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Summer Camps: Your week-by-week guide to what’s on around the county this summer

LaoisToday Summer Camp listing for 2024. Summer camps taking place in Co Laois

Summer means good weather (hopefully), holidays, 99’s, festivals and summer camps. The lead up to summer holidays from school can often involve discussions around what’s on and when.

To help, this year, we have once again compiled a handy week by week listing of what summer camps are being ran around the county. All the important details are there to allow you plan ahead and make the most of what’s available.

As always, this listing can be updated. You can find contact details at the bottom of this article.


Week 1 – July 1-5

Cúl Camps Locations

  • Graiguecullen (football, ladies football)
  • St Lazerians, Abbeyleix ( hurling, camogie)
  • Times: Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm.
  • Ages: 6-13 years
  • Cost: €75 for 1st child; €60 for 2nd child; €50 for 3rd and subsequent children. The cost for a child attending a second camp ,without receiving kit and bag, is €50.
  • Website: GAA Cúl Camps – The Official GAA Summer Camps

Siobhán Jordan Art Outdoor Art Camps

LaoisToday Summer camp Listing 2024 Siobhan Jordan outdoor art camps

You are invited to play, make art and crafts and so much more here in my studio and garden in July 2024

Camps will run over 4 days and will be primarily OUTDOOR camps. Set on a 2 acre site we have lots of outdoor space for large scale painting and making – think forest camp mixed with art camp. It’s going to be such fun!

  • Locations: South County Carlow – 20km Kilkenny city, 16 km Carlow town. Between Bagenalstown and Borris, Co. Carlow – Eircode will be sent for directions.
  • Dates and times: Tuesday to Friday 10-2pm each day
  • Ages: 6-12 years
  • Cost: €130 per child, sibling discounts available
  • Website: Siobhán Jordan Summer Camps

Let’s Go Camps

Let’s Go! Summer Schools operate multi activity sports camps. Each Let’s Go! Multi Activity Summer Camp offers two programmes of activities, one for the 5-6 year olds (children must be attending primary school) and the second for children aged 7-12 years.

  • Locations: Portlaoise
  • Dates and times: Monday to Friday 9.30-3.30pm each day
  • Week beginning 1 July – Portlaoise
  • Ages: 5-12 years
  • Cost: First Child – €125, Second child – €110, Third Child €95
  • Website: Let’s Go Summer Camps

Sonas Kids Camp

LaoisToday Summer camp listing 2024 Sonas kids camp stradbally

The Sonas Kids Camp is run by primary school teacher and Laois GAA strength and conditioning coach, Pauraic McEvoy. The camp will include fundamental movement skills, balance and co-ordination, strength and conditioning as well as yoga and mindfulness.

  • Locations: St Colman’s NS, Stradbally
  • Dates and times: July 1-3
  • Cost: €50, family discounts available
  • Contact: pauraic.studio11@gmail.com or call Pauraic on 085-1607807  for more information or to register.

Stradbally Summer Camps

Stradbally summer camps will run for four weeks during the month of July.

Pre-schoolers are catered for by Early Learning Montessori while school-going age groups are facilitated by Stradbally Afterschool Centre.

Early Learning Montessori

  • Location: Main Street, Stradbally R32X6T7
  • Times: 9am-2pm
  • Ages: 3-4 years
  • Cost: €35 per day/€150 per week
  • Contact: WhatsApp 089-4328131

Stradbally Afterschool Centre

  • Location: Main Street, Stradbally R32D2C2
  • Times: 9am-2pm
  • Ages: 5-12 years
  • Cost: €35 per day/€150 per week
  • Contact: WhatsApp 089-4490908

Irish Language Summer Camp

LaoisToday Summer Camp listing 2024 Irish language camp Vicarstown

Camp activities will include: orienteering/treodóireacht, games/cluichí, races/rásanna, quizzes/tráth na gceist, art/ealaín, music/ceol and conversations/comhrá.

  • Location: Vicarstown Community Hall
  • Time: 10am -2pm
  • Ages: Primary school children/daltaí bunscoile
  • Cost: First Child/páiste amháin- €70 and two children/beirt páiste – €130
  • Contact: campvicarstown@gmail.com for more information and booking.

