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Our Summer in the City Programme goes live at 11am this morning. To book please click here. For a full list of booking instructions click here.

Summer in the City

For the ultimate summer of fun and excitement check out our 'Summer in the City' 2023 programme available across the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area. We have a range of summer activity schemes, sports camps and activity courses ​to make sure your little rascals are well entertained throughout July and August. There are even sessions for adults too!

Summer Activity Schemes
Age: 5 - 13 years

CentreDatesTimesAge RangeCost
Dundonald International Ice Bowl3rd-7th July9am-4pm5-13 years£68
14th-18th August9am-4pm5-13 years£68
Lagan Valley LeisurePlex3rd-7th July9am-4pm5-13 years£75
17th-21st July9am-4pm5-13 years£75
24th-28th July9am-4pm5-13 years£75
31st July- 4th August9am-4pm5-13 years£75
7th-11th August9am-4pm5-13 years£75
14-18th August9am-4pm5-13 years£75
Lough Moss Leisure Centre17th-21st July9am-3pm5-13 years£56
24th-28th July9am-3pm5-13 years£56
31st July- 4th August9am-3pm5-13 years£56
7th-11th August9am-3pm5-13 years£56
Grove Activity Centre3rd-7th July10am-3pm5-13 years£49
17th-21st July10am-3pm5-13 years£49
24th-28th July10am-3pm5-13 years£49
Glenmore Activity Centre31st July- 4th August10am-3pm5-13 years£49
7th-11th August10am-3pm5-13 years£49
14-18th August10am-3pm5-13 years£49
                 
CampVenueAgeDateTimeCost
Kids Multi Sports CampBallybeen Sports Hub8-13 years31st July- 4th August10am-1pm£20
Just 4 Keepers Goal Keeping AcademyJust 4 Keepers Goal Keeping Academy8-14 years31st July- 4th August10am-1pm£35
Just 4 Keepers Goal Keeping AcademyJust 4 Keepers Goal Keeping Academy8-14 years31st July- 4th August2pm-5pm£35
Junior Golf LessonsCastlereagh Hills Golf Course7-16 years3rd- 7th July10am-12pm£55
Castlereagh Hills Golf Course7-16 years14th-18th August10am-12pm£55
Junior Golf LessonsAberdelghy Golf Course7-16 years3rd- 7th July2pm-4pm£55
Aberdelghy Golf Course7-16 years14th-18th August2pm-4pm£55
Gaelic Football CampKirkwoods Playing Fields7-12 years14th – 18th August10am-1pm£35
Gaelic Football CampLough Moss Leisure Centre7-12 years21st – 25th August10am-1pm£35
CampVenueAgeDateTimeCostOnline booking link
Hard 2 Guard CampsLough Moss Leisure Centre5-15 years3rd-7th July9.30am-12.30pm£50 (with t-shirt)To book please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r__suBWuesZZyoVwB68Y1LYf2g2i7SWvysxs8IVxfr8/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR3oSY_P8R0EtS4fe08Qx9o_2HE0-0XcGU_O3qTdAVrOgjWI-tsZ-O7hv94
Lough Moss Leisure Centre5-15 years3rd-7th July1.30pm-4.30pm£50 (with t-shirt)To book please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r__suBWuesZZyoVwB68Y1LYf2g2i7SWvysxs8IVxfr8/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR3oSY_P8R0EtS4fe08Qx9o_2HE0-0XcGU_O3qTdAVrOgjWI-tsZ-O7hv94
Hard 2 Guard CampsLough Moss Leisure Centre5-15 years14th-18th August9.30am-12.30pm£50 (with t-shirt)To book please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r__suBWuesZZyoVwB68Y1LYf2g2i7SWvysxs8IVxfr8/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR3oSY_P8R0EtS4fe08Qx9o_2HE0-0XcGU_O3qTdAVrOgjWI-tsZ-O7hv94
Lough Moss Leisure Centre5-15 years14th-18th August1.30pm-4.30pm£50 (with t-shirt)To book please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r__suBWuesZZyoVwB68Y1LYf2g2i7SWvysxs8IVxfr8/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR3oSY_P8R0EtS4fe08Qx9o_2HE0-0XcGU_O3qTdAVrOgjWI-tsZ-O7hv94
Hard 2 Guard CampsKilmakee Activity Centre5-15 years14th-18th August11.30am-2pm£50 (with t-shirt)To book please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r__suBWuesZZyoVwB68Y1LYf2g2i7SWvysxs8IVxfr8/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR3oSY_P8R0EtS4fe08Qx9o_2HE0-0XcGU_O3qTdAVrOgjWI-tsZ-O7hv94

Swim Camps

The camp features a programme of children’s lessons, run over 5 consecutive days from Monday 17th July – Friday 25th August. 

