Best Easter Camps For Kids In Ireland

Are you looking for an Easter camp for your child for this Easter break? We’ve done some research on the Best Easter camps for kids in Ireland for Easter 2020 and have details below. Keep checking back as we’ll be adding new camps all the time!

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Easter Camps For Kids & Teens Nationwide

Junior Einsteins Science Easter Camps, Dublin, Wicklow, Meath, Kildare

Junior Einsteins have fun one day Science Easter Camps taking place in various locations across Ireland: Dublin, Meath,, Kildare North Wicklow, Louth , & on site in Craft Central New Ross Wexford this Easter break.

Children are broken into 2 age groups ATOMS 6 to 8 years and MOLECULES 9 to 11 years and will enjoy a range of Easter themed eggsperiments along with slime making, DNA discovery, volcanos and much more.

Find out more and book your place here. 

Lego Themed S.T.E.M Easter Camps, Dublin

Bricks 4 Kidz is offering LEGO® Technic Camps across multiple locations in Ireland this Easter for Girls & Boys aged 5-12. While children are creating their LEGO® builds individually and in groups, they learn to work together and make new friends. The LEGO® builds are age appropriate designed to fuel their imagination, problem solving skills, spatial intelligence, fine motor skills and build their self confidence. Locations: Donegal, Dublin City South, Fingal/Santry, Galway, Louth & Meath, South County Dublin, West Cork, Westmeath & Roscommon and Wexford

Let’s Go Multi-Activity Easter Camps, Nationwide

Let’s Go Easter Camps cater for boys and girls aged 5 – 12 years (children must be attending primary school). There’s an incredible range of Action Packed, Fun Filled activities designed to keep your child active during the holiday period.

Each Let’s Go! Multi Activity Easter Camp offers two programmes of activities, one for the 5-6 year olds (children must be attending primary school) and the second for the 7-12 year olds. These programmes have been designed by an expert team of physical education teachers with your children in mind at all times.

Locations: Athlone, Ballinteer, Ballsbridge, Ballygunner, Blackrock, Carrigaline, Castleknock, Cork City, Dooradoyle, Ennis, Galway City, Kilcoole, Kilkenny, Leixlip, Malahide, Mallow, Midleton, Naas, Oranmore, Portlaoise, Portmarnock, Raheny Sandyford, Terenure

The Science of Harry Potter Easter Camps, Nationwide

Anyone4Science are running two day Easter camps “The Science of Harry Potter” Easter camps for kids aged 4-12 years, taking place in various locations between 6-17 April, 2020, 10am-2pm.

Investigate the science behind the magic as you explore the world of Harry Potter. Learn how to create the best potions, make colour disappear; create your own perfume formula; dragon blood recipes and more…

Age Groups: Picos (4-6 yrs), Nanos (7-10 yrs), Micro (11-12 yrs)

Cost: €72 per child (with discounts for multiple bookings- €136.80 for 2 children, €180 for 3 children) **Early Bird Discount €65 with family discounts available until 7th March 2020**

Locations:

• Carlow (8-9 April 2020)
• Cavan (6-7 April 2020)
• Cork, CIT (14-15 April 2020)
• Cork, Fermoy (16-17 April 2020)
• Cork, Lifetime Lab Cork (8-9 April 2020)
• Cork, Midleton (6-7 April 2020)
• Donegal, Letterkenny, LyIT (6-7 April 2020)
• Dublin, Malahide (16-17 April 2020)
• Dublin 4, Donnybrook (6-7 April 2020)
• Dublin 5, Donnycarney (8-9 April 2020)
• Dublin 6, Terenure (14-15 April 2020)
• Dublin 9, Drumcondra (6-7 April 2020)
• Dublin 15, Castleknock (14-15 April 2020)
• Dublin 24, Tallaght (16-17 April 2020)
• Galway GMIT (6-7 April 2020)
• Galway, Knocknacarra (14-15 April 2020)
• Kildare, Leixlip (14-15 April 2020)
• Leitrim, Carrickonshannon (16-17 April 2020)
• Limerick, Villiers School (8-9 April 2020)
• Louth, Dundalk (14-15 April 2020)
• Meath, Navan (8-9 April 2020)
• Westmeath, Athlone (14-15 April 2020)
• Westmeath, Mullingar (16-17 April 2020)
• Wexford, New Ross (16-17 April 2020)
• Wicklow, Arklow (16-17 April 2020)
• Wicklow, Ashford (6-7 April 2020)
• Wicklow, Greystones (14-15 April 2020)

Easter Camps in Dublin For Kids

Art Easter Camps, Dublin

Pine Forest Art Centre offer Easter camps for children aged 5 to 16 years. Each camp involves the children getting creative and back to nature, weather permitting.

In spring time the mountain is fresh, green and full of promise. So too are the Pine Forest pupils. Five days later they leave as seasoned Pine Foresters – feeling capable and confident with hands-on experience in a range of skills like drawing, painting, clay modelling, card construction, foam work, model magic and beading.

They’ll be fitter too, after daily nature walks up and down the valley through our beautiful plantation of 7,000 native Irish trees.