FAI Soccer Summer Camps

The camps aim to provide children between the ages of 6 and 14 the opportunity to attend a week-long football summer camp over the holiday period. Every year boys and girls of all abilities turn out to enjoy five days of fun and football.

  • Location: Lions AFC, Durrow
  • Time: 10am -1pm each day (including bank holidays if applicable)
  • Ages: 6-14 years
  • Cost: First Child – €75 Family Discounts (2nd, 3rd, 4th Child) – €65 *Extra Time (2 or more camps) – €65

Website: FAI Football Camps


Holy Family Senior Camps

Our Camp is for all primary school children from Junior Infants to 6th class. We offer a mix of all types of Sports, Art, Baking, Lego and Computers/Robotics. We are located at the Holy Family Senior School in Portlaoise for two weeks in July. Please see the below Camp options.

There will be three options for the camps this year. Please see the below.

Option 1 – Camp 1: 1st – 5th July. Price – €85

Option 2 – Camp 2: 8th – 12th July. Price – €85

Option 3 – Camp 1 and 2. Price – €150

Both camps will run from 10am to 2pm daily. *Please ask about sibling discounts.

If you wish to register for the camp, we ask you to let us know by return mail. Please state your child/children’s names, class level and preferred option from the above and we will then issue further details about registration forms and deposits.

Contact: holyfamilyseniorcamps@gmail.com


Active Campers Summer Camp

LaoisToday Summer Camp listing 2024 Active Campers Killasmeestia

Active Campers is a Summer Camp in Kiladooley, outside Borris In Ossory. There will be an array of activities including arts and crafts, baking, rounders, tennis, unihoc, drama, Lego, science experiments and lots more.

  • Location: Killasmeestia Community Centre
  • Time: July 1-4, 10am -2pm each day
  • Ages: junior infants up to sixth class
  • Cost: €80 per child or €150 for two children
  • Contact: Mary at activecampers2022@gmail.com or on 0851209894

Little Treasures Preschool Summer Camp

Little Treasures summer camp 2024 as part of the LaoisToday 2024 Summer camp reference list

This summer camp caters for the younger age group and will run from the last week in June.

There are various time slots available over the course of the three weeks that the camp is running.

Little Treasures is based on the Borris Road in Portlaoise and the camps will involve both indoor and outdoor activities along with arts and crafts and sensory play.

For more information or to book contact Elaine on 085-1556913 or Faye on 085-8846672.


Laois Language School

Run by Bridget Walsh who has been organising English courses for foreign students in Portlaoise for the past three years.

Where: Laois Partnership office , Timahoe Road, Portlaoise
Time: 9.30 to 13.00h
When: Mon to Fri running over the course of three weeks as follows:

  • Week 1: June 24-28
  • Week 2: July 1-5
  • Week 3: July 8-12

Activities in the afternoon (14-16.30) are optional.

Cost: €110 per week
Contact: Laois Language centre for more details on 087 1738844


Scarecrow Making Workshop

Scarecrow making workshop in Vicarstown

For something a little different, join this workshop given by award-winning artist Evgeny Chubatyy, to design and make your own scarecrow. Will you be the next scarecrow making champion?!

  • Location: Old schoolhouse, Vicarstown (R32CY96)
  • When: 2 part workshop, taking place over two mornings, Wednesday 3rd and Friday 5th July.
  • Time: 10.30-1.30 both mornings
  • Ages: 11-19years
  • Cost: Free
  • Further Information: email sports@laoiscoco.ie or contact 057-8664058/087-6184404

Week 2 – July 8-12

Cúl Camps Locations

  • Ballyfin (football, ladies football, hurling, camogie)
  • Killeshin (football, ladies football)
  • Park Ratheniska (football, ladies football)
  • Portarlington (football, ladies football, hurling, camogie)
  • Rathdowney/Errill (hurling/camogie)
  • Times: Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm.
  • Ages: 6-13 years
  • Cost: €75 for 1st child; €60 for 2nd child; €50 for 3rd and subsequent children. The cost for a child attending a second camp ,without receiving kit and bag, is €50.
  • Website: GAA Cúl Camps – The Official GAA Summer Camps

Starcamp

A multi-activity camp including singing, dancing, acting, talent shows, arts and crafts plus much more. Locations include Mountmellick and Portlaoise.

