It is vitally important to keep kids active and the statistics speak volumes. Four out of five children do not meet the Department of Health and Children’s National Physical Activity Guidelines for maintaining and improving their current and future health. With this in mind – why not sign up to your favourite sport now? Alternatively you could try something new. The options are endless and the benefits are great!
With summer fast approaching, the weather improving and the days lasting longer, what better time is there to get out and get healthy? There are over 70 sporting organisations in Ireland as well as a further 30 Local Sports Partnerships. The Federation of Irish Sport has put together some of the camps available across the entire country with something available for everyone.
Athletics Association of Ireland
For an array of different summer camps, locations, cost and all the other info you need for a great time click here
Association of Irish Riding Establishments (A.I.R.E)
Log on to their website here:
where you can information on camps during the summer.
Badminton Ireland
Leinster: Naas BC 16-20 June Connacht: Ballina 7-11 July Munster: Kilmacthomas 21-23 July
Wexford (1) 1-2 July Ballinaheglish (1) 14-18 July Ennis 18-22 August
Wexford (2) 11-12 August Ballinaheglish (2) 18-22 July
Dublin, Baldoyle (1) 30 June – 4 July Roscommon Juv Camp 7-11 July
Dublin, Baldoyle (2) 7 – 11July
Basketball Ireland
- Are running a one week camp to celebrate their ‘15th birthday’ at the National Basketball Arena from Monday June 30th to Friday July 4th 2014 from 10am-3:30pm for kids aged 6-17. The cost is €75 per person. However, there are reduced rates for those who book before the end of May/book with a friend or sibling/book within a group.
Camp Organiser: Aisling – Mobile: 086 8388972 – Email: aisling@arena.ie
For more information please click here
- As well as the one week camp above, Basketball Ireland is holding two separate 1 week residential camps in July.
Camp 1: 6th – 11th July
Camp 2: 13th – 18th July
Price: €375
Venue: Gormanston College, County Meath
For more information, please click here
Bowling League of Ireland
The Bowling league of Ireland holds 2 summer camps each year which they call the Senior and Junior Inter Association series. These involve all 4 associations, the BLI and the 3 Northern Ireland associations. For further information check out their website: www.irishlawnbowls.ie
Camogie Association
- This Gaelic games initiative sponsored by Lenovo is a mixed camp for teenage boys and girls aged 13-15 years. Top inter county players will coach on the Lenovo skills hub for the 4 days. The hurling/camogie camps take place in Carlow, Dublin, Offaly, Clare, Waterford, Cork, Limerick Wexford and Tipperary. Register on www.gaa.ie/lenovoskillshub
- Upcoming summer camps in Dublin & Wicklow
Book you place on the camps below by contacting eve@camogie.ie
| Type of Camp/ Age group | Location | Date | |||||||||||||||
|
|
|
Canoeing Ireland
Canoeing Ireland are holding camps for both Juniors and Adults over the summer months.
Juniors: click here
Adults: click here
Carlow County Council
- St. Fiacc’s Swimming Pool – 059 9140330
Graiguecullen
Summer Swimming Camps
*Monday – Friday 6pm – 6.45pm
*€35 per child
* Camp 1: 30th June – 4th July
* Camp 2: 7th – -11th July
* Camp 3: 14th – 18th July
* Camp 4: – 21st – 25th July
* Camp 5: 28th July – 1st August
* Camp 6: 11th – 15th August
- IT Carlow Activity Summer Camps – 059 9175608
*7-12 years Old
*Fee €60 per Child (€50 for second & subsequent children)
* Week 1: July 14th – 18th
* Week 2: July 21st – 25th
- Carlow Regional Youth Services – 059 9130476
Date Programme Project Age Price Contact
6,13, Fishing Camp The Vault 13-18 N/A Adam 085 2780307
20,27 May
4 June Tag Rugby TBC 3-18 €2 p/s Tracey 0857897288
8 weeks 4:30-5:30pm
9-13 June Ealain OG The Vault 13-18 N/A Jamie 0851397397
20-27 June 4 Friday Day Trips The Vault 13-18 TBC Tracey 0857897288
16-19 June Outdoor Adventure The Vault 13-18 TBC Tracey 0857897288
11am-3pm Biking Camp
23-26 June Extreme Adventure The Vault 13-18 €40 Tracey 0857897288
11am-3pm Camp
23-24 June Hill Walking The Vault 13-18 €40 Jamie 0851397397
Residential
1-3 July Carlow Community All Projects 16+ TBC JJ 0857132751
Summer Camp
7-11 July Carlow Summer All 5-12 €35-45 JJ 0857132751
Camp
