The summer holidays are a great time for kids and teens to try something new, and Cork has a brilliant range of summer camps to choose from — from STEM and LEGO building to soccer, sailing and multi-activity drama camps. Below is our round-up of some of the best summer camps in Cork for kids and teens, covering different ages, interests and budgets. We update this list regularly, so do check back closer to the summer for the latest additions.
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Young Engineers Summer Camps, Cork
The Young Engineers Summer Camps are designed to inspire children to build the future, and they typically run across a number of locations in Cork over the summer, including Carrigaline, Ringaskiddy, Kinsale and UCC’s Western Gate Building.
Camps are generally suitable for children aged 6 to 10 years and combine two programmes — Galileo Technic and Bricks Challenge — helping kids build problem-solving skills, maths skills, physics knowledge and classic mechanics, all while having fun.
How to Book: Visit Facebook, Instagram or the website for current dates, locations and pricing.
Fota Island Adventure Camps, Cork
Adventure camps for 7–15 year olds running during July and August, with activities including obstacle courses, archery, battle royale games, bushcraft and survival skills, “find the sniper,” field games and orienteering.
How to Book: Visit the Fota Island website for current dates and bookings.
STARCAMP Drama & Multi-Activity Summer Camps, Cork
Each Starcamp Summer Camp runs for five consecutive days during July and August. Participants enjoy music, entertainment, magic, singing, drama, comedy and much more. Suitable for ages 4 to 12 years.
How to Book: Visit the Starcamp website for current dates and bookings.
Let’s Go In-Person Activity Summer Camps, Cork
Let’s Go run multi-activity summer camps in venues nationwide during July and August. Camps are suitable for kids aged 5 to 12 years.
How to Book: Visit the Let’s Go website for current dates and bookings.
Intersport Elverys FAI Summer Soccer Schools, Cork
The team at Intersport Elverys FAI Summer Soccer Schools run soccer camps in counties nationwide during July and August, giving kids a fun, active introduction to the game with qualified coaches.
How to Book: Check the Intersport Elverys FAI website for locations and bookings.
Just 4 Fun Kids Camp, Cork
Just 4 Fun Kids Camp run multi-activity sports camps for children aged 5 to 12 years. Their activity programme is refreshed each year so kids can enjoy new, high-energy activities alongside old favourites. There are two programmes — one for 5–6 year olds and one for 7–12 year olds — all run in a safe, secure environment.
How to Book: Visit the Just 4 Fun website for bookings.
WhizzKids Discover IT Summer Camps, Cork
WhizzKids run in-person summer camps at Munster TU Cork, giving kids a hands-on introduction to technology and computing over the summer.
How to Book: Visit the WhizzKids website for current dates and bookings.
Bricks4Kidz LEGO Themed Summer Camps, Cork
Bricks 4 Kidz run LEGO-themed STEM camps for children aged 5 to 12 at various locations around Cork during the summer. While children build individually and in groups, they learn to work together, make new friends and develop problem-solving skills, spatial intelligence, fine motor skills and self-confidence through age-appropriate LEGO builds.
How to Book: Visit the Bricks4Kidz website for current dates, venues and bookings.
Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps, Cork
Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps run across all 32 counties in Ireland from June to August, with each child receiving a kit to wear at camp. Camps are suitable for boys and girls aged 6 to 13 years.
How to Book: Visit the GAA Cúl Camps website for information and bookings.
Oysterhaven Activity Centre Summer Camps, Cork
Oysterhaven Activity Centre run windsurfing, sailing and multi-activity summer camps for kids and teens throughout the summer months.
How to Book: Visit the Oysterhaven website for current dates and bookings.
Funkytown Watersports Summer Camps, Cork
Funkytown Watersports Summer Camps for kids and teens take place on Fountainstown Beach, Cork, during July and August. Camps are suitable for kids aged 8 to 17 years.
How to Book: Visit the Funkytown Watersports website for current dates and bookings.
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Tips for Parents for Summer Camps
Mykidstime is run by parents, and we’ve put together our Top 10 Tips for Summer Camps, based on our own experience. Things to check include whether your child needs a drink or snack with them, and what the pick-up procedure is. Every camp provider should have a child protection policy in place, and if it’s your child’s first year at a particular camp, it’s always worth asking other parents for their opinions.
If you’re not quite ready to book yet, you can always save this page and come back to it, or browse our full list of things to do with kids for more summer inspiration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages are summer camps in Cork suitable for?
Cork’s summer camps cater to a wide age range, with many camps welcoming children from age 4 up to teenagers aged 17, depending on the activity. STEM and LEGO-building camps tend to suit younger children, while watersports and adventure camps often cater to older kids and teens.
When do summer camps in Cork run?
Most Cork summer camps run during the school summer holidays, typically from June through to the end of August, with many camps offering weekly sessions you can book individually.
How do I book a summer camp in Cork?
Booking is usually done directly through each camp provider’s website, Facebook or Instagram page. We’ve included booking links for each camp above — just click through to the provider’s own site for current dates, pricing and availability.
What should I check before booking a summer camp?
It’s worth asking about the camp’s child protection policy, what to bring (such as snacks or drinks), and what the pick-up and drop-off procedure looks like. Our Top 10 Tips for Summer Camps cover this in more detail.
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