Creative Kids Summer Camp

06/05/2016

Summer 2016 Announcement :
To our many Creative Kids friends, we regret to announce that this summer (2016) we will not be running our usual annual summer camp.
However, this is only a temporary break and we look forward to returning to full operation soon.
We will miss meeting up with our regular pals and fully intend to catch up very soon.
Keep an eye on our page for upcoming plans.
Big hugs to our little friends!
Kind regards,
Ailbhe & team.

25/07/2015

The children enjoying the underwater scene they had created.

25/07/2015

We bid a fond farewell to our latest batch of 'Creative Kid Campers' with a nautical theme. Lots of oceanic themed arts & crafts and yesterday we had a visit from a genuine sea captain!!! He told us of his adventures as a young sailor on the South China Seas and the children had prepared an extensive list of questions for him.
The class were delighted to each receive an RNLI yellow wellington boot badge.
Thanks to a terrific crew who made sure things went swimmingly for the kids :-)
Lindsey, Niamh, Shona, Sarah, Kealan and of course the old Seadog himself, Captain Kevin!
I wonder what adventures next week will bring?
Ailbhe

07/07/2015

Second week of camp firmly underway...
We have a whole new group of imaginative, inquisitive, playful kids. Today we see the children really settling in with some terrific new friendships forged. It really is a pleasure to laugh and play together... I think this may be the best job in the world!
Each week we introduce a number of craft characters to the group and see where the children take the story.
This week we find ourselves on Magic Mountain with the Grand Old Duke of York and his Ten Thousand Men making the difficult ascent to the top where sits a glorious castle. The journey is an interesting one as the armour clad soldiers have to make it up the mountain past it's magical inhabitants.
We had great fun today creating a mountain and castle using old cardboard boxes...we're very glad we remembered to bring aprons & old T-shirts (there was a lot of painting). The children also created some very interesting villagers to protect the castle from the invaders. Each villager was interviewed before taking their place inside the castle 'X-Factor' style..great fun, buzzers and all !!!
The paint is drying tonight and tomorrow we begin to assemble and decorate and develop the story further.
We've left the villagers guarding the castle, I wonder what kind of mischief they're getting up to?
It's a story in progress, but I thought you'd like to take a peek at the work so far....

05/07/2015

Hello all,

We are looking forward to meeting our next group of Creative Kids tomorrow, it promises to be a lively week!

We still have availability for Week 4 (July 20-24) and Week 5 (July 27-31). Booking ahead is required.
If you wish to do so, please pm us here or contact us by email: [email protected]
or you can text or ring 087 699 7050

Each day we will explore various fantastic themes through games, drama, arts & crafts etc. in order to promote and enhance communication skills (and have lots of fun in the process!).

This year we are delighted to be back in the beautiful tranquil venue: 'the Quaker Meeting House', Southville Gdns., Ballinacurra, Limerick.

Directions:
Coming from the city centre heading towards Crescent Shopping Centre - after passing through Punch's Cross turn RIGHT at the next traffic lights ( junction of Ballinacurra Rd and Childer's Rd.) into Southville Gardens. Take the first right turn into the avenue, continue to the end and through gates into The Meeting House grounds.

Coming from Raheen/Dooradoyle towards City centre:
Turn LEFT at the traffic lights ( junction of Ballinacurra Rd and Childer's Rd.) into Southville Gardens. Take the first right turn into the avenue, continue to the end and through gates into The Meeting House grounds.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE VENUE IS SITUATED IN A QUIET RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY. WE ASK THAT CARS ARE NOT PARKED IN THE AVENUE BUT THAT YOU DRIVE CAREFULLY THROUGH THE GATES OF THE MEETING HOUSE WHERE YOU CAN SAFELY PARK AND BRING THE CHILDREN INSIDE. WE ALSO ASK THAT YOU EXIT CAREFULLY.

IMPORTANT:
Children will need to be signed in on arrival (between 9 & 9.30am) and signed out at collection time (3.00pm) each day.

Please remember to bring a packed lunch, enough for small break & big lunch break.
Also, an apron or old T-shirt to protect clothes when working with paints.

We look forward to seeing you very soon!

