Bahrain is a wonderful place to raise children and there is so much for babies, toddlers and young children to enjoy.  Here is a list of playgroups in Bahrain!

LOCATION PLAYGROUPS
Janabiya and Saar

Wizz Kidz 
Wizz Kidz  is a collection of fun and exciting programs for young children that improves and reinforces important skills that set the foundation for their early years  of learning and physical development. Weekly after-school sessions are held at Little Gems pre-school Hall (near Saar) and are run by highly experienced UK-qualified teachers. All sessions are open to the public. Programs include: Wizz Kidz Workout, Wiggle and shake and Tutor groups. Ages 3-7yrs.

All sessions commence on Sunday 26th February 2012.For more information, please contact us on 3937 6981(after 2.00pm) or email us at: wizzkidzbahrain@gmail.com

CHAOSS
Address: EZ-Fit (next to Alosra in Saar) on Budaiya Road next to Cypress Gardens

Phone: 17592096
Email: chaossgymnastics@gmail.com

Day Class #

Scheme

Time Coach Assistant Price/Term BD
Saturday G-SA 01 Selected B (i) 9.00 - 11.00am Debbie Ella (until 9.30) 247.000
Saturday & Thursday
G-SA 02 Selected A (i) 9.00 - 11.00am Cara 247.000
Saturday & Tuesday
G-SA 03 Recreational 9.00 - 10.00am Hussain Mahmood 100.000
5-7yrs Mixed
G-SA 04 Recreational 9.30 - 10.30am Ella Katie 100.000
5-7yrs Mixed
G-SA 05 Recreational 10.00 - 11.00am Mahmood Hussain/Ella 100.000
8yrs + Mixed
G-SA 06 Selected C (i) 11.00 - 1.00pm Debbie Hussain Mahmood 247.000
Saturday & Tuesday
G-SA 07 Intermediate 11.15 - 12.45pm Cara Ella/Bex 110.500
Day Class # Scheme Time Coach Assistant Price/Term BD
Sunday G-SU 01 Recreational 3.00 - 4.00 pm Ella Mahmood 100.000
5-7yrs Mixed
G-SU 02 Selected F (i) 3.00 - 5.00 pm Cara Monia Hussain 247.000
Sunday & Wednesday
G-SU 03 Intermediate/Squad Boys (i) 4.00 - 6.00 pm Mahmood
x2 = 247.000 x3 = 370.500
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
G-SU 04 Intermediate 4.00 - 5.30 pm Simona Hussain 110.500
8 + girls
G-SU 05 Recreational 4.30 - 5.30 pm Ella Cara 100.000
Mixed
Day Class # Scheme Time Coach Assistant Price/Term BD
Monday G-MO 01 Recreational 3.00 - 4.00 pm Hussain
100.000
5-6yrs Boys
G-MO 02 Recreational 3.00 - 4.00 pm Ella Mahmood 100.000
5-6yrs - Girls
G-MO 03 Recreational 4.00 - 5.00 pm Ella Hussain 100.000
6-7yrs
G-MO 04 Recreational 4.30 - 5.30 pm Cara Mahmood 100.000
8+yrs
G-MO 05 Intermediate 5.00 - 6.30 pm Ella Hussain 110.500
Class # Scheme Time Coach Assistant Price/Term BD
Tuesday G-TU 01 Selected A (ii) 3.00 - 5.00 pm Cara Hussain Ella/Mahmood (until 3.30) 2 x a week
Saturday & Tuesday
G-TU 02 Intermediate 3.00 - 4.30 pm Debbie 110.500
5-8 yrs
G-TU 03 Recreational 3.30 - 4.30 pm Ella Mahmood 100.000
5-7yrs
G-TU 04 Intermediate/Squad Boys (ii) 4.30 - 6.30 pm Hussain
2 or 3 x a week
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
G-TU 05 Selected C (ii) 4.30 - 6.30 pm Debbie Nazeeh/Ella 2 x a week
Saturday & Tuesday
Day Class # Scheme Time Coach Assistant Price/Term BD
Wednesday G-WE 01 Selected F (ii) 3.00 - 5.00 pm Cara Mahmood 2 x a week
Sunday & Wednesday
G-WE 02 Recreational 3.00 - 4.00 pm Ella Hussain 100.000
5-7 yrs mixed
G-WE 03 Recreational 4.00 - 5.00pm Ella
100.000
6-7yrs girls
G-WE 04 Intermediate 4.30 - 6.00 pm Mahmood Hussain 110.500
8yrs + boys
G-WE 05 Intermediate 5.00 - 6.30 pm Ella Mahmood Hussain 110.500
12+ girls
G-WE 06 Recreational 5.15 - 6.15 pm Cara
100.000
5-7 yrs mixed
Day Class # Scheme Time Coach Assistant Price/Term BD