  • Location: Mountmellick Community Sports Complex
  • Times: 9.30am-2.30pm each day
  • Ages: 4-12 years
  • Cost: €105 for one child, €195 for two siblings, €275 for three siblings, €355 for four siblings.
  • Website: Starcamp Summer Camps

Siobhán Jordan Art Outdoor Art Camps

LaoisToday summer camp listing 2024 Siobhan Jordan outdoor art camp

You are invited to play, make art and crafts and so much more here in my studio and garden in July 2024

Camps will run over 4 days and will be primarily OUTDOOR camps. Set on a 2 acre site we have lots of outdoor space for large scale painting and making – think forest camp mixed with art camp. It’s going to be such fun!

  • Locations: South County Carlow – 20km Kilkenny city, 16 km Carlow town. Between Bagenalstown and Borris, Co. Carlow – Eircode will be sent for directions.
  • Dates and times: Tuesday to Friday 10-2pm each day
  • Ages: 6-12 years
  • Cost: €130 per child, sibling discounts available
  • Website: Siobhán Jordan Summer Camps

Speak Out Drama Summer Camps

LaoisToday Summer Camp listing 2024 Speak Out Drama Summer camp

A performing arts summer camp, through acting, singing and dancing, these camps facilitate the joy of being on stage and aim to boost self-confidence for boys and girls.

Each day of camp will have a different theme and age appropriate groups and activities.

Limited spaces available.

  • Location: Macra na Feirme Hall, Portlaoise.
  • Dates and times: Mon – Fri 9am-2pm each day with early drop off from 8.30am
  • Ages: 4-14 years
  • Cost: contact provider
  • Website: Speak Out Drama Summer Camps

FAI Soccer Summer Camps

The camps aim to provide children between the ages of 6 and 14 the opportunity to attend a week-long football summer camp over the holiday period. Every year boys and girls of all abilities turn out to enjoy five days of fun and football.

  • Location: Arlington AFC, Portarlington
  • Time: 10am -1pm each day (including bank holidays if applicable)
  • Ages: 6-14 years
  • Cost: First Child – €75 Family Discounts (2nd, 3rd, 4th Child) – €65 *Extra Time (2 or more camps) – €65

Website: FAI Football Camps


Stradbally Summer Camps

Stradbally summer camps will run for four weeks during the month of July

Pre-schoolers are catered for by Early Learning Montessori while school-going age groups are facilitated by Stradbally Afterschool Centre.

Early Learning Montessori

  • Location: Main Street, Stradbally R32X6T7
  • Times: 9am-2pm
  • Ages: 3-4 years
  • Cost: €35 per day/€150 per week
  • Contact: WhatsApp 089-4328131

Stradbally Afterschool Centre

  • Location: Main Street, Stradbally R32D2C2
  • Times: 9am-2pm
  • Ages: 5-12 years
  • Cost: €35 per day/€150 per week
  • Contact: WhatsApp 089-4490908

Holy Family Senior Camps

LaoisToday Summer Camp listing 2024 Holy Family senior camps

Our Camp is for all primary school children from Junior Infants to 6th class. We offer a mix of all types of Sports, Art, Baking, Lego and Computers/Robotics. We are located at the Holy Family Senior School in Portlaoise for two weeks in July. Please see the below Camp options.

There will be three options for the camps this year. Please see the below.

Option 1 – Camp 1: 1st – 5th July. Price – €85

Option 2 – Camp 2: 8th – 12th July. Price – €85

Option 3 – Camp 1 and 2. Price – €150

Both camps will run from 10am to 2pm daily. *Please ask about sibling discounts.

If you wish to register for the camp, we ask you to let us know by return mail. Please state your child/children’s names, class level and preferred option from the above and we will then issue further details about registration forms and deposits.

