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Holiday HQ: Summer Camp
Looking for an unforgettable break from the school routine? Holiday HQ is the place to be!
Holiday HQ Summer Camp will run across 50+ locations nationwide throughout July and August! Children will enjoy exciting daily themes, including sporty sessions inspired by the World Cup with football and fun ways to explore different countries, alongside engaging STEM activities such as coding and building challenges, plenty of water games, creative arts, and lots of outdoor adventures.
On top of that, children will take part in our weekly Make & Take activities, bringing home something special to remember their experience. Everything to make this summer the best one yet! ☀️
Bookings are now open! Secure your child's spot today by clicking the button below or read more about our holiday programme.
World Cup Themed Challenges, Water Games Fun & STEM Activities
Ad-hoc, part-time and full-time Summer Camp bookings
For school age children aged 4–13
Extended hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm
NCS support available all summer (minimum €2.14/hour)
Yummy Afternoon snacks provided
Summer Camp Activity Programme
Our team is currently preparing the full schedule, and we’ll be sharing more details soon. In the meantime, take a look at our weekly themes below. Be sure to check your school calendar and the full schedule for exact times.
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Week 1 (22/06-27/06)
A high energy introduction to summer where children explore global sports through games, crafts, music, and competition, building confidence, creativity, and team spirit from day one.
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Week 2 (29/06-03/07)
Inspired by international tournaments, this week celebrates teamwork and diversity with flag games, global challenges, edible creations, and stadium style fun that brings the world of sport to life.
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Week 3 (06/07-10/07)
Children form teams, design banners, create fan gear, lead cheers, and take on coach led challenges developing leadership, collaboration, and pride through shared experiences.
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Week 4 (13/07-17/07)
Blending fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness, this week focuses on what it takes to be an athlete. From fuelling right and tracking heart rates to movement challenges and body awareness
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Week 5 (20/07-24/07)
Where sport meets creativity — DJ dance workouts, photo challenges, crafts, quizzes, and performance based fun help children express themselves while staying active and confident.
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Week 6 (27/07-31/07)
A hands on week of building, testing, experimenting and inventing. Children become engineers, designers and problem solvers as they construct water parks, cities, wheels and wild creations ending with an epic STEM Showdown.
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Week 7 (04/08-07/08)
Creativity takes centre stage as children design, decorate and perform. Children race like Mario, build boats, enjoy splash filled games, design comic books and take the spotlight in HQ’s Got Talent, celebrating confidence and self expression.
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Week 8 (10/08-14/08)
A colourful, sensory packed celebration of summer. Expect water games, balloon challenges, ice cream treats, creative keepsakes and team games, all building towards a tropical Summer Party full of colour, laughter and movement.
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Week 9 (17/08-21/08)
Children explore nature, colour and creativity through science experiments, gardening, art and energetic games. From seed pops and pocket gardens to volcanoes and colour festivals, this week is playful, messy and unforgettable.
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Week 10 (24/08-28/08)
A fully immersive sensory week where children explore sight, sound, touch, smell and taste through movement, music, food and creative play, ending with the Big Sensory Summer Party.
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HHQ Make and Takes
All summer long, kids will enjoy weekly Make and Take activities, creating something new and amazing to bring home each time. Every child leaves with a fun HHQ keepsake, and the best part is that these activities are included at no extra cost with your current price. Check out some of the exciting creations we have planned in store:
Please note: activities run across all Holiday HQ locations on specific days and times. Check schedule and school calendars to confirm open dates.
- Design sports bottles
- Make Teams Bracelets
- Design T‑Shirts
- Pencil Cases
- Make Perfumes
- Bandanas
- And much more.
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New to Holiday HQ?
Our passionate team of Garda-vetted, professionally trained staff are ready to welcome your child and immerse them in an exciting world of new opportunities. Find out more about Holiday HQ and how to enrol your child in our holiday programmes today!
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What is Holiday HQ?
Holiday HQ offers children an unforgettable break from school with a dynamic blend of activities and enriching experiences. Our holiday programmes feature a new theme each season, with daily activities ranging from arts and crafts to sports and STEM, no two days are the same. We ensure every child’s holiday is not just entertaining but an opportunity for growth, helping them build friendships, explore interests, and return to school with lasting memories. We're the experts in fun! Find out more by clicking the button below.
What our families say about Holiday HQ
Holiday HQ In Action
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Looking for more information about our Holiday HQ?
Yes, all our services are Tusla-registered, making them eligible for NCS subsidies of up to €3.75 per hour for children aged 4-15. The exact subsidy depends on your NCS application.
For assistance, contact your Programme Coordinator or visit our online guide: https://www.sherpakids.ie/parent-support/national-childcare-scheme-ncs/