Waterford Youth Information Centre provides a free
confidential and comprehensive information service. Our main aim is to respond to the information needs of young people and those who work with them. Information is available on education, careers, employment, travel, Summer Camps emigration, leisure activities, social welfare rights and entitlements and much more. Our centres also provide an affordable CV and typing service for young people. So why not call to: 2013
Waterford Youth Information Centre Manor Street Waterford City. Tel: 051-877328 Email: [email protected] Website: www.waterfordinfo.com
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Compiled by: The Youth Information Centre
Manor Street, Waterford Tel: 051-877328 Email: [email protected] Website: www.waterfordinfo.com
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CONTENTS
W.I.T Summer Camp ...... 3 Opening Hours Shreddies Parks Tennis Summer Camp ...... 3 Mon to Thurs 11a.m. to 7p.m. Klub Muzik ...... 4 Friday 9.30a.m. to 5p.m. Camp Waterford ...... 4 Dunmore East Adventure Centre ...... 4 Oceanics Manoeuvres Summer Camp, Tramore ...... 5 We Provide Information on: Irish Canoe Kayak Courses ...... 5 Education Waterford Academy of Music and Arts...... 6 Training Richie Hayes Stage School ...... 6 Freedom Surf School & Adventure ...... 7 Careers Let’s Go Summer School ...... 7 Travel Munster Rugby Summer Camp ...... 7 Cill Barra Community Sports Centre - Summer Sports Emigration Academy ...... 8 Leisure activities Splashworld, Tramore ...... 8 Social Welfare Rights & Entitlements St, Brigid’s Children Centre Summer Camp ...... 8 The Brill Dunhill Summer Camp ...... 9 Fenor Hullabaloo Summer Play Camp ...... 9 Services We Provide: Kellogg’s G.A.A. Cúl Camps ...... 9,10, 11 Affordable CV and typing services for Stonehaven Riding Stables & Livery ...... 11 young people St Declan’s Multi Camp, Kilmacthomas...... 11 Read a newspaper Kater4Kidz Cookery club ...... 12 Pleader's Summer Camp...... 12 Internet access Write Words Summer Creative Writing Camp ...... 12 Look at notice board Del La Salle Summer Sports Camp...... 13 Pick up free brochures Starcamp 2013 ...... 13 Cúrsa Samhraidh Gaeilge ...... 13 Young People who wish to have their St Josephs Summer enquiries dealt with in private are also Camp...... 14 catered for. Vocal Performance Summer Camp ...... 14 Evolve Training Summer Computer Kids Camp ...... 14 Science Engineering and Technology Summer Camp .. 15 2 19 Keen Kidz Summer Camp ...... 15
W.I.T Summer Camp July and August 2013
Waterford The Summer Programme for Children (5 - 15 yr olds) provides a range of interesting activities in an enjoyable, friendly and safe atmosphere. Youth Dates: Week 1: 1st—5th July Week 2: 8th - 12th July Week 3: 15th - 19th July Information Week 4: 22nd -26th July Week 5: 29thJuly –2nd August Centre Week 6: 12th Aug - 16th August Week 7: 19th - 23rd August Time: 10am - 4.00pm Prepare for your future... Early bird option available (8.45am start) at €5 .00 extra per week Late Collection (4.30pm) €5.00 extra per week Cost: Summer Programme for Children: €75 per week—1st child Manor Street Tel: 051-302484 / 051-302238. Waterford Bookings taken in WIT Fitness Suite from 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday. Tel: 051-877328 Web:www.witsportscampus.ie E-mail : [email protected]
Website: www.waterfordinfo.com Shreddies Parks Tennis Summer Camp 2013
Shreddies Parks Tennis is an opportunity for kids from 6 - 17 yrs to dis- cover hidden talents, make new friends and have lots of active fun. All are welcome from beginners to improvers. Registration: At all venues at 9.45am Mon 15th & Tues 16th July or any morning Programme: 15th July - 2nd August for 3 weeks (weekdays) Mon-Fri Fee: €30 per child for the full 3-week programme Tel: 086-6049514 Waterford City Venues Bernard Place Court Viewmount Tennis Courts Class times at both above venues 10 to 11.30am beginners only (1.5 hrs coaching) 11.30 to 1pm Improvers & advances Tramore ( 2 venues) We provide a free and confidential Marian Terrace Court: 10 to 11.30am Beginners only information service for young people Tramore Tennis Club: 10 to 11.30am Improvers 11.30 to 1pm Advanced
18 3 Klub Muzik—Riverstown, Tramore 2013 This Summer Camp Directory is published by your local Youth All camps will be an action packed week of fun and creativity with an Information Centre (full details on back cover) in response to end of week performance for families and friends. the need to have accurate, relevant and up-to-date information THUMP—Do you like drumming? about local Summer Camps available in handy booklet form and Date: Mon 8th July—Friday 12th July in easy to read format. Time: 10am-3pm Cost: €55 (Bring a packed lunch) Our research team has taken every effort to painstakingly ELECTRIC ORCHESTRA—2 Day workshop research all details contained herein. However, due to the Date: Mon 29th July—Fri 2nd August number of groups that are listed there are bound to be some Time: 10am-3pm omissions and inaccuracies. We encourage and welcome any Cost: €55 (Bring a packed lunch) corrections, comments or information on new groups for our Tel: Contact Kay 087-9577661 or Karen 087 2726854 next edition. If you can help in this regard, please do not hesi- Website: www.klubmuzik.ie tate to contact us.