Contact: holyfamilyseniorcamps@gmail.com


Art Summer Camp

LaoisToday Summer camp listing 2024 Summer Art camp Dunamaise

The camp will cover a wide variety of media such as: Painting -Printmaking – Sculpture – Collage-Clay – Drawing – Textiles – Illustration

At the Summer Camps we cover each element of the Primary School Art curriculum focusing on the creative process & building confidence, while introducing them to artists’ work from around the world.

Junior Camp: Junior Infants – 1st class – Time: 10am – 12pm

Senior Camp: 2nd class – 6th class – Time : 2pm – 4pm

Price: €123 per child -*Sibling discounts available & siblings can stay in the same group.

To book a place in the Camp email: artclasseswithcarolinekeane@gmail.com


Portlaoise AFC Girls Summer Camp

Portlaoise AFC Girls Summer Camp as part of the LaoisToday Summer Camp 2024 listing

Portlaoise AFC are having their first “Girls only” open camp meaning that other club’s are welcome or just newbies who would like to try it out.
Girls U-10 to U-14 Camp is running from July 8th to July 12th and costs €60 (€12 euro a day).
For further details and bookings please contact Gavinpafcacademy@gmail.com

Little Treasures Preschool Summer Camp

Little Treasures summer camp 2024 as part of the LaoisToday 2024 Summer camp reference list

This summer camp caters for the younger age group and will run from the last week in June.

There are various time slots available over the course of the three weeks that the camp is running.

Little Treasures is based on the Borris Road in Portlaoise and the camps will involve both indoor and outdoor activities along with arts and crafts and sensory play.

For more information or to book contact Elaine on 085-1556913 or Faye on 085-8846672.


Laois Language School

Run by Bridget Walsh who has been organising English courses for foreign students in Portlaoise for the past three years.

Where: Laois Partnership office , Timahoe Road, Portlaoise
Time: 9.30 to 13.00h
When: Mon to Fri running over the course of three weeks as follows:

  • Week 1: June 24-28
  • Week 2: July 1-5
  • Week 3: July 8-12

Activities in the afternoon (14-16.30) are optional.

Cost: €110 per week
Contact: Laois Language centre for more details on 087 1738844


Week 3 – July 15-19

Cúl Camps Locations

  • Ballinakill/Ballypickas (hurling, camogie)
  • Barrowhouse (football, ladies football)
  • Camross (hurling, camogie)
  • O’Dempsey’s (football, ladies football)
  • Rosenallis (football, ladies football, hurling, camogie)
  • Stradbally (football, ladies football)
  • The Harps (football, ladies football, hurling, camogie)
  • Times: Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm.
  • Ages: 6-13 years
  • Cost: €75 for 1st child; €60 for 2nd child; €50 for 3rd and subsequent children. The cost for a child attending a second camp ,without receiving kit and bag, is €50.
  • Website: GAA Cúl Camps – The Official GAA Summer Camps

Siobhán Jordan Art Outdoor Art Camps

LaoisToday summer camp listing 2024 Siobhan jordan outdoor art camp

You are invited to play, make art and crafts and so much more here in my studio and garden in July 2024

Camps will run over 4 days and will be primarily OUTDOOR camps. Set on a 2 acre site we have lots of outdoor space for large scale painting and making – think forest camp mixed with art camp. It’s going to be such fun!

  • Locations: South County Carlow – 20km Kilkenny city, 16 km Carlow town. Between Bagenalstown and Borris, Co. Carlow – Eircode will be sent for directions.
  • Dates and times: Tuesday to Friday 10-2pm each day
  • Ages: 6-12 years
  • Cost: €130 per child, sibling discounts available
  • Website: Siobhán Jordan Summer Camps

FAI Soccer Summer Camps

The camps aim to provide children between the ages of 6 and 14 the opportunity to attend a week-long football summer camp over the holiday period. Every year boys and girls of all abilities turn out to enjoy five days of fun and football.

  • Location: Mountmellick Utd FC and Abbeyleix AFC
  • Time: 10am -1pm each day (including bank holidays if applicable)
  • Ages: 6-14 years
  • Cost: First Child – €75 Family Discounts (2nd, 3rd, 4th Child) – €65 *Extra Time (2 or more camps) – €65

Website: FAI Football Camps


Leinster Rugby Camps

These camps cater to players of all levels, from beginners who will learn the fundamentals of rugby to the more experienced player who will further develop their skills, under the guidance of IRFU and Leinster accredited coaches.

