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Summer Camps 2011
Surfdock Kids Summer Camp, Grand Canal Basin.  Unique weekly
camps in the heart of Dublin city throughout
June to August, 10am to 5pm
(supervision from 9am), for 8 to 16 yr olds.  A week of fun-filled action including

Windsurfing, Sailing, Kayaks and Stand up Paddleboarding,
in safe
surroundings.  All equipment is supplied, including wetsuits.  €195.  Book 5
places and a 6th goes free (so only €162 per child).  Click
here for more
information. Ph: (01) 6683945, email: shop@surfdock.ie.
An Post FAI Summer Soccer Schools, July and August,  Mon -
Fri, 10.30am to 3pm, for boys & girls between 6 and 14 years, of all levels.  
High quality FAI accredited coaches provide five exciting fun days of games,
drills and activities where children will learn key skills, improve existing skills
and meet new friends.
 €89 if booked before 15th June.  Includes Umbro FAI
shorts, tshirt, socks, football & backpack.  
More details and application form.
Volkswagen Leinster Rugby Summer Camps, July and
August,
Mon - Fri, 9.30 to 1.30, for boys and girls 6-12 yrs.  Fully accredited I.R.F.
U. Coaches.  Children can make new friends, meet Leinster players, learn
more about rugby values and learn to develop the basic rugby skills of passing,
tackling (in a controlled environment), evasion and kicking, while having lots of
fun.  Fee of
€89, includes an official Canterbury of New Zealand Rugby Pack (T-
Shirt, Ball, Boot Bag and Water Bottle).  
More details and online booking.
Archaeology Camps for Kids - Dig it Kids, Blackrock, (Co
Dublin) and Trim (Co. Meath),
July and August, 9.30am to 3.30pm, for 7-12 yr
olds.  One or two week-long camps bringing Archaeology, ancient history and
skull-duggery to life.  Hands-on activities include excavating like a real
Archaeologist, ancient  crafts and active ancient sports, including archery &
treasure hunts. Themes include Vicious Vikings, Savage Stone Age, Crazy
Celts, Myths and Legends, Saints and Scholars, Indiana Adventure and more.   
€145.  Ph: (01) 296 8190, enquiries@digitkids.ie or
More details and booking
.
Young Gaiety Summer Camps, Temple Bar, July and August, for
children 7+ years.  Choose the
Summer Drama Camp, where you will learn
acting from the experts, get behind the scenes in the
Make a Movie camp
where you will write, act, light and do the sound in your very own movie.  Or sing
like you're in Glee in the world’s greatest musicals including Mamma Mia,
Legally Blonde, The Lion King and more in our
Musical Theatre camp.  Older
children (14 to 18 years) can perfect their singing, dancing and acting skills in
our
Triple Threat Bootcamp.  From €150.  More details.
The Little Gym Gymnastics Summer Camps, Liffey Valley ,
Dublin 22,
5th July to 26th August, Tues to Thurs, 9.30 to 12.30 or (Tues & Wed
only) 1.30 to 4.30pm, for children 3 to 10yrs. Three hours of fun in a themed
camp, combining physical fitness and play, with arts & crafts and special
events. Special offer: The first 5 who book a place for one child with the code
'dublinkids.ie' will get a 2nd place free for a friend or sibling.  €25 per camp for
non-members. Phone now on 01 6300380 or email liffeyvalley@thelittlegym.ie
to book your place and avail of offer.  
More details.
Kids Inc Summer Camps, Swords, Ranelagh, Rathmines and
Rathfarnham,
July and August, for boys and girls, age 5 to 13 yrs.  A multi
activity programme including arts, crafts, sports and games, with a weekly
theme such as “Pirates of Kids Inc” or “Creepy Crawlies & Fancy Fliers”. Suits
all children, from the creative to the adventurous!  To book: email
jennifer@kidsinc.ie, phone 01 621 5790 or 01 620 8915. Fee: €100 for 9.30 to
1.30 or €175 for 9.30 to 4.30.  Flexible or additional hours are available.  Click
here for Kids Inc website.
Giddy Studios Summer Art Camp, Rathfarnham, July 11th to
August 26th,
daily or weekly, Mon-Fri, 10am to 3pm, for boys and girls age 5 to
12 years.  Leave each day with brilliant finished pieces that you'll be so proud
of; from pottery painting to claywork and paper crafts.  €30 per day or €120 per
week.   Early drop off (9am) or late pickup (5pm) also available.  We also have
a teen camp (13+) from 8th to 12th August.  Ph: 01 4240440, email:
giddy@giddystudios.com.  
More details.
Fingal Sailing School Camp, Malahide.  Weekly camps, starts  13th
June to 26th August.
9.30 to 4.40, for  8 - 17 yr olds. A fantastic week of safe fun
and excitement on the estuary.  All wetsuits, buoyancy aids and equipment are
included.  Instruction by qualified instructors in sailing, windsurfing, kayaking,
canoeing and stand up paddle boarding.  Includes a paddle along the estuary
to a local chip shop for lunch on their last day!  Early bird special €199
(normally €230).  Phone 01-8451979, email info@fingalsailingschool.ie or click
here for more details.
Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club Summer Camps,
July and August,
10am to 3pm Mon to Fri.  Multi sport camp for 4-12 yr olds with
indoor sports including swimming, basketball and badminton, outdoor sports
including tennis, football and athletics and non-sports activities such as arts
and crafts, pslc cinema, special fun day and x-Factor!.  From €85 (or daily from
€22)  Ph: 8462122, email: pslc@eircom.net.
 More details and booking form.
Nzone Multi Activity Summer Camp, Nzone, Kinsealy, 5th July to
27th August
, for boys and girls age 4+ .  Multi sports includes a min-world cup,
mini wimbledon, and mini-olympics and other activities include bouncy castle,
disco part, arts and crafts and drama club.  From 9am to 6pm, Mon-Fri.  Weekly
or daily, half day or full days available.
€155 for full week.,  €36 for day.  Phone
8671055, email info@nzone.ie.  Click
here for website.