Kuwait Moms Guide

10 activities for indoor summer fun for kids in Kuwait

6/27/2018

1. Go ice skating or swimming – There are two ice skating rinks in Kuwait @promenadeicekw & the skating rink in Kuwait City and you can always get a day pass to the Swimming Pool complex in Salmiya.

2. Learn to knit or crochet – Several places offer workshops for adults and children. @fakhri_arts @littlemomsgroup @needlesandyarn

3. Tour the playplaces. For younger kids, @playkuwait Discovery and Promenade malls, or @futurekidkuwait Kids, @magicplanetmena.
For older ones, try @trampoofficial in Murouj. There’s a new playplace in @alhamratower too.

4. Get some books. Take the kids to the book shop @spectrawidebookstore @thatalsalasil @q8bookstore & Dar Al Athar Al Islamiyya has storytimes on Saturdays. Better Books in Salmiya is doing a summer reading challenge for kids. (visit their FB page for more info).

5. Do some YouTube art/crafts/science experiments – There are a million+ videos for kids to do arts/crafts. Check your supplies and search based on what you have on hand. Just be sure to view the video first and make sure its age appropriate.

6. Take them to work with you for the day – if you can – and give them small tasks.

7. Learn to code. There are tons of free or low cost resources online for learning to code and even summer camps here that offer it. Introduce them to the concept and see if they want to take a class – online or in a camp: @catchcaravan
https://code.org/learn
https://www.codeavengers.com/
http://lightbot.com/

8. Go for a workshop. @artspaceq8 @7erafy @thelittlesewing_instituteetc offer lots of summer fun workshops.

9. Put on your sneakers and go for a marathon walk around the Avenues. Take the kids to lunch afterwards as a treat.

10. Take a yoga class as a family. There are like a gazillion yoga places in Kuwait. Ask for a class for moms and kids.
Finally, kids should also be able to entertain themselves. Give them some books, legos, puzzles, building blocks, colors and paper & leave them to it. Trust me, it’s good for you and them.

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A visit to Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center

3/22/2018

There is so much to see/do at the newly opened Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Center in Maidan Hawally. There are six massive museums:

1. Space
2. Arabic & Islamic Science
3. Science & Technology-Human Body
4. Science & Technology-Transportation/Robots
5. Natural History-Ecosystems
6. Natural History-Our Earth.

We spent 3+ hours during our first visit and barely scratched the surface.

We visited Space, Ecosystems & Science/Human Body but did not have time to explore all the exhibits in each. Its worth it to visit one or two at a time and save the others for the next visit in order to get the full experience. Also be sure to tour the outside grounds to see all the amazing sculptures including dinosaurs and some by Nadim Karam.
There is also a Fine Arts Center and the museums will offer regular workshops, performance and outdoor activities. Regular workshops, lectures and other activities will also be taking place and you find the updates on the ASCC social media and website.

Timings
Saturday: 9am to 7pm
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9am to 7pm
Tuesday: 9am to 7pm
Wednesday: 9am to 7pm
Thursday: 3pm to 10pm
Friday: 3pm to 10pm

(Be sure to go early. Sale of entrance tickets will stop 1 hour prior to closing; museums closed 30 minutes prior to closing.) Timings may change on public holidays.

Entrance fees
Adults (18+) KD 3
Kids (18-2) KD 2
Under 2: Free

My tips:

1. Wear comfortable shoes

2. Take snacks/water for the kiddos. There are cafes (the ones in Science / Human Body museum & Arabic-Islamic art were open but I didn't see a lot of kid friendly-food.)

3. Go early. It gets crowded fast & they will stop letting in new visitors when capacity is reached.

4. Be prepared to get lost or be given wrong info. We were directed to the wrong entrance for the rainforest/ aquarium 2x & told there was a cafe somewhere there wasn't. It's newly opened so staff are also still learning their way around. Be patient.

5. You won't be able to see it all at once - so take your time & enjoy all the exhibits at your leisure. You can always come again to see a different museum

6. Definitely do the Planetarium in the Space museum. It's an extra KD 2 per person but TOTALLY worth it.

7. When you enter Science / Human Body, get the swipe card. It will track all your games / scores & give you a record at the end. Also the kids need one to run the race tracker, play basketball & soccer and most of the games. Oh and the giant, multi-story slide inside ST-Human Body is amazing! Be sure to take your kids to enjoy it.