14-18 July UBER Camp The Vault 12-16 €40 Jamie 085139739
21-25 July Youth The Vault 15-18 TBC Jamie 0851397397
Leadership
Training
29-31 July School Of Rock The Vault 13-18 €30 Paul 0857897279
Summer Camp
5-8 August Stepping Stones The Vault 6th €35 Jamie 0851397397
Class
11-15 August Graiguecullen TBC 5-12 €35/ €45 Siobhan 0857897339
12-15 August Kayaking Camp The Vault 13-18 €50 Tracey 0857897288
19-21 August Fishing Camp The Vault 13-18 TBC Adam-0852780307
Bagenalstown Events
Start Date Programme Project Age Price Contact
30 June Bagenalstown 13-18 €40 Karen 0876695876
Gleann Na Beru
3 July Extreme Bagenalstown Tracey 0857897288
Camp
Hacketstown Events
Start Date Programme Project Age Price Contact
9-10 July Summer Camp Hacketstown 16+ TBC Aoife 0867713793
10am-3pm Volunteer training Tracey 0857897288
14,-8 July Hacketstown Hacketstown 5-12 €40 Aoife 0867713793
Camp
Borris Events
TBC Borris Teenage Camp TBC 13-16 €50 JJ-0857132751
TBC Borris Camp TBC 5-12 €40 CRYS 9130476
Deaf Sports Ireland
- For all the information needed for the Summer Youth Activity Programme, please click here
Football Association of Ireland
- The Football Association of Ireland is once again holding summer camps all over the country. With both mainstream and goalkeeper camps, look to refine your skills and have fun. Mainstream camps cost €65*, while goalkeeper camps cost €50*. For all information, including how to book your camp and find out the nearest camp to you, please click here
G.A.A
The G.A.A has an array of summer camps which can be found here
Irish Amateur Boxing Association
SCHOOLBOYS SUMMER BOXING CAMPS – Gormanston, Co. Meath
An intensive week in a training camp where you will develop your skills and become technically and tactically more proficient.
2 camps will take place during the summer months and as places will be limited, it will be first come, first served.
The camps cost €300 which includes:
Transport to/from the venue from the National Boxing Stadium
Accommodation
Breakfast, dinner and lunch each day
Use of all the facilities including indoor soccer courts, basketball courts, tennis courts, running track and
swimming pool
This will be the third year of the summer camp and some notable boxers have attended in the past including European Schoolboys Champions Aaron Mc Kenna and Jordan Myers. Other European Schoolboy Championship boxers in attendance included Paddy Donovan, Eric Nash, Marcus Otiede, Brian Kennedy, Matthew Davis and Brian Mc Namee.
The dates for the camps are
Camp 1: Sunday, July 20th – Friday, July 25th
Camp 2: Sunday, August 10th – Friday, August 15th
If you want to book your place on a summer camp, contact one of the schoolboy coaches or camp coordinator Paddy Gallagher 087-6286269
***[Boxers attending must be able to box and have a basic fitness level]***
Irish Amateur Wrestling Association
- Junior summer Olympic wrestling camp in Cavan swimming pool & Leisure complex, Drumalee Cavan at 2pm Saturday 14th June 2014 cover charge of €20. Age of 10 years up to 16 years. Letter of parent consent is required. For further details contact Michael McAuley 0872627452
Irish Hockey Association:
The Irish Hockey Association has camps in Dublin – Cork – Galway – Antrim this summer.
*Age: 9-17
*Boys & Girls
*All Levels
For further information click here
Irish Martial Arts Commission
There are still a number of courses this summer. For further info click here
Irish Orienteering Association
For up to date information on courses, click here
Those with experience, as well as new comers are welcome! So why not give it a go?
Irish Rugby Football Union – (IRFU)
- Connacht Rugby Camps: Can be found here
- Leinster Rugby Camps: Can be found here
- Munster Rugby Summer Camps: Can be found here
- Ulster Rugby Summer Camps: Can be found here
Leinster Rugby are also offering a ‘School of excellence’ – more info can be found here
Irish Sailing Association
Find a sailing club near you and get out on the water! More info here
Irish Surfing Association
If you are interested in hitting the waves this summer then click here to find out the nearest course to you!
Irish Water Safety
- Irish Water Safety holds nationwide courses & events for swimming pool and beach lifeguarding. If you are interested in finding out more information click here
The website is regularly updated with new and exciting courses.