Focusing on skill development, teamwork and plenty of fun, these camps promise an unforgettable experience for children of all skill level. The Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Summer Camps offer an all-rounder experience so don’t miss out on the chance to be a part of it and receive a Leinster Rugby goodie bag!

  • Location: Portlaoise RFC
  • Time: 9.30am -1pm each day
  • Ages: 6-12 years
  • Cost: €95 per child.
  • Website: Leinster rugby summer camps

Parks Tennis Summer Camps

LaoisToday Summer camp listing 2024 Parks Tennis Camp Vicarstown

Coaching is done by qualified / trained coaches and is open to all, irrespective of their tennis experience.

  • ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED.
  • GREAT VALUE!

Monday, July 15th – Friday, July 19th In Vicarstown Community Centre

  • Ages 6-10 Years – 10AM-11.30AM each day.
  • Ages 11-16 – 12PM-2PM each day.

For more info please contact Kathleen Sheridan at 086 081 5674.

Booking Link: SVT Parks Tennis Summer Camps Tickets, Vicarstown | Eventbrite


Speak Out Drama Summer Camps

A performing arts summer camp, through acting, singing and dancing, these camps facilitate the joy of being on stage and aim to boost self-confidence for boys and girls.

Each day of camp will have a different theme and age appropriate groups and activities.

Limited spaces available.

  • Location: Cloghan Hall.
  • Dates and times: Mon – Fri 9am-2pm each day with early drop off from 8.30am
  • Ages: 4-14 years
  • Cost: contact provider
  • Website: Speak Out Drama Summer Camps

Designer Minds Summer Camps

STEAM camps will see kids get hands on with interactive Science experiments, creative Technology, fun Engineering challenges, Art projects and even a little Maths!

  • Location: Holy Family Senior School, Portlaoise.
  • Steam Camp Times: 9-1pm
  • Ages: Junior group 6.5-9 years Senior group 10-12 years
  • Cost: €160, family discounts available
  • Website: Designer Minds Summer Camps

Stradbally Summer Camps

LaoisToday Summer camp listing 2024 Early Learning Montessori Summer Camp

Stradbally summer camps will run for four weeks during the month of July

Pre-schoolers are catered for by Early Learning Montessori while school-going age groups are facilitated by Stradbally Afterschool Centre.

Early Learning Montessori

  • Location: Main Street, Stradbally R32X6T7
  • Times: 9am-2pm
  • Ages: 2-4 years
  • Cost: €30 per day/€150 per week
  • Contact: WhatsApp 089-4328131

Stradbally Afterschool Centre

  • Location: Main Street, Stradbally R32D2C2
  • Times: 9am-2pm
  • Ages: 5-12 years
  • Cost: €30 per day/€150 per week
  • Contact: WhatsApp 089-4490908

Week 4 –  July 22- 26

Cúl Camps Locations

  • Ballylinan (football, ladies football)
  • Clonad (hurling, camogie)
  • Clonaslee/St Manman’s (football, ladies football, hurling, camogie)
  • Clough/Ballcolla (hurling, camogie)
  • Courtwood (football, ladies football)
  • Mountmellick (football, ladies football, hurling, camogie)

 

  • Times: Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm.
  • Ages: 6-13 years
  • Cost: €75 for 1st child; €60 for 2nd child; €50 for 3rd and subsequent children. The cost for a child attending a second camp ,without receiving kit and bag, is €50.
  • Website: GAA Cúl Camps – The Official GAA Summer Camps

Siobhán Jordan Art Outdoor Art Camps

Siobhan Jordan outdoor art camp

You are invited to play, make art and crafts and so much more here in my studio and garden in July 2024

Camps will run over 4 days and will be primarily OUTDOOR camps. Set on a 2 acre site we have lots of outdoor space for large scale painting and making – think forest camp mixed with art camp. It’s going to be such fun!