Camp Waterford & Cub Camp 2013 Finally, it is our hope that this publication will help inform more people about the range of activities available in their locality. Over 14 years Camp Waterford have developed an excellent reputation for providing children with a safe, fun and rewarding experience. Venue: Newtown School, Waterford Age: Children between 4-6 yrs and 7-14 yrs. Dates: Week 1: 8th - 12th July Week 2: 15th - 19th July Week 3: 22nd - 26th July Times: Camps run from 10am - 4pm daily. Fee Per Child: €135 1 wk / €245 2 wks / €350 3 wks Tel: 051-873752 Website: www.campwaterford.com.
Dunmore East Adventure Centre 2013
Every week of July and August-weekly/daily adventure camps for Kids & Teens aged 5-17 years Time: 10am - 3pm Starfish Club (Ages 5-7 years): 5 Days, €210 (Weekly) Sharks Club (Ages 7-10 years): 5 Days, €230 (Weekly) Trailblazers (Ages 11-13 years): 5 Days, €250 (Weekly) Adventurers (Ages 13-17 years): 5 Days, €250 (Weekly) Tel: 051-383 783 Website: www.dunmoreadventure.com 4 17 Notes: Oceanics Manoeuvres Surf School & Marine Education ______Centre Summer Camps, Tramore 2013
______Choose your Summer Camp There is the Gremmie Turtles Surf Camp ______Age: 6—8 years Time: 10am to 12.30 ______Cost: 1 day €30 3 day €75 and 5 day €100 ______Date: July/August Surf Camp ______Age: 8-14 years Time: 10am to 12.30 Cost: 1 day €30 3 day €75 and 5 day €100 Dates: July/August Useful Numbers: Surf Camp + Stay all day Cost: 1 day €40 3 day €105 and 5 day €150 ______Teen Zone ______Age: 11-17 years Time: 4pm-6pm ______Dates: June, July and August Cost: 1 day €30 3 day €75 and 5 day €100 ______Oceanics Surf Boot Camp for Teens designed to build on and develop surfing skills ______Dates: July 1-5th Time: 10.30 am - 3.30pm daily Cost: €150 for week Oceanics Beach Discovery Camp Details of Summer Camps that are of interest to you: Age: 8 - 12 years ______This camp is running during specific weeks in July and August Time: 10am—12.30 ______Tel: 051 390 944 Web Site: www.oceanics.ie ______Irish Canoe Kayak 2013
______Kayaking and Canoeing Courses Kids summer camps running through- out the summer. Children aged 10 and over can learn to kayak in a safe ______and fun environment with experienced and qualified instructors. Separate teenage groups for 15 - 17 years old. ______Contact Person: Philip Tel: 083-3414769 ______Website: www.irishcanoekayak.com for further information.
