Camp Waterford

CAMP WATERFORD is a multi-activity summer camp. This year we are celebrating 24 years of operation. CAMP WATERFORD has been running now for 17 years.

It is an unforgettable experience for kids from 7 -14 yrs. The course runs for 3 weeks from 10th-14th, 17-21st and 24th-28th July 2017. We aim to run a camp that allows children to experience a broad range of sports activities through an atmosphere that ensures safety, fun and learning. Children also enjoy art & crafts, drama, music & treasure hunts. We also aim to provide activities that promote

fairness, honesty, kindness and respect for others. Each day starts with an assembly giving the children the opportunity to become familiar with how the camp operates, the coaches and each other. In the mornings all the children follow a timetable of sports and activities coached in small groups of children of a similar age. In the afternoon, tournaments are organised within a house system within which our unique family atmosphere is enhanced further. There is also swimming on 3 afternoons. At the end of each day the camp is gathered together once again to reflect on the days events. Prizes are awarded to those that demonstrate sportsmanship, artistic flair and helpfulness. PE Teacher & CW Director Chris Guest runs this camp, alongside a team of fantastic staff. CUB CAMP caters for 4-6 year olds and is run seperately in it’s own buildings on the campus. The course runs for 3 weeks from 10th-14th, 17th-21st and 24th-28th July 2017. The camp is also very popular. Again, the children follow a timetable of activities in the morning and afternoon. These include a wide variety of sports, art & crafts, drama. PE Teacher and CW Director Rachel Guest runs this camp. This year we welcome back Primary school teacher Niamh Hourihane (St Ursula’s) and Elsa Griffin who along with their assistants will form a cracking team. It will be SO MUCH FUN! In all the Camps children have the opportunity to swim on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We keep the group sizes small for all activities. Great sensitivity is shown to cautious swimmers. Help is given to Cub Camp children when changing. The CW Sports Academy will run again for the first two weeks. Sports Academy PLUS will run in week three. The Camp is very popular. It has been developed specifically for 13-18 year olds who are keen sports players and athletes. They get the opportunity to play a very wide variety of sports such as soccer, hockey, tag rugby, tennis, volleyball, basketball, athletics …. and some more unusual ones such as handball and yoga. In Week Three students will be given tips on how to train, what to eat and how to prepare and recover effectively from sport. There will be specialist coaches who will lead coaching sessions and pass on their knowledge to the students. The swimming pool will also be available for recovery sessions in addition to using all the outstanding facilities at Newtown School. Experienced CW coach and Irish athlete Niall Tuohy (BA Sports Science and currently studying Medicine at UL)) will lead this camp along with Elaine Breen (PE Teacher at Ursuline Convent School) and David Quinn. For more information and parents reviews please see the Sports Academy page.

27/07/2024

14/07/2024

12/07/2024

We’ve had such a blast this week!
Thanks for lending us your super kids!
We’ve 2 more action packed fun weeks ahead! Book on now .com or email [email protected] for reductions if you’ve been on wk 1 & want to come back for more! 🥳

08/07/2024

Not long now! 🥳 Can’t wait to see everyone this morning! 😃 Check out our story for today’s activities in Cub Camp & Camp Waterford!

25/06/2024

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🌟 Get all the camp details at www.campwaterford.com 🌟

24/06/2024

We’re just so thrilled for Ben Johnson on hearing the news today that he will be representing the Irish men’s hockey team at the Paris Olympics this summer!
Ben is a past pupil of Newtown School and spent summers attending or coaching at Camp Waterford’s Sports Academy before leading it for us in 2022.
We will be glued to the hockey and everyone at Camp wishes you the best of luck! 🏑☘️

23/06/2024

With just two weeks until camp starts we thought we’d introduce ourselves! 🤩

15/06/2024

Rach explains the theme for week one 8-12th July in Cub Camp for 4-6 yr olds.

14/06/2024

It’s less than 24 days until we throw open the doors for our 24th year of running Camp Waterford in the year 2024!! 😱🤸‍♂️🙌 We can’t wait!

14/06/2024

Every week at Camp we have a theme! It helps inspire our activities, adds a little magic and creativity and often there’s a take away message!
Last year we explored the theme of ‘flight’ and on the final day coach Niamh attempted a lift off! 😆

12/06/2024

Today has been all about choosing themes for Camp Waterford! Even Murphy got involved! Tell us your favourite from previous years in the comments below! Stay tuned to hear what we picked!

10/06/2024

Running into the week like these complete legends - what an inspiration 🤩 🔥🔥🇮🇪 🥇🥇 🥈

09/06/2024

We’re beyond excited about camp starting in just 4 weeks! Summer is here, the sun is out(ish) and places are filling up for all 3 wks! 🤸‍♂️
We cater from 4-17 yrs!!
Bag your spot by booking a place .campwaterford.com asap!

29/03/2024

Happy Easter 🐣 have a wonderful weekend!

29/07/2023

Fun times from final Friday! 😎

29/07/2023

Sneaky peek at our final day fun! Thanks so much for lending us little troupers, to the staff for helping create the magic, and we hope you'll be back for more next year!

27/07/2023

Another great day with staff finding time to 'relax' afterwards with a hotly contested game of 🏑 It was close but Ireland took the win 4-3 against the 'Rest of the World'! ☺️

26/07/2023

Despite some challenges ☔ we've had a great few days on camp so far this week! 🤸

23/07/2023

Some Sports Academy action!

21/07/2023

Meanwhile capture the flag is rocking!

21/07/2023

Dance crew with Pip & Milly

21/07/2023

Rehearsals for the talent show in full flow!

21/07/2023

Getting excited for today's rock 'n roll and show stopping talent show 🌟🙌🌞 Peek in if you fancy at the end of the day!!

20/07/2023

Sad it's the last day of wk 1? 😢
Pick up your souvenir 'T' tomorrow so you can re-live the experience every day 'til next year!
Or better still - book in for another week 🙌

20/07/2023

And the big question did Niamh fly?

20/07/2023

Snap shot of a busy week so far! What a wonderful week we've had with your little 🌟's

30/06/2023

Are you ready for the best week of your summer? Our incredible team can't wait to meet you. With just 17 sleeps 😱 to go make sure you've grabbed your place!

17/06/2023

The weekend is here! 🙌 That must mean we are one week closer to the start of Camp Waterford ! Just 4 wks to be exact! Don't delay in booking your slot on an epic adventure!

22/05/2023

Did you know we run a camp dedicated to 13-17 year olds? We've got a cracking team of PE & sports mad specialists ready to deliver a wide variety of sports within a relaxed, friendly & encouraging environment. Keen to keep your teen active this summer? This could be just the ticket! 🎟️☺️