Dubai Autodrome set up camp for the summer

Denzil Pinto 07:11 05/08/2014
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  • Race experience: Karting is one of the most popular activities at the camp.

    The popular Autodrome Holiday Camp in partnership with Gulf Star Sports has got underway and organisers are en­couraging parents to register their children as soon as possible before the places are filled.

    The camp, which began on June 22, runs in weekly sessions from 09:00 to 13:00, Sunday to Thursday, for ages between 8 and 15-year-olds.

    The format of the camp is tour­nament focused, hence there is everything to play for.

    Every day points are accumu­lated for all activities and at the end of the week, overall winners and runners-up will receive prizes, while children with exceptional performances will also be recog­nised.

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    Karting and Laser Tag are some of the popular activities that keep children occupied for the main part of the day. Groups will receive driv­ing lessons from experts following which race time will be given to practice what they have learned. Karting usually takes place on Sun­days, Tuesdays and Thursdays and concludes with a final Grand Prix.

    Laser Tag is the main activity on Mondays and Wednesdays and this too incorporates points towards the overall champion of the week. There is also an opportunity for children to enjoy a variety of games based on individual and group challenges.

    Besides that, the facility also has a number of pool tables, Xbox con­soles, a scalextric track (eight-lane model) plus a games room where children can play dodgeball and engage in mini sports challenges.

    Now running for the third straight year, Matthew Ralton, cus­tomer service manager at Gulf Star Sports, says the camps have proved to be a huge hit with children dur­ing the holiday season.

    He added: “We have held these camps before and the children love it. It’s been a growing success and our summer camps have always proven to be popular because the school vacations are very long and parents want their children to be occupied during this time.”

    The children will be under the guidance of qualified coaches and play in a safe environment venue.

    Prices are Dh995 per week per child. And there’s a 10 per cent family discount for two or more children.

    Ralton advises parents not to wait too long if they want to reg­ister their children, with only 40 places available per week.

    He said: “This is one of our excit­ing camps, and at times some spots have already been filled. But we can guarantee that kids will come home with a big smile on their faces.”

    What: Autodrome Summer Camp
    Where: Dubai Autodrome
    When: Now until September 4
    Contact: For enquiries and regis­tration, email [email protected]

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