Kids Activities in Skerries

Browse 15 kids activities and classes in Skerries. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.

Listings on this page were last updated on 16 August 2026.

Rugbytots - Skerries ETNS

Rugby

Rugbytots rugby classes for ages 2 to 5 years at Skerries ETNS, Saturday. Run by Rugbytots Dublin.

Saturday · EUR 14.5 per session: 14.5€

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Little Kickers Dublin & Meath

Football

Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.

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Skerries Art School

Arts and crafts

Children's and adult art classes serving Skerries, Rush, Lusk, Balbriggan and Malahide; also junior/leaving cert support classes.

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Keys & Strings School of Music (Skerries)

Music

Skerries branch of Keys & Strings offering children's group and individual music classes (same programme family as Rush).

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Dance District Studios (Skerries)

Dance

Kids dance classes in Skerries as part of multi-location North Dublin Dance District programme (with Rush etc.).

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Skerries Martial Arts - Kids BJJ

Martial Arts

Skerries Martial Arts offers a Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programme for children aged 8 to 12, teaching the grappling-based martial art in a structured, age-appropriate way. Membership runs on a monthly basis at €65, with two 45-minute classes included each week, giving children a regular, twice-weekly rhythm to build technique, fitness and confidence on the mats. BJJ is known for developing discipline, problem-solving and physical coordination, and the class format here gives kids in this age bracket a steady, ongoing way to progress rather than a one-off course.

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Skerries Hockey Club

Hockey

Skerries Hockey Club runs an after-school hockey programme for children from 1st to 6th class, giving primary-school-aged kids a structured introduction to the sport in a team setting close to home. Older children aren't left out either: the club also fields a secondary boys' hockey section, allowing players to continue developing their skills as they move into second level. During the school holidays, a summer junior camp offers a more intensive, week-long taste of hockey for kids who want extra time on the pitch outside term time.

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Skerries Community Centre - Junior Activities

Sports

Skerries Community Centre, Co. Dublin acts as a hub for a wide range of children's sport and activity sessions run in the town, spanning football, hockey, gymnastics, tennis, karate, dance and PlayBall. With so many disciplines represented in one place, it's a useful starting point for parents in Skerries who are trying to find the right fit for their child, whether that's a team sport, a martial art, or a more creative movement class. As a directory of local junior activities rather than a single class, exact ages, schedules and pricing vary by discipline and are best confirmed directly with each individual programme.

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Searsol - Typing Centre, Skerries

Academic Support

Searsol's Typing Centre runs after-school touch-typing classes for children aged 8 and up at Skerries Community Centre, Co. Dublin. Using the Typewiz software programme, children learn proper keyboard technique and typing speed in a structured, step-by-step way. The classes are designed to be accessible to children with dyslexia or dyspraxia, with the approach adapted to support different learning needs alongside the standard curriculum. A free trial class is available for families who want to see how the programme works before committing, making it easy to check whether it suits your child before signing up for a term.

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Skerries Art School (Our.ie)

Arts and crafts

Skerries Art School runs children's art classes at Skerries Mills, drawing families from across Skerries, Rush, Lusk, Balbriggan and Malahide. Alongside the core children's classes, the school also offers exam support and portfolio preparation, making it a useful option for older students working toward formal art assessments as well as younger children just starting out creatively. Covering both ends of that spectrum — playful early classes and serious exam prep — means students can stay with the same school as their art education becomes more advanced.

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WSKF SEDAI - After school karate clubs

Martial Arts

WSKF SEDAI runs an after-school kids' karate club in Skerries, Co. Dublin, meeting Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:20pm, with additional sessions available in nearby Lusk and Balbriggan. Having classes across three towns gives families flexibility to attend whichever location and evening suits best, while still training under the same club structure. As an after-school activity, the timing works well for children going straight from school into a structured, active class rather than heading home first.

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Skerries Sailing Club

Watersports

Skerries Sailing Club, based at Harbour Road in Skerries on the north Dublin coast, offers a wide variety of sailing classes for juniors as well as adults. Dinghy and keelboat racing runs from the clubhouse up to three times a week during the season. The club prides itself on a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, making it a comfortable starting point for children who are completely new to sailing as well as those looking to keep progressing. With racing sessions running regularly through the season, young sailors get plenty of time on the water to build confidence, boat-handling skills and a feel for competitive sailing.

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WSKF Karate Academy Skerries

Martial ArtsFree

WSKF Karate Academy Skerries is a volunteer-run club teaching traditional Shotokan and sports karate to children aged 5 and up, alongside general strength and fitness. All coaches hold coaching and child protection qualifications and are Garda vetted, and beginners can try a free class any time — either watching first or joining straight in. Classes are split by level and day: Saturdays bring Beginners at 2.30pm and Juniors at 3.30pm, with further Juniors sessions Mondays at 6.45pm and Wednesdays at 6.30pm. All that's needed is loose-fitting trousers and bare feet; parents can stay and watch or drop off. The current beginners' offer covers 12 weeks with a free karate suit for €99. Classes are at Skerries Community Centre, County Dublin; more at wskfskerries.ie.

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Skerries Parent and Toddler Group

Parent-and-toddlerFree

Skerries Parent and Toddler Group offers a relaxed weekly morning of play, crafts and chat for parents and toddlers, giving families a chance to meet others in the local community while children make friends of their own. New faces are always welcome. Sessions run every Wednesday during school term from 10 to 11.30am at Skerries Community Centre, County Dublin, priced at €5 per class (volunteers can attend free).

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Fingal Additional Needs

Parent-and-toddler

Fingal Additional Needs runs inclusive sessions for children aged 4 to 12 with additional needs, based at The Band Room in Skerries, Co. Dublin. The sessions are run by David, a parent of a child with ASD and ADHD who has over 10 years' experience working with children and adults with additional needs, including running Football4All with Skerries Town and now offering 1-1 outings, summer camps and an afterschool class. The focus is on creating meaningful, enjoyable experiences tailored to each child, whether they have ADHD, autism, Down syndrome or other additional needs — getting active, socialising, or simply feeling comfortable and happy. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended; you can see examples of past sessions on Instagram and Facebook @fingaladditionalneeds.

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