Educational Programs

ADCRC aims to play an active role in connecting children and youth with animals, nature, and the desert environment in a meaningful and engaging way.

Preserving the camel’s role as a cultural element of the UAE and passing on knowledge and appreciation is paramount to us.

Through our educational programs, students are introduced to camels and their environment while developing essential life skills such as non-verbal communication, intuition, patience, and responsibility. Each experience encourages curiosity, respect for animals, and a deeper understanding of traditional desert life.

Programs can be customised and tailored to suit school curricula and specific grade levels. We are also available to discuss in-classroom facilitation as part of a wider learning experience.

Ibn Batuta and His Companions


Up close with camels and local history

Students explore the historical role of camels in trade, travel, and daily life, inspired by the journeys of Ibn Battuta. The program combines storytelling, hands-on learning, and sensory experiences to help students understand how camels supported long-distance travel and community life across the region. Children build foundational knowledge through observation, interaction, and guided discussion around camels and their role in shaping desert cultures.

Course Content

  • An interactive exploration of the role of camels in past, present, and future societies
  • Understanding camel welfare, diet, habitat, and daily care
  • Hands-on learning through guided interaction and observation
  • Introduction to camel anatomy and how it relates to desert life and heritage

Program Details

  • Timings: October to March
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Age Group: Grade 2–5
  • Curriculum: History, Social Studies, Animal Science

Junior Camel Care Taker


Playful immersive introduction to camels, animal welfare and heritage

The Junior Camel Caretaker program is ADCRC's gateway experience for children. It is a ground-level, hands-on introduction to camels that places care, respect, and curiosity at the centre of every session — with no riding involved. Children follow the daily morning routine of a working camel yard: grooming and brushing their assigned camel, preparing and delivering feed, leading their camel on a short walk, and learning the basics of saddling under close supervision. Each activity is paired with simple storytelling about camel biology and the camel's role in Emirati life.

Course Content

  • An interactive exploration of the role of camels in past, present, and future societies
  • Understanding camel welfare, diet, habitat, and daily care
  • Hands-on learning through guided interaction and observation
  • Introduction to camel anatomy and how it relates to desert life and heritage
  • Course booklet provided

Program Details

  • Timings: October to April
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Age Group: Grade 2–7
  • Curriculum: History, Social Studies, Animal Science, Physical Education

Camels and Sustainability


Exploring the camel’s role in a changing environment
Camels play a significant role in sustainable desert living and remain highly relevant in discussions around climate resilience and environmental adaptation. This program introduces students to how camels interact with their ecosystem and how traditional knowledge supports sustainable practices. Students examine camel products, resource use, and changing consumption patterns while developing awareness of environmental responsibility.

Course Content

  • Camel anatomy and adaptation to desert environments
  • The role of camels in sustainable food systems and resource use
  • An introduction to camel products and how they are valued locally
  • Understanding how consumer behaviour impacts sustainability
  • Exploring how traditional practices support environmental balance

Program Details

  • Timings: October to March
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Age Group: Grade 9-12
  • Curriculum: History, Social Studies, Sustainability, Business and Economics

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Our educational programs can be adapted to suit your school’s needs and learning objectives.

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