UAE schools shut for the summer break in late June and reopen in early September, which leaves parents in Ras Al Khaimah with a 10-week stretch to fill. Summer camps are the standard answer: half-day or full-day programmes that keep kids busy, active and around their friends while the parents work or travel. This is the WOW-RAK 2026 guide to summer camps in Ras Al Khaimah, covering resort hotel camps, sports academies, nursery and early-years programmes, and creative-or-educational options, organised by zone so you can find what is near you.
Most RAK summer camps run weekly or two-weekly sessions from late June through August. Operators usually publish their 2026 schedules and pricing in May or early June, so call ahead or DM the operator’s Instagram to confirm current dates, age brackets and fees before assuming the camp is running the same format as last year.
Quick pick: which camp suits which kid
- Ages 2 to 5 (nursery and early years): Little Treasures, Lavenders, Chubby Cheeks. Half-day morning sessions, focus on play-based learning and socialisation
- Ages 5 to 12 (primary school age): Resort camps at Sofitel Al Hamra, Mövenpick Al Marjan, Hilton RAK and Rixos Bab Al Bahr. Mix of pool, beach, crafts and sports
- Ages 6 to 14, active and sporty: Chase Sports Playgrounds and Academy. Multi-sport focus with structured coaching
- Ages 6 to 14, creative or screen-shy: Muse, Base, Mama Bella Slime, Brain Development at Ideal Way Education. Arts, crafts, slime, robotics, STEM
- Ages 8 to 16, looking for adventure: Kangaroo Activity Center plus outdoor activities tied to the Things to Do pillar
Resort hotel summer camps in RAK
The big resorts run the longest-established summer programmes in the emirate. The format is typically a full-day or half-day mix of pool, beach, sports and crafts, often included with a parent staycation or sold as a standalone day rate. Most resorts open enrolment in mid-May and run weekly sessions through August.
Le Petit Prince Summer Camp at Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort
Themed summer programme at Sofitel’s beachfront kids club.
Area: Al Hamra Village, Ras Al Khaimah
Focus: Pool, beach, crafts, themed activity weeks
Read more: Sofitel Al Hamra Le Petit Prince guide
Summer Camp at Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island
Resort-based summer programme on Al Marjan Island.
Area: Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
Focus: Pool, beach, kids club activities, optional combined with a parent staycation
Read more: Mövenpick Al Marjan summer camp
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort Summer Camp
Hilton’s RAK beach kids club summer programme.
Area: RAK City Beachfront, Ras Al Khaimah
Focus: Pool, beach, sports, themed weeks
Read more: Hilton RAK summer camp
Rixos Bab Al Bahr Kids Summer Camp
Rixos all-inclusive resort kids programme.
Area: Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
Focus: All-inclusive activity mix, pool and beach
Read more: Rixos Bab Al Bahr summer camp
BM Beach Resort Kids Summer Camp
BM Beach Resort kids programme on the RAK beachfront.
Area: RAK Beachfront, Ras Al Khaimah
Focus: Pool, beach, kids club crafts and games
Read more: BM Beach Resort summer camp
Clubhouse Al Hamra Village Kids Summer Camp
Community camp at the Al Hamra Village clubhouse, popular with Al Hamra residents.
Area: Al Hamra Village, Ras Al Khaimah
Focus: Community pool, sports, activities for residents and non-residents
Read more: Clubhouse Al Hamra summer camp
Sports academies and activity centres
If you have a sporty kid who needs structured movement rather than poolside chill, the sports academies and activity centres are the right call. Sessions usually run shorter than resort camps but pack in more coaching intensity.
Chase Sports Playgrounds and Academy
Multi-sport academy with structured kids summer programming.
Area: Al Jazirah Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah
Focus: Football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, indoor games
Read more: Chase Sports summer camp
Base Summer Camp Ras Al Khaimah
Active kids camp with mixed sports and play formats.
Area: Ras Al Khaimah
Focus: Mixed sports, group play
Read more: Base RAK summer camp
Kangaroo Activity Center
Kids activity centre with summer programming and birthday parties.
Area: Ras Al Khaimah
Focus: Indoor active play, group activities
Read more: Kangaroo Activities guide and Summer Camp at Kangaroo
Nursery and early-years summer camps
For under-fives, the nursery and daycare summer programmes are the gentler option. They are typically half-day morning sessions, scaled-down craft and play activities, and parents drop off and pick up rather than leaving children for the full day.
Little Treasures Nursery Summer Camp
Established RAK nursery running a summer programme.
Area: Ras Al Khaimah
Focus: Play-based learning, crafts, ages 2 to 5
Read more: Little Treasures summer camp
Lavenders Nursery and Daycare Summer Camp
Nursery-based summer programme.
Area: Ras Al Khaimah
Focus: Play, crafts, early-learning, ages 2 to 5
Read more: Lavenders summer camp and Lavenders Nursery guide
Chubby Cheeks Nursery Summer Camp
Branded UAE nursery group’s RAK summer programme.
Area: Ras Al Khaimah
Focus: Early-years play and learning, ages 2 to 5
Read more: Chubby Cheeks summer camp
Creative, arts and educational camps
Some kids need a screen-free, hands-on creative outlet to stay interested. The creative and educational camps in RAK cover slime, arts and crafts, robotics, and structured brain-development programmes.
