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Moat Theatre
The Moat Theatre in Naas is running a number of summer camps and projects this summer. The Summer Project this year, in conjunction with Brian Brady youth Theatre, is ANNIE. Participants work on the project all during the summer and perform in September. Mary Power Cooney’s Theatrics is a week of Drama Singing and Dancing for age 5-13 from 1st-5th July with options for arts & crafts and make, bake & decorate. Starcamp (as seen on Dragon’s Den),on from 22nd-26th July, incorporates singing, dancing & acting for ages 4-12. Ballet Ireland’s annual summer school ‘Bluebird & The Princess Florine’ runs from 12th – 16th August and is open to all boys and girls from age 6 right up to young adults. The Moat Theatre, Naas. For information call 045 883030 or email boxoffice@themoattheatre.com
The Craft Corner
At the Craft Corner they believe in focusing on quality over quantity. The camp numbers are kept quite small meaning that each child gets individual attention and goes away from their camp experience with a lasting love of craft. They aim that the children will not only create fun projects but they will understand the process of how it was made. “We believe that teaching children crafts, and nurturing their creativity from a young age, greatly helps them in later life. It develops an ability to problem solve and to think outside the box in a fun way.” says Vanessa Scott Hayward owner of The Craft Corner. At the end of the summer, there will be an exhibition, which will include a communal project that each child will have contributed to, as well as their individual work. Each week of campers will be involved in a different aspect of the process and the communal project will be donated to a local charity. Camps run Mon – Fri price €95/child (€90 for each additional child)
Ages 5 -11: 15th – 26th July 9am – 1pm The Acre Project, Salesian College, Maynooth Road, Celbridge and 29th July - 30th August 10am – 2pm The Children’s House, Sallins, Co. Kildare
Ages 12+:12th – 16th August 3-7pm The Children’s House, Sallins, Co. Kildare
For more information, or to book a place, visit www.thecraftcorner.ie or call 086 2331996 / 01 4434606
National Aquatic Centre
AquaZone at the National Aquatic Centre, Dublin, is one of the biggest and most exciting attractions for families, groups and individuals in Ireland. This year AquaZone celebrates it’s 10th Birthday! Since opening in 2003, the Centre has seen over 7 million visitors. In 2012 over 814,000 people enjoyed hours of fun in Europe’s largest indoor water park and The National Aquatic Centre is one of Ireland’s most popular visitor attractions.
The National Aquatic Centre Summer Camps (which sold out in 2012) are back! All the old favourite water based fun and games return, with outdoor activities also and a field trip (literally) takes Campers over to Morton Stadium in Santry for a run on the world famous track, some high and long jumping and other fun games, on top of all the Aquatic mayhem that takes place at the centre. The good news is that prices have not increased at all in 2013, but they’ve added extra places. All the favourite Swimming Teachers will be back to run the classes! Summer Camps at the National Aquatic Centre Dublin, 5 full days of FUN! www.nac.ie
Tricky Tricksters Magic Castle
Happy summer days at Tricky Tricksters Magic Castle once again. Not just a play centre but something for all the family and great for visits with summer camp groups and summer projects. Free Wi Fi, baby changing, safe, spacious parking, tasty food at a reasonable price, great coffee, magazines & papers to catch up on the latest news, the all new Museum of Magic (featuring numerous magic gems from over 16 years of magical entertainment), Body Zorbing & Laser Zone (for parties & group bookings over 20 in number), Sumo & Soft ball soccer Sportszone, mad disco dancing competitions, open microphone for songs & stories and much, much more! Book now by calling 045 409192 or check out the web site on www.magiccastle.ie. Experience it first at Tricky Tricksters Magic Castle, Newhall, Naas. Don’t forget to register your vote for best tour venue or party venue at www.primarytimes.ie
Talented Kids
Enrol NOW for this fun filled and exciting week of workshops in dance, drama, singing, musical theatre, modelling, audition technique, mime, script reading and much, much more. They always have a celebrity or two dropping by to say hello during the week or to give a workshop.
The price for the Summer Camp is only €99 for the week, and is most suited to boys and girls between the ages of 4 to 18 years. Limited places available so start booking now! Application forms available on the homepage of www.talentedkidsireland.com or Phone Maureen for details on 087-2480348 or 045-485464
Let’s Go!
Let’s Go! Summer Camps are Ireland’s No. 1 multi activity summer camp. An action-packed sports camp featuring the brand new Let’s Go! Super Slide (its almost 30 feet high!), along with the ever popular Zorbee Ball Roll, the thrilling Kmx Karts, Eliminator, Wrecking Ball, Wobbly Ladder and lots, lots more. They guarantee no other summer camp can emulate the fun-filled range of activities that the children will enjoy throughout the week. It’s the diverse and novel range of activities that bring the children back year after year. The Let’s Go! with iPad Summer camps are running again this summer in selected venues. These camps are geared to immerse children in technology, with the added bonus of the best of Lets Go! sports activities enjoyed during the week, it’s technology on the move! Places are limited on these camps - check the website for dates and venues www.letsgo.ie. All Let’s Go Camps are expertly organised and supervised by fully qualified and garda- vetted teachers. Camps run Monday to Friday 9.30-3.30pm. For further information check www.letsgo.ie or telephone 1890 letsgo (1890 538 746) for venues, dates and availability .
