Camps Classes in Ireland
Explore 68 Camps classes and activities for kids across Ireland. Camps classes are most widely available in Dublin, Kildare, Cork.
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Astropark Coolock
Astropark Coolock offers multi-activity summer camps for children aged 5 to 12 at its facility on Oscar Traynor Road / Coolock Lane, Dublin 17. Camps combine a range of sports and activities across the day, giving children a varied, active way to spend school holidays while meeting new friends in a supervised group setting. Located in the Coolock area of Dublin 17, Astropark provides a convenient camp option for families in the surrounding neighbourhoods.
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DCU Sport Summer Camps - Glasnevin
DCU Sport runs summer camps on the DCU Glasnevin Campus in Dublin 9 for children aged 4 to 15, using the university's extensive sports facilities. The camps cover a wide mix of activities including soccer, dance, basketball, GAA, rock climbing and arts & crafts, so children get to try several sports and creative pursuits across the week rather than focusing on just one. With such a broad age range catered for, the camps suit both younger children looking for a fun, active week and older kids who want more structured sport and climbing, all based at a well-equipped campus setting.
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KidsCraic - Killiney Hill Adventure Camp
KidsCraic runs an outdoor adventure camp for children aged 5 to 12 at Killiney Hill Park. Set among the park's woodland and hillside trails, the camp gives children a chance to spend school-holiday days outdoors, away from screens, in one of south Dublin's most scenic outdoor spaces. Adventure-style camps like this typically mix games, exploration and physical activity, helping build confidence and independence in an outdoor setting rather than a classroom or hall.
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Alive Outside Summer Camp - Rathgar
Alive Outside Summer Camp runs at The High School on Zion Road in Rathgar for children aged 7 to 13, combining outdoor adventure activities, sport and STEM challenges across the summer break. It's a good fit for kids who'd rather be active and outdoors than sitting still during the holidays. Campers also get a day trip to Killruddery during the week, adding a change of scenery to the usual on-site programme and giving the camp a bit of an excursion alongside its regular activities.
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STARCAMP Rathmines
STARCAMP Rathmines is a performing-arts-themed day camp for children aged 4 to 12, based at Rathmines-St Louis High School. It runs during the Easter and summer school holidays, giving kids a creative outlet for singing, dance and drama-style activities while school is out. Older or more experienced campers can also take part in STARCREW, a step up from the main STARCAMP programme for children keen to take on more responsibility or a deeper level of performing-arts activity during camp weeks.
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Designer Minds - Carrick on Shannon STEAM Summer Camp
At Scoil Mhuire Campus 1 in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, Designer Minds runs a STEAM summer camp for 6-12 year olds, with a Junior group for 1st-3rd class pupils and a Senior group for 4th-6th class pupils. The week combines science, technology, engineering, art and maths in hands-on projects — building, testing and creating — giving campers a practical, curiosity-led alternative to sports-only camps. The camp runs for €180 per child at the Carrick-on-Shannon venue, part of Designer Minds' wider network of STEAM camps held at schools and community venues across Ireland.
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Starcamp - Carrick On Shannon Summer Camp
Starcamp's summer camp in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, is open to children aged 4 to 12 during the school summer holidays. The camp runs as a single programme spanning the full age range, meaning children of different ages can attend together rather than being placed in separate age-banded groups. It provides a supervised, active way to spend part of the summer break, with structured group activities designed to keep children engaged and social throughout the holidays. Carrick-on-Shannon families can use the camp as one option among Starcamp's wider network of summer camp locations around the country.
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Junior Einsteins - Junior Chemists Science Camp, Monasterevin
Junior Einsteins runs a Junior Chemists science camp for children aged 5 to 11 in Co. Kildare, based in the Monasterevin area. A chemistry-themed camp typically centres on safe, hands-on experiments designed to spark curiosity about how everyday materials react and change, giving children a practical, sensory introduction to science over the course of the camp rather than classroom-based theory. As specific venue, dates and pricing aren't listed here, parents are encouraged to contact Junior Einsteins directly to confirm current camp details for the Monasterevin sessions before booking.
View full details →Starcamp - Ballybofey-Stranorlar Summer Camp
Starcamp runs a summer camp in Ballybofey-Stranorlar, Co. Donegal, for children aged 4 to 12 during the school holidays. The camp runs as a single programme across the full age range, giving families with children of different ages the option to attend together rather than being split into separate groups. As with Starcamp's other locations, the camp is built around active, sociable group activities designed to keep children engaged and moving during the summer break. It offers parents in the Ballybofey-Stranorlar area a supervised holiday option for primary school-aged children over the summer.
