ADEK announces winter break activity camps

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced its winter School Breaks Camps Programme – an initiative that brings together leading organisations to deliver diverse and enriching camps during school breaks.

Building on the popularity the summer camps received earlier this year, ADEK aims to ensure a growing, steady pipeline of camps for every school break, reinforcing its commitment to fostering students' holistic development and preparing them for future success.

Starting December 16, the programme will offer camps across arts, sports, Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), Arabic literacy, culinary arts, and environmental education, designed to encourage continuous learning beyond the classroom.

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In collaboration with industry-leading partners like the Louvre Abu Dhabi, students can unlock their creativity through the Art Lab Camp, where they'll produce artwork inspired by the Suhail Star and Khaleeji mythology, and the Space Camp, where students will engage in a series of scientific creative experiences, aimed at fostering teamwork and creative expression.

On the sports front, specialised two-day training camps in football, basketball, and swimming will be offered by Manchester City, Sport 360, and Storm Academy. Top-performers will be invited to ADEK's talent identification programme, training with elite coaches from Manchester City, Jr. NBA, and Olympian athlete Sarra Lajnef.

For young chefs, the Culinary School Camp by ICCA offers a multisensory experience where participants will learn the fundamentals of cooking, pastry, and food photography, helping them develop their mathematical, chemistry, and visual skills.

For students passionate about the Arabic language, the programme will also offer an Arabic Reading Camp by Almubarakah Foundation to instil a love for reading and strengthen Arabic literacy through interactive, engaging activities. Younger students can engage in Arabic culture through the Beit Arabi Winter Discovery Camp, a two-week programme covering Arabic language, drama, and creative skills.

Additionally, the Environmental Heroes Camp by Gracia Farm teaches environmental stewardship through hands-on activities such as eco-tours, recycling, and conservation projects, inspiring a commitment to sustainability.

In collaboration with top universities, high school students will gain access to several camps focused on hands-on experience in AI, machine learning, and programming.

Participants can choose from programmes like AI for Tomorrow Camp by 42 Abu Dhabi, where they begin with the institution's unique Discovery Piscine – an intensive bootcamp that tests participants' aptitude in computer programming, endurance, and commitment, concluding with an AI Hackathon.

Other STEM offerings include AI for a Sustainable Future by Khalifa University, AI Discovery Programme by Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering by UAE University, Data Science & AI Training by UAE University, Creating with AI by NYU Abu Dhabi, and the AI Winter Camp by Abu Dhabi University, all designed to build AI literacy and essential technical skills for the future.