Archaeology Explorer Easter Camps, Dublin

The School of Irish Archaeology (SIA) have 2 Easter Camps for 2020 providing a unique insight into the past for young explorers. Camps run in Harold’s Cross Dublin from April 6th to 10th and 14th – 17th 2020 and are suitable for kids aged 7 to 12 years.

If your child is a curious explorer with a thirst for knowledge about their past, why not let them try the School of Irish Archaeology? They introduce children to the mysteries and adventures of our past in a fun, practical and hands-on way.

They use an ‘Indiana Jones’ approach to ensure your children get lots of time outdoors. As well as taking part in excavations and exciting treasure hunts, children will also get to visit important archaeological and historical sites such as Newgrange, Glendalough, Trim Castle and Dublin Castle, to name a few.

Alliance Française French Easter Camps, Dublin

French Camps for Children

Alliance Française kids camps are divided for 4-6 years old and 7-10 years old. Your child will discover the magic of the Spring focusing on nature and plants. Gardening, chocolate, and Easter eggs are to be expected!! The classes will be led by qualified native-French teachers. All children are welcome, regardless of their level of French.

Teenagers

Every year, the Alliance Française organises intensive courses for Leaving Cert & Junior Cert students preparing to sit their French Oral examination. Its content is directly designed to meet the requirements of the certificates’ syllabus and includes a mock exam.

Kayak Easter Camps, Dublin

Canoeing Ireland Training Centre runs Kayaking Camps over the Easter holidays. These camps are aimed at juniors and will run over the two week school break. Junior Camp (10-13 yrs. age) Mornings 10: 00 – 13:00 and Senior Camp (12 – 16 yrs. age) 10:00 – 15:00.

The aim of the camps is to promote the sport of kayaking by introducing young people to it in a safe and fun environment, to progress those who enjoy the sport already. Kids will have fun, learn a new sport, as well as gaining the basic skills (assessment for Level 1 or 2 skills award can be included). Promotes team building and awareness between young people, and they get to make new friends.

S.T.E.M. Teen Easter Camps, Dublin

Trinity Walton Club have an Easter S.T.E.M. camp for secondary school students who are pre-Junior Cert, running 13th -17th April. Camps run Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm. Each day is filled with interactive Physics, Maths, Technology and Engineering. You will be learning but it won’t feel like school! Amid daily challenges, STEM sessions, and design workshops, there will be time for breaks and lunch.

Easter Camps in Leinster

Nature Detectives Easter Camp at Birr Castle, Offaly

There is a Nature Detectives Easter Camp taking place at Birr Castle Gardens from 6th to 9th April – 10:30 – 14:00. Calling all 7 -12 year old nature enthusiasts. This 4 day camp is designed to encourage a curiosity and understanding of the natural world. Learn tracking skills and enhance our nature awareness using tried and tested techniques. Explore the worlds of mini beasts, birds, amphibians, mammals and plants using a range of field equipment including pond dipping nets, butterfly nets, pooters, magnifying glasses and trail cams. Reconnect to the natural world and join us as you explore Birr Castle Demesne in all its wild glory.

Spaces are strictly limited and early booking is advised. €80 per child. Book now by phoning 057 9120336

Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday 12 & 13 April

On Easter Sunday and Monday Birr Castle Gardens & Science Centre will have an “Easter Egg Hunt”. During your Easter trail you will meet with the Easter Bunny who will be joined by Henny Penny, Larry the Lamb, Quackers the Duck and the Mad Hatter. Once you complete the trail you can pick up your Easter Egg from the Mad Hatter…all going well!

Complimentary face painting available between 12.00 and 15.00. Pre-booking will be required for the Easter Egg Hunt, limited space available.

Multi-Activity Easter Camps, Laois

Lissduff Adventure Farm will have multi-activity Easter camps for kids of all ages over the Easter Break. Easter camps are activity based camps with indoor and outdoor activities, lots of fun games, arts and crafts, Easter train and Treasure Hunt, orienteering and a dry bogathon event, feed the animals, soccer, football and lots lots more.

Easter Pony Camps, Westmeath

Ladestown Riding Stables have week long Pony Camps allowing children the opportunity to learn and have fun in a safe and professional stables. Most children love to help in the yard with the ponies, caring for them and preparing for their lessons. Cleaning saddles, bridles and helping out with the younger riders gives all kids a big sense of pride! Now taking bookings for their Easter camps.

Kids Cook Cookery Easter Camps, Meath

Kids Cook Cookery School are running Kids Cookery Easter Camps for kids aged 5 to 13 years. These hands-on classes encourage children to taste and experiment with different types of food as they are taught basic cooking and baking techniques. Working in groups make these classes very sociable and interactive. They eat what they have cooked and always take a little bit home for parents. All ingredients are included and aprons are provided. Cooking techniques and recipes are age-appropriate.

