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Summer in the City

For the ultimate summer of fun and excitement check out our 'Summer in the City' 2026 programme available across the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area. We have a range of summer activity schemessports camps and activity courses ​to make sure your little rascals are well entertained throughout July and August.

To help improve the booking experience, we’ll be introducing a new staggered booking system for the year’s programme. Please take note of the online enrolment dates and times listed alongside each programme. 

Before booking opens, please make sure you are registered on our online booking system. If you haven’t used it before, you’ll need to sign up as a new casual user in advance to save time on booking day. For booking instructions and to book, please click here. 

Summer Activity Schemes


Ages 5 - 12 years

*All prices include trips were relevant. 

CentreDatesTimesAge RangeCostAvailability
Dundonald International Ice Bowl20th - 24th July9am - 4pm5 - 12 years£75FULLY BOOKED
27th - 31st July9am - 4pm5 - 12 years£75FULLY BOOKED
3rd - 7th August9am - 4pm5 - 12 years£75FULLY BOOKED
10th - 14th August9am - 4pm5 - 12 years£75FULLY BOOKED
Lagan Valley LeisurePlex6th - 10th July9am - 4pm5 - 12 years£75FULLY BOOKED
20th - 24th July9am - 4pm5 - 12 years£75FULLY BOOKED
27th - 31st July9am - 4pm5 - 12 years£75FULLY BOOKED
3rd - 7th August9am - 4pm5 - 12 years£75FULLY BOOKED
10th - 14th August9am - 4pm5 - 12 years£75FULLY BOOKED
17th - 21st August9am - 4pm5 - 12 years£75FULLY BOOKED
Lough Moss Leisure Centre20th - 24th July9am - 3pm5 - 12 years£61FULLY BOOKED
27th - 31st July9am - 3pm5 - 12 years£61FULLY BOOKED
3rd - 7th August9am - 3pm5 - 12 years£61FULLY BOOKED
10th - 14th August9am - 3pm5 - 12 years£61FULLY BOOKED
Glenmore Activity Centre27th - 31st July10am - 3pm5 - 12 years£54 LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
3rd - 7th August10am - 3pm5 - 12 years£54LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
10th - 14th August10am - 3pm5 - 12 years£54LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

Sports Camps

This summer get ready to be seriously active with our Sports Camps at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Ballybeen Sports Hub and Kilmakee Activity Centre. Suitable for kids ranging in age from 5 – 12 years, the Summer Sports Camps are led by experienced coaches who will ensure you have fun, learn new skills and get the best out of each session delivering a wide selection of sports and games!

CampDatesTimeVenue AgeCost Availability
Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Summer Sports Camp1st - 3rd July9.30am -4pmLagan Valley LeisurePlex7 - 12 years£45SPOTS AVAILABLE
Lough Moss Summer Sports Camp6th - 10th July9.30am - 4pmLough Moss Leisure Centre7 - 12 years£75SPOTS AVAILABLE
Ballybeen Summer Sports Camp17th - 21st August10am - 12.30pmBallybeen Sports Hub5 -12 years£25SPOTS AVAILABLE
Kilmakee Summer Sports Camp17th - 21st August10am - 12.30pmKilmakee Activity Centre7 - 12 years£25SPOTS AVAILABLE
Junior Golf Lessons 6th - 10th July9.30am - 12.30pmCastlereagh Hills Golf Course7 - 15 years£65FULLY BOOKED
17th - 21st August9.30am - 12.30pmCastlereagh Hills Golf Course7 - 15 years£65LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
6th - 10th July1.30pm - 4.30pmAberdelghy Golf Course7 - 15 years£65FULLY BOOKED
17th -21st August1.30pm - 4.30pmAberdelghy Golf Course7 - 15 years£65FULLY BOOKED

Hard 2 Guard Camps

Delivered by Phoenix Basketball Club! Get ready for an epic summer on the court with Hard 2 Guard basketball camps! Our camps are back and better than ever, offering age-appropriate groups, skill sessions and competitions led by our expert coaches to help your child level up their game.

To register, click here.

