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Last Updated on May 31, 2021 by Celeste
It’s that time of year. Easter holidays are over, the countdown can begin. The reading logs have stopped coming home. Parents are frantically discussing end-of-year teacher gifts. My kids have begun the grand countdown to the Last Day of School. Summer is almost here and a long period (3 months in Greece!) of freedom is about to start. If you are a parent in the Greek capital or if you are visiting this summer, you may want to consider sending your kids to a summer camp in Athens.Today’s options are far more varied than you might remember from your own childhood. There are camps that focus on music and theater, arts and science, language, sports, circus themes, and computers. Summer camp can be one of the most rewarding, unforgettable experiences in a child’s life. Camp provides children with a community of caring mentors who provide experiential education that leads to self-respect and appreciation for life. All the outcomes—friendships, overcoming challenges, staying healthy and building character— prepare them for bigger, brighter lives down the road. In addition to great friendships and enduring memories, many important life skills are learned at camp.
English Language Summer Camps
Most of the international schools in Athens also organize summer camps. When my second summer baby was born, the camp of our international school gave me the freedom to spent extra time with the baby during those important weeks. Her bigger sister joined her school’s summer camp (ISA Melina’s Kindergarten) offering many hours of water play, games, and themed parties. It was also a great opportunity for her to learn more English.
Verita International School Summer Camp 2021
Creative and Outdoors Summer Camps
There are several museums and other fun places organizing summer camps in Athens. Most of these camps are in Greek.
We aim to gather here news about summer camps in Athens, stay tuned!
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Have a great summer in Greece!
Aida
Hi,
Do u know of any kids camps in english for this summer please.
Thanks!
Celeste
Hi Aida, I usually post a list of English language summer camps. However, things are a bit different this year due to the corona crises. Most of them opened however and I can recommend several. What part of Greece are you interested in and are you looking for an overnight camp or a day camp?
Inessa
Hello! I am looking for a camp for a 10 year old child in Athens in English language for a 10 year old daughter. Interested in both day and night. please tell me what will work in the summer in 2121. Thank you!
Celeste
Hello and thanks for reaching out!
So far, not a lot had been published regarding English summer camps in Athens due to the corona measures. I am currently collecting information and will update this post within the next couple of days. Stay tuned!
Celeste
Hello! My child is 11 and I am also looking out for English-speaking summer camps. The international schools are organizing activities but I haven’t been able to gather them all. Much is still unclear and especially about things for kids. Gyms will open up on 31 May, and we hope to have more information on sports clubs by then.
Angela
Hello,
i would also be interested in day camps but in greek – it can literally be anywhere in greece. Thank you!
Celeste
Great idea Angela, will start sharing camps all over Greece (if there are any given the current measures). Do follow my Facebook page as this is the place where I can easily share such information!
Jennifer Papageorgiou
Thank you for posting about Summer Camps in Athens this summer- greatly appreciated! The link to Little City Spots seems to be firewalled. Is there another website/ link that will have similar information? Thank you again!
Celeste
Correct, the Little City Spots is not working currently. Because of the corona crises, many of the activities on that page have stopped. However, some open camps are getting ready, and I will start gathering more information and share here or on my social media! Thank you for following my page!
Alia
Hello Celeste! Thanks for all your efforts, and a great blog!
We will be visiting Athens for a month for work and looking for short-day camps for our kids (5,8). The link in this post seems broken, has it been pulled down? Many thanks!
Celeste
Thank you so much for your kind words! Indeed the link to the page was broken, the company/website does not exist anymore. I have deleted that part of the text and I will start gathering information on summer camps. There is not much info out there because of the corona measures. Greece is slowly opening up and I hope to have more up within the next few days. Please check in again in a week or so!