Coláiste Naomh Eoin
The Coláiste’s philosophy is to provide a comprehensive programme that enables all students to achieve their maximum potential in speaking, writing and understanding the Irish language irrespective of their current knowledge. In recognition of their high standards, its vibrancy, and richness in culture, the Coláiste was awarded the prestigious Memorex Culture Award. Through formal classes, sports, games, competitions, ceol & céilí, arts and drama, every effort is made to ensure that the students are comfortable and that they use whatever Irish they have, in a relaxed atmosphere, to create a positive attitude to the Irish language and culture. Students progress at their own pace and special help is given to students with little or no fluency. Venues in Maynooth, Lucan, Naas, Ashbourne, Bettystown & Kilkenny Early booking recommended Call: 01 2985287 or visit www.colaistenaomheoin.com
Whizzkids
Computers are cool and if you don’t believe us, just check out what the kids at Whizzkids Summer Camps will be getting up to this Summer. These camps are all about empowering kids to use IT safely and creatively. Imagine how cool it is to design and program your own video game, create a website about your favourite band/football team or learn how to track down double agents in the ever popular Spy Academy. New activities are added each year and the kids get to bring home a DVD of their work so that they can impress friends and family with their hi-tech creations.
The camps offer a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities, so regardless of the weather, the kids will have a great selection of activities each day. Camps are ‘almost nationwide’ with venues in Dublin, Kildare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Galway.There is also good news for schools as Whizzkids have launched a great range of In-school Programmes to bring their technology courses to primary school children around the country. Providing a complete solution including a laptop for each child, the future looks bright for Irish Whizzkids everywhere! For further details, please visit www.whizzkids.ie or call 061-339178.
STARCAMP
STARCAMP as seen on Dragon's Den - Ireland's only nationwide performing summer camp is calling all 4-13 year old boys and girls for an amazing week of fun and performance! The infamously positive camp includes acting out movie scenes, hip hop dance to the latest chart toppers, vocal technique with their favourite songs, and what it gets its' reputation for - the building of self esteem, along with games and friend-making all in a non-competitive, exciting, energetic and fun environment. This year, one child will be selected from each camp to perform on a charity single that is set for release! Qualified music teachers, choreographers and drama coaches bring out the best in boys and girls, whatever their experience and ability. STARCAMP runs for a week in July in over 100 locations close to you. Payment installment options now available. To book or for further details call 021-4377900 and see www.starcamp.ie
Anyone 4 Science
Unravel the mystery of life the universe and everything this summer at Anyone 4 Science summer camps. Whether it is a curious four year old or a sceptical teen they have a programme to “edutain”. At camps all across the country, from Cork to Dundalk, the children will investigate all sorts of topics from botany and what makes things grow to electronics, from food science to plastics and much more.
The children are divided by age – the teenagers are typically in the junior cycle in secondary school, the MicroScientists 10 – 12 years, NanoScientists 7 – 9 years and PicoScientists 4 – 6 years. Camp for the teens run from 10 – 3 (€180), Camps for the younger children run from 10 – 2 (€140). Early drop off and after camp care can be arranged in most venues.
They are also running maths workshops where you can learn how to count like a computer, read minds, build a shelter, become a wizard at card tricks and how to win a dice games. Suitable for 9 – 13 year olds – these workshops will blow your mind! Venues at Carlow IT. Pipershill Community school, Naas & Leixlip. Each workshop costs €15. For more details or to book visit www.anyone4science.com or contact Christine on 087-6749608, 0404-40563 or info@anyone4science.com.
ANNE MARIE'S COOKERY AND ART CAMP
Boost your child's creativity with these fun hands on Cookery and Art Children's Summer Camps. This summer they will be making healthy versions of popular Take-Away foods so expect your little chefs to bring home made pizza, stir fry, quesadilla and blueberry muffins. Participants will also be doing paper craft, paper mache, painting and youth arts games. Anne Marie is a youth arts facilitator and worked with Annabel Karmel on her recent children's cookery T.V series.
Week 1 is from 1st -4th July or Week 2 is from 15th -18th July,
Cost €60 per child per week. Discount if booked and deposit of €20 received before June 15th. Contact Anne Marie 086 2265146 to book.
Summer Junior Golf Camps at The K Club
The K Club is delighted to announce that this summer they will host Summer Camps for Junior Golfers. The summer camps are run by Michael Dixon, The K Club’s resident Golf Professional and Caimin Condron, golf teaching professional from the famous Belfry Course in England. The golf camps cater for children from the ages of 6-16 years old and will be taught within their age category. The camps are held on the magnificent course facilities of the Smurfit Golf Course, designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer and run from 10am-1pm daily and each week costs €90 per child (reduced price for 2nd child).
There is a full programme of learning and activities each day to keep your child interested in the game. Each day will cover technical aspects of the game, built around self learning and awareness exercises that will also create team building, fun and increased confidence in each individual. Every day ends with nutritious snacks and drinks and each child will receive a certificate for completing the camp. Junior memberships are now available at the K Club for 12-17 year olds. Book your summer golf camp now with the Golf Shop on 01-6017321 or contact email: golfshop@kclub.ie for more information.
Hazelbrook Equestrian Centre
Hazelbrook Equestrian centre is running pony camps every week in July and August at their fantastic new facility at Ardoon Stud, Newbridge, Co Kildare. Each pony camp is in a league of its own that can't be matched with the amount of fun and learning involved! The pony camper rides for over 8 hours throughout the 4 days, (Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm) and they also get to learn how to look after and care for their pony. Alongside this they also play gymkhana games, prepare their ponies for a show, ride in both a dressage show and show jumping show, have treasure hunt, enjoy a quiz and to finish the week off on a high note they have a party. At the end of the week there will be a prize giving ceremony and each pony camper receives a certificate.
For more information call Clara on 087 7565433 and you can also find them on facebook.