View full details →Starcamp - Ardee Summer Camp
Starcamp's summer camp in Ardee, Co. Louth, runs for children aged 4 to 12 during the school holidays. Campers aged 4 to 8 take part in singing and dance-based activities, while children in 3rd to 6th class join STARCREW, a version of the programme tailored to older primary school kids. Splitting the camp by age group means younger and older children each get activities pitched at the right level, while still being part of the same overall camp week. It's a supervised, active option for the summer break in Ardee, giving children a sociable way to spend their days during the holidays, away from screens.
View full details →Starcamp - Carrickmacross Summer Camp
Starcamp's summer camp in Carrickmacross runs at St. Louis Secondary School and is open to children aged 4 to 12 during the school holidays. Rather than splitting into narrow age bands, this camp runs as a single programme spanning the full 4-12 age range, giving siblings the option to attend together. Held at a well-known local secondary school venue, the camp offers a supervised, active way to spend part of the summer, with games and group activities aimed at keeping children engaged and sociable outside of term time. Families in Carrickmacross and the surrounding area can use the camp as a summer holiday option for primary school-aged children.
View full details →Designer Minds - Carrick On Suir STEAM Summer Camp
Comeragh College in Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary hosts a Designer Minds STEAM summer camp for children aged 6-12, split into a Junior group (1st-3rd class) and a Senior group (4th-6th class). Campers spend the week building, experimenting and problem-solving across science, technology, engineering, art and maths activities, run as a hands-on alternative to typical summer sports camps. The cost is €180 for the week, and the Carrick-on-Suir camp follows the same format Designer Minds uses at its other venues around the south-east.
View full details →Lets Go Kids Camps - Carrick-on-Suir
Let's Go Kids Camps runs a second Tipperary-area camp at Comeragh College in Carrick-on-Suir. School-based camps like this typically make use of larger indoor and outdoor spaces such as halls, classrooms and playing fields, giving children room for a wide mix of games, sports and creative activities across the day in a supervised group setting during school holidays. As specific age range, dates and pricing aren't listed here, parents in the Carrick-on-Suir area are encouraged to contact Let's Go Kids Camps directly to confirm current camp dates and costs before booking.
View full details →Club Vitae Oranmore - Summer Camps
Club Vitae Oranmore runs a range of summer camps for children and teens aged 4 to 15, spread across different weeks of the school holidays. The Swim Camp focuses on pool-based skills, while the Kids Activity Camp offers a broader mix of games and activities for younger attendees. Older teens can instead join the Teen S&C Camp, a strength-and-conditioning-focused option, giving families with a wider age spread of children several camps to choose between at the one venue.
View full details →Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre - Children's Summer Camp
Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre runs 5-day half-day summer camps for children, mixing pottery, tie-dye and theatre activities across the week. The half-day format suits families looking for a morning or afternoon commitment rather than a full-day camp. Pricing runs from €175 to €190 depending on the specific camp, giving parents in Kinsale, Co. Cork a creative, arts-focused alternative to the more common sports-based summer camps.
View full details →Designer Minds - Passage West STEAM Summer Camp
Designer Minds' STEAM summer camp runs at Star of the Sea School in Passage West, Co. Cork, for children aged 6 to 12, with separate Junior (1st-3rd class) and Senior (4th-6th class) groups so activities suit each age band. The week is built around hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and maths projects — building, experimenting and problem-solving as a group — and the venue is wheelchair accessible. The camp costs €180 per child for the week, giving families in Passage West and the wider Cork Harbour area a STEAM-focused alternative to the usual summer sports camps.
View full details →Starcamp - Ballinasloe Summer Camp
Starcamp runs a non-competitive summer camp in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, for children aged 4 to 12 during the school summer holidays. Campers aged 4 to 8 take part in singing and dance activities, designed to be fun and inclusive rather than focused on competition or performance pressure. Children in 3rd to 6th class join STARCREW, the programme's offering for older primary school-aged kids, giving them activities suited to their stage while keeping the same non-competitive, playful spirit. It's a supervised, active way for children in the Ballinasloe area to spend part of the summer break, mixing music and movement with the social side of camp life.