  • Locations: South County Carlow – 20km Kilkenny city, 16 km Carlow town. Between Bagenalstown and Borris, Co. Carlow – Eircode will be sent for directions.
  • Dates and times: Tuesday to Friday 10-2pm each day
  • Ages: 6-12 years
  • Cost: €130 per child, sibling discounts available
  • Website: Siobhán Jordan Summer Camps

Starcamp

A multi-activity camp including singing, dancing, acting, talent shows, arts and crafts plus much more. Locations include Mountmellick and Portlaoise.

  • Location: Portlaoise – Holy Family Senior School
  • Times: 9.30am-2.30pm each day
  • Ages: 4-12 years
  • Cost: €105 for one child, €195 for two siblings, €275 for three siblings, €355 for four siblings.
  • Website: Starcamp Summer Camps

FAI Soccer Summer Camps

The camps aim to provide children between the ages of 6 and 14 the opportunity to attend a week-long football summer camp over the holiday period. Every year boys and girls of all abilities turn out to enjoy five days of fun and football.

  • Location: T & S Utd, Timahoe and Lions AFC, Durrow
  • Time: 10am -1pm each day (including bank holidays if applicable)
  • Ages: 6-14 years
  • Cost: First Child – €75 Family Discounts (2nd, 3rd, 4th Child) – €65 *Extra Time (2 or more camps) – €65

Website: FAI Football Camps


Stradbally Summer Camps

Stradbally summer camps will run for four weeks during the month of July

Pre-schoolers are catered for by Early Learning Montessori while school-going age groups are facilitated by Stradbally Afterschool Centre.

Early Learning Montessori

  • Location: Main Street, Stradbally R32X6T7
  • Times: 9am-2pm
  • Ages: 3-4 years
  • Cost: €35 per day/€150 per week
  • Contact: WhatsApp 089-4328131

Stradbally Afterschool Centre

  • Location: Main Street, Stradbally R32D2C2
  • Times: 9am-2pm
  • Ages: 5-12 years
  • Cost: €35 per day/€150 per week
  • Contact: WhatsApp 089-4490908

Camp Cúchulainn

Laois Summer Camps 2024 Laois Today reference listing

Camp Cùchulainn will provide kids nursery GAA Skills and Games, Iòga (yoga) and obstacle courses, through the medium of Gaeilge.  For kids with some or no level of Gaeilge or GAA skills, all levels welcome.
Dates: July 22 to 26
Time: 10 :00 -12: 00
Location: Ballycarnan Portlaoise R32X403
Contact: Treasa 086 8752870 for more information and bookings.

Week 5 –  July 29- August 2

Cúl Camps Locations

  • Castletown (hurling, camogie)
  • Colt/Shanahoe (football, ladies football, hurling, camogie)
  • Kilcavan (football, ladies football)
  • Portlaoise (football, ladies football, hurling, camogie)
  • The Rock (football, ladies football)
  • Times: Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm.
  • Ages: 6-13 years
  • Cost: €75 for 1st child; €60 for 2nd child; €50 for 3rd and subsequent children. The cost for a child attending a second camp ,without receiving kit and bag, is €50.
  • Website: GAA Cúl Camps – The Official GAA Summer Camps

Speak Out Drama Summer Camps

A performing arts summer camp, through acting, singing and dancing, these camps facilitate the joy of being on stage and aim to boost self-confidence for boys and girls.

Each day of camp will have a different theme and age appropriate groups and activities.

Limited spaces available.

  • Location: Holy Family Senior School, Portlaoise
  • Dates and times: Mon – Fri 9am-2pm each day with early drop off from 8.30am
  • Ages: 4-14 years
  • Cost: contact provider
  • Website: Speak Out Drama Summer Camps

Let’s Go Camps

Let’s Go! Summer Schools operate multi activity sports camps. Each Let’s Go! Multi Activity Summer Camp offers two programmes of activities, one for the 5-6 year olds (children must be attending primary school) and the second for children aged 7-12 years.