16 5 Waterford Academy of Music & Arts 2013 Get set for Summer Primary Camp and Discover STEM - Secondary Science Camp 2013 3 fantastic summer camps will be held this year in WAMA. This Summer Waterford Institute of Technology will run two excit- Age: 5 to 15years ing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Summer Location: Unit 2, Passage Cross, Dunmore Rd,Waterford Camp and Camp 1: 1st - 5th July (10.30am - 3pm) GET SET FOR SUMMER Camp 2: 12th - 16th August (10.30am - 3pm) Camp 3: 19th - 23rd August (10.30am - 3pm) All activities are interactive and hands on and allow students to explore Cost: €95 for entire week—includes all art materials and musical science and technology in a fun, friendly and fascinating environment. instruments. No special Level of science required. Tel: 051-821014 Office Hours—Tue-Thurs 1.30-8pm and Fri 1.30-
5.30pm STEM Science Camp FOR TEENAGERS Email: [email protected] Age: Teenagers Website: www.waterfordacademy.ie Date: June 10th to 14th 2013
Times: 9.30am to 4.00pm
Cost: €100
€90 for siblings Richie Hayes Stage School Summer Camps 2013 Venue: Waterford I T Tel No: 051 302 705 or 051 302 449 Dates: 15th July - 26th July & 12th Aug - 23rd August Time: 10.30am - 3pm Daily GET SET FOR SUMMER Age: 7yrs & upwards Age: 10-13 years Venue: Esker Business Centre, Six Cross Roads, Waterford Date: July 1st to 5th 2013 Email: [email protected] Times: 9.30am to 3.30pm Website: www.richiehayesstageschool.com Cost: €100 RICHIE HAYES JUMPING JETS SUMMER CAMPS €90 for siblings Dates: 8th July - 12th July, Venue: Waterford I T 29th July - 2nd August Tel No: 051 302 705 or 051 302 449 6th—10th August Ages: 4-6 years
Tel No: 086 0575892 KEEN KIDZ—SUMMER CAMP 2013 Activities include Sports with Coaches, Baking, and Arts & Crafts
Date: 30th June to 16th August 2013 Times: 9am to 5.30pm Cost: Ring for further information - special offer for families Venue: McGinn Park, Ballygunner GAA Complex Tel: Marion @ 087 667772 1 or 051-821732
6 15 St. Joseph’s Summer Camp 2013 Freedom Surf School & Language Activity Centre 2013 Activities include Arts & Crafts, Music, Drama, Sports, Cookery and Day Trips Irish Language Surf Camps Learn an appreciation of the language in a fun way Venue: Lower Yellow Road, Waterford Times: Full Day Camp: Mon-Fri 10am-3.30pm each day Date: 1st - 5th July Dates: 3rd –7th June 8th - 12th July 1st –5th July 15th - 19th July 5th—9th August 22nd - 26th July Cost: €195 29th July– 1st August Supervised Surf Hire Sessions—€15.00 per half day 19th - 23rd August (Minimum groups of 8 people or more) Cost: €100 per week Contact Person: Billy Butler– Surf Instructor Time: 10am - 4pm (Monday - Friday) Tel: 051-386773 / 086-3914908 Tel: Karen 051-843512 or 858808 Website: www.freedomsurfschool.com Spaces are limited and we work on a first come first serve basis.