Thursday

G-TH 01

Selected/Intermediate 3.00 - 4.30 pm Debbie Ella 110.500
5-8 yrs
G-TH 02 Selected B (ii) 4.00 - 6.00 pm Debbie Cara/Ella 2 x a week
Saturday & Thursday
G-TH 03 Squad Girls 4.00 - 6.00 pm 123.500
G-TH 04 Intermediate/Squad Boys (iii) 4.00 - 6.00 pm Mahmood Hussain 2 or 3 x a week
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday

L'etiquette
 Phone:  3606 9992
 
L’etiquette is an absolutely unique program for all children. It helps children learn basic manners and communications skills with a strong focus on respect and value for others, integrity and putting people at ease.
Bookworms - Reading is fun "The Budayia Preschool"
Contact:  Eman Alghawas
Phone:  3991 0097
Email:  bookworms.bh@gmail.com

Bookworms offer a fun, interesting and exciting reading experience for children aged between 1 and 7 years old.  Programs are offered in both Arabic and English. Free Play, Circle Time, Story Time, and Activity Time. A goody bag is given on the first class. Party, Hangout, and School packages available along with private Family and Friends packages.
Music Art Centre Harmony (MAC Harmony)
Budaiya
Phone:  1362 2002 / 3646 4360  
Email:  bahrain.harmony@gmail.com

The Music Art Centre Harmony offers music and dance classes for children, teenagers and adults.   Open daily (except Fridays) from 09:00am to 20:00pm. 
 
Instrumental classes include learning to play the piano, flute, guitar, drums or even improve your singing voice.  Dance classes include ballet, Hip Hop and Jazz.
Bumps & Beyond – The Dilmun Club
Saar
Phone:  1769 2986
Email:  dilclub@batelco.com.bh
 
Bumps & Beyond at The Dilmun Club is a mother and baby social group with soft play for the children.  Meet new parents every Tuesday morning at 09:30am to 11:30am.  Age group is between newborn and 3 years old. 
 

Dance Studio
Saar
Phone:  3987 6215
Email:  victoriadancebodyline@hotmail.com

Irish dancing, tap dancing, ballet, street funk and much more is offered by Victoria Dance Centre.  Boys and girls of all ages can enjoy movement and dance. 
 
Worldbeat Fitness
Janabiya
Phone:  1761 2576
Email:  info@worldbeatfitness.com

A fitness studio offering a selection of classes for both children and adults.  Classes include zumba, nia, yoga, pilates, belly dancing, capoeira, Karate, Taekwondo and much more.
Amwaj
Amwaj Cooperative Playgroup
Amwaj
Contact:  Shaema Imam
Phone: 3996 2478
Email: shaemaimam@hotmail.com
 
A playgroup held on Sundays from 15:30pm to 17:30pm and Mondays from 09:00am to 11:00am.  Informative discussions every week along with a fun children’s activity.

Amwaj Gymnastics
Phone:  3647 0217
Email:  ayatinkerbell@gmail.com

Tumbling, low bar, floor beam and obstacle course.  Help develop your child’s motor skills, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and discipline.
 
Signing Time
Amwaj
Contact:  Lavina Faleiro
Phone:  3642 2146
Email:  lavinafaleiro@gmail.com
 
Singing and signing with your baby.  Communicate with your child before he/she learns to talk.  Reduce tantrums, increase vocabulary and have fun
 
Yoga with Carina
Phone: 3629 4978
Email: carina_b_n@hotmail.com

Yoga for Beginners - Mixed class for beginners on Tala Island.
Pre-Natal Yoga - Classes for a more relaxed pregnancy. You can start from your 13th week of pregnancy.
Ladies Yoga – Beginners class for ladies only
Yoga Mums and Toddlers - The mothers are doing yoga while the toddlers are playing next to their mothers.  Free trial class to first time participants.

Busy Little Bees
An Activity Group for children aged 18 months up to 4. We are located in Aminals Activity Centre in Zawia 1 Towers at Amwaj Island

For more information or to register, please send an email to: busy-little-bees@hotmail.com  or visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Busy-Little-Bees-Activity-Group/299804003404553?sk=wall

    Once Upon a Story Time
Contact: Amy Al-Otaibi
Email: onceuponastorytime@hotmail.com

Weekly themed stories, songs and rhymes for children aged 0 - 4 years. Craft session is available to children aged 2 and over.
Aminals
gymnastic activity center, open  from 9-4pm in , Zawia 1, Lagoon, Amwaj

Kindermusik
Contact:  Natasha Pinto
Email: kindermusikwithnatasha@gmail.com

Experience the positive effects of music through Kindermusik's award winning curriculum.  You can learn more about this world renowned music and movement program at kindermusik.com.
Amwaj classes run on Tuesdays. 
09:15am session is for newborns to toddlers aged 15 months old. 
10:15am session is for children aged 16 months to 4 years old.