  • Locations: Ballinakill – Heywood Community School
  • Dates and times: Monday to Friday 9.30-3.30pm each day
  • Ages: 5-12 years
  • Cost: First Child – €125, Second child – €110, Third Child €95
  • Website: Let’s Go Summer Camps

Week 6 – August 5-9

Cúl Camps Locations

  • Annanough (football, ladies football)
  • Arles Killeen (football, ladies football)
  • Park Ratheniska (hurling, camogie)
  • St Fintans Mountrath (hurling, camogie)
  • Times: Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm.
  • Ages: 6-13 years
  • Cost: €75 for 1st child; €60 for 2nd child; €50 for 3rd and subsequent children. The cost for a child attending a second camp ,without receiving kit and bag, is €50.
  • Website: GAA Cúl Camps – The Official GAA Summer Camps

FAI Soccer Summer Camps

The camps aim to provide children between the ages of 6 and 14 the opportunity to attend a week-long football summer camp over the holiday period. Every year boys and girls of all abilities turn out to enjoy five days of fun and football.

  • Location: Abbeyleix AFC
  • Time: 10am -1pm each day (including bank holidays if applicable)
  • Ages: 6-14 years
  • Cost: First Child – €75 Family Discounts (2nd, 3rd, 4th Child) – €65 *Extra Time (2 or more camps) – €65

FAI Inclusive Camp: They will also be running an inclusive camp for children with additional needs and disabilities on August 7-9 from 2-4pm in conjunction with Laois Sports Partnership.

To apply for a discount code to attend this camp, please use the following link:

Portlaoise Football For All Discount Code Application Form (office.com)

Website: FAI Football Camps


Leap Academy of Acrodance Summer Camp

LaoisToday Summer Camp listing 2024 Leap Acrodance Summer Camp

Summer camp including acro, dance, art, fun and games brought to you by this Acrobatic Arts certified studio.

  • Location: Holy Family Senior School Hall, Portlaoise
  • Times: Tuesday-Friday
  • Ages: Little Leapers 3-5years, Academy age 6+ years
  • Cost: €55 for Little Leapers, €80 for academy age 6+, sibling discount available
  • Contact: Lea: 0877567442 or leapacro@gmail.com

Seva Fun-ctional Fitness Camp

Seva Functional Fitnes Summer camp details as part of the LaoisToday 2024 Summer Camp guide

  • Location: Clonad GAA grounds
  • Dates and Times: 10-1pm, Aug 7th, 8th and 9th
  • Ages: 7-12 years
  • Cost: €60
  • Contact: 083-0058170 or get in contact with Seva Strength on Instagram or Facebook

Week 7 – August 12-16

Cúl Camps Locations

  • Borris In Ossory Kilcotton (hurling, camogie)
  • Crettyard (football, ladies football)
  • The Heath (football, ladies football)
  • Times: Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm.
  • Ages: 6-13 years
  • Cost: €75 for 1st child; €60 for 2nd child; €50 for 3rd and subsequent children. The cost for a child attending a second camp ,without receiving kit and bag, is €50.
  • Website: GAA Cúl Camps – The Official GAA Summer Camps

FAI Soccer Summer Camps

The camps aim to provide children between the ages of 6 and 14 the opportunity to attend a week-long football summer camp over the holiday period. Every year boys and girls of all abilities turn out to enjoy five days of fun and football.

  • Location: Portlaoise AFC and Mountmellick Utd FC
  • Time: 10am -1pm each day (including bank holidays if applicable)
  • Ages: 6-14 years
  • Cost: First Child – €75 Family Discounts (2nd, 3rd, 4th Child) – €65 *Extra Time (2 or more camps) – €65

Website: FAI Football Camps


Week 8 – August 19-23

Cúl Camps Locations

  • Ballyroan Abbey (football, ladies football)
  • Emo (football, ladies football)
  • Spink (football, ladies football)
  • Timahoe (football, ladies football)
  • Times: Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm.
  • Ages: 6-13 years
  • Cost: €75 for 1st child; €60 for 2nd child; €50 for 3rd and subsequent children. The cost for a child attending a second camp ,without receiving kit and bag, is €50.
  • Website: GAA Cúl Camps – The Official GAA Summer Camps

*This list is for informational purposes only. We hope it is helpful. Please contact organisers directly for more information and bookings.*

This list can be updated. If you would like your camp added to the list, please send details to hello@laoistoday.ie.


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