April holidays are here! Obviously, watching TV all day isn't going to cut it, but how does the busy parent keep their kid occupied and productive during the holidays? Well, mum and dad, we've got you covered. Here are some ideas for kids activities across Nairobi this April.
If your child is a computer whiz, an aspiring Picasso, a future pro athlete or just wants to have fun, there is a place for them to indulge their passions.
Sports
Swim Africa at Montessori Learning Centre, Grevillea Grove, Westlands has a holiday sports camp for kids aged 2-14 years of age. The camp will run from 2nd-18th April and activities include: Football, tennis, cycling, swimming, golf, horse riding, art and hoverboards.
Contact Swim Africa: 0729201544
Does your kid have dreams of playing at Wimbledon someday? Bumblebee Tennis Academy in Karen is offering a comprehensive tennis camp for kids age 4-12 years.
Contact Bumbleebee Tennis Academy: 0725 795305
If your child loves the great outdoors, let them tap into their innate sense of adventure and head to The Forest. Situated in the heart of the Aberdare Ranges, in the Kereita Forest, they provide an affordable wide range of activities that will cater to your spirit of adventure including camping, ziplining, archery, mountain biking, nature walks and fishing. Open every day, except Mondays.
Contact The Forest: 071122333
 
SCIENCE & TECH
Is your child a geek? Does technology fascinate them? You reckon you have a little Einstein in your brood? Sign up them for a science/tech camp for young ones! Young Engineers Big builders enrichment program.
Contact Young Engineers on: 0722 338954
The Discovery Center will have their April science camp for kids aged 6-14 From April 8th-April 26th  sign up your kids by contacting them on 0720372303.
FunKe Science have an amazing holiday program for kids interested in STEM. They work closely with the University of Nairobi so you know it's good. Contact them to find out about their holiday program on 0728440834
Music
Can your child belt out a tune? Do they like singing in the shower? Do you reckon they're a vocal power house and may one day perform on a world stage? Would they like to learn how to play an instrument?
Wynton House of Music at the Village Market and Yaya Center are offering music lessons for kids, tweens and teens. Contact: 0715188145
You could also check out Klavier School of Music on Kyuna Road. Contact: 0712085969.
Assoluta Atelier Studios: A music and dance studio based in the heart of Westlands at Western Heights, Karuna Road, 2nd Floor. The studio offers various private and group weekly classes for children and adults for only an hour. The classes include music and dance, gymnastics, kids yoga, development of motor skills and introduction to music instruments like piano, drums, guitar, violin, vocal and singing lessons, fitness/martial arts, languages, board games among others. At only Ksh 1500 per class.
Dance
Dancing is a great way to stay fit, and of course, to learn some smooth moves to unleash at the next birthday party. Dance Centre in Lavington & Karen offer dance and workshops for kids & adults. Everything from ballet to salsa. Contact them through this number for detailed information: 0705725369
Acting
The Youth Theatre of Kenya will be organizing acting workshops every Sunday over the April holiday at Hillcrest School. If your teen is into acting, you can sign them up by contacting youththeatrekenya@gmail.com
 
 
Art
If art is more your child's thing, why not check out the summer programme at the Nairobi Art Centre? Their Easter Art camp themed 'Wizard of Oz' will be open for kids aged 4-11. Tweens and teens have will have a different programme Contact them through: 0727415678.
Waithira's Ceramics on Kitisuru road offers pottery and ceramic lessons for kids, four days a week from Tuesday to Saturday. Send her an email: glaze@waithira.com
Life skills
Enrich your child with some crucial life skills this school holiday. Butterfly Kids Playhouse will host their April Holiday Camp for kids aged 4-10. The camp will run from the 1st to the 19th of April 2019. They'll offer life advice, life hacks, cooking lessons and general wholesomeness! Call or text for more details on 0713123220.
*If you'd like to add to this list, please e-mail maureen@kenyabuzz.com

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