View full details →Designer Minds - Kells STEAM Summer Camp
Eureka House in Kells, Co. Meath is the venue for a Designer Minds STEAM summer camp, open to children aged 6-12 and split into Junior (1st-3rd class) and Senior (4th-6th class) groups. Expect a week of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and maths activities — building, experimenting and inventing — designed to hold kids' attention without feeling like extra schoolwork. The camp costs €180 for the week at the Kells location, following the same Junior/Senior format Designer Minds runs across its other Irish venues.
View full details →Lets Go Kids Camps - Dunboyne
Let's Go Kids Camps runs children's camps at Dunboyne Community Centre, Co. Meath. Community centre-based camps typically combine a broad mix of games, sports, arts and crafts and group activities across the day, giving children a varied and active way to spend school holidays while making new friends in a supervised setting. As specific age range, dates and pricing aren't listed here, parents in the Dunboyne area are encouraged to contact Let's Go Kids Camps directly to confirm current camp dates, ages catered for and costs before booking.
View full details →Designer Minds - Clane STEAM Summer Camp
At Scoil Phadraig in Clane, Co. Kildare, Designer Minds runs a STEAM summer camp for children aged 6 to 12, divided into a Junior group (1st-3rd class) and a Senior group (4th-6th class). The week focuses on science, technology, engineering, art and maths through practical, hands-on activities — building, testing and inventing rather than passive learning — giving kids a break from screens while still exercising curiosity. The camp runs for €180 per child, and like other Designer Minds venues around Kildare and beyond, the Junior and Senior groups are timetabled together at the same school.
View full details →Straffan National School - Clane Sports Camp
This multi-sport summer camp runs at St. Patrick's Boys National School in Clane, Co. Kildare, for children aged 7 to 12. Rather than focusing on a single sport, the camp mixes a range of games and activities across the week to keep things varied and inclusive of different interests and abilities. The camp costs €85 per child, giving parents in the Clane area a straightforward, school-based holiday option close to home.
View full details →Designer Minds - Thurles STEAM Summer Camp
Designer Minds runs its STEAM summer camp at Ursuline Convent Secondary School in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, for children aged 6-12, split into a Junior group (1st-3rd class) and a Senior group (4th-6th class). Campers spend the week on hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and maths projects — building, experimenting and problem-solving as a group, aimed at kids who like to get their hands dirty rather than sit through lectures. At €180 for the week, the Thurles camp is one of Designer Minds' more popular locations and has a track record of filling up, so parents interested in a place are advised to book ahead rather than leave it to the last minute.
View full details →Bounce Gymnastics - Trim Summer Camp
Bounce Gymnastics runs a summer gymnastics camp in Trim for children aged 5 and up, with the camp available across 5 weeks of the summer holidays so families can pick whichever week (or weeks) suit their schedule. Each camp day runs from 9:30am to 2:30pm, giving a substantial chunk of the day over to gymnastics-based activity — useful for parents needing full-day cover during the summer break. The camp costs €160 per child, with sibling discounts available, which helps make it more affordable for families sending more than one child.
View full details →Nature, Yoga & Art Summer Camp - Donabate
This Nature, Yoga & Art Summer Camp runs over 4 days at Lambay House, Donabate, Co. Dublin, for children aged 6 to 10, blending yoga and mindfulness with nature-based and art activities. Combining calmer, reflective practices like yoga and mindfulness with more active outdoor and creative elements gives children a varied pace across the camp, rather than a single high-energy activity from morning to afternoon. The camp costs €140, with a sibling discount available for families booking more than one child — useful for parents looking to keep siblings occupied together over the same week.
View full details →Designer Minds - Nenagh STEAM Summer Camp
Designer Minds' STEAM summer camp comes to C.B.S Primary in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, catering for children aged 6 to 12 across two groups: Junior for 1st-3rd class and Senior for 4th-6th class. Each day mixes science, technology, engineering, art and maths activities, giving campers a chance to build, experiment and solve problems together rather than follow a fixed sports schedule. The week costs €180, and as with the brand's other Tipperary and national locations, both age groups run side by side at the same venue so siblings can attend together.
View full details →Designer Minds - Dungarvan STEAM Summer Camp
Dungarvan Fusion Centre in Co. Waterford hosts a Designer Minds STEAM camp for 6-12 year olds, with campers grouped into Junior (1st-3rd class) and Senior (4th-6th class) sections so the projects suit each child's stage. The week is built around hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and maths challenges — building, experimenting and creative problem-solving designed to keep kids engaged without feeling like more schoolwork. Pricing is €180 per child for the week at the Dungarvan venue, and the format is the same one Designer Minds runs at STEAM camp locations around the country.
