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Manama kids' activities guide: football, swimming and sports clubs
Looking for after-school clubs in Manama? This guide lists kids' football, swimming and multi-sport providers in Manama, with what each offers, the ages it takes and where it runs, taken from the providers' own websites. It's not a ranking, no one has paid to be here, and there are no prices. Always confirm details with the club.
How this guide works
- Alphabetical, not ranked. Providers are listed A to Z.
- Facts come from each provider's website, checked on 22 October 2026. Anything we could not confirm on the provider's own page is marked UNCONFIRMED.
- No prices. Fees vary by venue and term, so ask the provider.
- Same format as our UAE kids' activities guide. Other cities: London, Doha, Riyadh, Jeddah, Muscat, Kuwait City.
Football, swimming and multi-sport providers in Manama
Bahrain Aquatics
What they offer: Swimming programmes for children.
Ages: From age 4 (UNCONFIRMED, recheck)
Where: Bahrain; see the site for pools
Good to know: Timetables and venues change each term, so confirm with the provider before you sign up.
Website: aquatics.bh
OLE FK
What they offer: Kids' football coaching.
Ages: About 4 to 14 (UNCONFIRMED, recheck)
Where: Bahrain
Good to know: Timetables and venues change each term, so confirm with the provider before you sign up.
Website: olefk.com
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Try Hey Raha free for 14 daysHow to choose the right club
- Start with the school run. A great club across town is hard to keep up every week. Check the venue against pick-up.
- Ask about a trial or taster session. Many clubs offer one.
- Check the age groups. Ages are often grouped by school year, which differs between systems. Our year groups explained guide helps if you've moved country.
- Check the term calendar. Bahrain is small enough that many families cross Manama and Saar for one club, so check the venue against your school run. See our IB school calendars in the Gulf.
Keeping track of kit days and session times
Clubs send updates the same way schools do: emails, an app, a WhatsApp group. A moved session or a kit reminder is easy to miss. Our school emails survival guide covers a simple system for all of it.
For a weekly routine your helper can follow, see our Bahrain nanny briefing guide and free briefing template.
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FAQ
What are good after-school activities for kids in Manama?
Football, swimming and multi-sport clubs are the most common. This guide lists providers in Manama alphabetically, with ages and venues from their own websites.
How old do children need to be to join a club in Manama?
It depends on the club. Swim schools often start with parent and baby classes, and football academies often start around age 3 to 5. Check each provider's age groups.
Do clubs offer trial sessions?
Many do. Ask the club directly before you sign up for a full term.
Does this guide include prices?
No. Fees change by venue, programme and term, so ask the provider.
Sources
- Bahrain Aquatics: aquatics.bh (checked 22 Oct 2026)
- OLE FK: olefk.com (checked 22 Oct 2026)
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