Programs each Saturday for children aged 4 to 14

This academic year, we're delighted to launch our STEM Saturday programs.  Our programs are designed for children aged 4 to 14 and are delivered through our in-class programs at the Rove Hotel in Downtown Dubai, Studio One Hotel (near Arabian Ranches) and Habtoor Polo Resort (near The Villa / Arabian Ranches 3)

We offer skill-building programs for 4 to 14 year olds each Saturday for those wanting to grow their learning and program experience as well as formal qualification programs for 9 to 16 year olds, accredited by NCFE (the UK's oldest accreditation body) that can support a child's university applications and career prospects.

All programs start in September 2023

Skill-Building Programs

Term 1 - September to November 2023

Start Date: 16th September 2023
End Date: 18th November 2023
 
Venues: 
Rove Hotel, Downtown
Studio One Hotel, Studio City
Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club
 
AED 1,500 per Term with 15% Sibling Discounts available for families
 

During the first term of this academic year, we will provide the following skill-building programs designed to expand your child's interest in robotics, coding and electronics through best-in-class, hands-on activities carefully crafted for each age group:

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Little Explorers (Ages 4 to 6)

10am - 1pm - STEM activities & Learning Math with LEGOs

STEM (1 hour)

Nurture your child’s curiosity and intellect with our captivating Saturday STEM program designed for little learners aged 4 to 6. Over the course of 10 Saturdays, your child will embark on an exciting journey of discovery through theme-based STEM activities that combine learning and play in the most engaging way.

LEGO-based Math Activities (30 minutes):

In this hands-on course, your child will not only play and build with LEGO but also delve into the fundamentals of math. Through interactive games, puzzles, and challenges, they'll learn to count, identify shapes, and grasp basic math concepts - all while having a blast. 

Electronics (30 min):

Ignite your child’s interest in the world of electronics with our exciting Saturday program designed exclusively for curious minds aged 4 to 6. Over the course of 10 Saturdays, your child will discover and explore basic electronics with hands-on activities like lighting up an LED, circuits and switches.

Robotics (1 hour):

Is your young explorer fascinated by robots, gears, and the endless possibilities of creation? Set their imaginations in motion with our Saturday Robotics program designed for 4 to 6-year-olds.

Rove Downtown, Studio One & Habtoor Polo Resort

AED 1,500 per term

 

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Junior Coding & Electronics (Ages 7 to 9)

10am - 1pm - Programming Microcontrollers for Beginners

This program is designed to introduce children aged 7 to 9 to the exciting world of programming and electronics.

The program adopts a hands-on, playful approach to learning. Each session will involve interactive activities, guided experiments, and collaborative challenges, allowing young learners to grasp programming concepts intuitively.

The focus is on creativity, problem-solving, and building a strong foundation in logical thinking. The sessions will be led by experienced educators with a passion for inspiring young minds.

Rove Downtown, Studio One & Habtoor Polo Resort

AED 1,500 per term

NCFE Qualification Programs for 9 to 16 year olds

This term, we have two NCFE Level 1 qualification programs available at Rove Hotel Trade Centre

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10am to 1pm - 3D Game Design with Unreal Engine (NCFE Level-1)

Start Date: 16th September 2023
End Date: 25th November 2023
Total Sessions: 11 sessions
Total hours: 33 hours
 

In this course, students will learn how to design their own 3D Games using Unreal Engine 4.

Unreal Engine 4 is used by professional game design studios. In fact your child’s favourite games such as Fortnite, Rocket League, Start Wars, Batman & Street Fighter, were all made with Unreal Engine 4.

By the end of the course, students will have a completed game, which they can share with family and friends. Their game will also be an outstanding piece of the portfolio that will impress at any potential school or university interview!

The course will also improve your child’s soft skills, such as creative thinking, problem-solving and will boost their self-esteem.

In this course, students will learn technical skills such as:

  • 3D Level Design 
  • Game Logic 
  • Enemies & Hazards
  • Visual Scripting 
  • Character Implementation
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10am to 12:30pm - Game Design with Python Programming (NCFE Level-1)

Start Date: 9th September 2023
End Date: 9th December 2023
Total Sessions: 14 sessions
Total hours: 35 hours 
 

In this course, students will learn how to code their own Games using Python.

Python is used by professional tech giants. In fact, tech companies such as Microsoft, NASA, Google, Facebook & Netflix, all use Python in their development processes.

By the end of the course, students will have completed multiple games and projects, which they can share with family and friends. Their projects will also be an outstanding piece of the portfolio that will impress at any potential school or college interview!

The course will also improve your child’s soft skills, such as creative thinking, problem-solving and will boost their self-esteem.

In this course, students will learn technical skills such as:

  • Coding Principles
  • Artificial Intelligence 
  • Game Programming
  • App Development 
  • Object-Oriented Programming

Ready to confirm your space?

Saturday Program Payment & Registration

Registration and Payment:  Registration is strictly on a first come, first served basis.  Full payment is required at the time of registration to secure your place.  All prices are inclusive of 5% VAT.
 

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