Winter break activities

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Winter break activities

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Are you planning to stay at KAUST during the upcoming winter break? Enjoy all the fun right here at KAUST. There will be lots to keep you busy!

Staycation anytime at KAUST:

These regularly offered activities will make your staycation feel like a vacation:

Take a dip in the pool at the Harbor Sports Club and Island Recreation Center (6:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. daily)
Knock some pins at the Bowling Alley (Open 12:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. daily. Closed Sundays - remember to bring your shoes!)
Go for a round at the Safaa Golf Club (6:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. daily. Closed Sundays)
Check the cinema listings to see what is showing this week
Get some rays at South Beach
Take your kids to Playland or soft play area

Snorkeling Sessions

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Island Recreation Club beach - December 17, 18, 31, and January 1
King Abdullah Monument beach – December 24 and 25

Experience an underwater adventure while snorkeling along KAUST's amazing Red Sea shoreline! Explore coral reefs with the safe guidance of our qualified snorkeling instructors. These 40- minute sessions will be held from two locations, the Island Recreation Club beach, and King Abdullah Monument beach. Learn more and register today!

Seasons Greeting and Fun Fair - December 18

Come and join us in the festive fun. The Season's Greetings event will be held on Saturday, December 18, between 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. for everyone to enjoy the inflatables, family games, music, and delightful food options. Learn more.

Kids Winter Camp - December 19 to January 6

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Winter Camp is designed for children in 1st to 5th Grade to build confidence and self-esteem through a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities. The program is conducted by our friendly and experienced teams from The KAUST Children's Center and Coastline Recreation, who are committed to making the wintertime exciting and memorable.

For registration and to learn more, click here.

Building Blocks Daycare activities - December 19 to January 6

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Daycare is offering exciting and fun-filled activities throughout the winter for children aged one year up to six years There are full-day and half-day options.

For more and registration, email building.blocks.kaust@gmail.com or Daycare@kaust.edu.sa

Paddle in the canal – December 29

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Watersports on the canal are back! Enjoy the beauty of KAUST from the iconic canal waters. Stay active and experience the views while on the pedalo or kayak. Learn more.

Golf Activities – December 29

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Safaa Golf club is hosting a golf activity on December 29 from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. for the children in the community to have some fun in our mini-golf challenges. The crazy golf challenge for this winter break will be set up by two of our long-lasting golf attendants at the golf course. They will be there to assist the kids new to golf and make it as challenging & fun for the children so that they have an enjoyable experience.

Registration is available now and is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis
To register, contact golf.reception@kaust.edu.sa or 012-8086158

Community Clubs

Many of our Community Clubs will be operating as normal during the winter break. For more information about Community Clubs, visit the Community Clubs page and read about our newest club developments.