The Maldives’ first and only art-immersed resort has announced its 2024 Kids Summer Camp, running from July 1 to August 31, 2024. Surrounded by pristine white sand beaches, vibrant blue waters and a collection of unique installations and interactive creations spread across the island, JOALI Maldives Kids Summer Camp will inspire creativity and let children’s imaginations soar. Taking families and young explorers on an unforgettable journey of artistic expression and learning in a breathtaking environment, the island will be joined by world-renowned artists who will further guide, inspire and educate throughout the summer.
Through JOALI Maldives’ philosophy of “joie de vivre” and ongoing commitment to immerse themselves in the landscape, art and history around the island, JOALI Maldives’ Kids Summer Camp, held in collaboration with Mulamas Kids Club, offers a unique opportunity for children to develop an understanding and appreciation of nature, health and the true joy of living. With the camp’s theme being “Choose your joy, inspire your creativity”, JOALI Maldives will be collaborating with international artists this summer to create personalized experiences.
- Emmanuel Deschot, 8-14 July: Originally from Paris, Emmanuel is both an artist and a boxer, fusing the two for a dynamic approach to portraiture and performance art. During his stay at JOALI Maldives, he will host woodblock printing workshops, boxing classes and live performances of “Punch Portraits”, expressive portraits that combine physicality and artistic expression.
- Karoo Paper Studio, 15th to 21st July: Anouk Vigneault, founder of Karoo Paper Studio, is a paper artist based in Lilly, Paris. Anouk creates large and small works by cutting, gluing, folding and bending, and will be running five paper workshops during his stay at JOALI Maldives.
- Gabriela Noel, 5-11 August: Miami, USA-based Cuban-American artist Gabriela’s interactive works range from functional objects to three-dimensional sculptures, inviting viewers to see the world through a child’s eyes. At JOALI, Gabriela will host three workshops for children and families to create pieces that spark their imagination, stimulate their curiosity and create a connection with their environment.
Every day at Kids Summer Camp offers new possibilities. This year’s itinerary has been customized for guests ages 4-12 and includes:
- Education and sustainability: Children will learn about the importance of being stewards of the planet from JOALI’s resident sustainability expert and will organise eco-activities such as tree planting, organic gardening, plastic waste reduction and energy saving workshops.
- Art Classes: In addition to workshops and classes taught by visiting artists, kids can nurture their artistic side by learning ceramics, photography, wood painting, marble and crystal art from JOALI’s resident artists.
- Island Experience: Explore the island to see the fascinating Maldivian flora and go stargazing with JOALI’s resident astronomer to identify stars and planets in the night sky.
- Culture: Children will have the opportunity to learn about the local Maldivian culture and the rich Maldivian heritage through traditional music and dance performances.
- Wellness: Wellness experiences during kids’ camps include making natural soap and skin care products, yoga classes, boxing classes and more, all led by JOALI’s wellness experts.
- Cooking: Little chefs can take part in cooking classes and learn how to make sushi, sandwiches and traditional Maldivian dishes, mas huni and huni rosi.
- Sports and Games: Every day is packed with games and sports activities, including padel tennis, foam parties, marine treasure hunts with JOALI’s resident marine biologists, beach games and more.
While the kids are at Kid’s Camp, parents can enjoy the many luxuries of this 73-villa island. Innovative dining concepts, spectacular marine life viewing, destination programming and more. The newly renovated wellness centre, JOALI BEING Cure, brings JOALI BEING’s award-winning ‘zero gravity’ philosophy to guests. With 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom options in Beach or Overwater Villas, families can enjoy private pools, personal butlers called Jadugaa (Maldivian for ‘magician’), bike tours around the island together and memories to last a lifetime.
At Joali Maldives, villas start from $2,928 per night for two people in a Pool Water Villa B&B. For more information and to book, click here. joali.com.
