Your guide to this season’s best summer camps

🏕️ Schools are almost out and summer’s right around the corner — with long, open months ahead. If you’re a parent hoping to reclaim a little time for yourself or looking to fill your kids’ days with something meaningful and memorable, summer camps are the way to go. Luckily, Egypt offers no shortage of diverse programs — from educational and activity-based camps to international options and even parent-child experiences. One thing’s for sure: your kids would be missing out if a camp isn’t on their schedule this summer.

Day camps in Cairo

#1- Summer @AUC Bootcamp: The American University in Cairo (AUC) hosts a slew of day summer camps every year, offering programs that build both academic and social skills, perfect for a well-rounded learning experience for your child. This summer, the program features the following bootcamps, all taking place at the New Cairo campus: Build Your Creative Confidence, Public Speaking, YES (Young Entrepreneurs for Society) Camp, First Aid, Interior Design, Self Discovery Through Art, The Young Architect, and Engaged Generation: Bardeya. You can apply through AUC’s website.

AGES- 10 and older.

DATES- 28 June to 13 August — application deadlines end two weeks before courses start.

THE PRICE TAG- The prices range between EGP 2.9k-4.5k (all materials needed included), with markdowns available for siblings and AUC faculty, staff, and alumni.

#2- WellSpring’s Day Camp: One of the OG camp operators in Egypt, WellSpring has a variety of camps in store this summer. Their summer day camp program this year offers a week-long, story-driven adventure called “The World of Welly & Springo,” with fun activities around meaningful experiences and teamwork. The camp is taking place at multiple locations: Metropolitan School and Elite School in New Cairo, El Alsson in Giza, and Green Land School in Sixth of October. For registration and further details, you can contact them via Whatsapp, their hotline (listed on their website), or DM them on Instagram.

AGES- 4-12.

DATES- 28 June to 27 August.

THE PRICE TAG- The weekly fee is at EGP 4.5k, with a one-time registration fee of EGP 100 and an optional lunch for EGP 950 per week. Bundle markdowns are available for multiple-week bookings.

#3- The Fashion Atelier: Raising a little fashionista? The Fashion Atelier is all about fashion education. This summer, they’re hosting an all-girls camp on fashion recycling and patchwork where participants design and create their own selection of clothing, accessories, and skincare products to match their style and take home. They’re also hosting a girls and boys camp for sports, character building, and handicraft learning such as leatherwork, sculpting, recycling, and fabric painting — with everything they make theirs to keep. You can reach out via their Instagram for registration details.

AGES- 6-16.

DATES- Sundays to Thursdays starting 21 June till the end of August — maximum of four weeks per kid.

THE PRICE TAG- Early bird tickets are priced at EGP 3350 (instead of EGP 3950) for the girls camp and at EGP 2950 (instead of EGP 3550) for the girls and boys camp. Markdowns are available for a limited time only.

#4- Beyond Egypt: This youth development camp fosters all budding skills and talents. This summer, they’ve got a packed camp schedule running for six weeks at four different locations: Capital International School, Sodic Villette, Sodic Westown, and Kode Club (members only). The program this time follows a “360 Hero” theme focusing on feelings, body and health, mind growth, friends and family, money management, and planet and community care. For registration and more details, you can reach out through Facebook or visit their website.

AGES- 4-10.

DATES- 28 June to 6 August — camps range from 2-6 weeks with different dates for each location.

THE PRICE TAG- Each camp goes for EGP 3550 per week. Special offers are available upon request.

#5- Fun Yard: For your creative little ones, Fun Yard offers a summer school program — and the theme this time is all about paper. From newspapers and egg cartons to recycled and tissue paper, the program promises a fun, hands-on creative experience. For more details and the application link, visit their Instagram.

AGES- 5-12.

DATES- 28 June to 9 July.