View full details →K Leisure - Kids Activities, Athy
K Leisure's kids activities programme in Athy offers two structured camps for children aged 5 to 12. The Multi Activity Camp (€85) mixes a variety of sports and games across the week, while the Intensive Swim Camp (€65) focuses specifically on building swimming skills and water confidence. Both camps are aimed at the same 5-12 age bracket, so siblings or friends in that range can attend together, and parents can choose the format — broad multi-sport fun or focused swim coaching — that best suits their child. Further booking details are available directly from K Leisure.
View full details →Designer Minds - Tramore STEAM Summer Camp
At Tramore GAA in Co. Waterford, Designer Minds brings its STEAM summer camp to children aged 6-12, split into a Junior group (1st-3rd class) and a Senior group (4th-6th class) so younger and older campers each get age-appropriate challenges. Days are built around science, technology, engineering, art and maths activities — think experiments, construction challenges and creative problem-solving, delivered as a fun alternative to a standard sports camp. The camp costs €180 and runs at the Tramore GAA venue, making it a handy option for families in the Waterford area looking for a week of STEAM-focused activity over the school holidays.
View full details →RINKA Children's Summer Camps - Cavan
RINKA runs movement-based summer camps for children aged 4 to 10 at several locations across Cavan, giving families more than one venue option depending on where they're based. Days combine games, gymnastics, dance and drama, so children get a varied mix of physical and creative activity rather than focusing on just one discipline. The movement-based format suits children who enjoy being active, and running across multiple Cavan venues makes it more accessible for families who might not want to travel far during the school holidays.
View full details →Coral Leisure Killarney - Kids Camps & School Tours
Coral Leisure Killarney runs full-day kids camps for children aged 5 to 12, combining swimming, inflatables and general sports activities to keep kids active and entertained across the day. The mix of pool-based and land-based activities gives children a varied camp experience rather than one focused solely on a single activity. The centre also offers half-day and full-day school tour packages, making it a flexible option for both holiday camps and organised school outings in the Killarney area.
View full details →Designer Minds - Leixlip STEAM Summer Camp
Designer Minds runs a week-long STEAM summer camp at Confey College in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, for children aged 6 to 12. The programme splits into a Junior group for 1st-3rd class pupils and a Senior group for 4th-6th class pupils, so activities are pitched to the right stage for each age band. Expect a hands-on mix of science, technology, engineering, art and maths projects — building, experimenting and problem-solving rather than sitting at desks. It's a good option for kids who enjoy tinkering and want a break from sports-only camps. Price is €180 for the week. As with all Designer Minds camps, places tend to fill up, so early booking is worth considering for the Leixlip location.
View full details →Camp Waterford
Camp Waterford runs multi-activity day camps at Newtown School's 18-acre site, which includes an indoor pool, with weekly camps throughout July. Younger children aged 4 to 6 join Cub Camp, while Camp Waterford proper caters for ages 7 to 15 with a broader range of activities across the site. The scale of the grounds and facilities allows for a wide mix of sports, water-based activity and outdoor play across the camp week.
View full details →Starcamp - Dungarvan Easter Camp
Starcamp's Easter Camp in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, runs over the Easter school break for children aged 4 to 12. Younger campers, aged 4 to 8, spend their days on singing, dance and treasure hunts, giving them an active, playful introduction to camp life during the mid-term break. Older children in 3rd to 6th class join STARCREW, a version of the programme aimed at that age group, offering a step up in independence with activities suited to primary school-aged kids. Camps like this give parents a supervised, sociable option for the Easter holidays, combining performance-style activities with games in a group setting rather than time in front of a screen.
View full details →School Kids Aloud - Summer Camps
School Kids Aloud runs full-day summer camps for children aged 5 to 12 across three Dublin locations - Phoenix Park, Pelletstown and Luttrelstown - with long opening hours from 8am to 6pm to suit working parents. The camps qualify for National Childcare Scheme (NCS) subsidy support, helping to offset the cost for eligible families.
View full details →Christ City Church - Summer Kids Club
Christ City Church runs a free Summer Kids Club called 'Brave Adventurers' for primary school-aged children at Lindsay Road National School in Glasnevin, held over a week in July from 9.30am to 12pm each day. It's a no-cost option for families looking for a morning activity during the summer break - contact the church for the current year's dates and booking details.