Visit the museums website here to learn more

Our visit to Bayan Botanical Gardens

1/25/2018

One of my favorite places to take the girls for a morning outing is the Bayan Botanical Gardens at Bayan Palace. The gardens are only open to the public on Thursdays from 9:30am to 1:30pm so its something special when we have a chance to go.

The gardens are comprised of manicured lawns with grass, fresh flowers and small ponds and three massive green houses. There are thousands of plants representing six different gardens and four different climate zones including tropical, dry, Mediterranean and European environments. There are small waterfalls, a pond with some fish and a sitting area for those who want to take a break and relax.

The gardens make the perfect field trip or play date destination. There is no good or drink available, however so be sure to bring water for the kiddos. We've visited several times since it opened in 2015 & always discover something new each time we go.

Entrance is free but you should bring your Civil ID & register at the reception.

Kuwait's Best Parks & Playgrounds

1/2/2018

Now is the time to get outside and play with the kiddos. Every year Kuwait Moms Guide updates our extensive list of our favorite local parks & playgrounds. Check it out here.

Give your kids 'Yes Day'

12/5/2017

Have you ever celebrated a 'Yes Day' with your kids?

We're planning one for the upcoming winter break & have all the details on how you can do it too (and Free Printable Yes Day vouchers for your kids!).

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Mommy & Me Classes in Kuwait

9/12/2017

Kuwait Moms Guide updates regularly all activities, classes & events for moms & kids. Check out our helpful list of Mommy & Me classes and activities in Kuwait for the 2017/2018 season.

KMG Afterschool Actitivities 2017-2018

9/5/2017

There are dozens and dozens of afterschool activities, sports, games, classes, tuitions and workshops now available for kids in Kuwait. Covering sports, arts and academics, check out Kuwait Moms Guide's popular and updated list of Afterschool Activities to find the right one for your kiddos.

Summer Camps in Kuwait 2017 - UPDATED

6/22/2017

July & August came be the quietest time in Kuwait and if you are staying here with the kiddos, then you might need a bit of a break. There are lots of summer camps happening during this period and we will be periodically updating this list to make sure and include them all.

Academy of Ballet & Zumba
Dates: Summer
Ages: 3-15 years, boys and girls
Time: TBA
Activities: Ballet, zumba, sports and more
Location: Qadisiya, Block 7, St 102, Mohammad Habeeb Al Bader St. House #51, First Step Nursery
Contact: 5111-1628 / 9497-5414 Instagram @ballet_kbi

Afterschool Summer Camp
Dates: July 16-27
Ages: 3-6
Time: 3:30pm-7:30pm
Activities: Soccer, cooking, yoga, art and music
Contact: 9798-8257 & Insta: @afterschool-kw

Algebraic Summer Camp
Dates: 16 July to 10 August
Ages: 5-15 years old
Time: 8am-Noon
Activities: chess coaching, robotics, coding, rubik's cube
Location: Mangaf and Salmiya (transportation available)
Fee: KD 95
Contact: 6005-2280

Al Bayan Bilingual School Summer Camp
Dates: June 17 to July 20 (Saturday to Thursday)
Time: 11am – 3pm
Ages: 3 to 6 years old
Activities: Sports, ceramics, painting, storytelling, field trips, Zumba, yoga, iPad games, board games, life skills, cooking.
Location: Hawally campus
Fees: KD 200 for 12 days or KD 320 for 24 days
Contact: www.bbs.edu.kw to register

Al Bayan Bilingual School Summer Camp
Dates: June 17 to July 20 (Saturday to Thursday)
Time: 11am – 3pm
Ages: 7 to 12 years old
Activities: Arts & crafts, sports, life skills, etiquette and nutrition, etc.
Location: Hawally campus
Fees: KD 150 for 12 days or KD 225 for 24 days
Contact: www.bbs.edu.kw to register

The Art House - Summer Art Camp
Dates: 16-20 July
Ages: 7-13 years old
Time: 4-7pm
Contact: 9883-1919

Blank Summer Camp
Dates: 2-27 July
Time: 10am to 2pm
Ages: 5 to 12 years old
Location: Infunity, 360 mall
Contact: 5552-5265

Bright Minds Summer Camp
Dates: June 5 to August 31
Time: 8:30am to 12:30pm
Ages: 2.5 years to 6 years old
Activities: Zoophonics, arts & crafts, gym, music, etc.
Fee: KD 55 per week; KD 200 for the month
Contact: 5058-8833 or www.brightmindskuwait.com

