With soaring temperatures keeping children indoors, play-based learning centres are introducing new summer programmes that combine creativity, movement and hands-on learning.
As the UAE’s summer heat drives families indoors, many parents are looking for activities that offer children more than just entertainment. Increasingly, the focus is shifting towards experiences that encourage creativity, physical activity and social interaction while reducing screen time.
One example is Lemonade Play and Discovery Center, which has launched a series of summer initiatives aimed at providing children with opportunities to learn and play in a structured, screen-free environment.
Operating centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the play destination has introduced its new SuperKidz Summer Camp alongside flexible play packages designed to accommodate different family schedules during the school holidays.
Learning through play
Open to children aged four to ten, the SuperKidz Summer Camp is built around three activity themes that combine movement, creativity and problem-solving.
The programme includes music and dance sessions, hands-on science and art activities, STEAM-based challenges, team games and interactive experiences designed to encourage collaboration and confidence.
Rather than relying on digital entertainment, the camp encourages children to explore through practical activities that support creativity, communication and independent thinking.
Growing interest in digital detox experiences
The launch reflects a broader trend among parents seeking opportunities for children to spend less time on electronic devices during the summer break.
Educational play centres across the UAE have increasingly positioned themselves as spaces where children can develop social, cognitive and motor skills through guided activities and imaginative play.
Alongside structured camps, Lemonade is also offering flexible options including 90-minute play sessions, day passes and membership packages, allowing families to choose activities that fit around their summer schedules.
The centre also provides supervised “Drop & Shop” sessions, giving parents the opportunity to run errands while children participate in monitored play experiences.
Supporting children’s development
Research continues to highlight the importance of unstructured and play-based learning in early childhood development.
Activities involving creative play, movement, arts and collaborative games help children build confidence, improve communication skills and strengthen problem-solving abilities, while providing opportunities to interact with peers away from digital devices.
As families continue to seek meaningful ways to keep children engaged during the long summer holiday, programmes that combine recreation with learning are becoming an increasingly popular option.
At a glance
- Lemonade Play has launched its SuperKidz Summer Camp for children aged 4–10.
- The programme combines music, movement, science, art and STEAM-based activities.
- Flexible play sessions, memberships and supervised drop-in options are also available throughout the summer.
- The initiative reflects growing demand for screen-free, play-based experiences that support children’s creativity, confidence and social development.
- Lemonade Play operates locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