View full details →Dublin Zoo - Summer Camps
Dublin Zoo's week-long summer camps for ages 7-12 run Monday to Friday, 10am to 2.30pm, with a focus on wildlife and conservation rather than direct animal contact. Children get an insider's look at the zoo's work while learning about the animals and habitats around them. A week costs €170, or €155 for zoo annual pass holders.
View full details →Dublin Zoo - Bricktacular Workshops
Dublin Zoo's Bricktacular workshops bring LEGO building to the Discovery and Learning Centre on select summer weekends, with 40-minute sessions for children aged 5 to 15. Tickets cost €27 per child, which includes a day's entry to the zoo. It's a hands-on, creative way to combine a zoo day out with some construction play, suited to both first-time builders and confident brick fans.
View full details →Columbus Club
The Columbus Club runs children's camps from its premises at 30 Leeson Street Lower in Dublin 2. Camps based at a dedicated club venue like this typically combine a mix of games, sports and group activities across a full or half day, giving children a structured but varied way to spend school holidays while making friends in a supervised setting. As specific age range, dates and pricing aren't listed here, parents are encouraged to contact the Columbus Club directly to confirm current camp details and availability before booking a place for their child.
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Archaeology Camps – Booking Now
In Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Archaeology Camps offers a week-long camp for children aged 7-12 built entirely around hands-on history rather than sport. Campers work through simulated digs, handle replica artefacts and piece together historical mysteries, introducing them to how archaeologists investigate the past in a fun, practical way. Sessions run all year round, not just over summer, so the Clonmel camp is one of a number of dates available to families in the south-east.
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Monaghan County Museum hosts an Archaeology Camp for children aged 7-12, pairing the camp's hands-on history activities with a genuine museum setting. Campers dig into the past through practical, play-based exploration — simulated excavations, artefact handling and storytelling — a good fit for curious kids looking for an alternative to sports-themed summer camps. Archaeology Camps runs sessions throughout the year, and the Monaghan date is one of several venues on offer around the country.
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Rivertown Hall at Maynooth University hosts an Archaeology Camp for 7-12 year olds, offering a university-campus setting for a week of hands-on history. Campers explore the past through practical activities such as simulated digs, artefact handling and storytelling, aimed at curious children who enjoy investigating and problem-solving rather than a purely sports-based camp. Sessions run year-round, so the Maynooth camp is one of several dates available to families in Co. Kildare and the wider commuter belt.
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St Joseph's Parish Church in Terenure, Dublin 6 is the setting for an Archaeology Camp open to children aged 7-12 who fancy a break from sports-themed camps. The week uses practical, play-based activities — simulated excavations, handling replica finds and piecing together historical mysteries — to introduce campers to how archaeologists work. Camps run throughout the year rather than just in the summer holidays, so the Terenure dates are one of a number of options for families across Dublin 6 and the surrounding area.
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Dalkey GAA in Co. Dublin hosts an Archaeology Camp for children aged 7 to 12, giving them a history-focused change of pace from the typical sports camp. Over the course of the week, campers get hands-on with the past through mock digs, artefact investigation and storytelling, built to appeal to curious kids who like exploring and problem-solving. Archaeology Camps runs year-round, so the Dalkey session is one of several dates on offer, alongside venues elsewhere in south Dublin and beyond.
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Clonturk Community College in Whitehall, Dublin 9 is the venue for an Archaeology Camp aimed at 7-12 year olds who'd rather dig into the past than spend the week on sport. The camp introduces children to archaeology through practical, hands-on activities — simulated excavations, artefact handling and storytelling — designed to spark curiosity about how we know what we know about history. Sessions run all year round rather than just in summer, so the Whitehall camp is one of a number of Dublin dates available to families looking for something different from the usual camp options.
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Rosemont School in Sandyford, Dublin 18 hosts an Archaeology Camp for children aged 7-12 who fancy something other than a standard sports camp. The week is built around fun, practical exploration of the past — simulated digs, hands-on artefact work and storytelling — aimed at curious kids who enjoy piecing together mysteries. Archaeology Camps runs sessions across the year rather than only in summer, so the Sandyford dates sit alongside camps at other Dublin venues for families wanting a history-themed alternative.