Bright Minds Karate Summer Camp
Dates: June 5 to Aug 27
Ages: 3-6 years old
Time: 12:30 to 1:30pm
Contact: 5058-8833 or www.brightmindskuwait.com

British Academies Summer Camp
Dates: July 2 to July 20 (Sunday – Thursday)
Time: 10am-2pm
Ages: Boys & girls 3 to 13 years old
Activities: Swimming, gymnastics, karate, Zumba, hip hop, arts & crafts, table tennis, talent show, magic show
Contact: 5096-2809 or 9945-8013 or 1830456 ext/ 2177 / 2178

British Academy of Sport Summer Swim Camp
Dates: June 11 to July 20 (Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Times: 3-3:40pm; 3:40-4:20pm and 4:20-5pm
Ages: Boys and girls 3 to 12 years old
Location: Salwa, Blk 1, Street 1, BSK campus
Contact: 2562-3604 ext. 2178 / 2177 or 9945-8013

Busy Bodies Summer Camp
Dates: June 11 to July 27
Ages: 2 to 7 years old
Time: 8am-12pm & 9am-1pm (Ramadan)
Activities: arts & crafts, cooking, sports, music & movement, messy play, story time, water play and more.
Location: Jabriya, Block 8, Street 109
Contact: 2531-1513 or 9771-7338

Checkbom Tennis Summer Classes
Dates: Open
Ages: 3+ (different classes for different ages)
Activities: Private or group lessons for kids and adults in the afternoons
Location: Sahara Resort
Contact: 9922-0280

Cocoon Summer Kids Camp
Dates: July
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm / 5 days a week
Ages: 4-6 years, 7-9 years & 10-12 years
Activities: Zumba, yoga, aerobics, ballet, movies, trips, stories, healthy nutrition awareness, arts & crafts and more.
Location: Cocoon Wellness Center, Sharq, Jaber AlMubarak St, Nour Tower, 5th Floor
Contact: 2245-3166

Dar Al Athar Al Islamiyyah Summer Camp
Dates: 9-13 July & 16-20 July
Ages: 6-12 years old
Activities: arts & crafts, chess, first aid class, museum visits, science, writing project and yoga
Email: Education@darmuseum.org.kw to register

Doodle Camp
Dates: July 2-27 and August 6-24
Ages: 1.8 years to 11 years old
Location: Al Salam, Blk 7, St 705, Bldg 507
Activities: arts & crafts, storytelling, swimming, reading, cooking, sports, ballet, karate, math fun, cookie & cupcake decoration and more.
Fees: KD 120 for two weeks; KD 220 for four weeks (second phase); KD 180 for three weeks (third phase)
Contact: 9972-9771 or Instagram: @doodle.camp

Engineering for Kids - Coding & Minecraft Academy
Dates: July 8-13 & July 15-20
Ages: 3-14 years
Time: 11am-2pm
Fee: KD 105 per week
Location: DAI Yarmouk Cultural Center, Yarmouk Block 3, St 3
Contact: 9924-4404 or 2205-3220

French Summer Camp
Dates: 2-12 July; 16-26 July, 30 July-9 August & 13-23 August
Time: 10:30am – 1pm (Sunday-Wednesday)
Activities: Arts, songs, reading, videos, drama, games
Fees: KD 160
Location: Jabriya
Contact: 2531-9734/35

Global English Nursery Summer Camp
Dates: July 2 to August 24
Ages:
Activities: Dance & music, keyboard practice, brain activities, communication skills
Location: Global English Nursery, Abu Al Hassaniya, Block 11, Street 74, House #24
Contact: 9874-1950 / 9874-1951

Gymnazia Summer Camp
Dates: 1-27 July
Ages: 4-5; 6-9; 7-10 and 9-12
Activities:
Arts & Crafts - ages 6-8 on MWSa 12:30-2pm & 11am-12:30
Dance - ages 4-5, 6-9 & 7-10 (dates depending on group)
Acrobatic gymnastics - ages 9-12
Location: Millennium Hotel, Salmiya
Contact: 5555-9091

Happy Chappies Summer Camp
Dates: June 11 to Aug 3 (weekly attendance available)
Ages: 15 months to 5 years
Location: Happy Chappies, Fintas
Fees: KD 60 per week (discounts for monthly, six week enrollment)
Contact: 6700-4777 or visit: http://www.happy-chappies.com/

