Abu Dhabi’s ADEK summer camps boost creativity & future skills
▼ Summary
– ADEK has launched its summer School Break Camps, offering diverse learning opportunities for students across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra.
– The programme includes over 60 camps, developed with leading organisations and tailored to various interests and abilities, including Students of Determination.
– Camps cover a wide range of activities, from culinary arts and creative arts to sports, journalism, and Arabic literacy.
– New future-readiness camps focus on 21st-century skills, while advanced AI and technology camps are available for high school students in partnership with top universities.
– ADEK emphasizes the camps’ role in fostering lifelong learning through project-based activities, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
Abu Dhabi’s education authority has unveiled an exciting lineup of summer camps designed to spark creativity and equip students with essential future-ready skills. The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is bringing back its popular School Break Camps, offering diverse learning experiences for young minds across the emirate.
This year’s program features over 60 specialized camps developed in partnership with leading institutions, building on feedback from previous editions. The initiative caters to varied interests and abilities, with inclusive options for Students of Determination. Whether students are passionate about arts, sports, or cutting-edge technology, there’s something for everyone.
For budding artists and chefs, options include Culinary Arts by ICCA and the Art Explorers and Mobile Art Programme by Brainy n Bright. Those inclined toward media can explore Transformative Journalism by Storm, while language enthusiasts can join Arabic Heroes by Beit Arabi Centre or Arabic Literacy by Al Mubarakah Foundation.
Sports lovers aren’t left out, with Haraka Fitness hosting a Multi Sports Camp covering rugby, tennis, cricket, and more. Specialized athletic programs like Football Camp by Pass Academy and Wrestling Camp by the UAE Wrestling Federation provide focused training, while the Unified Basketball Camp by Storm ensures inclusivity.
A standout feature this year is the emphasis on future-readiness, with camps like Young Business Leaders by Storm, Financial Literacy by Zoud, and Future Careers by Pole Position. High school students can dive into advanced tech with AI and robotics programs hosted by top universities, including Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence and Khalifa University.
For those eager to explore coding and AI, 42 Abu Dhabi’s bootcamps offer intensive, hands-on sessions in Python, generative AI, and prompt engineering. Meanwhile, UAE University in Al Ain provides workshops in 3D design and data science, ensuring students gain practical, industry-relevant skills.
Dr. Bashaer Al Matrooshi, Executive Director of Talent Enablement at ADEK, emphasized the program’s mission: “Learning never stops. These camps nurture growth, physical, emotional, and intellectual, while fostering a lifelong passion for discovery.” By blending project-based learning with fun, ADEK ensures students stay engaged while developing skills that will serve them well in the future.
With 33 additional camps from trusted organizers, parents can find the perfect fit for their child’s interests, making this summer both enriching and unforgettable.
(Source: Aletihad)