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At Malahide Community School in Co. Dublin, Archaeology Camps offers a week for 7-12 year olds built entirely around history and discovery rather than sport. Through hands-on, practical activities, children explore how archaeologists piece together the past — handling replica finds, working through mock excavations and following clues like real investigators — a good fit for kids with a strong curiosity streak. Camps run throughout the year, not just during summer, so the Malahide dates are one of several options available to families across north Dublin.
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Bravehearts Halloween Camp
Bravehearts runs a Halloween camp for kids aged 4 to 14 at Trinity Sport, based at 43 Pearse Street in Dublin 2. The camp runs over the October mid-term break, Tuesday 28 October to Friday 31 October, with a full day from 9am to 4pm and optional pre-care from 8am and post-care until 5pm. Qualified coaches lead a varied programme mixing swimming, rugby and climbing with arts & crafts, dance and nature walks, so kids get a broad taste of different activities rather than just one. Prices start from €50 for a single day or €170 for the full week, with sibling discounts and flexible care add-ons available. Booking is handled online through the SportsKey platform.
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Project Fashion
Project Fashion runs a four-day fashion design summer camp at Taney Parish Centre in Dundrum, Dublin 14, for children aged 7 to 17, guided by professional fashion designers. Over the week, campers work through creative thinking exercises, fashion illustration, sewing machine skills and garment construction, building toward tangible pieces they've designed and made themselves. The camp runs Tuesday to Friday, 9.30am to 2.30pm, with Week 6 (4-7 August 2026) shortened to four days with extended hours to make up the time. The camp fee is €149.99, with a 10% discount for siblings booked together. Drop-off is available, and the indoor venue suits campers regardless of weather. Project Fashion also runs classes in Midleton, County Cork.
View full details →Little Lotus Summer camp 9-12 yr olds
This Little Lotus summer programme is aimed at older children, aged 9 to 12, and runs alongside the company's younger kids' sessions at the same Belmayne, Dublin 13 venue. Each day brings a different hands-on activity paired with built-in yoga and meditation: canvas sunset painting with a cheese and fruit snack board on 8th July, a DIY spa day making bath bombs and face masks on 9th July, and a sensory slime lab with a mystery box challenge on 10th July. Sessions run 10am to 12pm daily and are priced at €50 per child per session, with all three sessions available as a €130 bundle. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended via Lindsey on 083 421 4811 (also WhatsApp) or littlelotusdublin@gmail.com.
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💻 Coding • Design • Robotics • AI for kids aged 5–17
This Sligo-based programme, run from Old Fort Road, offers Coding, Design, Robotics and AI classes for children and teenagers aged 5-17. Rather than just teaching children to use technology, the classes are built around getting them creating with it directly. The programme is part of an international network with more than 90,000 students across 21 countries, bringing an established curriculum to the local Sligo group. New groups are currently opening, with a trial lesson available for families wanting to see the format before committing.
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Woodworking Camps
Woodworking Camps in Ballincollig, Co. Cork are led by a qualified post-primary woodwork teacher and designed for primary school aged children. Over the week, children learn to use real tools correctly and pick up basic woodworking techniques, working towards projects they can take home. Beyond the practical skills, the camp aims to build confidence, independence, creativity and fine motor skills, while also encouraging teamwork and patience in a supervised, safety-focused setting. It offers a hands-on alternative to screen time during the holidays, with spaces limited to keep group sizes manageable and ensure individual attention.
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Small Group Tuition Classes
Guided Growth Academy runs small group tuition based in Blanchardstown, Co. Dublin, for children aged 5 to 12, run by qualified primary school teachers. The academy welcomes children from a range of backgrounds, including those with additional needs. Services include a Social Skills Class focused on confidence building, friendship skills, emotional regulation and teamwork, plus Easter and Summer Camps that combine academic learning with arts and crafts and outdoor activities. Events are also run for children and parents together, giving families a chance to learn and have fun side by side rather than just dropping children off.
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Outdoor adventure camps
Outdoor adventure camps run every school holiday at Ballinrea, Co. Cork, over three days, and are open to a wide age range from 6 years upward. Activities are built around real outdoor skills rather than screens, including foraging, survival skills, shelter building and teamwork exercises. Alongside the practical skills, the camps aim to develop critical thinking and communication, giving children a chance to disconnect from digital devices and reconnect with the outdoors. The wide age range and adaptable activities make it suitable for children of quite different ages attending together, such as siblings.
