
Activities and Events
The KAUST community has many activities for children, some of which are driven by Campus and Community, Recreational groups (Coastline), or by community members themselves.
We are always looking for volunteers or self-directed enthusiasts, so please reach out to us!
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For other Campus activities and events, make sure you check out thelens.kaust.edu.sa​
SWIMMING

Sundays from October 26 to December 14
Age group: 6-36months​
Parents will be in the water with their little one. Your baby will learn about water safety, fundamental movements and develop basic swimming skills.
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Place: Early Years (School) Swimming pool
Price: 50 SAR / lesson
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Registration needed!
Scan QR Code and fill out the form - first come first served.
PLAYGROUP

Thursdays 9.30 - 11.00 (starting again in September)
Age group: 0-4 years
Mothers and their little ones can have social interaction.
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Place: To be announced each week
​Price: Free
MINI-MOVERS

Sundays from 1-2pm (till end of August)
Tuesdays from 10 - 11am
Age group: 0-4 years
​Looking for volunteers to help out, email us!
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Little ones can have social interaction with their parent/care-takers and friends and develop gross motor skills​
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Place: IRC​ (Island Recreational Center)
Price: Free
STORYTIME

Sundays from 10:00 - 11:00 am
Book readings start at 10:15am
Age group: 0-4 years
Books are presented, sing songs and do a craft or play with toys.
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Place: Harbour Library, Level 1
Price: Free
PLAYLAND

10am - 7pm - closed on Wednesdays
Age group: 3 -11 years
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Indoor playground
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Place: IRC​ (Island Recreational Center)
Price: Sr10 per visit
OCTOPLAY

Racquet Club opening hours
Age group: 0 -6 years
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Dive into a world of fun and adventure at our ocean themed play area. Enjoy the vibrant ocean décor and comfortable seating as your kids slide into a colorful ball pit, climb a soft structures, and unleash their creativity at our activity tables.
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Place: Racquet Club
Price: Free
SOFTPLAY

Island Recreational Center opening hours
Age group: 0 -6 years
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Soft building blocks. Bring your socks and get creative!
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Place: IRC​ (Island Recreational Center)
Price: Free
ARTS & CRAFTS

Tuesdays 4.00 - 4.30 pm
Age group: 3+ years
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Join the arts and crafts program with your child and have them explore their fantasy as well as new materials
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Place: Harbor Library
Price: Free
PAINTING

Mondays & Wednesdays: 4.00 - 4.30 pm
Age group: 3+ years
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Let your child express themselves by colouring and doing painting activities.
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Place: Harbor Library
Price: Free
PLAYGROUNDS

Always Open
Age group: All ages
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Kaust has many amazing different shaded, non-shaded, sandy & non-sandy playgrounds for our children of all age groups.
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Place: See playground info
Price: Free
RAQUET MOVIES

Thursdays 3.00 pm
Age group: All ages
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Our movie sessions give adults and kids the chance to experience big-screen entertainment. Children’s movies are carefully selected to develop imagination, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
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Place: Racquet Club
Price: Free
Little Stars

Saturdays 10:30 - 11:00 am
Age group: 1 - 7*years
Little Stars is a free Coastline activity for younger kids to enjoy 30 minutes of free play in the Gymnastics Room (opposite the Octoplay area), with guidance and support from their parents.
Note:
Parents are fully responsible for their child’s safety, and children must not be left unattended, as the space contains equipment such as high bars and balancing bars. To participate, sign in at the reception desk by scanning your KAUST ID and recording your child’s details on the attendance sheet. Shoes, food, and drinks are not allowed inside—please leave them outside. All participants, including parents, must bring their own socks and wear them for the entire session. Entry to the room is only permitted during the scheduled class time and under the supervision of the manager.
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Place: Racquet Club
Price: Free
BABY MASSAGE

No courses at the moment
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Learn how to massage your baby, enjoy the bonding time and make friends with other mothers and babies at Kaust. For more information click here.
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Place: Community Club House (ECC3)
Price: SAR380 - workshop of 5 sessions
LLL-MEETINGS

On request
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Mother to Mother breastfeeding support group facilitated by a La Leche League leader. For women only. Pregnant women, mothers and nurslings welcome.
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Place: Community Club House (ECC3)
Price: Free
MamaCafé

Closed at the moment
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The MamaCafé is a place for new or expectant mothers to meet and have a chat. Make new friends, exchange advice, and share your experiences on different topics around parent hood.
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Place: Community Club House (ECC3)
Price: Free