Yoga with Lavina (Maharani Yoga)
Contact: Lavina Faleiro
Phone: 3642 2146
Email:  lavinafaleiro@gmail.com

Mums and baby Yoga (newborn to sitting) - Yoga for mums to promote post-natal recovery (healing from the inside out).  Yoga for baby to help with digestion, sleep and development.  Gentle yoga for both to promote bonding and relaxation.

Mum and Baby Yoga (crawlers to toddlers) - Strengthening and energising yoga for mum. Yoga for toddlers that promote strength, coordination and balance.  Fun yoga and relaxation for two!

Pregnancy Yoga - Relaxing, nurturing and empowering yoga for mother and baby. Classes offer practises and poses that are suitable for pregnancy, helpful in labour and delivery, and promote bonding with your baby.  A combination of breath awareness and practices, gentle poses for toning, stretching and relaxation.

Gentle Yoga - Yoga classes focusing on joint mobility, muscle toning and relaxing.  Suitable for beginners and those recovering from injury.

Family Yoga - Mixed class for mums, dads and children.  Fun, energising and revitalising yoga for the whole family
Adliya & Um Al Hassam
Kindermusik
Contact:  Natasha Pinto
Email: kindermusikwithnatasha@gmail.com

Experience the positive effects of music through Kindermusik's award winning curriculum.  You can learn more about this world renowned music and movement program at kindermusik.com.

Adliya (Kidzworld Kindergarten) classes run on Wednesdays.
16:30pm session is for children aged 16 months to 4 years old.
Kids Activity Club-Mahooz
'Kids activity Fun - learning sessions'. We help you discover and encourage your little ones' talent by helping them learn through our fun activities. Enjoy 1.15 hours of different activities for your toddlers and preschoolers that includes: Learning rhymes, songs through animations Learn the basics - new program Dance, Exercise to teach them the importance of staying fit Arts, Crafts session to let their imagination go wild Story sessions And what not..all fun and excitement that your kids will want to explore new in every session. All this for just BD15/ month. Timings : Tuesdays - 6.30 & 7.45pm. For more details on registration and further info contact 3624 3998 Krithika. Also visit www.wix.com/kithuceg/activityclub for more details
KIWI'S Playgroup
Phone:  3378 1410

A Maori children's playgroup where small Kiwis and their parents can have a taste of New Zealand and learn some basic Maori whilst having fun and making friends. 
 
Monday mornings 10am-12pm.
Tots & Toddler Group - British Club
Adliya
Phone:  1772 8087
Email:  britclub@batelco.com.bh

A tots and toddler group is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00pm.  Newborns to 4 year olds can enjoy free play with toys and have fun on the bouncy castle.   A 20 minute song time is allocated at the end of every session.  Everyone is welcome. 

Tea, coffee, juice and hot toast are included in the entry fee.   Costing just BD 1 for entry to the British Club and an additional BD 1.5 for one parent and one child or 2BD for 2 children.  
Origami
Hoora
Phone:  3832 1523

Origami (Japanese art of paper folding) classes for children aged 7 and over.   A wonderful teaching tool that will improve children's motor skills and help them in their school project work.
 
Juffair and Busaiteen
Kindermusik
Contact:  Natasha Pinto
Email: kindermusikwithnatasha@gmail.com

Experience the positive effects of music through Kindermusik's award winning curriculum.  You can learn more about this world renowned music and movement program at kindermusik.com.
 
Busaiteen (Music Art Centre) classes run on Thursdays.
09:30am session is for newborns to toddlers aged 15 months old. 
10:30am session is for children aged 16 months to 4 years old.
Once Upon a Story Time
Contact: Amy Al-Otaibi
Email: onceuponastorytime@hotmail.com

Weekly themed stories, songs and rhymes for children aged 0 - 4 years.  Craft session is available to children aged 2 and over.
Bookworms - Libarary Story Time "Children's Libarary at Isa Culture Center, Juffair " FREE Classes
Contact:  Eman Alghawas
Phone:  3991 0097
Email:  bookworms.bh@gmail.com

Bookworms offer a fun, interesting and exciting reading experience for children aged between 1 and 7 years old.  Programs are offered in both Arabic and English
Music Art Centre Harmony (MAC Harmony)
Busaiteen
Phone:  1362 2002 / 3646 4360  
Email:  bahrain.harmony@gmail.com

Website: 
www.bahrainharmony.com

The Music Art Centre Harmony offers music and dance classes for children, teenagers and adults.   Open daily (except Fridays) from 09:00am to 20:00pm.  Instrumental classes include learning to play the piano, flute, guitar, drums or even improve your singing voice.  Dance classes include ballet, Hip Hop and Jazz. 
 
