Dubai Culture Welcomes Young Creatives for Vibrant Summer Camp Experiences
- 08:30-10: 00 PM Monday
- Registration Required
Dubai Culture opens the door to a summer of discovery with camps set across the city’s heritage and cultural landmarks. Children and teens aged between 4 and 16 can dive into hands-on activities and creative adventures designed to spark innovation and strengthen their sense of national identity.
Children can look forward to the ‘Archaeology Adventure’ summer camp at Al Shindagha Museum, the UAE’s largest heritage museum. Running over two weeks—July 14 to 18 and July 21 to 25— the camp invites ages 6 to 12 to step into the world of archaeology, from exploring the Restoration House and trying out indoor excavations with real tools to creating artefacts and joining in treasure hunts.
At Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children, the ‘A Burst of Imagination’ camp helps young residents build skills and discover their creative talent. Running in two groups, each lasting two weeks —July 7 to 18 and August 4 to 15— the programme immerses participants in everything from abstract art and playful movement to the vibrant traditions of the UAE.
Summer Camp 2025: Dubai Public Library
A Summer of Heritage & Innovation at Dubai Public Libraries
Children aged 5 to 14 are invited to a summer of exploration and creativity at the Dubai Public Libraries Summer Camp, organised by Dubai Culture under the theme ‘Heritage and Innovation.’ The camp, which offers interactive art experiences and artificial intelligence tools, will take place over two durations: July 14 to 25 and August 4 to 15.
During the two camps, children will have the opportunity to learn about boat-building techniques, Emirati fashion design, and the traditional game "Al-Qahif" as part of the artistic workshops. As for the artificial intelligence workshops, participants will have the chance to develop a "chatbot" and work on the "smart tent" by exploring and programming the basic features of the microcontroller (Micro:bit), along with other interactive workshops. Each camp will conclude with a showcase of the participants' achievements during the open day.
The registration fee for the camp is AED 210 for Dubai Public Library members and AED 420 for non-members, with members receiving a 50% discount on the camp fee.
To get the membership for Dubai Public Libraries, visit https://dpl.dubaiculture.gov.ae/en/user/register.
To register for the camp, check the table below.
To view the camp schedule, click here.
To view the Summer Camp FAQs, click here.
Second Summer Camp - Heritage & Innovation - August 04, 2025 - August 15, 2025
| Library | Age Group | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Twar Library | 5-9 years | 09:00 - 13:00 | Click here for location | Click Here to Register |
| Al Twar Library | 9-14 years | 09:00 - 13:00 | Click here for location | Click Here to Register |
| Al Safa Art & Design Library | 5-9 years | 09:00 - 13:00 | Click here for location | Click Here to Register |
| Al Safa Art & Design Library | 9-14 years | 09:00 - 13:00 | Click here for location | Click Here to Register |
| Al Rashidiya Library | 5-14 years | 09:00 - 13:00 | Click here for location | Click Here to Register |
| Al Mankhool Library | 5-14 years | 09:00 - 13:00 | Click here for location | Click Here to Register |
| Umm Suqeim Library | 5-14 years | 09:00 - 13:00 | Click here for location | Click Here to Register |
| Hatta Library | 5-14 years | 16:00 - 20:00 | Click here for location | Click Here to Register |
| Al Mizhar Majlis | 5-14 years | 09:00 - 13:00 | Click here for location | Click Here to Register |
| Al Barsha Community Center | 5-14 years | 09:00 - 13:00 | Click here for location | Click Here to Register |
Summer Camp 2025: Etihad Museum
Dubai Culture is offering a creative summer camp for children at Etihad Museum, with two sessions running from August 4 to 8 and August 11 to 15. The programme is designed to broaden young participants’ horizons by inviting them to explore the story of the UAE’s union, its history, and the inspiring legacy of the founding fathers. The camp also encourages self-expression and talent discovery, reflecting the Authority’s commitment to nurturing future generations and fostering innovation.
Held under the theme, ‘Certified Cultural Guide,’ the camp takes children aged 8 and above on an enriching journey filled with hands-on activities and learning experiences that build leadership, communication skills, and self-confidence. Campers will be introduced to the basics of cultural guiding and how to conduct museum tours, helping reinforce a sense of patriotism and national pride as they become ambassadors of local heritage.
The five-day programme combines theoretical sessions with practical tours at the museum, all led by certified guides. Participants who successfully complete the assessment will be awarded a ‘Certified Cultural Guide’ certificate from Etihad Museum.
Click here to download the schedule for the camp.
Click here to register for the camp.
Summer Camp 2025: Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children
At Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children, the ‘A Burst of Imagination’ summer camp offers young residents a vibrant platform to build skills and explore their creative potential. The children will immerse a wide range of artistic and cultural experiences, and will take part in creative workshops that cover abstract art, playful movement, and the rich traditions of the UAE. The camp also includes hands-on sessions in ceramics, where children will learn wheel-throwing and glazing techniques, along with explorations in music, photography, cinematography, dance, puppet theatre design, and clay animation.
Click here to view the full schedule.
For registration, kindly visit Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children, or call us on 04 515 5955.