Explorers and Mobile Art Programme by Brainy n Bright in collaboration with Kenaz, and Transformative Journalism by Storm.
On the sports front, the camps feature a 5-day Multi Sports Camp by Haraka Fitness, offering a mix of touch rugby, tennis, netball, cricket, badminton, and dodgeball. Specialized camps are also available, including the Football Camp by Pass Academy, the Wrestling Camp by the UAE Wrestling Federation, and the Unified Basketball Camp by Storm, which focuses on inclusive and enjoyable basketball training.
A new addition this summer is the future-readiness-focused camps that aim to build 21st-century skills, including Young Business Leaders by Storm, Financial Literacy by Zoud, and Future Careers by Pole Position in collaboration with Hashtat. High school students can also benefit from advanced training in AI and technology through collaborations with leading universities.
Students can participate in one of 42 intensive bootcamps in Abu Dhabi, which adopt a peer-to-peer, hands-on approach, including the AI Summer Camp, Discovery Piscine - Python, and Khalifa Fund Venturists Camp in collaboration with Khalifa Fund. Alongside these, 33 additional camps are available, delivered by trusted industry organizers to ensure a relevant and enriching experience for every student.
Dr. Bashaer Al Matrooshi, Executive Director - Talent Enablement Sector at ADEK, emphasized the importance of continuous learning, stating that ADEK's School Break Camps reflect their commitment to nurturing students' growth in all aspects. The camps aim to keep students meaningfully engaged during the break while helping cultivate a lifelong love for learning.