Summer is great, but with 6 weeks – or more – of school holidays, you might wonder how to fill the time. Never fear because Amsterdam Mamas has made your planning easy with our members' recommendations for summer camps and classes in and around Amsterdam. We have divided our recommendations into categories – there's something for everyone, from Frisbee to Lego camp!
ART
My Little Van Gogh in association with Toddler Sense and Mini Professors
Location: Amsterdam Zuid
Ages: 3-7
Dates: First Round: July 23-27; Second Round: July 30-August 3; Third Round: August 27-31
Note: Full day and half-day options available. Activities include art, music, gym, dance, experiments and more.
Cost: €300/full week
ARTZUID Art Camp
Location: Amsterdam Zuid
Ages: 6-11
Dates: April 30-May 4 from 9:00-17:00
Cost: €310
* Only 20 places available
ARCHITECTURE and ART: ArchiKids Camp by Amsterdam Space and Sound Club
Location: Amsterdam Center/West
Ages: 5-10
Cost: €270/week; with sibling €240/week
BMX
Griffioenoutdoor BMX Zomerwekend
Location: Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Ages: 8-16
Dates: 4-day camps July 23-26, July 30-August 2, August 20-23, August 27-30
Cost: €155
COMPUTER
New Tech Kids
Location: Amsterdam Centrum (Jordaan)
Many program options; check website for details
DANCE
Danskamp
Location: Wilhelminanoord (Drenthe)
Ages: 10-18
Dates: August 6-10, August 13-17
Cost: €429 (one installment) or €449 (2, 4, or 6 installments)
Note: Minimum one year dance experience required. Evening program also available.
ENGLISH
Engels voor Bengels
Location: Multiple locations throughout the Netherlands
Ages: Programs for ages 4-11 and 11-17
Dates: Weekly in July
Cost: €280/5 day camp for beginners; €745/6 day teen camp; €1650/13 day teen camp
FASHION
Amsterdam Fashion Academy
Location: Amsterdam Centrum
Ages: 9-13
Dates: July 9-13, July 16-20
Cost: €475/week
FOOTBALL
AFC Football Camp
Location: Amsterdam Zuid
Ages: 6-13
Dates: August 20-24
Cost: €235
Ajax Football Camp
Location: Amsterdam Zuidoost
Ages: 6-16 (birth year 2002-2012)
Dates: July 16-20, July 17-21, July 23-27, July 30-August 3
Note: July weeks are full, waiting list available
Cost: €389
Club Voetbaldagen
Location: Amsterdam Zuidoost (other locations in the Netherlands available)
Ages: 6-13
Dates: 3-day camps in Amsterdam July 23-25, August 27-29
Cost: €105
Voetjebal
Location: Amstelveen
Ages 3-9 years: July 23-26 and August 27-30 (09:00-12:30)
Ages 3-4,5 years: €99
Ages 4, 5-9 years: €229
FRISBEE
Frisbeeclinics
Location: Doesburg
Ages: 10-14
Dates: August 14-September 2
GENERAL SPORT
Fitkidz
Location: Amsterdam Zuid
Ages: 4-12
Dates: July 23-27, July 30-August 3, August 27-31
Cost: €55/day or €250/week, including juices, snacks, and lunch
KidsAktief
Location: Amsterdam Noord
Ages: 4-12
Dates: July 23-August 31. Specific dates to be announced after May holidays
Cost: varies according to activity
Little Star Fitness
Location: Amsterdam Zuid
Ages: 4-12
Dates: July 23-27, July 30-August 3, August 6-10
Cost: €250/week or €50/day (full week); €55/day (daily)
The Little Gym
Location: Amsterdam Zuid
Ages: 3-8
Dates: Weekly from July 23-September 1
Cost: unknown
Zoka
Location: Beekbergen
Ages: various camps between 6-18 years
Dates: Weekly from July 9-August 24
Cost: from €85 up to €170 for members and from €102 up to €204 for non members
GENERAL SUMMER CAMP
Summer Camps Holland
Dates/ages: Many options available, see website for details
UPventure
Location: Amsterdam West
Ages: 8-10 and 11-13
Dates: Weekly from July 23-August 31
Cost: per child: €150 for 2 days; €217.50 for 3 days; €280 for 4 days; €325 for 5 days
Vinea Vacation Camps
Dates/ages: Many options available, see website for details
