DISCOVERY PLAYTIME'S CAMPS

DISCOVERY PLAYTIME'S CAMPS

Eight weeks. One childhood summer. Real play, real joy, real friendships across Naas, Celbridge, Newbridge, and Sallins.

For ages 3-6 and 7-11. Sibling discount available

Summer Camps Naas - AppleTree School

For ages 3-6. €145 per week. Sibling discount available. Facilitated by teachers.

Summer Camps Newbridge - Educate Together

For ages 3-6. From €116 per week. Sibling discount available. Facilitated by teachers.

Summer Camps Celbridge - Scoil Na Mainstreach

For ages 3-6. €145 per week. Sibling discount available. Facilitated by teachers.

Discovery Makers Camp - for ages 7–11

Four days of process art, open-ended making, and creativity for children who are ready for something more!

Dates: 27th – 30th July,

Location: Scout's Den, Sallins

Easter, Summer + Halloween Camps for ages 3-11 Years

Discover how our camps transform your child's development

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 where every experience has purpose.

Camps for ages 3-6 years

TESTIMONIALS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

My child is turning 3 this year, can they still attend the camp?

Yes, if your child attends ECCE.

Is the camp really full-on? My child might feel a bit overwhelmed.

No, we have plenty of activities to fill the day but the environment will be very relaxed. We follow the child's lead and we follow a structure that will allow children to feel comfortable and engage in group activities as the day goes on.

What do we need to bring to the camp?

-Packed snack and water bottle

-Spare clothes for messy play

-Jacket / raincoat / sun cream depending on weather

My child has additional needs, can they attend the camp?

We offer an inclusive space and activities but our ratio is 1 adult for every 12 children at the camps as established by Tusla so we can't offer individual guidance during the activities.

If your child receives any additional support in school/preschool and can access July provision please contact us and we can discuss the best options for your child.

What type of activities will you do at the camps?

We offer a great variety of activities throughout the day and the week, including games, art, messy play, outdoor play, music and dancing!

My child has never been to a camp before - how will they settle in?

This is something we hear all the time, and honestly, some of the children who are most unsure on day one end up being the ones who never want to leave by day two. We put a huge emphasis on welcome, connection, and helping children feel comfortable from the moment they arrive. Our staff are very warm, gentle, and experienced, and there is never any pressure to join in before a child is ready. We follow the child’s lead, build trust naturally through play, and give children the time and space they need to settle in their own way.

Is this just keeping children busy or is there real learning happening?

There is so much real learning happening underneath the fun. Every activity is carefully thought through and designed with child development in mind, even if it just feels like play to the children. Through sensory play, creativity, movement, games, and open-ended activities, children are building confidence, communication skills, resilience, independence, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills without even realising it. All of our camps are facilitated by qualified teachers and experienced staff who deeply understand how children learn best through play and connection.

Can parents stay during camp?

No, our camps operate as drop-off programmes.

Over the years, we've found that children settle best when they have the opportunity to build relationships with our facilitators and connect with their peers independently.

Having parents remain on site can sometimes make it more difficult for children to engage fully in the camp experience and may increase separation anxiety for other children who are working hard to settle into the group.

Our team is experienced in supporting children as they transition into camp, and we use a variety of strategies to help them feel safe, welcome, and confident.

If your child has additional needs or there is anything you would like us to know before camp, please get in touch. We are always happy to discuss individual supports and whether our camp is the right fit for your child.

My child has additional needs. Can they attend camp?

We welcome children with a wide range of interests, abilities, and support needs.

Because every child is unique, we ask families to share any relevant information about their child's needs before booking. This helps us determine whether we can provide the appropriate support within our camp environment and staffing ratios.

For example, if your child receives additional support in school, has a Special Needs Assistant (SNA), a 1:1 support worker, requires significant adult assistance, or benefits from specific strategies to help them participate successfully, it is important that we are aware of this in advance.

Our camps operate as group-based programmes with fixed staff-to-child ratios, and parents or support workers do not remain on site during camp sessions. By discussing your child's needs beforehand, we can work together to determine whether the camp is the right fit and identify any reasonable supports that may help your child have a positive and successful experience.

If you would like to discuss your child's individual needs before booking, please get in touch. We are always happy to have a conversation and explore the best options for your family.

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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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