After-school activities play a crucial role in the overall development of children. In Qatar, numerous options are available for kids to engage in productive and enjoyable activities after school hours. Whether it's sports, arts, technology, cultural exploration, or equestrian pursuits, kids here have ample opportunities to develop their skills, explore their interests, and have fun.
The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team has listed some activities for kids in Qatar that can contribute to their holistic development, fostering physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
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Singing & Musical Instruments
Image Credit: IAID Performing Arts
Enrol your child in music lessons where they can learn to play a variety of instruments such as guitar, piano, and ukulele.
IAID Performing Arts
Course and Prices: Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Keyboard, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Contemporary, Western Vocals
Classical Piano and Western Vocals: QR 900 per month
Swimming is an excellent activity for children to enjoy and benefit from. Not only is swimming a fun way to cool off during summer, but it also promotes physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle.
Evolution Sports Qatar
Prices: QR 2,820 per term (5% discount for additional enrollment)
Introduce your children to the wonderful world of adventure and pure excitement. Bounce Freestyle Academy develops skills for all ages, from toddlers to elite athletes. Enhance balance, coordination, agility, and strength - key for freestyle.
Bounce Freestyle Academy
Courses & Prices:
Mini Bounce Squad (Ages 4 - 8): QR 1,000 per term
Bounce Squad (Ages 4 - 6): QR 1,000 per term
Flight Squad (includes tumbling, acrobatic, and wall-running activities, age 7 & above): QR 1,200 per term
Ninja Squad (Ages 8 & above): QR 1,000 (Beginner), QR 1,300 (Intermediate), QR 1,700 (Advanced)
General Admission:
QR 100 for one hour; QR 90 for the second hour
Junior Jumpers (Kids under and up to 110 cm)
QR 80 for one hour; QR 70 for the second hour
Location:Duhail
Contact: +974 4408 6500
Website: www.bounce.qa
Equestrian Classes
Image Credit: Oasis Stables
Horse riding is an excellent extra-curricular activity that offers physical benefits, develops responsibility and discipline, boosts confidence, connects children with nature, and provides therapeutic effects.
Oasis Stables
Courses & Prices:
Single riding session: QR 180 per person (1 hour)
Multiple riding sessions (12 sessions, ages under 12 years): QR 1,200 per child
Drawing and painting are excellent creative activities for kids that can help them express themselves, develop fine motor skills, and foster their imagination.
Arts & Crafts Qatar
Courses & Prices:
Pencil Sketching (6 - 10 years): QR 150 (1 Session); QR 500 (4 Sessions)
Pencil Sketching(10 - 16 years): QR 170 (1 Session); QR 600 (4 Sessions); QR 1,000 (8 Sessions)
Acrylic Painting (10 - 16 years): QR 200(1 Session); QR 700 (4 Sessions)
Oil Painting (10 - 16 years): QR 225 (1 Session); QR 800 (4 Sessions); QR 1,300 (8 Sessions)
Picasso Painting (5 - 10 years): QR 180 (1 Session); QR 600 (4 Sessions); QR 1,100 (8 Sessions)
Pottery can be a rewarding and therapeutic activity for kids, allowing them to explore their creativity, explore their artistic talents, and have fun while doing so.
Golf can be a great sport for kids to learn and enjoy. It offers various physical, mental, and social benefits, and it's a sport that can be played throughout a lifetime.
Doha Golf Club
Courses & Prices:
Junior Development Programme:QR 575 (4-Week Course); Registration fee: QR 500
Location: West Bay
Contact: +974 4496 0755
Website: www.dohagolfclub.com
Fitness Classes
Image Credit: CrossFit T23
CrossFit Kids aims to promote fitness, physical activity, and healthy lifestyles in a fun and age-appropriate way. It helps in fostering a love for fitness, building confidence, and instilling healthy habits that will benefit kids throughout their lives.
Through a tennis program, children can develop their physical strength, flexibility, and mental cognition. Additionally, the program can teach children to handle themselves under pressure, enhancing their self-esteem.
Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Sports Academy
Courses & Prices:
Regular Tennis Prices (4 - 12 years): QR 520 (8 sessions, twice a week)
Pre- School Tennis Prices (3 - 5 years): QR 480 (8 sessions, twice a week)
Roller skating is a fun and active recreational activity for kids that can help improve balance, coordination, and fitness while allowing them to socialize with friends.
Extreme Roller Sports
Courses & Prices: QR 350 (8 classes per month, 2 sessions per week)
Location: Nuaija | Al Thumama | Al Wakra | Al Saad
Playing football promotes physical fitness, teamwork skills, discipline, and social interaction in children. It also helps develop a strong work ethic, problem-solving abilities, and sportsmanship, while having fun and staying active.
Evolution Sports Qatar
Prices: QR 2,820 per term (5% discount for additional enrollment)
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