Kids Activities in Rathgar
Browse 11 kids activities and classes in Rathgar. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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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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Dartry Health Club - Kids Swimming Lessons
Dartry Health Club runs Swim Ireland-accredited children's swimming lessons from its premises on Palmerston Gardens in Dartry, right on the Milltown/Ranelagh/Rathgar border. The programme is structured in levels, so children progress from early water-confidence work through to more advanced stroke technique as they improve. Learning to swim is one of the most useful life skills a child can pick up, and having an accredited programme close to home in south Dublin 6 makes it easy to fit lessons into a weekly routine.
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Ashbrook Tennis Club
Ashbrook Tennis Club, tucked away on Bushes Lane off Grosvenor Road in Rathgar, offers junior tennis coaching for young players looking to learn the game or sharpen their skills. Regular term-time coaching sessions are run for club members and their children. On top of weekly coaching, Ashbrook runs Easter and summer camps, a popular way for kids to spend school-holiday mornings outdoors and active while getting extra time on court.
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Christ Church Rathgar Parents & Toddlers
Christ Church Rathgar Parents & Toddlers is a long-running drop-in group that's been meeting on the Christ Church Rathgar grounds since 2003. Parents and carers bring babies and preschoolers along on Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 12:00 for free play, toys and a chance to chat with other local families. There's no need to book ahead — it's a casual drop-in session, and at €4 per family it's one of the more affordable weekly toddler outings in the Rathgar/Dublin 6 area.
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Studio 6 School of Music
Studio 6 School of Music, based on Terenure Road East in Rathgar, Dublin 6, offers instrument lessons in guitar, piano and drums for children. Having three popular instruments under one roof gives families a straightforward choice for a first instrument, or the option for siblings to learn different instruments at the same school. As a dedicated music studio, Studio 6 provides a local option in the Rathgar/Terenure area for children starting out on guitar, piano or drums.
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Young European Strings School of Music
Young European Strings School of Music offers violin, viola, cello and double bass lessons from age 3 upwards, based at Christ Church in Rathgar, Dublin 6. Alongside individual instrument lessons, the school also runs an orchestra, giving students the chance to play together as an ensemble once they've built up some technique. Starting lessons as early as age 3 suits families wanting to introduce string instruments during the early years, with a natural progression toward group orchestral playing as children get older.
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Olympian Gymnastics - Rathgar
Olympian Gymnastics' Rathgar classes run at Danum on Zion Road, offering non-competitive GymKIDZ and GymTEENS sessions split into an under-12s group and a 13-17s group. The recreational format focuses on building gymnastics skills and confidence rather than competition. Days, times and pricing for the Rathgar venue weren't published centrally and should be confirmed directly with the club.
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StageSchool Ireland - Rathgar
StageSchool Ireland's Rathgar branch runs musical theatre classes for children and teenagers aged 4 to 18, meeting on Saturdays at The High School on Zion Road in Rathgar, Dublin 6. Musical theatre classes typically combine singing, acting and dance in a single session, giving students a rounded introduction to stage performance and building toward group numbers or scenes rather than focusing on just one performing art in isolation. As specific timings and pricing aren't listed here, parents are encouraged to contact StageSchool Ireland directly to confirm current Saturday class times and costs at the Rathgar venue.
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Isabelle Ashe Dance Studios - Rathgar
Isabelle Ashe Dance Studios runs ballet and modern theatre dance classes for children from age 2 at Rathgar Methodist Church on Brighton Road, Dublin 6. Ballet classes focus on building posture, coordination and early technique, while modern theatre dance introduces expressive movement and performance skills, giving younger children a gentle but structured introduction to both disciplines. The Rathgar venue is one of several locations the school operates across south Dublin, alongside sister classes in Ranelagh and Templeogue, so families can choose whichever base suits their area.
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Rathgar Tennis Club
Rathgar Tennis Club offers a fun, safe and supportive environment for children and teenagers of all ages and abilities. Junior members get year-round coaching, the chance to make friends and stay active, led by coach Jamie Pilkington and his team through a Junior Programme that follows the school calendar with three terms of group lessons each year. Younger players benefit from the ITF Tennis 10s approach, using short courts and low-bounce balls to help skills develop more easily. Lessons are tailored by age and ability, and older juniors can progress into one of three squad groups for extra coaching, with up to eight hours of weekly training available.
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Rathgar Hockey Club
Rathgar Hockey Club welcomes girls from 1st class through to secondary school, and boys from U8 to U12, with training held at The High School. The club caters to complete beginners and more experienced players alike, with a strong focus on learning, teamwork and enjoyment. Monday sessions (6.30-7.30pm) cover 6th Class and Minor Girls alongside U12 Boys, while Friday sessions (6.30-7.30pm) are for Senior Infants to 5th Class Girls plus U8 and U10 Boys. Sundays are given over to blitzes and matches, giving juniors regular game time alongside their weekly training. With age-specific sessions split across the week, families can pick training nights that line up with their child's age group and school schedule.
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Common questions
How many kids activities and classes are there in Rathgar?
Kids Patch lists 11 kids activities and classes in Rathgar. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
What kinds of kids activities are available in Rathgar?
The categories with the most listings are Music (2), Tennis (2), Camps (1), Dance (1), Drama (1), Gymnastics (1), Hockey (1), Parent-and-toddler (1), and 1 more.
What age range do kids activities and classes in Rathgar cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 18 years. 6 of the 11 state an age range. The rest leave it open, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do kids activities and classes in Rathgar cost?
1 of the 11 listings publishes a price: €4. Most providers set fees per term rather than per class and quote on enquiry, so contact them directly for a current figure.