Greetings, Gaborone Families!
Eek, August is here already! Are you wondering how to keep the little ones entertained (without relying on endless screen time)? You’ve come to the right place. At Family Gems, we understand how important it is to make school holidays fun and memorable. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the most exciting, family-friendly events, workshops and activities happening across Gaborone.
From fun-filled kids camps and outdoor adventures to arts & crafts workshops and educational day programs, there is something for every age and interest. Whether your child is an energetic explorer, a creative crafter, a sports fanatic or a budding performer, this list includes activities designed to stimulate young minds, build social skills and give you a little breather too. Most of the activities featured are hosted by trusted, parent-approved local schools and organisations we’ve come to know through the Family Gems community.
So grab your calendar, get the kids involved and start planning your break with our easy-to-follow holiday roundup. You’ll find booking links, age groups, pricing details and contact information for each listing to make your planning as smooth as possible. Whether you’re staying in town or heading out for a few days, this guide will help you make the most of the break and discover the hidden gems of family-friendly Botswana.
AUGUST BREAK HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
RED TABLE TUTORING HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Week 1: Play Learning
- Date: 11th – 15th August 2025
- Cost: Full Day ( P 1 000 per week) | Half Day ( P 950 per week)
- Program Details:
Monday – Slime making
Tuesday – Play dough making
Wednesday – Oobleck
Thursday – Soap making
Friday – Salt painting
Week 2: Baking Week
- Date: 18th – 22nd August 2025
- Cost: Full Day ( P 1 000 per week) | Half Day ( P 950 per week)
- Program Details:
Monday – Mini Pancakes
Tuesday –Waffles
Wednesday – Biscuits
Thursday – Pizza
Friday – Fat cakes
Week 3: Baking Week
- Date: 25th – 29th August 2025
- Cost: Full Day ( P 1 000 per week) | Half Day ( P 950 per week)
- Program Details:
Monday – Rainbow Popcorn
Tuesday – Ice cream Lollies
Wednesday – Ice cream
Thursday – Sweets
Friday – Ice Pops
- Contact Info: (+267) 75 213 037/39 303 13
KIDS COVE HOLIDAY SCHOOL
- Date & Time: 11th – 29th August 2025 | 7:30AM – 12:30PM
- Age: 2 – 7 years
- Cost: P 700 per week or P 200 per day
- Program Details: Arts and crafts, Jumping Castle, Water play and many more
- Contact Info: Nas (+267 76 675 677), Yas (+267 74 555 523)
COVE CUBS HOLIDAY CLASSES
- Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10AM – 12PM
- Age: 6 – 24 months
- Cost: P 200 per day
- Program Details: Songs & music time, soft climbing & crawling zones, story time & puppets
- Contact Info: Call Fehmida [+267 72 786 100]
- Note: Limited spaces, don’t miss out
SETSWANA LANGUAGE & CULTURE CAMP
- Dates: 11th – 14th August | 1st – 5th September 2025
- Age: 5 – 12 years
- Cost: P 1050 per child
- Program Details: Language games, creative adventures and outdoor adventures
- Location: Sharon’s Rose Preschool
- Contact Info: +267 77 158 886
SMART KIDS HOLIDAY PROGRAM
- Date: 25th – 29th August OR 1st – 5th September 2025
- Age: 4 – 12 years
- Cost: P 1,050
- Location: SmartKids Place, Partial
- Activities: Personal grooming and hygiene, confidence and self esteem, school life manners, yoga and mindfulness, arts and crafts
- Contact Info: +267 71 457 316
- Note: Limited spaces, don’t miss out
JACK & JILL HOLIDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM
Cost: P 100 per day
Ages: 2 – 8 years
Times: 8AM – 1PM
Week 1: Bugs & Mini Beasts
- Date: 11th – 15th August
Week 2: Dinosaurs & Pre-Historic Animals
- Date: 18th – 22nd August
Week 3: Monsters & Aliens
- Date: 24th – 29th August
Week 4: Trees, Flowers & Gardening
- Date: 1st – 5th September
Contact Info: WhatsApp [+267 3923241 ]
DIPEO & PEO MELA HOLIDAY SCHOOL
- Date & Time: 11th – 15th August 2025 | 7:30AM – 12:30PM
- Cost: P 125 per day or P 600 for the week
- Program Details: Discover the wonders of nature with us
- Contact: Book your spot by contacting our offices
- Note: All children and siblings are welcome
ACROBATICS, GYMNASTICS BOOTCAMP
- Date & Time: 12th August – 6th September
- Cost: P 1,000 for a month/ P 400 per week (for a total of 2 sessions per week)
- Activities: Acrobatic gymnastics is a team- based sport that combines tumbling, balance and aerial skills in a choreographed routine.