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Ninja Fitness – Classes & Camps
Ninja Fitness runs classes and camps that combine gymnastics, wall running and obstacle course training into an action-packed ninja-style programme. Sessions are built around tackling different obstacles safely, giving children a physical challenge that feels more like play than a traditional fitness class. The format suits children who enjoy climbing, jumping and movement-based challenges, helping build strength, agility and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment. Both regular classes and camps are available for children looking to develop their ninja skills over time or try it out during school holidays.
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Mini Movers dance class
Mini Movers is a dance class for children aged 4-6, held at Highfield Rugby Club in Bishopstown, Co. Cork. Parents are required to stay and take part alongside their child during the session. At this age, dance classes are a good way to build coordination, rhythm and confidence through movement and music, while the requirement for a parent to attend means younger, less independent children can join in without separation anxiety. It's a straightforward, local option for families in the Bishopstown area looking for an introductory dance class.
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Laola Movement
Laola Movement offers outdoor Pilates classes and retreats around the Malahide, Co. Dublin area, founded in 2023 by Taty, a certified Pilates instructor. Classes run outdoors during summer, with online sessions through winter so the format continues year-round. Beyond regular classes, Laola runs one-off events combining Pilates with other outdoor activities, such as sea swims, paddleboarding and small retreat-style gatherings. The instructor holds YMCA accreditation through Reformation Studio, Dublin, plus training in ante- and postnatal Pilates. Sessions suit all levels, from beginners to experienced movers, with a focus on strength, flexibility and community outdoors. Current schedules are posted on Instagram @laola_movement, with booking via Wunderbook or email.
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Kids Summer Art Camp
Kids Summer Art Camp runs from Greenway Lane Studio, with a creative, arts-and-crafts focused programme for the summer holidays. Enrolment is kept deliberately small, capped at 12 children per camp, so each child gets plenty of personal attention from the teaching team. The week is built around a range of arts and crafts projects rather than one single technique, giving children the chance to try different materials and approaches. With a small group size and a nurturing camp community, it suits children who enjoy creative, self-directed activities and the chance to make friends with like-minded campers.
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Beekeeping, hen keeping, forest bathing
BeeWild for Kids offers an interactive beekeeping session covering hive equipment and basics, honey tastings, and sowing seeds to take home, plus the chance to meet the farm's hens, pigs, calves and chicks and go bee-spotting - tea and organic treats included. The BeeWild Combo builds on this with a fuller beekeeping setup (the hive as medicine, the matriarch bee, tree planting, weeds as wonders), a chicken setup (hatching, incubators, hygiene, the benefits of roosters) and a grow-your-own session covering weed suppression, natural fertiliser and pest prevention. Separately, Forest Bathing sessions run in the on-site forest, combining a plant ID walk, nervous-system regulation and breathing practices, sensory exercises, guided visualisation and a closing tea circle in the woods.
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Brick Legends
Brick Legends runs LEGO-themed clubs and events for children, giving them the chance to build, create and problem-solve using LEGO bricks in a group setting. Sessions built around LEGO typically combine free building with themed challenges, encouraging teamwork, fine motor skills and imaginative design without feeling like a formal lesson. This kind of club tends to suit a broad range of ages, from younger builders learning the basics to older children tackling more complex models. As address, schedule and pricing details aren't specified in this listing, parents should contact Brick Legends directly to confirm where and when clubs and events are currently running.
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Arty Party Place
Arty Party Place is based at 6 Hynd's Square in Co. Laois, offering creative activities for children in a dedicated local venue. Given its name and camps category, sessions here are likely to combine arts and crafts with a party or camp-style format, giving children a chance to get creative in a fun, sociable group setting rather than a strict academic class. As exact age ranges, schedules and pricing aren't included in this listing, parents are advised to contact Arty Party Place directly in Co. Laois to confirm current details before booking a place.
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Art Clubs with Playful Tribe
Playful Tribe's Afterschool Art Clubs are relaxed, process-led sessions held in a home studio in Bettystown, Co. Meath, where children explore materials like air-dry clay, watercolours, oil pastels, acrylics, drawing and mixed media while picking up professional tools and techniques. All materials are included. Junior & Senior Infants meet on Mondays from 4 to 5.30pm, while 1st to 6th Class meet on Tuesdays, same time slot. It's a drop-off class best suited to children comfortable participating independently without one-to-one support. Classes run continuously through the year, so new starters can join whenever a space opens up in their group.