HOCKEY
Panasj
Location: Amstelveen
Ages: 3-12 years
Dates: July 23-August 31
Cost: €99-€229
HORSE RIDING
De Hollandsche Manege
Location: Amsterdam Oud-West
Ages: 5+
Dates: July 23-27, August 30-3, August 20-24, August 27-31
Cost: €300
Nieuw Amstelland
Location: Amstelveen
Ages: Not specified
Dates: Weekly from July 23-August 31
Note: Weeks 1, 3, and 6 for beginners; Week 2 for intermediate; Week 4 for slightly to moderately experienced; Week 5 for moderately-experienced riders
Cost: €230
Pony Camp
Location: Amsterdam Zuidoost
Ages: 6-14
Dates: July 23-27, July 30-August 4, August 13-17 (supercamp), August 20-24, August 27-31
Cost: €175 for a four day camp, €205 for a five day camp, €275 for super camp
LEGO
Young Engineers LEGOkamp
Location: Amsterdam Zuid and Amsterdam West
Ages: 6-11
Dates: Jul 23-August 30
Cost: €240
NATURE
Amsterdam Survival Academy
Location: Amstelveen
Ages: 7-12
Dates: July 23-27, July 30-August 3, August 6-10
Cost: €65/day
DagKamp Agnes
Location: Eemnes
Ages: 4-12
Dates: Weekly from July 23-September 2
Cost: €40
Jeugdvakantieplan
The following organisations provide youth camps on a voluntary basis:
Light and Air TVB
Youth Dune 2
Holiday Bus
Agnes
Location: various locations in Kennemerduinen and Laren
Ages: 4-12
Dates: July 23-August 31, pending funding
Jump Zomerkampen
Location: Eerbeek
Ages 6-9: July 23-27
Ages 9-11: July 29-August 5
Ages 11-13: August 8-11
Ages 13-15: July 28-August 4
Ages 15-17: August 11-18
Cost: €125-€195
Terragon Nature Camp
Location: Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Ages: 4-9 (also Sustainability Camp for 10+)
Dates: Weekly from July 23-August 31
Cost: €50/day if registered for more than 5 days, otherwise €60/day
Vakantiekamp Licht en Lucht
Location: Kennemerduinen
Ages: 4-12
Dates: July 23-August 10
Cost: €60/week
SAILING
Zeilkamp
Dates/ages: Multiple options available, see website for details
SCIENCE
Mad Science
Location: various around Netherlands, in Amsterdam to be determined
Ages: 7-11
Dates: July 23-26, July, 30-August 2, August 20-23, August 27-30
Cost: €180
Think and Wonder Science Summer Camp
Location: Amsterdam, De Pijp
Ages: 5-12
Dates: July 23-30, July 30-August 3
Cost: €250/week or €65/day
TENNIS
Tennis Camp
Location: Amsterdam
Ages: from 4 years old
Dates: July 23-August 31, split in 4 week programs
Cost: €350
Tennis op Maat
Location: 4 different locations around Amsterdam
Ages: 5-17
Ages: July 23-27, July 30-August 3, August 20-24, August 27-August 31
Cost: €299-€349 (variations in proce depending upon membership)
THEATRE
Jeugdtheaterschool Tij
Location: Blijburg (Ijburg, Oost)
Ages: 7-14
Dates: July 23-27
Cost: not available yet, will be provided shortly
Notes: In mid-April 2018 the new dates for the theatre days and theatre week will be published.
Toverknol
Location: Amsterdam, Haarlem, and Utrecht
Ages: 5-9
Dates: July 16-August 31
Cost: €275/week or €55/day
Vondelpark Openluchttheater Theatercursus
Location: Amstedam Zuid (Vondelpark)
Ages: 8-12
Dates: July 23-28, July 30-August 4, August 13-18, August 27-September 1
Note: performances on each Saturday following the camp
Cost: €250
This article has been compiled from the recommendations of our members on the Amsterdam Mamas Facebook group and does not reflect the views or opinions of Stichting Amsterdam Mamas. The information is current as of the date of publication.
Ana Rial is a once rigorously-organised scientist from Spain turned into an all-over-the-place mum of two very busy half-Greek boys. She has been living for the past four years in Almere with her husband and kids and dreams about mastering the Dutch language, travelling, and having a personal chef.