Irish Wheelchair Association – Sport
- The Irish Wheelchair Association are holding two types of camps this summer which are outlined below. For more information just click here
*IWA-Sport Summer Camp, IWA Clontarf Dublin 3, 22nd-24th July, 10am-4pm (5-17 years old)
*IWA-Sport Summer Camp, IWA Clontarf Dublin 3, June 30th – August 15th (5-12 years old)
Mountaineering Ireland
Mountaineering Ireland have so many different options which all can be found here
Swim Ireland
For all the information on courses to better your skills in the water click here
For all the information on courses to become a teacher or coach click here
Rowing Ireland
Belfast:
Dates: (Camp 1)Monday 21 July – Friday 25 July
(Camp 2) Monday 28 July – Friday 1 August
(Camp 3) Monday 4 August – Friday 8 August
Times: 9am – 5pm
Location: Queens Sport, Botanic Park, Belfast.
Where to pay etc. for your summer camps: Contact Pamela Cunningham at clbc49@ntlworld.com or 078 5010 5757 for more information.
Cork:
Date: 28 July- 1 August 2014
Times: 10am-1pm or 1:30pm-4:30pm
Locations: Cork Boat Club, Blackrock Village, Cork
Where to pay etc. for your summer camps: Contact karendunnemccarthy@me.com for application form
Special Needs Parents Association
- The Special Needs Parents Association has a fantastic range of summer camps and courses all over the country. Click here
Student Sport Ireland
DIT: Multi-sport and aquatic summer camps will run from 9:45-12:45pm, Monday to Friday on the following dates during the summer months:
7-11th July 2014
21st-25th July 2014
5-8th August 2014
18th-22nd August 2014
The camps are suitable for children between the ages of 6 to 11 years of age and the cost per child is €45. We also offer a 10% sibling discount off our standard camp rate. For more information please visit the website
Triathlon Ireland
| Triathlon Ireland | |
| Camp Name: | Splash & Dash Junior Tri Camp – National Aquatic Centre, Dublin |
| Target group: | 8-15 year olds |
| Dates: | 28th July-1st August |
| Times: | 10am – 2:30pm |
| Price: | €89 |
| How to book: | TI Online Booking |
| Prizes: | |
| Max Capacity: | 150 |
| Brief description of activity: | The camp will cover all aspects of triathlon including swimming, cycling, running, transition training and more in a fun environment. The camp is suitable for all abilities including those who have no previous experience. It’s about fun, teaching the fundamentals and enjoying the variety that triathlon has to offer.Qualified Triathlon Ireland coaches will lead the activities and give the budding triathletes an opportunity to complete a mini triathlon by the end of the camp. |
See their website here for further information
Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership
Summer Camps for Children with Disabilities
There is 2 weeks of summer camps for children from 6 to 14 years, the weeks of 21st and the 28th of July. The first week takes place in St. Patricks on the Kells Road and runs from 10am to 2pm for the five days. The camp costs €50. The second week takes place in Castlecomer Community College from Monday to Thursday on the week of the 28thand costs €40. Both camps include swimming, inclusive games, foraging and some rest time with arts and crafts.
Camps can be booked online here
Summer Activities for Young Adults with Disabilities
We have also scheduled 3 days of summer activities for young adults, 15 years and over.
We have a Surf Trip planned for the 14th of July (€20 ), Pitch and Putt for the 15th of July (FREE!) and Trail Walk and Picnic for the 16th of July (FREE!). Some of these activities are weather dependent and alternative activities will be organised in the event of unfavourable weather. Contact the office directly to book these trips.
Mayo Sports Partnership
- The Mayo Sports Partnership are holding a camp for children with a disability and their friends from 14th-18th July 2014 at An Sportslann Castlebar from 10am-2pm. For more information, please contact Ray McNamara on: 094 9047023
Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership
The Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership are holding a Summer Activity Camp. For more info click here
Student Sport Ireland
DIT: Our multi-sport and aquatic summer camps will run from 9:45-12:45pm, Monday to Friday on the following dates during the summer months:
7-11th July 2014
21st-25th July 2014
5-8th August 2014
18th-22nd August 2014
The camps are suitable for children between the ages of 6 to 11 years of age and the cost per child is €45. We also offer a 10% sibling discount off our standard camp rate. For more information please visit the website
Tennis Ireland
Dublin Parks Tennis in Fingal
is Serving up a Summer of Fun for 4 weeks in July
- Girls and boys from 5½–17 years can discover hidden talents, make new friends and have lots of active fun.