Vocal Performance Summer Camps 2013 Let’s Go Summer School 2013
Two of Irelands leading Professional Singers Donna Roche & Venue: Ballygunner GAA Club David Flynn will hold a series of summer camps in Waterford City Offers 2 programmes of activities, first for 5-6 yr old and the sec- & County. ond for 7-13 year olds. There are a range of activities to choose Months: July and August 2013 from e.g. Zorbee ball roll, KMX Karts, Speed Stacking Maze & Details of dates and registration can be found : Moves and for the younger children Pony Cycles, Spider Climbing http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vocal-Performance- Tower & Slide Summer-Camps-2013/ Dates: 1st - 5th July 2013 Also keep an eye of local press and radio for updates Cost: €90—1st Child, €70— 2nd Child, Tel: Donna on 083 140 050 0 €50— 3rd Child Tel: 1890 538 746 Evolve Training Summer Computer Kids Camp 2013 Email: [email protected] Website: www.letsgo.ie A complete starter course for your child to help them to learn a little about the computer and its features. Munster Rugby Summer Camp 2013 Evolve are now bringing Computer Camp to Waterford City for 2013 Ever popular Munster Rugby Summer Camps are back for Age: 6—10 years old Summer 2013 Time: 10am to 12pm for 5 mornings (1 week course) Tel. No. 058 48 535 Dates: Mon 15th - Fri 19th July 2013 Venue: Waterpark RFC Times: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 1.30pm €85 per child with additional children from same family €75 per child Age Group: The Camp is for both boys & girls aged 6 - 12 years. Each child receives an official camp pack incl one junior ticket to a Munster pre-season match and a summer camp attendance certificate 14 7 Cill Barra Community Sports Centre 2013 De La Salle College Sports Summer Camp 2013 Summer Sports Academy The camp caters for boys and girls from ages 7 - 13 years and for all One dayYou a weekcan download for 6 weeks an application during formthe summer on the sporting abilities. The camp is run by qualified and experienced PE Website: www.munsterrugby.ie teachers. Date: Every Tuesday from 2nd July to 13th August Staff include Waterford Hurling Captain, Kevin Time: 1pmKeen to Kidz 4pm Summer Camp 2013 Moran Ages: 6McGinn years to Park, 13 years Ballygunner GAA Complex Venue: De La Salle College, Newtown, Cost: €5 Waterford ConcessionSpecial rate for offer families for full week bookings Age: Boys & Girls 7 - 13 years Tel: 051-Weekly350800 trips with bus and entry fees included Time: 10am - 3pm Email: [email protected] and outdoor all weather pitches for daily activi- Dates: 1st—5th July & 8th—12th July ties Cost: €70.00 per week / €125 for both weeks Other activities: sports with coaches, baking, arts & €55 per subsequent child in same family Splashworld,crafts, Tramore tie-dye and 2013 many other activities. Tel: 051-875294 / 087-9699956 Dates: 30th June - 16th August 2013 Summer CampBreakfast takes placeclub available in July 8- 9amand August 2013 Star Camp 2013 Fun andTime: games 9am in pool- 5.30pm with slides and waves. Each dayTel: there 087 will-6677721 be a 35 or min 051 -lesson821732 followed Ireland’s only nationwide performing summer camp. Singing, hip hop, acting, dance, teamwork, fun harmony games. by 40 mins of organised games This camp caters for boys and girls aged 5 - 13 (aged 4 if attending Dates: Week 1: 1st July - 5th July school) Week 2: 8th - 12th July Venue: Garter Lane Arts Centre 22nd to 26th July Week 3: 15th - 19th July Tramore GAA Club 29th July to 2nd August Week 4: 22nd - 26th July Dungarvan (Town Hall Theatre) 8thJuly to 12th July Week 5: 12th - 16th August Website: www.starcamp.ie Week 6: 19th - 23rd August [email protected] Time: 10am - 11.15am Monday to Friday www.facebook.com/starcampireland Cost: €35 (3 children from one family: €95) Tel: 021 - 4377900 Tel: 051-390176
Cúrsa Samhraidh Gaeilge 2013 St. Brigid’s Children Centre Summer Camp 2013 For 1st years to develop a fluency and competence at Irish it will be Activities include Art & Craft, Sports, Indoor Games and Baking invaluable training for their- future examinations. Age: 5 years to 10 years Date: 17th June - 3rd July (incl) Dates: 1st July to 26th July 2013 Venue: Coláiste De La Salle, Port Láirge Times: 9am to 3 pm Time: 9.45am - 2.45pm each day Cost: €50 per week with a discount for siblings Cost: €250 Venue: St. Brigid’s Children Centre, Powersfield, Hennessy’s Rd. Tel: 051-875294 Tel: 051-591548
