Ajman summers are long, hot and best survived with a plan. Six weeks of school holidays and forty-something-degree afternoons mean the question every parent here asks by early June is the same: what do we actually do with the kids. A summer camp is the cleanest answer. Air-conditioned, supervised, often educational, and a chance for your child to burn off energy without you having to invent activities at 2pm on a Tuesday.
The good news is Ajman has more options than most parents realise, and you do not need to drive to Dubai to find a decent one. From sports academies in Al Jurf to robotics labs in Al Nuaimiya, here is the local guide to the best summer camps in Ajman for 2026, plus how to pick the one that actually suits your child.
What to expect from an Ajman summer camp this year
Most camps run from late June through to the end of August, lining up with the UAE school break. You can usually book by the week, which is handy if you are travelling for part of the holiday or splitting weeks between siblings. Hours are typically 8am to 1pm or 9am to 2pm, with full-day options at the bigger operators.
Budget-wise, expect AED 200 to AED 550 per week for most weekly camps, with discounts for siblings and multi-week bookings. School-run camps tend to sit at the higher end, while small private academies and government-led tech programmes can be very reasonable. Confirm what is included before you book, because lunch, transport and uniform tees are sometimes extra.
WOW-Ajman Expert Tip: Book the first week of June if you want a spot in the popular sports camps. Operators cap class sizes by age band, and the swim, football and gymnastics groups fill first, often by mid-May.
Best sports and fitness camps in Ajman
If your child is the type who needs to move, a sports camp will be the easiest sell. These four operators have the strongest reputations in Ajman and run multi-discipline weeks so kids try several sports rather than drilling one.
All Stars Academy, Ajman
Long-running multi-sport academy with branches across the Northern Emirates.
Activities: Swimming, football, taekwondo, kickboxing, gymnastics, parkour, Zumba
Age range: 4 to 14 (split into age bands)
Best for: Children who want variety across the week rather than one sport on repeat
Website: allstarsuae.com
Map: Open in Google Maps
Infinity Fitness Summer Camp, Ajman
Sports-led camp with optional transport pickup across Ajman and Sharjah.
Activities: Football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, martial arts, boxing, arts and crafts
Age range: 5 to 13
Best for: Working parents who need a reliable pickup option built in
Website: infinityfitness.ae
Map: Open in Google Maps
XFit Gym Kids Camp, Ajman
Mixed-format camp blending sports with arts, science and team-building.
Activities: Sports stations, arts and crafts, simple science experiments, group challenges
Age range: 5 to 12
Best for: Children who want to move but burn out on a pure sports schedule
Website: xfitgym.ae
Map: Open in Google Maps
Gladiators Academy, near Ajman Clock Towers
Smaller, group-game-led camp with a friendly community feel.
Activities: Group games, light fitness drills, arts and crafts, social challenges
Age range: 5 to 11
Best for: Younger or shyer kids who do better in smaller groups
Map: Open in Google Maps
Best tech and robotics camps in Ajman
If your child is happier with a laptop than a football, the tech-led options in Ajman have come on a lot in the past two years. The pick below runs a structured curriculum rather than free-play screen time, and we will add more as other summer programmes are officially confirmed.
ItsMyBot Summer Classes
Coding and robotics classes that run as weekly summer modules.
Activities: Scratch and Python coding, robotics challenges, creative tech projects
Age range: 6 to 14
Best for: Children who already like Minecraft or LEGO and want to build with code
Website: itsmybot.com
Worth a watch: the Ajman Digital Government has run a popular AI and robotics summer programme in past years for ages 8 to 16. Dates and tracks for 2026 have not been published yet, so check the official Ajman Digital channels closer to June for any announcement.
School-run summer camps in Ajman
Several Ajman schools open their summer camps to outside families, not just their own students. These tend to be the closest in feel to a school day, with longer hours, structured group rotations and proper facilities. Worth a look if your child has just finished a school year and you want them to keep the same rhythm.
