Athletics &

Activities

SPOTS NEWSLETTER – Mar 7, 2024

To all Leopards,

Below you will find information about upcoming events for Athletics, Activities & Aquatics.

If there are any questions you can contact the Athletics and Activities Office in person or by email:

For Athletics and Activities contact athletics_daa@gemsedu.com

For Aquatics contact Marie Leclerc m.leclerc1_daa@gemsedu.com

We look forward to you getting involved in a great program 24/25!

The Athletics and Activities Department

spring camps

SPRING CAMP FAIR

⭐️EXCITING CAMPS LED BY ESM!⭐️

➡️Swipe through to take a look at the camps on offer this Spring Break!

ESM’s qualified and professional third-party providers are back on campus for Spring Break!

From multi-activity and STEM, baking to arts, there’s something for everyone! 🏃🤖🍰🎨

Find out more information at the ESM Spring Camp Fair!

🗓️March 12, 2025

⏰12pm - 1:30pm

📍DAA Main Entrance

multi-activity camp

The ESM Multi-Activity Spring Holiday Camp operating at GEMS Dubai American Academy for children aged 3 – 12 years old is now open for registrations!

Dates: March 24th to 4th April 2025

Times: Drop off: 8.15 – 8.45am, Activities: 9am – 1.25pm, Pick up: 1.30pm – 1.45pm: Late pick up at 3pm (additional AED250/week/child)

Price: Daily: AED200/day or Weekly: AED765 (after 15% weekly discount – siblings receive an additional 10% discount)

Bus Service: Fixed fee of AED250/week/child for a Door-to-Door service.

Bus Locations: Barsha Heights, Al Barsha 1,2,3, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Jumeirah Park

Please note that the STS bus service will close every Tuesday at 2pm for the following weeks service.

If you have any questions or would like more details about the camp reach out to us at +97150-3611547 or holidaycamp@esm.ae

ESM

CLICK TO VISIT THE ESM WEBSITE TO REGISTER

Piano Lessons Available!

Centre For Musical Arts Term 2: Some limited spots for piano lessons have become available in school this term for students in Grade 2-5. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, our expert instructors are here to guide you every step of the way. Lessons will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Don’t miss out—start your musical journey today!

Weekend Football Community Sessions

Weekend Football Community Sessions for children aged 2.5–6 years.

Currently, our academy sessions at DAA take place on weekends from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, primarily serving families outside the school community. By introducing earlier sessions, we aim to directly engage DAA families, offering a fantastic opportunity for young children to experience football in a fun, structured, and supportive environment.

Exclusive Offer for DAA Parents

To encourage participation, we are delighted to offer:
✅ 1 FREE session for all participants
✅ 20% off all subsequent sessions for DAA families

Proposed Session Details

📅 Dates: Saturdays & Sundays, starting 8th & 9th February 2025
⏰ Timings: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM (45 min sessions)
📍 Location: Dubai American Academy (DAA)
👦👧 Age Group: 2.5–6 years

To facilitate this initiative, we kindly request earlier access to either the Elementary Hall or the New Middle School Hall on these days.

About Little Legends

At Little Legends, we focus on 360-degree child development, using sports as a tool to nurture essential life skills such as respect, teamwork, discipline, and self-confidence. Our programs are expertly designed by UEFA-licensed coaches and child development specialists, ensuring that every session is safe, engaging, and age-appropriate.

Session Highlights & Benefits

🔹 Football Skills: Dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control
🔹 Movement & Coordination: Fun agility and balance-building games
🔹 Teamwork & Social Skills: Communication, inclusion, and leadership activities
🔹 Confidence & Sportsmanship: Encouraging self-belief in a positive environment

Expected Benefits for Participants:
✅ Improved physical fitness & motor skills
✅ Boosted confidence & self-esteem
✅ Enhanced focus, discipline & perseverance
✅ Strengthened social skills & teamwork
✅ Early exposure to values such as respect, inclusion, and sportsmanship