The programme also offers a Saturday Swim Camp, running every Saturday from 15th July to 19th August.

Camp dates
Week 1: 17th-21st July
Week 2: 24th-28th July
Week 3: 31st July- 4th August
Week 4: 7th-11th August
Week 5: 14th-18th August
Week 6: 21st-25th August
Classes
Ducklings: 3 & 4 years old
Improvers: 5+ years (must be able to swim 5 metres)
Beginners: 5+ years
Classes Ducklings: 3 & 4 years old Improvers: 5+ years (must be able to swim 5 metres) Beginners: 5+ years Kingfishers: 5+ years (must be able to swim 25 metres)
2-1-2 children to 1 teacher in the water (all abilities)
Rookie Lifeguard: 8+ years (must be able to swim 50 metres)
Adult swimming lessons (Saturday only)

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 Dundoanld International Ice Bowl.

Courses runs over a 5 day period (Monday- Friday) specifically aimed at adult and children starting at Grade 1.

There are two beginners classes on each course:

5 -11 years
12+ years (including adults)

DatesTimesPrices
17th-21st July11.30am-12.00pm (5-11 years)£65
17th-21st July12.00pm-12.30pm (12+ years)£65
24th-28th July11.30am-12.00pm (5-11 years)£65
24th-28th July12.00pm-12.30pm (12+ years)£65
31st July- 4th August11.30am-12.00pm (5-11 years)£65
31st July- 4th August12.00pm-12.30pm (12+ years)£65
14th-18th August11.30am-12.00pm (5-11 years)£65
14th-18th August12.00pm-12.30pm (12+ years)£65
21st-25th August11.30am-12.00pm (5-11 years)£65
21st-25th August12.00pm-12.30pm (12+ years)£65

Adult Classes

Course VenueAgeDate/s TimeCostHow to book
Walking GroupsVarious locations TBC50 years +Monday 17th July10am startFREE Spaces to be booked via email: aaron.irwin@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk andrea.stanbridge@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Monday 24th July10am start
Monday 31st July10am start
Monday 7th August10am start
Monday 14th August10am start
Monday 21st August10am start
Outdoor 50+ PilatesBowling Pavilion Lagan Valley LeisurePlex50 years +Tuesday 18th July10.30am – 11.30amFREE to Vitality Members & £1 for non-membersTo book please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r__suBWuesZZyoVwB68Y1LYf2g2i7SWvysxs8IVxfr8/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR3oSY_P8R0EtS4fe08Qx9o_2HE0-0XcGU_O3qTdAVrOgjWI-tsZ-O7hv94 or over counter at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex – members 7 days ahead, non-members 2 days
Tuesday 25th July10.30am – 11.30am
Tuesday 1st August10.30am – 11.30am
Tuesday 8th August10.30am – 11.30am
Tuesday 15th August10.30am – 11.30am
Tuesday 22nd August10.30am – 11.30am
Outdoor 50+ YogaBowling Pavilion Lagan Valley LeisurePlex50 years +Thursday 20th July10am-11amFREE to Vitality Members & £1 for non-membersTo book please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r__suBWuesZZyoVwB68Y1LYf2g2i7SWvysxs8IVxfr8/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR3oSY_P8R0EtS4fe08Qx9o_2HE0-0XcGU_O3qTdAVrOgjWI-tsZ-O7hv94 or over counter at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex – members 7 days ahead, non-members 2 days
Thursday 27th July10am-11am
Thursday 3rd August10am-11am
Thursday 10th August10am-11am
Thursday 17th August10am-11am
Thursday 24th August10am-11am

Disability Hub Sessions

CourseVenueAgeDate/sTimesCostHow to book
Disability HUB Inclusive Cycles SessionsLough Moss Astro Pitch & Trim TrailNo age limits. For families up to 6 that have a member of their family with a disability. Child or adultFriday 4th, 11th. 18th & 25th August11am-11.30amFREETo book please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r__suBWuesZZyoVwB68Y1LYf2g2i7SWvysxs8IVxfr8/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR3oSY_P8R0EtS4fe08Qx9o_2HE0-0XcGU_O3qTdAVrOgjWI-tsZ-O7hv94
11.30am – 12pm
12pm – 12.30pm
12.30pm -1pm
Disability HUB Kids Summer ClubLough Moss7-14 yearsFriday 4th, 11th. 18th & 25th August3.30pm-5pmFREETo book please contact, Barbara Redmond -bredmond@dsni.co.uk

How To Enrol

Enrolment for summer schemes, sports camps, activity courses and selected adult classes will be available to book online from 11am on Monday 5th June.