By Kelly Downing
The long, hot days of Ramadan have become familiar to us in recent years. Finding respite and entertainment for your children is a task we aim to make easier. This extensive list is a selection of the most exciting accessible summer camps in Riyadh. They are listed loosely in order of distance from the Diplomatic Quarter. Contact the camps directly for schedule details, availability and pricing.
Almanahil, Diplomatic Quarter
Sports for ages 6 – 15
Contact Info: 0114881069 / @al_manahil
King Faisal School, Diplomatic Quarter
Sports, Video Games, English for ages 5 – 18
Contact Info: 0114820802 / @k.f.school
King Salman Science Academy, Diplomatic Quarter
Mental Arithmetic, Robonxt, Engineering, Origami, Calligraphy for ages 7 – 14
Contact Info: 0550630404 / @ksso_riyadh
Little Inventor at Ibn Khaldoun- Arqa
Robotics, Science, Electronics, Sports for ages 6 ñ 13
Contact Info: 0535058226 / @the_little_inventor
The Playroom – Alrafea
Games, Art, Emotional Intelligence, Quran, STEM for ages 1.5 – 9
Contact Info: 0544224481 / @theplayroomksa
Lel Kheir at Enlighten Our Minds – Alraed
Multi-intellectual and kinetic activities for ages 3 – 10
Contact Info: 0550509427 / @lelkheir
My Little School – Alraed
Art & Design, Sports, Coding, Team Building, Parkour for ages 2-12
Contact Info: 0114822820 / @mylittleschool
Arumah Preeschool – Alkhozama
Kids Club for ages 1 ñ 5
Contact Info: 0500238383 / @arumahpreschool
Raffles Design Institute, Al Mathar Ash Shamali
Filmmaking, Animation, Silkscreening, Programming, Ebru, Photography, Performance Art
for ages 6-14
Contact Info: 0552995509 / @rafflesksa
Elite Kids, Um Alhammam
Kids Club for ages 3 ñ 7
Contact Info: 0114429297 / @elitekids
Arena Heroes, Almaather and Hiteen
Self-defense and fitness for ages 5 – 16
Contact Info: 0114889193 / @arena_heroes
M Kids Academy – Malaz
Sports
Contact Info: 0547401272 / @mkidsacademy
Rio Kids Camp, Sulaimania
Sewing, Sports, Crafts, Cooking, Piano for ages 4 ñ 15
Contact Info: 0557275500 / @riokidscamp
Aspirations Schools – Olaya
Entrepreneurship
Contact Info: 0502222744 / @aspirations_schools
Enchanted Center – Olaya
Art and dance for ages 3- 10
Contact Info: 0542870777 / @enchanted_center
Stars of Knowledge – Olaya
STEM, Legos, Quran, Reading, Writing for ages 1.5 – 12
Contact Info: 0114995997 / @stars_of_knowledge
Be Creative, Takhassusi
Academic and Behavioral Development
Contact Info: 0552653228 / @becreativcenter
Tarbia Preschool – Rahmaniyah
Kids Club with Quran for ages 3 – 10
Contact Info: 0114199017 / @tarbiapre
Future Buds – Almohammadiyah
Crafts, Legos, Video games for ages 2 -12
Contact Info: 0112354481 / @futurebuds
KDC Kinetico – Almohammadiyah
Gym, Sports
Contact Info: 0112815595 / @kdc.kinetico
Golden Time at Talat – Alnakheel
Reading, Dance, Art, Cooking, Quran, Sports, Drama for ages 3 ñ 14
Contact Info: 0544881631 / @goldentime.11
The Learning Zone – Alnakheel
Arts, Legos, Games for ages 3-12
Contact Info: 0114703444 / @thelearningzone
Little Princess – Hiteen
Storytelling, Cake Decorating, Acting, Making Perfume
Contact Info: 0550114044 / @littleprincessriyadh
Doomidoo – Alrabi
Play, games, art and drama for ages 3-7 years
Contact Info: 05044704899 / @doomidoo_ksa
Rise for Kids – Aqeeq
Immersive Subject-based English for ages 2 – 12
Contact Info: 0501620990 / @risesaudi
Fighting Fit – Malqa
Martial Arts
Contact Info: 0540035351 / @fightingfit_sa
Climb Camp – Ghadeer
Public Speaking for ages 7 – 12
Contact Info: 0552122345 / @climbcamp
Stationery Fantasies – Ghadeer
Kids Club for ages 3 ñ 10 years
Contact Info: 0591708890 / @stationery_fantasies
Gymboree – Alrabi
Art and Movement for ages 1.5 – 6
Contact Info: 0114552904 / @gymboreeriyadh
Scramble – Alrabi
Climbing, Arts & Crafts, Dancing, Poetry, Reading for ages 3-14+
Contact Info: 0580846179 / @scramblecenter
Sparks Academy Alrabi
Science, Cooking, Crafts, Games for ages 3+
Contact Info: 0561116031 / @sparks_academy
Threads, Alrabi
Drones, Coding, Electronics, Engineering for ages 6 – 14
Contact Info: 0596068951 / @threads_sa
Here2Grow – Alwaha
Cooking, Water Games, French, Sports, Crafts for ages 6 months ñ 13 years
Contact Info: 0569707257 / @here2grow2017
Le Petite Sofa – Alwaha
Ballet, Cooking, Art
Contact Info: 0581359996 / @lepetitesofa
European Football Academy Alizdihar
Football (soccer) for up to age 16
Contact Info: 0500400440 / @europeanfootboll
Other Ways to Have Fun During Ramadan
- Ski indoors at Snow City in Othaim Mall.
- Rent an esteraha with your friends and make sure it has a water playground or indoor pool.
- Watch a movie in the kid-friendly theater in Vox Cinema at Riyadh Park.
- Enjoy a buffet-style iftar meal at a 5-star hotel. Your kids will enjoy the play area, which is typically provided, while you linger over your meal.
- Attend a traditional children s party, called a gargaen. Don’t miss the fun if you’re extended an invitation!
- Seek refuge at your usual shopping and entertainment spots in malls. Just make sure to check their special Ramadan hours before you go.
