The first-ever art-immersion resort in the Maldives announced its 2024 Kids Summer Camp, which will run from 1st July 2024 through 31st August 2024. The JOALI Maldives Kids Summer Camp, surrounded by immaculate white sand beaches, dazzling blue waters, and an island-wide art collection of unique installations and experiential works, will inspire kids’ creativity and let their imaginations run wild. Accompanying families and young adventurers on an unparalleled voyage of creative expression and education in an enchanting environment, the resort will welcome internationally recognized artists who will provide further guidance, motivation, and instruction throughout the summer.
With the help of the JOALI Maldives joie de vivre, or “Joy of Living,” philosophy and continuous dedication to immersing children in the island’s surrounding landscape, art, and history, the Kids Summer Camp and the Muramas Kids Club offer a special chance for children to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for wellness, the natural world, and the genuine joys of life. This summer, worldwide artists will collaborate with JOALI Maldives to create customized experiences, with the subject of “Choose Your Joy, Spark Your Creativity.”
Emmanuel Deschodt, from 8th July to 14th July: Emmanuel, a Parisian artist and boxer, combines his two passions to create explosive portraits and performance art. He will conduct boxing lessons, wood painting workshops, and a live performance of his “Punch Portrait,” an expressive portrait that blends physicality and artistic expression, while he is at JOALI Maldives.
Karu Paper Studio, from 15th July to 21st July: Based in Lillie, Paris, Anouk Vigneau is a paper artist and the founder of Karu Paper Studio. Anouk makes large and little pieces by cutting, pasting, folding, bending, and more. During her stay at JOALI Maldives, she will be conducting five paper workshops.
Gabriela Noelle, 5th August to 11th August: Gabriela is an American-Cuban artist who resides in Miami. Her interactive artwork, which ranges from three-dimensional sculptures to functional objects, encourages the observer to perceive the world through a child’s eyes. Gabriela will lead three workshops at JOALI for children and families to make art that ignites their imaginations, piques their interest, and strengthens their bonds with their surroundings.
This year’s schedule is specially designed for visitors between the ages of 4 and 12, as every day at the Kid’s Summer Camp offers fresh opportunities. It will additionally consist of the following activities.
Education and Sustainability: Children will organize eco-activities like planting trees and organic gardens, as well as sessions on cutting down on plastic waste and energy conservation, all under the guidance of JOALI’s resident sustainability specialists.
Art lessons: Kids can explore their creative side with JOALI’s local artists who will teach pottery, photography, wood painting, marble, crystal art, and more, in addition to workshops and lessons with the visiting artists.
Island Immersion: Go on an island stroll to discover the intriguing flora of the Maldives and identify stars and planets in the night sky while stargazing with JOALI’s professional astronomer.
Culture: Through traditional music and dance performances, children will get the chance to learn about the rich heritage and local culture of the Maldives.
Wellness: JOALI’s wellness specialists lead yoga and boxing lessons, and kids can make their own natural soaps and skincare products during Kids ‘Camp.
Culinary: Little Chefs can learn how to prepare sushi, sandwiches, and Huni Roshi, two traditional Maldivian delicacies, by enrolling in cooking workshops.
Sports & Games: There are plenty of games and sports to choose from every day, including beach games, foam parties, padel tennis, and an ocean scavenger hunt organized by JOALI’s expert marine biologist. Parents can take advantage of the many amenities offered by the 73-villa island, including destination programming, award-winning wellness center JOALI BEING Cure, which introduces guests to the “weightlessness” philosophy of JOALI BEING, and innovative dining concepts, while their young children are at Kids Camp. Families can choose from a variety of beachfront or overwater villas with one, two, three, or four bedrooms. Additional amenities include private pools, devoted butlers known as “jadugars,” which is Maldivian for “magician,” group bicycle excursions around the island, and lifelong memories. Villas at JOALI Maldives start at $2,928 USD per night for two people sharing a Water Villa with Pool on a bed and breakfast basis. Head over to Splendid Asia or MadlyMaldives to begin your booking journey!