CampDatesTimesVenueAgeCost
Hard 2 Guard Camps6th - 10th July10.00am - 1.00pmLough Moss Leisure Centre5 - 14 years£85 (includes t-shirt)
Hard 2 Guard Camps17th - 21st August10.00am - 1.00pmLough Moss Leisure Centre5 - 14 years£85 (includes t-shirt)

Triathlon Ireland Summer Camp

Delivered by Triathlon Ireland, this Summer provides the opportunity for young people to become junior triathletes and swim, bike and run in a safe, fun environment with experienced and skilled coaches.

To register, click here.

CampDatesTimeVenueAgeCost
Triathlon Ireland Summer CampMonday 3rd - Wednesday 5th August10am - 1pmLagan Valley LeisurePlex8 - 14 years£40

Swim Camps at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex

The camp features a programme of children’s lessons, run over 5 consecutive days from Monday 6th July - Friday 21st August. There are also adult lessons available. 

The programme also offers a Saturday Swim Camp, running every Saturday from 4th July to 22nd August.

For more information and to view the timetable click here.

Enrolment opens on Wednesday 3rd June at 10am. 

Classes
Baby Bubbles (0 - 18 & 18 - 36 months)
Ducklings: 3 & 4 years old
Beginner
Improver
Mixed Ability
2 - 1 Beginner
2 - 1 Improver
2 - 1 Advanced
1 -1 Any Ability
Rookie Lifeguard
Kingfisher
Adult swimming lessons (Saturdays only)
Adult & Child Beginner Pre-School
Adult & Child Beginner / Improver
Adult & Child Advanced

Ice Skating Lessons

If you are looking to take up a cool new hobby or just want to build your confidence on the ice, then look no further than our Summer Learn to Skate programme at Dundonald International Ice Bowl.

Courses runs over a 5 day period (Monday- Friday) 

There are two classes on each course:

  • 5 -11 years

  • 12+ years (including adults)

DatesGradeTimesVenueAgesCostAvailability
20th - 24th JulyGrade 110.15am - 10.45amDundonald International Ice Bowl5 – 11 years£70SPOTS AVAILABLE
20th - 24th JulyGrade 110.45am - 11.15amDundonald International Ice Bowl12 + years£70SPOTS AVAILABLE
27th - 31st JulyGrade 111:30am – 12:00 noonDundonald International Ice Bowl5 – 11 years£70SPOTS AVAILABLE
27th - 31st JulyGrade 112 noon – 12:30pmDundonald International Ice Bowl12 + years£70SPOTS AVAILABLE
3rd - 7th AugustGrade 210.15am - 10.45amDundonald International Ice Bowl5 – 11 years£70SPOTS AVAILABLE
3rd - 7th AugustGrade 210.45am - 11.15amDundonald International Ice Bowl12 + years£70SPOTS AVAILABLE
10th - 14th AugustGrade 211:30am – 12:00 noonDundonald International Ice Bowl5 – 11 years£70SPOTS AVAILABLE
10th - 14th AugustGrade 212 noon – 12:30pmDundonald International Ice Bowl12 + years£70SPOTS AVAILABLE

Disability Hub Sessions

This fun filled, activity packed Summer Sports Camp with inclusive cycles and multi-skill games is open to those with a mild - moderate learning, physical or sensory disability. As this is primarily a sport and physical activity summer camp, participants should have an interest in this. 1:1 care will not be provided so children must be able to attend independently or have a family member/carer to assist.

To enrol, please email Barbara Redmon - bredmond@dsni.co.uk

DatesTimeVenueAges Cost
Friday 24th July3:30pm – 5pmLough Moss Leisure Centre 7 - 17 yearsFREE
Friday 31st July3:30pm – 5pmLough Moss Leisure Centre 7 - 17 yearsFREE
Friday 7th August3:30pm – 5pmLough Moss Leisure Centre 7 - 17 yearsFREE
Friday 14th August3:30pm – 5pmLough Moss Leisure Centre 7 - 17 yearsFREE

How To Enrol


To help improve the booking experience, we’ll be introducing a new staggered booking system for the year’s programme. Please take note of the online enrolment dates and times listed alongside each programme above before booking. 

Before booking opens, please make sure you are registered on our online booking system. If you haven’t used it before, you’ll need to sign up as a new casual user in advance to save time on booking day. For booking instructions, please click here. 

To book, click here.