Ajman Academy Summer Camp
IB school in Al Tallah with a sports-focused summer programme open to non-students.
Activities: Multi-sport, swim, arts and creative projects
Age range: Primary years
Best for: Families considering Ajman Academy who want a soft introduction
Website: facebook.com/AjmanAcademy
Map: Open in Google Maps
Royal Academy Ajman Summer Camp
British curriculum school with a long-running summer programme.
Activities: Sports, swim, creative arts, themed weeks
Age range: KG to Year 8
Best for: Parents who want a structured, classroom-style summer
Website: royalacademyajman.com
Map: Open in Google Maps
Habitat School Al Jurf, Ajman
K-12 Indian-curriculum school in Al Jurf 2 with summer activity weeks.
Activities: Indoor and outdoor sports, supervised play, themed activities
Age range: Primary to early secondary
Best for: Families in the Al Jurf and Al Nuaimiya area looking for a nearby option
Map: Open in Google Maps
If a full camp is too much: drop-in options
Not every child wants a week of structure. If yours would rather a few hours of free play with no commitment, the malls and indoor play centres in Ajman are open through summer with extended hours.
Magic Planet, City Centre Ajman
Indoor games and rides on the ground floor of the city’s main mall.
What it is: Drop-in entertainment, not a camp. Pay-per-play or daily passes.
Best for: A morning or afternoon out, or as a top-up between camp weeks
Website: magicplanetmena.com
Map: Open in Google Maps
Cheeky Monkeys, Ajman
Indoor play centre with rotating themed activities through summer.
What it is: Soft play, role-play areas, holiday workshops and parties.
Best for: Under-8s and parents who want air conditioning and a coffee in the same building.
Map: Open in Google Maps
How to pick the right summer camp in Ajman
Five things actually matter once the marketing is stripped away. Ratio of staff to children, especially for under-eights. What happens on outdoor days, because by 11am in July the courts are unusable. Whether lunch and water are included. How sibling discounts work if you have more than one going. And how easy it is to swap a week if your travel plans shift.
Ask for a trial day before you commit to four weeks. Most reputable camps in Ajman will offer one, and an hour on the floor tells you more than any brochure. If they push back on a trial, that is a signal.
WOW-Ajman Expert Tip: If your child needs lunch on site, pack a backup snack and a frozen water bottle anyway. Camp lunches are usually fine but rarely generous, and active kids in 40-degree heat get hungry faster than the schedule expects.
Planning the rest of the summer too? Our guides to things to do with kids in Ajman this summer and the best indoor activities in Ajman to beat the heat cover the rest of the week. For weekends when one parent wants a poolside reset, our Ajman hotel day passes guide is the easiest swap, and if camp is part of a wider school decision, the Ajman schools and education guide is worth a read. For everything family-related across the emirate, start at our family-friendly things to do in Ajman hub.
Frequently asked questions
Most camps run from late June to the end of August, lining up with the UAE school summer break. Bookings open from April and the popular sports and swim sessions tend to fill by mid to late May.
Expect AED 200 to AED 550 per week for most weekly camps, with sibling and multi-week discounts available. School-run camps tend to sit at the higher end and small private academies are usually cheaper. Confirm whether lunch, transport and uniform are included.
Yes. Private providers such as ItsMyBot offer weekly coding and robotics modules for ages 6 to 14. The Ajman Digital Government has run an AI and robotics summer programme in past years, but the 2026 dates and tracks have not been announced at the time of writing.
Some do, including Infinity Fitness, which runs pickup and drop-off across Ajman and parts of Sharjah. Most school-run camps assume you will drop off and collect. Always confirm coverage to your specific area before booking.
Most camps accept children from age 4 or 5, with the youngest groups capped at smaller ratios. For under-fours, indoor play centres like Cheeky Monkeys run themed workshops rather than full camps.
Last updated May 2026. Prices, dates and operator schedules change every summer. Always confirm directly with the camp before booking.
