Summer Camps 2009

Derry City Council will be running a series of Summer Camps for the 2009 Summer season.  Camps will take place across the cities leisure centre sites and in various community centres.  Specialist Camps in Soccer, GAA, Judo, Athletics and Swimming are on offer.

Or why not try one of the multi sport camps giving you the opportunity to try out a wide range of sports and activities for children of all ages including wall climbing, badminton, tennis, racquetball, orienteering, table tennis and archery.

The Summer Camps are as follows:

St. Columb's Park Leisure Centre Summercamp 2009

This is a structured programme for boys and girls aged 8 - 12 years, delivered by fully qualified and experienced coaches.

Activities:

• Football
• Badminton
• Racketball
• Table-tennis
• Swimming
• Wall Climbing
• Tennis
• Orienteering
• Basketball
• Archery

Venue

Cost

• 1 child - £32.00;
• Family rates: 2 children - £60
• Family rates: 3 children - £85.00

• 1 child - £25.60;
• Family rates: 2 children - £48.00
• Family rates: 3 children - £68.00

Contact

IFA/DCC Summer Soccer Schools 2009

Multi-Sport Funweek

This fun week is jointly delivered by the IFA and NIJF Grassroots Departments of Derry City Council and kindly sponsored by DCC Community Relations. Each child will be expected to participate in all the sporting activities and workshops on offer.

Each participant will receive a FREE sports pack & Nutty Krust Goodie Bag!

Soccer Only Funweeks

These are the only football fun weeks endorsed by the Irish Football Association. Suitably qualified IFA Staff Coaches will be in attendance, including lady coaches!

• Cost: £25 per child (concessions for 2nd/3rd child from same family – £20 each)
• Age: 6yrs - 16yrs (Each child will receive a football bag and wallet.)

Contact

Grassroots Judo Summer Camps

Multi-sport and Judo fundamentals, football, nutrition and drugs awareness. Delivered by Derry City Council Grassroots Judo Development officer and IFA Development officer in conjunction with Waterside community sport and partly funded by Derry City Council community relations.

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• Times: 10 am – 3 pm
• Age: 6yrs - 16yrs
• Cost: £25 per child (concessions for 2nd/3rd child from same family – £20 each)
• Contact: Jim Toland, 079 7659 1573

Swimming Lessons at Templemore Sports Complex

For beginners and improvers in swimming aged 7 years +. Ideal for those learning to swim prior to going on their Summer holidays.

• Dates: Monday 6th July 2009 until Friday 10th July 2009
• Time: 10.00am - 10.45am
• Cost: £20.00

Further information call Templemore sports complex on 02871289200

Summer Star:track

Star:track is an introduction to the fundamentals of athletic running, jumping and throwing through fun play and games, progressing on to mastery of the main track and field athletic events.  The course is delivery by fully qualified and experienced Athletics Coaches.

Each child receives an Official Aviva Star:track T-Shirt and Goodie Bag!

• Venue: Templemore Sports Complex (Track)
• Dates: Wed 8th – Fri 10th July 2009
• Times: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
• Age: Boys & Girls from 8-15 years
• Cost: £25 per child (Concession - £20 for 2nd/3rd child from same family)

Application Form

Registration

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Breathing Places Summer Events

As part of our Breathing Places "Year of Action" Derry City Council, in association with it's partners have organised a number of FREE public events that are open to all. Events are taking place throughout the summer months in Bay Road Park and St Columb's Park. This mix of wildlife workshops and picnics in the park ensures that you and your family can enjoy a fun day out within the surrounds of the natural outdoor environment. For further information visit www.derrycity.gov.uk/biodiversity or call Julie Corry on 02871365151.

Museum Fun this Summer

If you are looking for something to do for all the family this Summer why not visit one of the four museums on offer through Derry City Council's Heritage and Museum Service. A world of wonder awaits the whole family at the Tower Museum this summer with a number of exciting and interactive exhibitions that will delight young and old and provide everyone with a memorable day out. A special family backpack for the Armada Shipwreck Exhibition is available for children containing items such as puzzles, colouring pads, pens, pencils and an MP3 information player, compass, pretend artefacts and a jigsaw of the Spanish Armada that will extend the fun of a day trip to the Tower Museum beyond the city walls. Why not come along to the Big Dig on Archaeology Day June 20th in the Tower Museum or check out the Percy French Exhibition at the Foyle Valley Railway.

In addition why not visit the Harbour Museum with its eclectic collection of objects on display recalling the city's maritime connections. The Workhouse Museum has displays on social life in the 19th Century and an exhibition of Derry during World War II and the Foyle Valley Railway reopened for the summer brings you back in time to the days when four railway companies operated in and out of the city.

For more information on our Museums and Summer events visit www.derrycity.gov.uk/museums or call 02871377331.