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 schemes, sports 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. 

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!

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.

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.

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. 

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)

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

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.