Summer Camps for Kids in Lisburn 2025 | Northern Ireland

​Find the Best Summer Clubs in Lisburn Including Football, Music, Science, Dance, Drama & More

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​Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this summer in Lisburn? You’re not alone! Whether you’ve got a little football fanatic, a budding scientist, or a creative crafter at home, there are loads of summer clubs and schemes popping up around the city that’ll keep them busy (and give you a well-deserved breather!).
Here’s a roundup of some fab options I’ve come across – covering sports, arts, and science – with details on how to book, prices, and what to expect.
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​🌞 ​Let’s start with the sporty ones…

​Smile Club NI is back at Lisburn Rugby Club and it’s always a hit. It’s super flexible with early drop-offs from 8:30am and pick-up up until 5pm, which is so handy for working parents. They run themed days (think dragons and ninjas!), plus loads of games and fun team activities. It’s £29 a day or £129 for the week, and you can book straight on their website: smileclubni.co.uk

The Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council are also running their usual summer schemes – think sports, games, crafts, bouncy castles, and swimming. They’ve also got loads of specialist camps like golf, basketball, ice skating and more. You can check out all the details and book via their site here: lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
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Lisburn Racquets Club is one to watch this year – they’re doing fantastic Tennis & Multi-Sports Camps for kids aged 4–13. Think tennis, badminton, football, crafts, and more, all rolled into one. They’re even doing a giveaway for free spots! If you book before 6th June, you’ll get 10% off too. Total win. More info is on their Facebook page: Lisburn Racquets Club

Another great one is the KidZ Academy Multi-Activity Camp – it’s a mix of sporty games and creative stuff like robotics, VR, crafts, and digital media. Definitely something for every kind of kid. Their booking is online via kidz-academy.pembee.app
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​Irish FA M&S Food Summer Football Camps
The Irish FA Foundation is hosting a series of five-day football camps for boys and girls aged 5–11 across Northern Ireland, including Lisburn. These camps, running between 30 June and 15 August 2025, focus on skill development in a fun and structured environment with trained and vetted staff. There's even the possibility of girls-only sections at each camp, depending on demand. Prices start at £60 for one child, with discounts available for multiple children from the same family. Booking’s easy on irishfa.com

🎨 For your little Picassos and crafters…

​The Children’s Arts Festival of Bright Ideas at the ISLAND Arts Centre is a brilliant one for the creatives. Running from 28 July to 15 August, it’s packed with all sorts of fun workshops – painting, making, and loads of chances to get hands-on. It’s £90 for the week, with some discounts available. You’ll find it on the same council summer page: lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

​Also, don’t miss Lisburn Music Centre’s Summer Camps – they're full of energy and creativity. If your child loves music or just wants to try something new, these camps are amazing. Kids get stuck into group music-making, singing, and fun activities with other local children. You can catch a glimpse of the fun over on their Facebook page.

🔬 And for the curious minds and mini scientists…

One of my personal faves is the Junior Einsteins Science Club. If your child loves slime, rockets, fossils and the idea of bubbling potions, this is their dream come true. It’s all hands-on, super interactive, and they get to bring stuff home (yay or eek?). Book via junioreinsteinsscienceclub.com
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A bit further afield but well worth the trip is Bright Sparks Summer Camp at W5 in Belfast. It’s for ages 8–11 and runs right through July and August. Expect coding, science shows, animation, and even a day trip. It’s £150 per week, and they keep the kids from 9am to 5pm, so it’s a full day of fun and learning. Details and booking are here: w5online.co.uk

💃 For the dancers and performers…

If your child loves to twirl, leap, or just dance around the living room, Lisburn has some fantastic dance camps and classes this summer:
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Active Dansa is hosting a Summer School from 14th July to 8th August 2025, open to both new and existing students. They offer a variety of dance styles, including Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acrodance, and Musical Theatre. Classes are available for children as young as 2.5 years up to adults. Their studios are located in Lisburn city centre. For more information and to book, visit their website: activedansa.comACTIVE DANSA+1ACTIVE DANSA+1

Naomi Orr School of Dance is running an August Summer Scheme Week from 11th to 14th August, 9:30am to 3:30pm. It's packed with dance, games, crafts, arts, surprises, and even a free dance T-shirt for all students. Suitable for ages 3 and up, and no experience is needed. The school is located at Unit 413 Lisburn Enterprise Centre, BT28 2PB. For more details, check their website: naomiorrschoolofdance.godaddysites.comNaomi Orr School Of Dance Lisburn

Burns Skills School is hosting a Dance & Gymnastics Camp in Lisburn. This camp provides children the opportunity to learn new skills in a fun and safe environment. It's suitable for children aged 4–12 years. For more details and to book, visit their website: burnsskillsschool.co.uk

RMT Dance is offering a summer scheme that includes dance, arts and crafts, games, and many more fun activities. The cost is £40 per child, with sibling discounts available. For more information, check their Instagram page: instagram.com/rmt_danceInstagram
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Malone Dance Academy has announced their summer school dates: Week 1: 4th - 8th August, Week 2: 18th - 21st August. They offer sessions for Juniors (ages 3–7) from 9:30am to 12 noon, and Seniors from 11am to 4pm. Discounts are available if attending both weeks. For more details, visit their Instagram page: instagram.com/malonedanceacademyInstagram

🎭 For the budding actors and drama enthusiasts…

If your child loves to perform, tell stories, or simply enjoys being in the spotlight, Lisburn and the surrounding areas offer some fantastic drama camps and classes this summer:

Drama Time is hosting their legendary Summer Drama Camps 2025, where kids can act, create, and have fun! These camps are designed to help children build confidence, foster creativity, and develop teamwork skills. Participants will dream up, produce, and star in a spellbinding play in just one week. A £30 deposit secures a spot, and spaces fill up fast. For more details, visit their website: dramatime.co.ukFacebook+4dramatime.co.uk+4redmountaintheatre.org+4

​✏️ Need a little learning support?

​If you’re keen to keep the school skills ticking over, On Target Tuition is offering summer school sessions in maths and English. You can get 5 lessons for the price of 4 if you pay up front – that’s £132. All the info is on their website: on-targettuitionlisburn.co.uk
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📝 Final Tips
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• Book early – spots go fast and a few places offer early bird deals.
• Check the age groups – some are very specific!
• Double-check drop-off and pick-up times (some offer extended hours which is a total life-saver).
• And don’t forget the snacks, suncream, and maybe a spare change of clothes… just in case 😅​​
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So whether your kids want to run, paint, perform or build rockets this summer, Lisburn’s got you covered. Let me know if you find any other gems – always love hearing what’s working for other mums in the area!