Ireland, Drogheda
Youth summer camp in Ireland
Experience a teen summer camp in Ireland where you can learn English, meet international teens, and enjoy cultural activities in a welcoming environment.
- Where
- Drogheda, Ireland
- Length
- From 1 to 6 weeks
- Minimum age
- 10 years old
- Language
- English basic
from €2,050 for 2 weeks
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The project
This youth summer camp in Ireland is ideal for young learners aged 10 to 17 looking for fun and adventure! Learn English and meet like-minded teenagers from around the world! The programme, available from 1 to 6 weeks, includes 15 hours of general English lessons, combined with a varied programme of sports, creative, and cultural activities.
A project we follow
Projects chosen with care and followed through regular visits on site.
A typical week
Sunday
Arrival day, icebreaker workshop.
Monday
- 08:00 – 09:00: Breakfast
- 09:00-12:30: English lessons
- 12:30 – 14:00: Lunch
- 14:00 – 17:30: Badminton and creative workshop
- 18:00 – 19:00: Dinner
- 19:00 – 21:45: Movie night
- 22:00 – 07:30: Rest time
Tuesday
- 09:00-12:30: English lessons
- 12:30 – 14:00: Lunch
- 14:00 – 17:30: Irish sports and team-building workshop
- 18:00 – 19:00: Dinner
- 19:00 – 21:45: Games and quiz night
Wednesday
Full day excursion to Dublin to learn about the city’s history and culture. Students are always guided and supervised by school staff.
Thursday
- 09:00-12:30: English lessons
- 12:30 – 14:00: Lunch
- 14:00 – 17:30: Hockey and team challenges
- 18:00 – 19:00: Dinner
- 19:00 – 21:45: Irish music dance evening
Friday
- 09:00-12:30: English lessons
- 12:30 – 14:00: Lunch
- 14:00 – 17:30: Basketball and Tie-Dye T-Shirt workshop
- 18:00 – 19:00: Dinner
- 19:00 – 21:45: Night walk
Saturday
Full day: Killiney Hill, Killiney Beach games, and ice cream.
Weekends are usually dedicated to full-day excursions.
Accommodation and meals
Host Families: Located just 45 minutes from Dublin city center and 30 minutes from Dublin airport, Drogheda retains a charming small-town atmosphere while offering plenty of activities and attractions to discover. Host families are located between 20 and 40 minutes from the school.
Meals
Meals are included in the programme. Breakfast is continental, with a hot lunch and dinner (packed lunch provided for weekend excursions).
Supervision
The teachers and support staff are trained and available to guide and assist students throughout the programme. A reception desk on campus is always open to welcome students and provide guidance if needed.
On your first day, you will meet an Academic Manager who will support you throughout your programme.
Arrival and transfers
All transportation for activities and excursions is included. If you are staying with a host family, you will receive a transport pass on the day of your arrival.
Free time and activities
Cultural Activities
To give teenagers a full experience of Irish culture, a wide range of educational and recreational activities is offered.
Here are some of the activities included in the programme:
- Irish sports
- Basketball, Volleyball…
- Dance evenings
- Creative workshops (postcard making, Viking helmet crafting)
- Visits and excursions (Kilkenny, Killiney Hill, museum)
Language Lessons
The programme includes 15 hours of English lessons combined with numerous sports, creative, and cultural activities.
Experienced teachers deliver an exciting programme focused on practical English and communication, allowing you to explore themes related to Irish culture, history, and music. The goal is to combine English lessons with practice in real-life situations so that you truly make progress.
Budget
How long are you going for?
Start dates and durations for 2027: 1 to 6 weeks from 27 June, 1 to 4 weeks from 11 July, 1 week from 25 July.
What is included
- 15 hours of English classes per week
- 3 meals per day
- Accommodation in host family
- All visits and excursions by private transport.
- Transport pass for students staying with a host family
- Arrival and return airport transfer
- Registration fee (€200)
- European Youth Card included to receive discounts all across Europe
Not included
- Flight tickets
Where your money goes
Donations are reinvested in full and directly into the local associations. How the costs break down
See the budget week by week
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Getting ready to leave
Your application
An up-to-date CV and a cover letter describing your background and what brings you here.
Conditions to take part
- Aged 10 to 17
- Copy of passport or ID card
- All levels of English are accepted
- Parental consent
Insurance
For any project abroad, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness, repatriation and third-party liability. With Chapka Cap Student, you get 5% off.
Online language lessons
With Clic Campus: video lessons and an e-learning platform, from home.
Questions
What are the vaccination requirements for a summer camp?
Check with your doctor before you leave, and with a travel health service such as the Institut Pasteur: pasteur.fr/fr/centre-medical/preparer-son-voyage/
What are the benefits of a school work placement abroad?
A work placement abroad brings a great deal, personally and professionally. It gives you international experience, builds your language skills, immerses you in a new culture and lets you make a real contribution to projects with a social impact. These experiences are also worth highlighting in your studies, your career and your personal life.
Can you do your school work placement in another country?
Of course. Whatever course you are on, you can take part.
Our placements abroad cover a wide range of fields with a positive impact on local communities. You can choose to join:
- Education: supporting teaching in schools, running educational workshops for children or taking part in awareness campaigns on crucial subjects such as the environment.
What is a youth work camp?
A youth work camp is a stay where teenagers take part in solidarity projects, often centred on building, renovation or protecting the environment. Run in several countries, these camps let young people help improve local living conditions while gaining valuable practical and personal skills.
How do you sign up for a summer camp abroad?
Signing up for a summer camp abroad usually takes several steps:
- Choose a programme that suits the teenager's interests and language level.
- Check the conditions for joining: age, language level, paperwork required.
What does a week at a summer camp look like?
Most youth camps follow a similar pattern:
- Day one: on arrival, participants are welcomed by the staff, introduced to the others and shown around, so they feel at ease.
- Monday to Friday:
What is a summer camp?
A summer camp is an immersive experience that lets teenagers and young adults take part in educational, sporting and cultural activities over the summer holidays.
These programmes offer a safe setting in which to discover new cultures and activities, improve language skills (English or Spanish) and meet people from all kinds of backgrounds. They carry a strong educational purpose: teenagers learn a great deal about the culture and the language of the country they visit.
Another question? Ask the team, and someone who knows the project will answer.
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