- Low cost affordable tennis coaching takes place in July.
- For beginners and improvers at local public courts.
- Fee €40 for the month.
- All equipment supplied.
- For four weeks from 30th June to 25th July on weekdays
- Hourly classes between 10am & lpm divided by age
- Some venues marked * operate afternoons 2.pm to 4pm
- Registration at all Venues On Friday 27th June 2 – 4pm
Ph. 8338711 parkstennis@eircom.net
Venues operating in the Fingal County Council areas are:
Swords Town (rear the Castle) *
Balbriggan, Balarothery Tennis Club
Skerries Community Centre *
Donabate Community College
Lusk, Orlynn Park *
Howth, Baltray Park
Baldoyle, Seagrange Park
Malahide Castle Courts
Blanchardstown,Hazel Lawn Courts *
Hartstown Community School
Castleknock Riverwood Estate
Castleknock,Laurel Lodge Community Centre *
Wexford County Council
- The Wexford County Council are running a variety of camps across the county this summer. Firstly, there is six 1 day Multi Sports camps taking place with entry FREE. To find the nearest camp to you take a look below:
*Monday 4th August – Loftus Hall
*Tuesday 5th August – Courtown
*Wednesday 6th August – Curracloe
*Thursday 7th August – Rosslare
*Friday 8th August – Duncannon
*Saturday 9th August – The Hook Light House
- The Loftus Hall summer camp from the 7th – 11th July is being held in New Ross with activities from sports to cookery classes. The cost of the camp is €70 each. For further details check out their facebook page here
- For aspiring Soccer players, the council are running the following camps at a cost of €65 each:
*Ajax Athletic (GK camp) Daphne View, Enniscorthy Week 0 Sat 28th – Sun 29th June
*Campile United, O’Neill Park, Campile, New Ross Week 1: June 30th – July 4th
*Scoil Mhuire Coolcotts, Wexford Week 1: June 30th – July 4th
*North End United (GK camp), Belvedere Road Week 1: July 1st – July 3rd
*Ajax Athletic Daphne View, Enniscorthy Week 2: July 7th – July 11th
*Curracloe United, Ballaghblake, Curracloe Week 2: July 7th – July 11th
*North End United, Belvedere Road, Wexford Town Week 2: July 7th – July 11th
*Rosslare Strand Schoolboys AFC, Rosslare Strand Week 2: July 7th – July 11th
*Scoil Mhuire Coolcotts Week 2: July 7th – July 11th
*Ajax Athletic Daphne View, Enniscorthy Week 3: July 14th – July 18th
*Corach Ramblers, Danescastle, Carrig On Bannow Week 3: July 14th – July 18th
*Duncannon FC, Ryans Park, Mersheen, New Ross Week 3: July 14th – July 18th
*Rosslare Strand Schoolboys AFC, Rosslare Strand Week 3: July 14th – July 18th
*St Cormacs AFC, Luke Foran Park, Enniscorthy Week 3: July 14th – July 18th
*Wexford Albion Schoolboys AFC, Kennedy Park Week 3: July 14th – July 18th
*Wexford Albion: (GK camp), Kennedy Park Week 3: July 19th – July 20th
*Duncannon FC (GK camp) Ryans Park, New Ross Week 3: July 19th – July 20th
*Bunclody AFC, Church Road, Bunclody Week 4: July 21st – July 25th
*Enniscorthy Town, Pearse Road, Enniscorthy Week 4: July 21st – July 25th
*Rosslare Strand Schoolboys, Rosslare Strand Week 4: July 21st – July 25th
*Wexford Celtic FC, Sinnottstown Lane Week 4: July 21st – July 25th
*Wexford Youths, Ferrycarrig Park, Crossabeg Week 4: July 21st – July 25th
*Gorey Rangers, The Showgrounds, Gorey Week 5: July 28th – August 1st
*St Cormacs AFC (GK camp), Enniscorthy Week 5 August 2nd – August 3rd
*North End United, Belvedere Road, Wexford Town Week 6: August 4th – August 8th
*Bridge Rovers , Bogside, Castlebridge Week 7: August 11th – August 15th
*Wexford Youths, Ferrycarrig Park, Crossabeg Week 7: August 11th – August 15th
*Forth Celtic, Murrintown Week 8: August 18th – August 22nd
*Gorey Celtic FC, Mullaunfin, Creagh,, Gorey Week 8: August 18th – August 22nd
*St Cormacs AFC, Luke Foran Park, Enniscorthy Week 8: August 18th – August 22nd
