British International School Jeddah (BISJ) has announced its Summer Camp 2026, a six-week programme designed to keep children engaged during the school holiday period while building skills beyond the classroom. The camp will run from 5 July to 13 August 2026 and take place on the BISJ campus.
The initiative targets children aged 6 to 13. BISJ says the programme is open not only to its students, but also to families across the wider Jeddah community.
Programme aims: sport, STEAM and experiential learning
According to BISJ, the camp combines multiple activity streams, including sport, creativity, innovation and experiential learning. The school positions the programme as a youth development effort, with a focus on helping participants build new skills, confidence and self-directed curiosity through structured sessions delivered by specialist partners.
The camp also includes activities related to coding, robotics, engineering and creative design, alongside sports and other hands-on experiences. BISJ describes the overall programme as supporting active lifestyles and encouraging teamwork and resilience.
Sports and learning tracks delivered with partner academies
BISJ said that, unlike some holiday camps that rely on in-house staffing, each activity stream will be delivered by recognised experts in their respective fields. The school listed several partner organisations involved in the summer schedule, including:
- Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Football Academy KSA
- BR Performance Swimming
- All Stars Basketball Academy
- Takween
- Jeddah Yacht Club
In practical terms, the sports component is presented as multi-disciplinary, spanning football, swimming, basketball and sailing. On the technology and learning side, BISJ’s outline highlights coding, robotics and engineering alongside creative design sessions, which are intended to complement the physical and team-based activities.
Who can join and what BISJ says families can expect
BISJ said the summer camp is designed for children aged 6 to 13, and that registration is being offered across the six weeks. The school’s announcement indicates that families can book places for the programme and that availability will be confirmed through the camp booking process.
While the release does not provide details on pricing or group sizes, it frames the camp as more than recreation. BISJ says the programme is intended to help children continue developing academically, socially and physically during the break, with the day structure built around specialist instruction and a variety of experiences.
Why summer programmes matter in Saudi youth development
Summer education programmes in Saudi Arabia have increasingly focused on structured learning that blends wellbeing, skills development and experiential activities. In this context, BISJ’s approach reflects a broader trend in the region, where schools and education providers are adding or expanding programmes that integrate STEAM learning and sport, often through partnerships with specialist academies.
Such models can be attractive for families looking for supervised activities that build routines during the holiday period, while also offering pathways into areas like robotics, coding and performance sport. They may also help support parents who want consistent childcare options that are aligned with development goals, not just entertainment.
For providers, partnerships with branded academies can also strengthen credibility and make it easier to communicate programme content, though families are typically advised to review the specific weekly schedule, age suitability, and any assessment or progression approach used by each partner track.
Registration now open for Summer Camp 2026
BISJ says registration for Summer Camp 2026 is now open, with booking available for the programme across all six weeks. Interested families can find details through the school’s booking form linked in the announcement.
Note: The school’s release does not specify whether there are separate sessions for different age bands within the 6 to 13 range, so families may want to check the camp structure during registration.