If you grew up in the UK, you’ll be familiar with the term ‘Youth Club’ and until recently, this wasn’t something that was on offer for our children in the UAE. However, we’re delighted to be working with the team at D.R.C.A (Dubai Recreational Community Activities) who is introducing the first ‘youth club’ type programme here in Dubai, targeted at after school care for 7-11 year olds. Given the current restrictions in terms of after-school clubs, this could be an option for many working parents or children who are looking to burn off a little more energy!

D.R.C.A was born out of the desire to build healthy youth communities across all nationalities and abilities and provide a safe and supportive space for children to grow, develop and learn. Their programme combines study sessions with sport and activity to provide a well-rounded afternoon that ensures homework is completed and the kids have a great time as well! The professional and highly qualified team are committed to delivering excellence to the youth at a grassroots level, aiming to inspire and nurture through sport, engaging education techniques and a true sense of community spirit.

D.R.C.A runs three days a week (Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday) and is located in the fab facilities of Just Play in Al Quoz. Running from 4pm – 7pm (but with an arrival time of 3.15pm), this programme is dedicated to supporting kids after school, ideal for working parents and in the light of limited after-school activities. Each day follows the same basic routine but with variation throughout the week so kids get a chance to improve on existing skills or develop new ones.
  • 3.15pm – 3.45pm – Arrival & Sign In
  • 4pm – 4.45pm – Study Hall
  • 5pm – 5.45pm – 1 Selected Sports Activity (football, basketball, cheerleading or athletics training)
  • 5.45pm – 6.20pm – Refreshment Break
  • 6.30pm – 7pm – Mandatory Activity (character building, yoga, strength & conditioning)
  • 7pm – Collection

British Mums Exclusive Offer – Free Week & 10% off!

All British Mums members get a FREE WEEK of activity to try out the new programme! So you can see how convenient and how much fun the kids have, before committing long-term. Prices start from AED 2,500 for a 12-class pass and British Mums also get a fab 10% discount if they sign up after their free week! That’s AED 2,250 for 12 sessions which works out at only AED 50 per hour!

At D.R.C.A there is a strong emphasis on teamwork, collective responsibility and promoting self-confidence through the fully inclusive environment. The mandatory activities compliment the sports programme and the team pride themselves in coaching the kids in an all-round approach to develop true student athletes, both inside and outside the classroom.
Register HERE for the ‘Full Ride’ package to get your free week, using code BMUMS. The team will then call you to confirm all your details. For more information on this programme and other activities, you can visit www.drca.me.
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