Junior Chefs Summer Baking Camp
Dates: Starts 21 July (eight classes, Fri & Sat)
Ages: 6-13 years old
Time: 4:30-7:30pm
Activities: Baking cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, decorating the baked projects, how to read a recipe, working as a team
Fee: KD 25
Location: Salmiya
Contact: 5122-8707

Kidz Summer Camp Fiesta
Dates: May 28 to Aug 3
Ages: Nursery age
Times: 9:30am-1pm & 2:30pm-5:45pm (early dropoff available)
Fees: KD 13 daily, KD 65 weekly, KD 125 two weeks, etc.
Location: Kaifan, Block 2, Street 25, House 1
Activities: Arts & crafts, Holy Quran, games, little chefs, spa, trips, water play, zumba, movies, and more.
Contact: 2482-9043 / 9986-4443

Kuwait Counseling Center
Dates: July 2
Ages: 4 to 12 years
Activities: arts & crafts, brain training, healthy cooking, physical exercises, fine motor activities, sensory play, social activities, and more.
Fee: KD 75 per week
Location: Al Hamra Business Tower, 19th Floor
Contact: 2535-6444

Kuwait Water Sports Summer Camp
Dates: June 26-29 and July 3-6
Ages: 7+
Time: 4 hours per day
Activities: sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, paddleboarding
Location: Movenpick, Al-Bidaa
Fees: KD 140
Contact: 6559-8158

Little Bee's Books Summer Fun
Dates: July 2-July 27 (four weeks, Sun-Thur)
Time: 4-7pm
Ages: 3.5-6 years old
Activities: Reading, sensory play, puppet shows, art work, experiments, etc.
Fees: KD 40 per week, per child
Location, Salmiya, Bahrain Street
Contact: 5589-5166

Little Gym Summer Camp
Dates: May 28 through September 7
Flexible – one day, one week or all weeks.
Ages: 1 to 12 years old
Activities: gym, educational, swimming

Little Loyacers
Dates: 2-27 July
Ages: 5-12 years old
Time: 5-8pm
Fee: KD 80
Activities: Volunteering, sports, educational and entertainment fun
Contact: Mona: +965 9667-4762; Yusra: +965 9916-6173 or Email: m.tarek@loyac.org

Mini Caravan Intro to Coding
Dates: July 2-17
Time: 10am-1pm
Ages: 5-7 years old
Location: Promenade Cultural Center
Fee: KD 168
Activities: Scratch Jr coding, Cubetto robotics, Unplugged activities & Dash & Dot robots.
Contact: 9890-7259 or www.catchcaravan.com/registration.html

Music world Q8 Summer Music Classes
Dates: Open
Ages: Open
Activities: Music classes in piano, guitar, violin, flute, oud and cello
Contact: 6677-0903 or 5088-8144

My Gym Summer Camp
Dates: June 3 to August 31
Time: 10am-1pm & 4pm-7pm (Ramadan camp 10am-1pm & 2:30pm-5:30pm)
Ages: 4-10 years old
Activities: Hip hop dance, arts & crafts, space flight, sports, gymnastics
Location: Discovery mall, Kuwait City
Contact: Tele: 9911-4373

Palace of Etiquette Summer Camp
Dates: July 2-30 (Sun, Tue, Thur)
Time: 5-8pm
Ages: 4-10 years
Activities: Etiquette, nutrition lessons, Arabic & Quran lessons, karaoke, cinema, zumba, dancing, art and cooking
Location: Fintas, Block 4, St 9, House 321
Fees: KD 50 for two weeks; KD 100 for 1 month
Contact: 5000-0530 Whatsapp

Panorama Kids Summer Camp
Ages: 2-10 years old
Time: 8am-3pm
Activities: Ballet, drawing, outdoor time, French, karate, little chefs, Holy Quran, Swimming
Location: Salmiya, Block 4, Motawaa Tower, Hamad Al-Mubarak Street, Bldg #6, Floor #1
Contact: 9664-6809

Partake Summer Camp
Dates: July 2 – 27
Location: Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel.
Time: 11am – 4pm
Age Group: 3 to 15 years old divided into groups according to their ages.
Activities: Art & crafts, sports, water sports, social activities, fields trips, and more.
Contact: Mobile: 6582-7157 or Email: partake-kw@hotmail.com