Easter Camps dates 2020:

• 6th-9th April, 5-9 years 4 day camp (Mon-Thurs) Tweens camp 3 day camp (Mon-Wed)
• 14-17th April, 5-9 yrs 4 day camp (Tues-Fri) Tweens 3 day camp (Wed-Fri)

“Wild Things Discovery Camp” Easter Camp at Castlecomer Discovery Park, Kilkenny

“Wild Things Discovery Camp” for Easter 2020 takes place at Castlecomer Discovery Park in Kilkenny for ages 7-12. The week long camp is a journey of adventure, fun and learning running from the 6th April – 10th April, 10am-4.30pm.

Along with doing adventure activities such as the tree top walk, climbing wall, boating, archery and high ropes, campers will also be immersed in learning about our forest environment. We will be using forest school principles to teach children about the flowers and fauna, and bush craft such as building a shelter and making a fire.

The cost per child is €120, and bookings can be made online www.discoverypark.ie/booking or by calling 056 4440707 or email [email protected]

Computing & Coding Easter Camps, Wexford

Kids Coder Club run fun computing & coding Easter camps for children aged 7 to 13 years. Camps are multi-activity, with some outdoor fun run alongside indoor computer fun.

Camps cover Coding with Scratch, HTML & CSS. Introduction to Python. Science & Maths with Sports. Learning through fun Games. Internet Safety, Online Ethics, How Computers Work, Computer Science Unplugged. Kids also explore non-computing areas and investigate questions, as well as being introduced to yoga and meditation, have fun with mini bridge, enjoy nature walks and talks and more.

Easter Camp 2020 dates: Mon 6th to Fri 10th April 2020 09:30 – 13:30 per day

Easter Camps in Connacht

Kids Sports and Swim Camps at NUI Galway Kingfisher Club

Kids Sports Camps – The kids camps are run by highly trained instructors in a fun, friendly environment for all ages and levels. Experienced staff will encourage your children to take part in all the activities. Activities include Football, Basketball, Dodgeball, Swimming, Climbing, Badminton, Indoor Games, Arts & Crafts, Olympic Handball plus more. Sports camps start 10am – 3pm with an option for early drop off at 9am. We also offer movie time which runs every day between 3pm – 5pm.

Kids Swim Camps: The Swim Camp is a week-long intensive swimming programme for boys and girls aged between 4 and 13 years based at The Kingfisher Club NUI Galway and facilitated by fully trained and qualified swimming instructors. Throughout all levels, children will be challenged according to their ability to improve their confidence, technique, body position, breathing and stroke performance.

More information online.

Easter Camps in Ulster

Pony Easter Camps, Donegal

Donegal Equestrian Centre have non residential Pony Camps for children of all levels of riding, from the novice to the experienced. They are the ideal way to introduce children to horses and ponies and provide further training for the experienced child rider. Children learn through fun and hands on experience under supervision. All children are divided into groups according to ability.

Easter Camps 2020 will be running 6th – 17th April. One, three & five day packages available and half days.

Easter Camps in Munster

Easter Camps at Fota Wildlife Park

If your children love animals, Fota Wildlife Park is the perfect place to nurture this and spend time with some fascinating creatures. Children will learn about many different species and gain an understanding of the importance of conserving diverse species of animals and plants across the world. Children’s Activity Camps cater for children from the age of five to twelve years old and run during the Easter and Summer holidays.

Activity camps run from 10am-3pm on selected days throughout the school holidays, and children are welcome to attend for as many days as you wish. To find out more about kids activity camps and obtain a full list of camp dates, call (021) 4812678 ext 206.

Dream Easter Camp at Dreamland, Limerick

An unforgettable week of fun awaits your child this Easter at the Dream Easter Camp in Dreamland. This five day camp for children aged 4-7 yrs includes a whole variety of fun activities like arts & crafts and make & do plus Water Safety, Fire Safety day and much more.

The camp runs from Monday April 6th to Fri April 10th, 9.30-2pm includes a short break (attendants should bring their own lunch with them daily), interactive activities and free supervised play each day in Dreamland. Book online, €120 per child for full week (includes Milk & Cookies at the first break). 10% sibling discounts also available.

Nature Easter Camps, Kerry

Killarney National Park have fun nature Easter camps for children aged 7-12 years to learn about the environment around them. They will include mammal trapping, pond dipping, scavenger hunts, den building and a variety of ecologically themed games.

Easter 2020 Camp dates: 14th – 17th April

GROW COOK EAT Children’s Easter Camp, Waterford

Grow HQ in Ardkeen, Waterford are running a GROW COOK EAT Children’s Easter Camp for kids aged 6-12, taking place 6th-10th April, 9am-1pm.

Children will learn to grow in the veg garden and then cook up the harvest in a seasonal cookery demo. They could make tasty soups, savory scones, veggie pizza and so much more. Each day they will eat delicious, seasonal food that they’ve harvested and cooked themselves. A week of fun, creativity, and connection to food and nature, an unforgettable experience in a safe, healthy environment with plenty of fresh air and great food. Always fun, educational and tasty with lots of goodies to take home.

Gymnastics Camp, Waterford

Waterford Gymnastics have Easter Camps for members and non-members aged 6 to 12 years this Easter.

Do you know of any other Easter Camps for kids taking place over the holidays? Please share them with us in the comments box below.