A series of summer camps offering entertainment and education in the form of sports, culture, and art are ready to take off this season as part of Summer in Qatar. The camps, which include exciting activities for children and youth, are offered by Qatar National Tourism Council’s (QNTC) partners in the public and private sectors.
Sport & Active Camps:
A range of camps offer sports and other activities to keep children moving this summer. QNTC, the Ministry of Interior’s Police Sports Federation and Qatar Foundation will offer a Summer Camp at Education City from 30 June – 25 July where boys and girls between 8-12 years can enjoy various indoor sports and field trips to theme parks. Aspire Summer Camp for kids aged between 6-13 years will run from 7-31 July allowing them to experience world-class sports facilities first-hand. Tomorrow’s Officers offers Qatari nationals aged 8-12 years the opportunity to take advantage of police summer training provided by Qatar’s Police College between 29 June and 8 August. Children can be registered by phone on 55227000 or 77858877.
Parents can ensure their children’s football talent is nurtured at the Paris Saint-Germain Academy’s five-day summer camp in West Bay, AlWaab and Al Wakrah. For boys and girls aged 5- 16, these run from 30 June – 8 August. Budding basketball players can learn from a pro, with L.A. Laker Lonzo Ball at a Basketball Camp at HBKU from 18 - 20 July for those aged 6-17 years. Health is wealth this summer, with a Diabetes Prevention Camp at Qatar Diabetes Association from the end of July until 3 August. Those more interested in an a la carte menu of activities can enroll in the Education City Summer Membership Program, which provides access to their various recreation facilities.
Community, Culture & Learning Camps:
Children and adults alike can also exercise their minds at several camps offering hands-on learning opportunities this Summer in Qatar. Fusion Camps will take place at different locations throughout summer, offering an array of activities in science, sport, and exploration. Community Summer Camp will run at Recreation Centre, Education City between 16 June –8 August. Secondary school students can get an early start on preparing for their careers with Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC) camp at Multaqa (HBKU students center) from 30 June -11 July. Qatar Petroleum will also offer a 5-day summer camp from 7 July – 8 August, where school students can gain a better understanding of energy and sustainability. Mukhayamna Summer Camps in collaboration with Geek Express, BK Sports & Molecular Science are running at Awsaj Academy (23 June – 18 July), Qatar Academy in Al Wakra and Al Khor (7 – 18 July). For more artistic endeavours, Qatar Museum offers Calligraphy Workshops, a Treasure Hunt and Saturday Colouring at the Museum of Islamic Art throughout summer, as well as art lessons and an Educational Summer Camp at Mathaf in July-August.
Members of Qatar Museum’s Culture Pass Plus and Culture Pass Family will be able to avail of discounts on various summer classes, in addition to benefits such as exclusive discounts on tourism products, outdoor, mall activities, family entertainment as well as discounts at Qatar Museums’ gift shops.
Details are available online for all camps, as is registration.
An exciting array of indoor and outdoor activities add to a packed Summer in Qatar schedule, including family friendly entertainment and live entertainment shows with internationally renowned artists. For a complete summer experience residents and visitors can also tap into discounted airfares as well as hospitality and retail offers which continue until August 16.