Dublin City Council summer camps at Richmond Barracks

Looking for something to keep the kids from getting bored this summer? Well Dublin City Council’s Richmond Barracks might just have the answer!

Children and teenagers from 7 to 16 years of age can make, create, learn, and turn their ideas into art with a variety of different creative workshops for different age groups at Richmond Barracks Summer Camps 2025 

Four distinct camps, each focusing on a specific theme - biodiversity and urban gardening, Dublin history, electronic projects, or illustration - are supervised and led by experienced and engaging facilitators who specialise in guiding participants through each activity. 

Each camp takes place over three days for two to three hours per day. With a small charge of €10 for the three days for one participant, or €15 for two participants from the same family, they offer great value and are always popular, so advanced booking is advised. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. 

Laura Howe, Culture Connects Programme Manager says: “The Culture Connects Programme at Richmond Barracks offers a year-round programme of activities and workshops for children and young people. Activities are planned based on what we learn from listening to people. With these camps, we want to provide an engaging and accessible way for children and young people to try out new things, learn new skills, and connect through culture.”

Bookings can be made online at https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=1962&r=show&u=www.richmondbarracks.ie%2Fcamps&t=5b7a5b19243d0aad6fa4286243b8892bd6ba732a or by calling 01 524 2532. 

The Culture Connects programme at Richmond Barracks is operated by Dublin City Council Culture Company. The CEO of Dublin City Council Culture Company, Iseult Dunne says: "Dublin City Council Culture Company runs cultural initiatives and buildings across the city with, and for, the people of Dublin. The Culture Connects programme is operated by Culture Company staff, and funded through Dublin City Council’s funding of the Culture Company and its work in cultural provision and cultural participation. We are dedicated to investing time and resources into making cultural experiences available to everyone in Dublin, and we are delighted to be able to offer a rich and diverse programme including creative activities for children and young people all year round." 

Camps include: 

3-day Children's History Summer Camp - for 9 to 12 year olds Tuesday 15, Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 July, 10 am to 2 pm 

Join Dublin’s Historian in Residence for Children Dervilia Roche to explore history through games and crafts. Learn about the different chapters of Dublin’s fascinating history, create your own artworks inspired by some of the subjects, and enjoy fun interactive games in the historic setting of Richmond Barracks. 

3-day Maker Camp - for 10 to 12 year olds Wednesday 6, Thursday 7 and Friday 8 August, 10 am to 12 pm 

Join comedy and tech whizz Aidan Fitzmaurice for a fun-filled Maker Camp where you can learn electronics and technology skills, make friends and work on fun projects together. This will be a creative space where mistakes are welcomed and exploration is encouraged! 

3-day Maker Camp - for 13 to 16 year olds Wednesday 6, Thursday 7 and Friday 8 August, 1 pm to 3 pm 

Join comedy and tech whizz Aidan Fitzmaurice for a fun-filled Maker Camp where you can learn electronics and technology skills, make friends and work on fun projects together. This will be a creative space where mistakes are welcomed and exploration is encouraged! 

3-day Green Club: biodiversity summer camp - for 7 to 10 year olds Tuesday 12 August to Thursday 14 August, 10 am to 12 pm 

Join Eco-Gardener in Residence Polly Rowley-Sams and discover more about native Irish animals, plants and the environment. Learn about biodiversity and nature, try out some eco-gardening and have fun making new friends in the outdoors. 

3-day Young Artists' Camp - for 9 to 11 year olds Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 August, 11 am to 1 pm 

Join artist Kate Escolin and learn how to develop your ideas from initial sketches to finished artworks. Explore new projects each day, from zine making and comic making to illustration and character design. This will be a creative space where mistakes are welcomed and exploration is encouraged! 

3-day Young Artists' Camp - for 12 to 15 year olds Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 August, 2 pm to 4 pm 

Join artist Kate Escolin and learn how to develop your ideas from initial sketches to finished artworks. Explore new projects each day, from zine making and comic making to illustration and character design. This will be a creative space where mistakes are welcomed and exploration is encouraged!

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Notes to the Editor:

Richmond Barracks is a building of historical importance located in Inchicore. It is home to a library, garden and cultural workshops and events. 

Culture Connects is a year-round programme of cultural activities that celebrate the experiences and interests of the local communities and people. It invites people in Dublin to try out new things. We offer ways for people to make and create together, to share ideas, and connect through culture and conversation. Culture Connects is made by Dublin City Council Culture Company. 

Inchicore Library offers a range of adult fiction and non-fiction material, a selection of young adult material and a junior library. It also runs monthly groups and events for adults and kids that are open for anyone to join in. Inchicore Library is run by Dublin City Libraries. Richmond Barracks is owned by Dublin City Council.