8 13 Kater4Kidz 2013 The Brill Dunhill Summer Camp 2013 Cookery & Nutrition & Exercise Summer Camp Dates: Monday 1st July - Friday 23rd August 2013 For boys & girls aged 4 - 12 years LEARNING TO BE HEALTHY WHILE HAVING GREAT FUN. (4 yr old must be starting school in Sept) Dates: 1st July to 5th July St Pauls 2,3,4,& 5 days available—Over 90 Games/Activities 8th July to 12th July St Pauls Times: 10am - 3.30pm (Monday - Thursday) 22nd July to July 26th Newtown 10am - 3pm (Friday) 29th July to 2nd Aug Newtown Prices: 2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days Times: Full Day—9.30am to 4.30pm 1 child €30 €45 €60 €70 Half Day—9.30am to 12.30pm 2 children €55 €85 €115 €130 2.00pm to 5.00pm 3 children €80 €120 €160 €180 Age Group: 5 - 13 yrs. NO BOOKING NECESSARY Cost: €80-€150 Just arrive on the day you wish to attend and register that morning be- Tel: 086 - 8033115 tween 9.45am and 10am. Email: [email protected] Website: www.kater4kidz.com Early Bird Drop Off: Available from 8.30am (€3 per morning) After Camp Care: Available until 5.30pm Mon - Thurs (€3 per evening) Peadars Summer Camp 2013 Venue: The Dunhill Health & Leisure Centre, Dunhill, Co. Waterford. Hurling, Football and Camogie Camp Tel: 051-396333 Email: [email protected] Venue: Ferrybank GAA Pitch Website: www.dunhillsportscentre.com Date: 15th July 2013 for one week Time: 1 0.30 am - 2.00pm FENOR HULLABALOO SUMMER PLAY CAMP 2O13 Age Group: 5-15 years Price: €25 a child (this includes a tee shirt) Age: 7—12 years Tel: 087-2337112 Times: 10am—3.30pm Cost: €70 for full week - 1 child Write Words Age: 4 –6 years Summer Creative Writing Camp for Children 2013 Cost: €55 for full week—1 child Times: 10—4pm During the camp the children will create characters and bring them on Venue: Fenor National School Co. Waterford adventures in faraway places. They will learn how to express them- For more information contact below: selves . By the end they will have created their own stories and there Tel: 086 202 5938 will be a reading for parents. Website:www.waterfordhullabaloo.com Dates: July 15th to July 19th Age: Boys & Girls 8 - 12 yrs Cost: €50 Euro (€10 per day) Kellogs G.A.A. Cul Camps 2013 Venue: Coastguard Arts Centre Tramore Time: 9.30am—11.30am Fee: €55 per child, €45 discounted 2nd child, €40 discounted 3rd & 4th Tel: 087 695 9799 or 051 386 250 child. Tel: Eoin Breathnach (Co Cordinator) 087 921 9345
12 9 Week 1 July 1st - 5th Week 8 Aug 19th - 23rd Ferrybank 087-7982990 Tramore 086-2470899 St. Saviours 087-9715037 Portlaw 087-8385411 Ballyduff Lower 086-3905619 DSL College c/o St. Declan’s School Stradbally 087-7681546 Stonehaven Riding Stables & Livery Week 2 July 8th - 12th 2013 Bushy Park 087-2641164 Clonea 086-8570600 3-Day Senior Camp DLS Gracedieu 087-9215541 Tue 25th, Wed 26th Thurs 27th June An Rinn 087-2437963 This camp is a specialised Camp run By Ciara for advanced junior riders Week 3 July 15th - 19th INVITE ONLY Ballyduff Upper 087-6526986 €150 Clashmore 087-4141218 5-DAY CAMP Kilmacthomas 087-6957758 Mon 8th to Fri 12th July Ballygunner 086-2241447 10am to 4pm each day Passage 087-6753267 THIS CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL Packed full of activities suitable for all levels and Week 4 July 22nd - 26th ages Dungarvan 087-1253125 €180 Roanmore 087-1222391 3-DAY CAMP Mount Sion 087-6480834 Tue 23rd,Wed 24th Thur 25th July Kilrossanty 087-9905462 10am to 4pm each day Dunhill Pitch 089-4259417 THIS CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL Suitable for all levels and ages Week 5 July 29th—Aug 2nd €120 Butlerstown 083-3585400 Telephone: 051-873816 / 086-8573513 Cappoquin 087-6480834 Website: www.stonehavenec.com Ballymacarbarry 052-6136542 St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas 2013 Week 6 Aug 5th - Aug 9th Nh Pol 089-4294097 SUMMER CAMP Knockanore 086-1069011 “Get to Know you Camp” for incoming 1st year students Poleberry 087-9650898 Date: 1st to 5th July 2013 Modeligo 086-0582257 Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm Multi Activity Camp Age: 6-12 years Week 7 Aug 12th-16th Date: 8th –12th July Kill 086-3912126 Cost: €80 for one child and €150 for two children Lismore 085-7309471 Venue: St Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas, Waterford Tel: 051- 294100
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