Power Academy Club – Karate Summer Camp
Dates: Open
Ages: 3-12 years old, boys & girls
Contact: 9605-5339

Reach Education Summer Camp
Dates: July 2-15
Ages: 3-12
Time: 4-7pm (Friday/Saturday off)
Contact: 6646-5000

Revival of Islamic Heritage / Righteous Sprouts Summer Program
Dates: July 9 – August 20
Ages: 5-11 (for girls only)
Time: 5-7:30pm
Activities: Quran memorization, Aqeedah, manners and seerah, activities, strengthen Islamic identity
Fees: Free
Location: Women's committee in Qortuba, behind coop, block 5.
Contact: 9774-3327 / 2536-2684

Royal Motessori Nursery Summer Camp
Location: Surra, Block 2, Abi bin Abi Taleb Street
Activities: Ballet, Arabic & English, field trips, little chefs, exercise and more
Contact: 6667-3420 / 2531-3454
Sweet Angels Summer Camp
Dates: Open
Ages: 3 to 10 years old, boys and girls
Activities: Swimming, gymnastics/ballet, football, karate, trips, English & Arabic, Holy Quran
Fees: KD 130 monthly
Whatsapp 5025-2066 or 9879-6080

Scientific Center Kuwait Summer Camp
Dates: 16 July to 24 August
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Ages: 5-12 years old
Fee: KD 40 per week
Contact: Scientific Center, Salmiya, 1848-888

Ties Center Kids Summer Club
Dates: July 16 - August 15 (Sun, Tue, Thur)
Time: 5-7:30pm
Ages: Girls 5-13 & Boys 5-9
Activities: Painting & handicrafts, storytelling, English/Arabic, French, Holy Quran, public speaking and cooking
Fee: KD 30
Location: Al Shuhada
Contact: 2523-1015

Toddlers Town Summer Camp
Dates: Until August 17
Time: 8am-1pm
Location: Adailiya
Contact: 2256-0271 or 2256-0790

Twinkle Star Summer school
Dates: June 18 to July 13
Time: 9am-1pm (Ramadan) and 8:30am-1pm (after Eid)
Ages: 2 to 6 years
Activities: Arts & crafts, swimming, sand & water play, sensory play, baking, dance and more.
Location: Egaila block 1, street 125, house 81
Contact: Mobile 9780-1611

UCMAS Summer Camp
Dates: July & August
Activities: English, Little Chefs, arts & crafts, dance, quizzes, etc.
Location: Salmiya & Mangaf
Contact: 9711-5648

Vision Academy Summer Camp
Dates: July 2-20; July 23-Aug 10 & Aug 13-31
Time: 3pm-6:30pm
Activities: football, rugby, volleyball, archery, swimming, music, cooking, arts & crafts, theater, singing
Location: Palms Beach Resort, Salwa
Fees: KD 100 for three week
Contact: Mr Junior 6564-7013 or Ms Tracey 6668-6928

KMG's Favorite Mommy & Me Activities

3/14/2017

Check out our updated list of fun Mommy & Me activities, workshops, playgroups and more.

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Family Weekend Activities: January 6-7

1/5/2017

Enjoy the cooler weather with a walk in the park, take the kids for a bike ride or even visit a local farm.

FRIDAY, Jan 6
1. Hatha yoga with Rosie at 9am at Alshaheedpark. Please bring your own mat, towel & bottle of water. Men & Women, Celebration Lounge. Free

2. Kite flying with Alfarsi kites in Bneider from 1pm to 5pm. Exit Road 258. A great way to spend a few hours outdoors with the kiddos.

SATURDAY, Jan 7
3. Blind International Day 2km walkathon at 9am at Kuwait University stadium in Shuwaikh. Organized by KISR.

4. Yoga at 9am in Alshaheed Park Visitor’s Center with “Yoga with the 3” Women only. Free

5. Storytime with DAI at the Amricani Cultural Center at 3:30pm. Reading ‘The Curious Garden’. No registration required.

6. Gardening at #thesecretgardenproject. Baghdad Street, Salmiya from 3-5pm.

7. Open Day at Sadeer farms in Al-Abdaly. For farm visits and directions, call 9444-4911 or email sadeerfarms@gmail.com

8. Qout Market at Alshaheedpark from 9am-5pm. Circle of Peace.

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