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Archaeology Camps runs at Harold's Cross National School in Dublin 6W, offering children aged 7 to 12 a hands-on alternative to the usual sports-themed summer camp. Campers get stuck into the mysteries of the past through practical, play-based activities — think simulated digs, artefact investigation and storytelling — built for curious kids who like exploring rather than just kicking a ball around. The camp runs year-round rather than just over the summer, so the Harold's Cross session is one of several dates on offer for families looking for a history-focused break from school.
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Afterschool service
This afterschool service operates in Firhouse, Co. Dublin, providing supervised care for children once the school day finishes. Afterschool services of this kind typically offer a safe, structured environment where children can relax, have a snack, complete homework and take part in age-appropriate play or activities under adult supervision until parents or carers are able to collect them. As listing details such as exact age range, schedule and pricing aren't specified here, parents are encouraged to contact the service directly in Firhouse to confirm current availability, opening hours and costs before enrolling a child.
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Kilmacud Crokes GAA Club
Kilmacud Crokes GAA Club's summer programme at Glenalbyn House, Glenalbyn Road, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, runs Monday to Friday and combines a Multi Sports Camp (GAA games plus tennis, basketball, rounders and more) with dedicated GAA Summer Camp weeks focused on football, hurling and camogie. Both are open to members and non-members. Registration and current pricing run through the club's ClubForce booking system; camps have historically run across multiple weeks through July and August. The venue has both indoor and outdoor facilities, free parking and changing rooms on site.
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Leinster Rugby (Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Summer Camps)
Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby's summer camp runs Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1.30pm, at Stillorgan-Rathfarnham RFC, Heavey Technology Park, Tibradden Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, for children aged 6-12. IRFU-accredited Leinster Rugby coaches lead sessions covering passing, tackling, evasion and kicking for both boys and girls, with a kit pack included for those attending the full week. Pricing for 2026 wasn't published at time of research, though recent years have seen weekly rates in the €75-90 range with reduced sibling/second-camp rates - best to confirm current pricing when booking. Outdoor venue, free parking.
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Ballyboden St Endas GAA, Camogie & Ladies Football Club
Ballyboden St Endas GAA, Camogie & Ladies Football Club runs its Campa Samhraidh summer camp Monday to Friday at Firhouse Road, Dublin 16, for primary school-age children (roughly 6-13). Coaching covers football, hurling and camogie skills through drills, small-sided games and team activities at one of Dublin's largest GAA clubs. A week costs €70 for one child, or €130 combined for two. The club typically runs several camp weeks over the summer, though its 2026 week (17-21 August) was sold out at time of research - worth checking early for availability. Outdoor venue with free parking.
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Kidspace Rathfarnham
Kidspace Rathfarnham's summer camp runs Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 2pm, for children aged 4-8 at Kidspace PlayCentre, 20 Main Street, Rathfarnham, Dublin. Days combine soft-play, arts and crafts, baking and games in a supervised indoor setting run by childcare professionals, with lunch, snacks and drinks included. A full week costs €120 for a first child, dropping to €100 for a second sibling and €80 for further siblings; single day passes are also available at €30 (€24 with the National Childcare Scheme universal rate applied). The venue has free parking, an on-site café and changing facilities.
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Artzone
Artzone's Dundrum summer art camp runs at Taney Parish Centre, Taney Road, covering drawing, painting, craft and other visual arts activities for primary school children. Sessions are led by qualified art teachers and run from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, over a full week. Age-graded groups run concurrently at this venue: Junior Art Camp (5-6 years), Intermediate Art Camp (7-8 years) and Senior Art Camp (9-13 years), with children dropped off for the week. This particular week (20-24 July 2026) is one of three summer weeks offered here, with further weeks running 4-7 August and 10-14 August 2026, priced at €160 for the full week.
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Common questions
How many camps for kids are there in Ireland?
Kids Patch lists 68 camps for kids in Ireland. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
Where in Ireland can I find camps for kids?
Camps listings are spread across 11 counties, most of them in Dublin (28), Kildare (6), Cork (5), Meath (4), Tipperary (4), Waterford (3), Galway (1), Laois (1), and 3 more.
What age range do camps for kids in Ireland cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from 4 years up to 17 years. 40 of the 68 state an age range. The rest leave it open, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do camps for kids in Ireland cost?
4 of the 68 listings publish a price, ranging from €70 to €160. Most providers set fees per term rather than per class and quote on enquiry, so contact them directly for a current figure.
Do parents need to stay during camps for kids in Ireland?
It varies by provider: of the 68 listings, 6 are drop-off. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.