Summer Activity Programme

Be Active Summer Programme - July and August 2025

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has a fun filled programme for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy this summer in our Leisure Centres and beyond!

We have lots of activities for kids and teens to participate in as part of a group or simply to get active with friends over the Summer break.

Join us for our multi-sports camps for primary school children, Teen Activity week, swimming activities and soft play or hire our courts and halls for racquetball, badminton, 5-a-side football and more!

Click here to view the full Be Active Summer Programme 2025 and for information on how to book.

Terms and conditions for all activities  

• Children attending the multi-sports camps must have completed primary 1 in 2024/25 academic school year.
• Please arrive no more than 10 minutes before the activity is due to start and be prompt for collection times.
• At arrival and collection there may be a queue, please be patient.
• It is recommended all participants wear suitable footwear, casual clothing and should be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities.
• Participants are advised to bring a refillable water bottle and one healthy snack / lunch.
• Parents/Guardians are responsible for applying sunscreen to participants under 18 before they arrive.
• Please note we are unable to provide one to one personal care such as toileting and feeding.
• All bookings are non-refundable and non-transferrable unless cancelled by Council. Credit notes will not be provided for non-attendance.
• To review the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Summer Activity Programme Privacy Notice Click here

Booking Your Place - Open from 10am Monday 16 June

Make sure to check the times below for when bookings go live for each location and camp - spaces fill up fast!

Primary school multi-sports camps: 

• Newry Leisure Centre – Monday 16 June at 10am
• Down Leisure Centre – Monday 16 June at 1pm
• Mourne Esplanade, Kilkeel – Monday 16 June at 4pm
• Newcastle Centre – Monday 16 June at 7pm
• Dan Rice Hall, Drumaness – Tuesday 17 June at 10am
• Bridge Community Centre, Killyleagh – Tuesday 17 June at 1pm

Teen multi-sports camps:

• Tuesday 17 June at 4pm

All-inclusive & disability sports camps:

• Tuesday 17 June at 4pm

Junior lifeguard & children's swimming crash courses 

• Down Leisure Centre – Goes live for booking on Thursday June 26.

   July Courses – open at 10am

   August Courses – open at 4pm

• Newry Leisure Centre – Goes live for booking on Monday June 30.

   July Courses – open at 1pm

   August Courses – open at 4pm

I already have an account with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

In advance of booking online you must login to your account and add children as family members to your account. Watch ‘How To’ video. 

If you are a family member and your child is also a family member, you will need their membership number or bar code on their membership card, if you are unsure of these details, please contact your local Leisure Centre.

Available to book from Monday 16 June

I don’t have an account with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

In advance of booking activities online you must create an account and add children as family members to your account. Watch ‘How To’ video.

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