Ailbhe & Trudy

02/07/2015

Today started out bright and dry, perfect for quick drying our Creative Kid Masks. Sponged on a variety of light'n'bright colour paints on to the paper masks and set them out to cook in the sunshine while we had our elevenseseseses.
After some outdoor play the sky turned grey. Time to gather up the masks and set to work with markers, glue, feathers, sparkles and paper. Very happy with the results! What do you think?
We even had time for everyone to make their very own milk carton bird feeder to bring home to their own gardens....party time for the birdies!!!

01/07/2015

Yikes!!! Week 1 of camp is flying by!
The children are terrific, full of imagination and ideas and really engaged with our Fantasy theme.
Fact and fantasy collided when discussing Fairy forts and Woodland sprites, the talk turned to woodland creatures we see for real. Some budding ornithologists in our group!
The upshot was that yesterday we suspended making our fantasy Fairy Castle, and instead created an interesting feeder for our feathered friends.
Hope the birds enjoyed the feast of mixed seeds and dried mealworms.
Today we got back to work on our cardboard box castle & Fairy theatre...sparkle everywhere!

08/06/2015

We are delighted to announce details of our upcoming Creative Kids Summer Camp 2015.
Our camps will take place through the month of July, running from Monday to Friday each week.

This year we are delighted to return to the wonderful venue:
'The Quaker Meeting House',
Southville Gardens,
Ballinacurra,
Limerick.

Activities Include:
Storytelling Skills
Voice & Communication
Drama Games
Arts/Crafts
Mime
Puppets
Mask Making
Face Art
Creative Movement and lots more.....!

Course Dates:
Camp runs 9.30am - 3.00pm Mon. - Fri.
(9.00am drop-off available)

Week 1. June 29th - 3rd July
Week 2. July 6th - 10th July
Week 3. July 13th - 17th July
Week 4. July 20th - 24th July
Week 5. July 27th - 31st July

Course Fee: €95

A deposit of €20 is required to secure a place.
Places are limited so please be advised to book your selected week well in advance to avoid disappointment.

If you are interested in your child attending camp with please message me.
Alternatively you can email me at [email protected]
Or text me on 087 699 7050

I would be happy to send you out a booking form.

Looking forward to a very lively summer!!!

Kind regards,

Ailbhe

12/10/2014

HALLOWEEN SPOOKY CAMP 2014.

We at Creative Kids are delighted to announce details of our forthcoming two day "Halloween Spooky Camp" which runs on October 30th & 31st.
The venue is The Quaker Meeting House in Southville Gardens (off the Ballinacurra Road), Limerick.

We will be preparing for the Halloween holiday with lots of stories, poetry, drama, games, crafts, face painting, mask-making, costumes and lots more!

The camp will run from 9.30am to 3.00pm on Thursday 30th and Friday 31st October. There is a 9.00am drop off for busy parents with early starts.

We look forward to meeting with students old and new and we have an exciting selection of Halloween activities lined up.

The cost is €50 per child.

If you are interested in joining the group please contact us :

Ailbhe @ 087 699 70 50
[email protected]

Trudy @ 085 23 233 73
[email protected]

Please be aware that this is a two day camp and places are limited so early booking is recommended.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Best wishes,
Ailbhe & Trudy.

17/07/2014

Giant Beanstalk update: The pirates got wind of the treasure in the Giant's castle. They set course for Giant Island in their pirate ship "The Beastly Barnacle" waving their cutlasses. They lost a man overboard as they hit the shore. Jack took refuge inside the Giant's treasure chest staying well out of sight.
As the pirates climbed the beanstalk they were set upon by Jack's pal Jill and an assortment of Teeny Tiny Ghosts who live among the the vines. Pandemonium!....Jack tried playing his magic guitar to lull the pirates into a magical sleep. Mammys and Daddys arrived to collect the children as the battle was raging. I wonder will the little ghosties be able
to hold the fort until morning?
Thanks to Ava, Jenny, Kate, Eva and Tom for constructing a terrific pirate vessel. Conor, Bill, Johnny, Cillian,Matthew and Robert are fearsome as the pirates. Molly, Eva, Hannah, Jenny, Kate and Kitty are terrific as the Jills & Ghosties and of course Tom as the very brave little Jack. I wonder how this is all going to pan out? We'll keep you posted. Ailbhe & Trudy.

17/06/2014