Mama Bella Slime Ras Al Khaimah
Slime-making and creative play sessions for kids.
Area: Ras Al Khaimah
Focus: Slime, sensory play, creative workshops
Read more: Mama Bella Slime guide
Brain Development Summer Camp at Ideal Way Education
Structured learning programme positioned as a brain-development camp.
Area: Ras Al Khaimah
Focus: Cognitive activities, learning games, primary school age
Read more: Brain Development summer camp
Muse Ras Al Khaimah Kids Summer Camp
Creative arts and play space hosting a kids summer programme.
Area: Ras Al Khaimah
Focus: Creative play, group activities, ages 5 to 12
Read more: Muse summer camp
Summer camps near me: by zone
The “near me” question is usually really a “near my home zone” question. Here is what each RAK zone has within a 15-minute drive.
Summer camps in Al Hamra Village
The Al Hamra cluster has the strongest camp density in RAK. Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort, the Al Hamra Village Clubhouse, and Chase Sports Playgrounds are all within minutes of each other. If you live in Al Hamra or Mina Al Arab, this is your first stop.
Summer camps in Al Marjan Island
The Al Marjan resort island runs camps inside the major resorts: Mövenpick Resort, Rixos Bab Al Bahr, plus the broader Marjan hotel pack. Resort-only camps tend to require either a resident staycation or a paid day pass.
Summer camps in RAK City and Beachfront
RAK City and the Beachfront have the Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort, BM Beach Resort, and several nursery-based programmes. This is the convenient option if you live in central RAK City, Khuzam, Al Nakheel or Al Mamourah.
Summer camps in Mina Al Arab
Mina Al Arab residents typically use the Al Hamra cluster or the RAK City beachfront resorts depending on which side of the masterplan they live on. Within Mina Al Arab, hotel partners and community-level activities fill in the rest.
WOW-RAK Expert Tip: Book the first week of camp at one provider before committing to a six or eight-week run. The first week tells you whether your child connects with the coaches and the activity mix, and whether the operator delivers what the brochure promised. Most providers offer a one-week intro rate. Use it before signing up for the whole summer.
What to ask before you enrol
- What is the 2026 schedule, with start and end dates per week?
- What is the age bracket and is it strictly enforced?
- What is the daily timing and is half-day or full-day available?
- Is lunch and snacks included, or do parents pack a meal?
- What is the staff-to-child ratio and what training do the camp counsellors have?
- What is the cancellation, reschedule and bad-weather policy?
- Is sibling discount or multi-week discount available?
- Are non-residents accepted (for resort camps) and at what rate?
- What should the child bring each day (swimwear, sunscreen, water bottle, change of clothes)?
- Is transport provided and from which RAK zones?
Typical cost range
RAK summer camps span a wide cost range. Nursery and daycare half-day programmes start at the lower end. Sports academy and creative camp full-days sit in the mid-range. Resort hotel full-day camps with lunch and access to the resort pool and beach are the upper end. Most operators publish per-week or per-day rates rather than a single season package, and multi-week or sibling discounts are common. Always ask for the all-in price including any extras (lunch, transport, kit) before signing up.
Where summer camps fit in RAK family life
Summer camps are one piece of the wider RAK kids landscape. For year-round structured activities, see our youth football academies guide and music classes in Ras Al Khaimah guide. For broader family activity ideas, see the Things to Do in Ras Al Khaimah pillar. If you are bringing kids to RAK for a staycation, our best staycation offers page covers the family-friendly hotels.
Frequently asked questions
Most RAK summer camps run from late June through August, in weekly or two-weekly sessions. Schools shut for the summer break in late June and reopen in early September. Confirm exact start dates with each operator.
It depends on what your child needs. For resort-style camps with pool and beach, Sofitel Al Hamra, Mövenpick Al Marjan Island, Hilton RAK and Rixos Bab Al Bahr are the established options. For sports, Chase Sports Playgrounds and Academy. For nursery age, Little Treasures, Lavenders and Chubby Cheeks. For creative, Mama Bella Slime, Muse and Ideal Way Education.
Yes. Al Hamra Village has the densest cluster (Sofitel, Clubhouse, Chase Sports). Al Marjan Island has resort-based camps (Mövenpick, Rixos). RAK City Beachfront has Hilton RAK and BM Beach Resort. Most zones have a nursery or daycare programme within 15 minutes’ drive.
Rates vary widely by format. Nursery half-day programmes are the lower end, sports and creative full-day camps sit in the mid-range, and resort hotel full-day camps with lunch and resort access are at the upper end. Most operators offer multi-week or sibling discounts. Always ask for the all-in price including extras before enrolling.
From age 2 at nursery and daycare programmes up to age 14 to 16 at sports academies and activity centres. The 5 to 12 bracket has the widest choice.
Not always. Many resort camps accept external children with a day pass or non-resident rate. Sofitel Al Hamra, Mövenpick Al Marjan and others have run external enrolment in recent years. Confirm directly with the resort at time of booking.
Standard pack for RAK summer is swimwear, towel, sunscreen, a refillable water bottle, a change of clothes and a snack. Resort camps usually provide lunch as part of the day rate. Sports camps may require sport-specific kit and indoor shoes. Confirm the operator’s list before week one.