- Ages: 4 years & up
- Location: Phakalane Jack’s Gym
- Contact Info: Call Thabo on +267 71 317 645 | Email: [email protected]
- Note: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
HOLIDAY FUN AT HUMPTY DUMPTY
- Date & Time: 11th – 29th August | 7AM – 1PM
- Ages: 2 – 8 years
- Cost: P 125 per day/ P 500 per week
- Activities: Music, Dance & Drama, Sports & Games, Art Studio, Baking, Sensory, Crafting, Planting and Dress up
- Contact Info: Call Masego [+267 77 180 301] or Jenny [+267 74 742 025 ]
HOOP WARRIORS BASKETBALL CAMP
- Duration & Time: 4 Day Camp | 9AM – 1PM
- Cost: P 650 | Repeat camp [ P 350.00]
- Camp Dates:
CAMP 1 [13th – 16th August ]
CAMP 2 [20th – 23rd August]
CAMP 3 [27th – 3oth August]
CAMP 4 [2nd – 5th September]
- Contact Info: Coach Yas [+267 74 847 343 ]
YOUNG ENGINEERS HOLIDAY CAMP
- Date & Time: 11th – 14th August | 1:30PM – 5PM
- Ages: 6 – 12 years
- Cost: P 750 per week
- Location: Kids Cove Play Centre
- Contact Info: Call Kabelo on [+267 74 169 505] | Email: [email protected]
THE KIXX FOOTBALL HOLIDAY CAMP
- Date & Time: 19 – 22 August | 9AM – 11:30AM
- Ages: 6 – 16 years
- Cost: P 700
- Activities: Technical training, fun games, mini matches, strength & conditioning drills
- Location: Rainbow Primary School
- Contact Info: +267 71 787 889 | +267 74 002 400
FRENCH HOLIDAY CAMP
- Dates: 18 – 22 August | 25 – 29 August 2025
- Ages: 7 – 11 | 12 – 14 | 15 – 17
- Cost:
- Week 1: P 600 (members) / P 700 (non-members)
- Week 2: P 1000 (members) / P 1200 (non-members)
- Activities: French Language focus, DELF prep, Life skills, Creative workshops, Language games and many more
- Contact Info: WhatsApp [+267 72 300 549]
PADEL UNDER 10s
- Date & Time: 11th – 15th & 19th – 23rd August | 8:30AM – 9:30AM
- Cost: P 425 a week or P 100 a session
- Activities: Hand eye coordination, developing a love for the game, coordination & motor skills
- Contact Info: Call/WhatsApp Coach Michael (+267 77 847 973)
- Note: Space is limited, so book early to secure spots
TINY TOTS PLAY GROUP
- Date & Time: 11th August – 8th September | 7:30AM – 16:30PM
- Activities: Reading, Gardening, Role Play, Mental health, Arts and Crafts
- Contact Info: +267 72 315 333
SPLASH & STROKE CAMP
- Dates:
Week 1: 11th – 14th August
Week 2: 18th – 21st August
Week 3: 1st – 4th September
- Cost: P 520 per week
- Ages: 3+
- Activities: Focus for the camp on starts & dives, underwater work, turns and finishes
- Contact Info: WhatsApp to arrange an assessment (+267) 72 468 425
ENKO BOTHO HOLIDAY CAMP
- Date & Time: 11th August – 15th September 2025 | 9AM – 2PM
- Ages: 4 – 12 years
- Cost: P 1,500 per child (all days inclusive)
- Activities: 5 a side soccer, Netball, Tennis, Hockey and many more
- Contact Info: +267 76 711 365 / +267 75 943 937
HOGS HOLIDAY CAMP
- Ages: 7 – 17 years [Mini Hogs & Junior Hogs]
- Cost: P 750 per child
- Camp Dates:
CAMP 1 [18th – 21st August ]
CAMP 2 [25th – 28th August]
- Time: 9AM – 2PM
- Contact Info: Send a WhatsApp at [+267 71 918 209]
MESSY PLAY WORKSHOP
- Date & Time: 16th August 2025 | 11AM – 1PM
- Ages: 6 months – 5 years
- Cost: P 150 per child
- Activities: Fun interactive session of splashing, mixing, painting, arts & crafts and many more
- Location:10by20 Padel, The Fields Mall
- Contact Info: Nazeefah (+267 75 977 790), Zeenat (+267 75 911 131)
1 Comment
Good day! We’re excited to be launching a football program designed for children aged 4–10, and as part of our kickoff, we’re introducing a fun and engaging holiday camp.
We’d love to explore the possibility of partnering with your platform to be featured as one of the kids’ programs this holiday season. Could you kindly share more details on how we could collaborate or be listed?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Kindly cc : [email protected] , in your response.