Overnight camps

#1- Carpe Diem’s The Village Camp: What’s a better summer destination than El Gouna? If your teenager is all about the beach and water activities, Carpe Diem’s El Gouna summer camp is the perfect fit. The program offers a Marine Camp and a Scuba Camp with a packed program of water sports including kayaking, boat-building, environmental service, and more. For more details, head to their website or Instagram.

AGES- 12-18.

DATES- 28 June to 30 August, with five four-day periods for the Marine Camp and one four-day period for the Scuba Camp.

#2- WellSpring’s YDP Camp: Another one from the camp veterans — this time a Youth Development Program Camp set by the beach in Ras El Hekma’s Mountain View, running for five days and four nights. The program this year is one for learning and personal growth — it centers on empowering kids to support humanitarian causes and foster social responsibility, independence, and social entrepreneurship. Campers are encouraged to engage in pressing global and local issues. You can find more details here. You can also DM WellSpring on Instagram for any inquiries.

AGES- 12-18.

DATES- The camp features eight rounds from 30 June to 8 August. Registration closes upon capacity.

THE PRICE TAG- The camp goes for EGP 13.9k (subject to additions) — the price includes three meals per day and transportation.

#3- WellSpring’s JDP Camp: For your younger kids, WellSpring is hosting a Junior Development Program at Mountain View iCity in New Cairo. JDP offers an entrepreneurship-focused camp where campers learn problem-solving and financial literacy through creative challenges. Think you have an entrepreneur in the making? Start them early.

AGES- 8-11.

DATES- 5-9 July and 19-23 July.

THE PRICE TAG- The camp is priced at EGP 9.9k.

#4- WellSpring’s Scouts Camp: If your kid is more of the scouts type, WellSpring has you covered with their Scouts Camp — this one’s all about character-building, leadership, resilience, and survival skills.

AGES- 8-11.

DATES- 26-30 July.

THE PRICE TAG- The camp is priced at EGP 10.5k with a 15% early-bird markdown available.

Camps abroad

#1- Carpe Diem: Want a real character-building experience for your child? A trip to Armenia might just be the answer. For the first time, Carpe Diem is taking summer camps abroad. The program details are yet to be announced — you can keep an eye out for updates on their Instagram.

AGES- 18-15.

DATES- 19-26 July.

THE PRICE TAG- The camp is priced at USD 1.35k. Airplane tickets are USD 480 and non-refundable, with payment due by 25 May.

#2- WellSpring’s Abroad Camps: WellSpring has a lineup of international camps scheduled this summer, kicking off with a seven-day trip to France and Italy. Trip highlights include a trip to Disneyland Paris, sightseeing at the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, a boat ride along the Seine River, and stops in Milano to explore the iconic Duomo di Milano and San Siro Stadium. The trip also includes visits to Italy’s Lake Como and Lugano in Switzerland. Keep an eye out for other international camps later this summer.

AGES- 13-17.

DATES- 1-7 July.

THE PRICE TAG- The camp is priced at EUR 1.8k plus EGP 49.5k. A deposit of EGP 10k is required to reserve a spot.

Camps to keep an eye out for

#1- Nutty Scientists: Got a little scientist at home? Nutty Scientists’ edutainment science camp for ages 4-14 is the way to go. Their program offers hands-on workshops including a robotics workshop that teaches kids basic engineering concepts and simple coding. Your little one will get to explore everything science-related from space and technology to medical science through fun games and activities. Stay on the lookout for camp announcements later this month by calling the number in their Instagram bio.

#2- Snapology: This learn-through-play Steam program is US-franchised and certified, offering robotics and video game design concepts courses using Legos, K’Nex, and technology for ages 2-15. If this sounds like the dream summer camp for your child, keep yourself posted on their upcoming camps through their Instagram.

#3- Blooms: The OG camp operator is a can’t-miss for summer camps. Their specialty activity-based and youth development camps take place both in Egypt and abroad for ages 4-17. They’re cooking up big surprises this year — stay updated through their website or their Instagram.