Riffa

KG Kids "After School Clubs"
Phone:  1766 3556 / 3980 0900
Email:  info@kgkids.com

Website: 
www.kgkids.com.bh

Children aged 3 years and older are welcome to join in a selection of activities in the afternoon.   Classes include English Enrichment, Arabic Enrichment, Computer Kidz, English Drama Club, Arabic Drama Club, Kookie Kidz, Art Kidz and Fit Kidz. 
 
The Crèche
Riffa (Royal Golf Club)
Contact:  Jane Sheikh
Phone:  1775 0777

The Creche at the Royal Golf Club is available on Fridays between 13:00pm and 16:00pm.  Enjoy a Friday Carvery Feast in Links Restaurant whilst your children play. 
Playschool At Home
Riffa
Phone:  3918 8884

Children aged 2 years to 5 years old can enjoy a drop-off playschool in Riffa.   Children will learn the alphabet, numbers, colours, shapes, nursery rhymes and so much more.  They will also have fun in a dedicated room full of toys. 

Open from Sunday to Thursday from 09:00am to 13:00pm.  We are flexible for working parents.   A pick up and drop off service is available for only BD10 per month (Riffa only).

Playschool At Home charge BD25 per month (excluding transport).
Kwai Kids
Email:  kwaikids@gmail.com


Kwai Kids Storytime will enhance your precious little one's ability to listen and concentrate, learn new words and language as well as learning about their feelings and the world around them.   For children aged between 4 and 5 years old. 

Kwai Kids Phonics and Motor Skills will focus on developing the motor and phonic skills your child needs to write and read.   For children aged between 4 and 5 years old.
 
Number of classes
Fees Program Details Program Details Starting – Ending Date  and day
8 classes

Once a week
BD 40
Will include teaching fees + Home Material
(2CDs + 2Activity Books)
Kindermusik
Curriculum name:   ABC Music and Me – Move and Groove
Age group:  4-6 years old
Time:  4:30-5:30 PM
Kindermusik
Curriculum Name:  ABC Music and Me – Laugh and Learn
Age Group: 2-4 years old
Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
Tuesdays

17 January 2012 –

6 March 2012
 
8 classes

Once a week
BD 35
Will include teaching fees
Brick 4 Kidz
Age Group:  8-10 years
Time:  4:30-5:30 PM
Brick 4 Kidz
Age Group:  5-7 years old
Time:  3:30-4:30 PM
Thursdays
19 January 2012 – 8 March 2012
Kindermusik program is a musical, movement and learning program where children will dance, sing, play with instruments, listen to a story and much much more.

Brick 4 Kidz program is a hands-on class where students will design and build machines, catapults, pyramids, derby cars, buildings and other constructions out of LEGO® bricks.  While exploring engineering, architecture and physics, students will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills.

For Kindermusik classes age group 2-4 years old, parents or nannies are required to be in the class.
Registration Forms will be available in Little Starz preschool – Riffa Area.

For more information about those programs or how to register please Contact Ms. Mariam Qutami on 36235536 or an email: kiddykidoozbh@gmail.com OR call Ms. Shirley 38455155 - 17651516 or email us at littlestarzpreschoolbahrain@gmail.com
Budaiya
Music Art Centre Harmony (MAC Harmony)
Budaiya
Phone:  1362 2002 / 3646 4360  
Email:  bahrain.harmony@gmail.com

The Music Art Centre Harmony offers music and dance classes for children, teenagers and adults.   Open daily (except Fridays) from 09:00am to 20:00pm. 
 
Instrumental classes include learning to play the piano, flute, guitar, drums or even improve your singing voice.  Dance classes include ballet, Hip Hop and Jazz.
Paparazzi Photography - ABC Childrens Photography Course
Budaiya
Phone:  36887887 / 17596336
 
A fun photography course for children aged 5 to 10 years old.  Course costs BD149. 
CHAOSS 
EZ-Fit (next to Alosra in Saar) on Budaiya Road next to Cypress Gardens. The term will start on Wednesday 4th January and registration is open in the previous location. For enquiries please call the reception 17592096
Seef
Little Princess Story time 
Seef
Phone:  3991 0097
Email:  bookworms.bh@gmail.com

A magical story time, where you can listen to a wonderful princess story and have lots of fun with different activities. Come dressed as your favorite princess!
My Gym
Seef
Phone: 1756 6566
 
My Gym offer structured, age-appropriate, weekly classes that incorporate music, dance, games, gymnastics and more. An extraordinary program and facility devised to help children 6 weeks through 13 years of age develop physically, cognitively and emotionally. Children have loads of fun as they gain strength, balance, coordination, agility and flexibility while developing social skills, confidence and self-esteem.