Sensory-Friendly Summer Camps in Ireland 2026
- Sensory Den
- Jun 22
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 28
A practical guide for parents of children with additional needs.
Cavan
Football For All Camp — Bailieboro Celtic AFC
Location: Bailieboro Celtic AFC, Co. Cavan
Dates: 10th–14th August 2026
Suitable for: Children with additional needs who enjoy football
Contact: camps@fai.ie
Booking: bookings.faifootballcamps.ie
Cork
Ballyhass ASD Adventure Camps
Locations:
Ballyhass Coachford, Co. Cork
Ballyhass Mallow, Co. Cork
Dates:
Coachford: 5th–7th August
Mallow: 19th–21st August
Suitable for: Autistic children and children with sensory needs
Contact: info@ballyhass.ie
Website: ballyhass.ie
Dublin
The Toy Box Sensory Summer Camp
Location: Fortlawn Community Centre, Fortlawn Park, Dublin 15
Dates: 4th–7th August 2026
Suitable for: Children with additional needs
Contact: admin@toyboxireland.com
Football For All Camp — Hartstown / Huntstown FC
Location: Hartstown Huntstown FC, Dublin 15
Dates: 28th–30th July 2026
Suitable for: Children with additional needs who enjoy football
Contact: camps@fai.ie
Booking: bookings.faifootballcamps.ie
Spectrum Kids Fitness
Location: Mulhuddart, Dublin 15
Suitable for: Autistic children and teens
Contact: info@spectrumkidsfitness.com
Neurodiversity Ireland Summer Camps
Location: Sandymount, Dublin 4 / Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Suitable for: Neurodivergent children aged approximately 4–13
Contact: register@neurodiversityireland.com
Dublin City Council Inclusive camp
Location:Finglas, Bluebell, Ballybough, Irishtown
Suitable for: Neurodiverse children, aged 6 - 15yrs
Contact: mark.hughes@dublincity.ie
Dublin City Council Inclusive water camp
Location: Clontarf yacht club
Suitable for: Children with additional needs aged 7- 17yrs
Galway
C - Ability
Suitable For : Children with additional needs
Contact : amie@c-ability.ie
Kilkenny
KRSP Inclusive Summer Camps
Location: Kilkenny Rugby Club, Foulkstown, Kilkenny, R95 CH68
Dates: 6th–17th July 2026
Suitable for: Children and young people with additional needs
Contact: Seamus Nugent ;
087 356 7884
Website: krsp.ie
KRSP Supported Swim Camp
Location: The Watershed, Kilkenny
Dates: 20th–24th July 2026
Suitable for: Children with additional needs who would benefit from supported swimming
Contact: Seamus Nugent ;087 356 7884
Website: krsp.ie
Laois
C-Ability
Suitable for : Children with additional needs
Contact: amie@c-ability.ie
Limerick
Limerick Sports Partnership Inclusive Sports Camp
Location: Limerick Lawn Tennis Club, Ennis Road, Limerick, V94 X9KO
Dates: Check 2026 dates directly with organiser
Suitable for: Children and teenagers with intellectual disabilities, neurodivergence, physical disabilities or additional needs
Contact: Sally Wilson
Phone: 061 524 976
Email: swilson@limericksports.ie
Website: limericksports.ie
Meath
GAA All Star Inclusion Cúl Camp — Dunganny
Location: Dunganny Centre of Excellence, Co. Meath
Dates: 4th–5th August 2026
Time: 10am–1pm
Suitable for: Children with additional needs
Contact: Book through Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps
Booking: kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie
GAA All Star Inclusion Cúl Camp — Ashbourne
Location: Donaghmore Ashbourne GAA, Co. Meath
Dates: 6th–7th August 2026
Time: 10am–1pm
Suitable for: Children with additional needs
Contact: Book through Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps
Questions to Ask Before Booking
Before booking any camp, it is worth asking:
What is the staff-to-child ratio?
Is there a quiet space available?
Are staff trained in autism, neurodiversity or disability inclusion?
Can my child bring ear defenders, fidgets or comfort
items?
Can I share my child’s sensory profile in advance?
What happens if my child becomes overwhelmed?
This guide will be updated as more verified camp dates and locations become available.
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