Welcome to Discovery Playtime! Where Learning Meets Fun.
We offer a variety of exciting opportunities, including seasonal camps, teacher training, parent talks, and engaging workshops focused on child development. Plus, you can tune into our 'Rediscovering Childhood' podcast and join in on our fun family events, all designed to support growth, learning, and connection.
More than just play. This is what parents are seeing
Most recent feedback from our Easter Camp
“My daughter enjoyed this week so much, she doesn’t want to go back to preschool, she wants to stay at camp forever. So credit to your staff at Apple Tree Camp this week.”
When children feel safe, happy and confident, it shows.
Summer Camps Kildare
Discovery Playtime for ages 3-6 and Discovery Makers for ages 7-11 are open for bookings!
Thinking about Easter Camp? Come see it in action first.
Our FREE Family Play Day at Sallins Scouts Den runs from 2 to 3pm and 3:30 to 4:30pm and gives families a real experience of how Discovery Playtime supports confidence, creativity and emotional development through structured play.
Proudly sponsored by Life Credit Union, this special community event allows you to explore our approach, meet the team and book Easter Camps with confidence.
Let's raise confident, creative, resilient kids!
May at Discovery Playtime is full of sensory play, music, movement and story-led experiences for babies, toddlers and young children. From Little Wiggles groups to Céilí Beag with live Irish music, Storytime & Sensory Play, and farm-inspired sessions at Airfield, each experience supports confidence, creativity and connection in calm, welcoming spaces.
What We Do
Summer Camps
Summer Camps bookings are now open!
Play Sessions + Events
Keep up to date with our upcoming sessions and events
Pop-Up Play Areas
Ideal for weddings, festivals, corporate family days, or community events
Rediscovering Childhood Podcast
Honest conversations about parenting and education
STAFF TRAINING
Engaging, practical training for hotel mini-clubs and seasonal camp teams
EARLY YEARS CPD
Practical CPD for nurturing emotional growth through play
PRIMARY CPD
Empowering teachers to create inclusive, meaningful learning experiences
EDUCATIONAL PLAY SESSIONS
Bringing creative, educational play experiences to your school.
Let's raise confident, creative, resilient kids!
JollyHeap® Magnetic Blocks
Inclusive, Creative Learning through Magnetic Play
OUR CHARITY PARTNER: SENSATIONAL KIDS
We are proud to partner with Sensational Kids, a leading Irish charity and social enterprise dedicated to empowering children with additional needs. Their mission strongly aligns with our own - supporting every child’s development through play, learning, and connection.
Together, we aim to promote inclusive, accessible, and affordable support for families across Ireland. From high-quality therapy services to expert-led training and a purpose-driven shop filled with educational and sensory resources, Sensational Kids is transforming lives every day.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR OUR COMMUNITY
Enjoy 10% off full-price items at Sensational Kids Shop with code DISCOVERY at checkout.
Shop with purpose. Learn with impact. Support a child’s potential.
Every purchase helps fund vital therapy services for children who need them most.
Rediscovering Childhood Podcast
Rediscovering Childhood Podcast
Let’s explore parenting and education through honest conversations. Each episode brings insights from parents, teachers, therapists, and experts, inviting a fresh look at traditional parenting methods.
With practical tips and a celebration of childhood’s magic, it empowers listeners to foster meaningful connections and embrace joy in everyday moments.
Our Latest Blog Posts
Case Study: Freaky Fridays Youth Club x Discovery Playtime
Choice-led play for ages 8–13, building confidence, connection and creativity in a calm space. ...more
Events ,Community Events Family Days & Local Activities Child Development & Emotional Wellbeing Sensory Play & Hands-On Activities Building Confidence Through Play Case Studies &Interactive Play Sessions
May 01, 2026•5 min read
Case Study: How Our Play-Based Summer Camps Build Confidence, Creativity and Real-Life Skills
Play based camps designed to build confidence, creativity and real life skills through sensory exploration, outdoor adventure, teamwork and imaginative play in a supportive, child centred environment ... ...more
Child Development & Emotional Wellbeing ,Sensory Play & Hands-On Activities Building Confidence Through Play Case Studies &Camps
February 26, 2026•5 min read
Case Study: Sunway Holidays x Discovery Playtime
Discovery Playtime delivers creative leadership and elf training for a seamless, magical Lapland experience with Sunway Holidays. ...more
Events ,Case Studies Professional Training &Creative Program Developement
February 25, 2026•3 min read
Case Study: Building Confidence Through Entrepreneurship - Transition Year Workshops
Transition Year students often struggle with confidence in the Student Enterprise Programme. These interactive workshops support secondary schools by building clarity, creativity, teamwork and busines... ...more
Case Studies
February 15, 2026•8 min read
Case Study: ASIAM x Discovery Playtime
Discovery Playtime partnered with ASIAM to deliver hands-on sensory play training, empowering leaders with inclusive, play-based tools. ...more
Case Studies ,Professional Training Creative Program Developement &Team Development
February 09, 2026•3 min read
Sensory Play Fun at Airfield Farm Harvest Festival with Discovery Playtime
Discovery Playtime returned to Airfield Farm’s Harvest Festival with farm-them ...more
Building Confidence Through Play ,Interactive Play Sessions
December 01, 2025•2 min read
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Discovery Playtime
Educational and fun seasonal camps. Empowering teachers and schools with training and workshops focusing in child development and playful teaching. Supporting parents with talks in connection and skills development. Rediscovering Childhood podcast. Family fun events, Children's educational workshops.
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