Five Days in the Desert with the Herd
12–16 October 2026 · 9:00am–1:00pm daily · Ages 3–9
Day by day
The Week at a Glance
Every morning brings a new theme — camel care, desert survival, racing culture and a graduation showcase to send the week off.
Meet the Herd
Kids get their first up-close interaction with the herd — walking and brushing alongside the camels. Gentle riding is offered only with parental approval and when age-appropriate, followed by a 45-minute sensory play session.
Craft: Camel ColouringCamel Care Day
A full day of camel keeping: preparing a snack bowl for the herd, giving a camel its shower, and learning the less glamorous but essential job of mucking out after them.
Craft: Camel Soap MakingDesert Explorer Day
Tracking footsteps in the sand and meeting the desert's other animals to learn what role each one plays in the ecosystem — rounded off with pot painting and planting.
Racing Legends
Kids decorate their own camel collar and attach it to their camel, then take part in a photo shoot together — a taste of ADCRC's racing culture.
Graduation and Showcase
The week wraps up with fun challenges to show off everything they've learned, followed by a graduation certificate ceremony for every camper.
Booking
Pricing
Join for a single day or book the full week and save.
Only 15 spots available each day — early booking is recommended.
Riding is offered by parental approval only, and when age-appropriate for the child. Every camper takes part in walking, brushing and other hands-on herd interaction regardless.
Reserve your camper's place at Fall Break Camp
Spots are limited to 15 children per day — email the Kids Camel Club team to book a day, the full week, or a sibling place.
Email to ReserveWEEKLY KIDS CAMEL RIDING CLUB
The Kids Camel Riding Club is designed to introduce young riders (10+) to camel riding in a structured, safe, and engaging environment. Meeting once per week, the program focuses on building confidence, responsibility, and connection with camels — while developing real riding skills over time. This is not a one-off activity, but a progressive learning journey, where participants grow week by week as riders and young caretakers.
Through structured weekly sessions, participants develop real riding skills while experiencing the heritage and spirit of the desert in a safe and supportive environment.
What They Learn
- Empathy towards animals and soft skills in nonverbal communication
- Basic riding position and control
- Mounting and handling techniques
- Balance and coordination on a moving camel
- Understanding camel behavior and communication
- Introduction to camel care and grooming
- Group riding etiquette and safety
Over time, riders build toward:
- Independent riding confidence
- Light endurance riding
Lesson 1 – Introduction & Groundwork
Kids and Teens are introduced to camels in a calm and controlled setting.
They will learn:
- Basic camel behavior and safety
- How to approach and interact with the animal
- Leading, stopping, and simple groundwork exercises
This session builds trust, awareness, and confidence on the ground.
Lesson 2 – First Ride & Fundamentals
Riders begin their first mounted experience.
Focus includes:
- Mounting and dismounting safely
- Basic riding position and balance
- Introduction to movement and control
This is where the transition from groundwork to riding begins.
Lessons 3–5 – Building Control & Technique
Riders continue developing their skills through repetition and guided exercises:
- Steering and direction control
- Balance and rhythm with the camel’s movement
- Improved coordination and confidence
Each session reinforces technique until basic control becomes natural.
After Lesson 5 – Desert Explore Ride
Once riders demonstrate sufficient confidence and control, they are introduced to adesert exploration ride.
This allows them to:
- Apply their skills in a real environment
- Experience riding beyond the arena
- Build independence and awareness in open terrain
Ongoing Weekly Sessions – Development Phase
Following the initial learning phase, riders continue with weekly sessions to:
- Refine technique and posture
- Build endurance and riding time
- Deepen their understanding of camels
- Progress toward more advanced riding opportunities
Target Age Groups
Children can enroll in our camel riding programs from 10 years of age. Progression to independent riding is determined by each participant’s physical ability, confidence, maturity, and demonstrated competence in handling camels safely, rather than age alone.
In general, riders aged 12–13 years are often sufficiently physically and mentally mature to ride independently, provided they have successfully demonstrated the required skills and meet the instructor’s safety assessment. All participants progress at their own pace, with safety remaining the primary consideration throughout the program.
Pricing & Enrolment
The Kids Camel Riding Club is designed as a structured ten class program, allowing young riders to develop their skills consistently over time.
We encourage structured participation, as regular weekly sessions are key to building confidence, control, and a strong connection with the camels.
Term Package:
10-Week Term 1,300 AED (130 AED per session)
Why Term-Based?
Our program follows a progressive learning structure, where each session builds on the previous one.
Term enrollment ensures:
Consistent skill development
Stronger rider confidence and safety
Better group dynamics and continuity
Alternative Option
Single Session (Drop-in): 155 AED
While drop-in sessions are available, we recommend term enrollment to achieve the best learning outcomes and overall experience.
Booking & Availability
Spaces are limited to maintain small group sizes and tailored instruction.
Early booking is recommended to secure your slot. We currently keep Tuesday Afternoons for the Club. The start time is dependent on the sunset hours, ie. in summer, we start at 6 PM and in December, it could be as early as 4:30PM.
Should you require an alternative day of the week, we will be happy to discuss. We may not be able to offer the Club on weekends.
To subscribe to a term, please contact us under 0585252281 for more information.
Hear from other parents
Alex’s confidence, discipline, responsibility have grown enormous. He will always help the team at the center to put away the gear and clean up.
Our younger son was scared, but overcame it with the help of the patient team. He trusts his camel Yas while riding, he says he can meditate.
I would highly encourage other parents to have their kids involved at the riding center. Taking the kids to this natural environment, far from screens, helps them to be creative, responsible, and respectful. And they take great confidence from it, that improves other aspects of life.
Book a Session
Whether for individuals, groups, or corporate team-building, our animal assisted wellness experiences in Dubai offer a calm, grounded space to reset, reflect, and reconnect through guided camel-led sessions in nature.
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