Ah, the long, lazy days of August. Lie-ins, no work and endless days of doing whatever you want to do. For the kids, that is. It's that time of year again - schools have closed and the 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 summer clubs and activities for kids across Nairobi this August.
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

The World cup just ended and your kid was probably enamored with all the football action. Consider signing them up for Wadi Degla's annual Summer sports camp. They have a great football camp. In addition, they will be offering an array of sporting activities for your kids. The high-end sports club located in the leafy suburbs of Runda will hone your child's athletic skills.
Contact Wadi Degla: 0792888888
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 all of August 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

Camp BlueSky is a Christian sports and adventure American summer camp for boys and girls aged 7-18 years. It's a residential camp and each camp lasts a week. It offers a lot for older school kids with energy to burn. For high school campers, there is an off-campus outdoor adventure programme, including camping, rock climbing, hiking and cave exploration.
Contact Camp Bluesky: 020 2309855
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
And for a good day out for the whole family, you could head to Splash Waterworld, off Langata road - it has one of the largest water slide pools in Kenya.
Contact Splash Waterworld: 020 2405799
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 Summer Holiday Camp Montessori Learning Centre have a great summer camp for kids aged (4-15) at Little Paws Montessori House, Early reservations currently ongoing for Young Engineers. Reserve a slot for you kids today by calling 0722 338954 / 0701 415987.
The discovery center also have their annual science camp for teenagers. From Monday 6th August to 24th August. This August holiday's theme is: Smartmaker: It's a teens affair. Enroll your teen by contacting them on 0720372303.

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 will be having their annual summer music lessons for kids, tweens and teens. Contact: 0715188145 You could also check out Klavier School of Music on Kyuna Road. Contact: 0712085969.

Sauti Academy

All talent deserves to be developed from an early age. For children from 6 years old, Sauti Academy offers private & group lessons and holiday programs. The foundation for talent development is building kids' creative confidence. Lessons include voice technique, performance and song writing.

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.
Linda Muthama Institute of Music presents a kids music camp at Karen Village age 6-18. The camp will run from 6th-18th August. Activities for the day are performance, sing, dancing, voice lessons, group ensembles and music theory.  Holla at them on 0722669259

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 will hold a dance and gymnastics workshop for the kids this August holiday teaching everything from ballet to salsa. Contact them through this number for detailed information: 0705725369 We'd also recommend The Academy of Dance and Art at Rhino House, Karen Road. Here's how you can reach them: 0790499377

Art

If art is more your child's thing, why not check out the summer programme at the Nairobi Art Centre? In conjunction with Hillcrest, they'll be offering art courses for teens. Sign up your teen to learn about sketching, drawing, painting and lots more. Contact them through: 0727415678. Montessori Learning Center will also have an art's workshop this August for kids ages 3-10. You can reach them through this number: 0738 600011
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. Wylde International Early Start transformative holiday program From the 15th-17th of August.  Contact Cynthia on 0706688350 to find out more. Furaha Creatives's Kids Adventure Camp also have something similiar ging down. You can contact them through this number 0710871734.
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