As a Paris local, I’ve researched the range of summer camps for kids in Paris and gathered what’s out there so fellow parents can see all the possibilities. Luckily, Paris offers an impressive selection of summer camps and programs, some of which are even free!
This year, the school holidays in Paris run from 5 July 2025 to 1 September 2025. Whether your child is interested in sports, arts, science, or language learning, there’s a summer camp in Paris that caters to their passions. From city-sponsored programs to private bilingual camps, the options are plentiful. Read on for my compiled overview to help you find the right fit for your kids this summer.
1. “Paris Sport Vacances” (run by the City of Paris)
If your child is between 7 and 17, they can participate in two weeks of half-day sports camps for FREE, thanks to the Paris Sport Vacances program run by the City of Paris.
With hundreds of courses available, there’s something for every child, from basketball and rugby to football and even circus skills. The courses, led by qualified sports educators, run from early July to the end of August. You can choose from free half-day sessions in the morning or afternoon or opt for a full-day program that includes meals and snacks for an extra charge. The additional cost typically ranges from €2 to €36 per day, depending on your family’s income bracket.
These courses take place from Monday to Friday:
- Half-day (Morning): 9am to 12pm (free)
- Half-day (Afternoon): 2pm to 5pm (free)
- Full day: 9am to 5pm (lunch and snacks at an extra charge)
To register, create a My Paris account and access the program to explore the available options, locations, timetables, and age-specific requirements. Visit this website to register. Registrations usually open in June. Keep checking online or subscribe to an email alert to be notified when the registration window opens.
2. Centres de Loisirs (Leisure Centres run by the City of Paris)
For super affordable supervised activities and outings throughout July and August, consider enrolling your child, aged 3 to 14, in one of the 302 Centres de Loisirs in local French public schools. Most elementary schools in Paris host a leisure centre. Most families in Paris sign up their children to these Centres de Loisirs during school holidays.
All children aged 3 to 14, residing and/or studying in Paris in either public or private schools, are eligible to enroll in these Parisian leisure centres during the school holidays.
The registration window opens on 26 May and closes on 10 June 2025, for July and August enrollments. During the registration window, visit the Paris Famille website to complete the online registration form for your child. The cost for a full day at a leisure centre, including lunch, varies from €2 to €30 per day, depending on your family’s income bracket. Even if you miss the registration window, you will likely still be able to get a place at a centre near you. There are always students who show up on the day and they’re usually allowed to stay, subject to availability.
3. International / Bilingual School Camps in Paris
Several international schools in Paris open their doors during the summer holidays to all kids, regardless of whether they attend the school or not. These summer camps offer a range of cultural and educational activities during the French school holidays. They tend to be more expensive than courses organized by the City of Paris, with an average cost of around €500 per week.
Ecole Jeannine Manuel
Ecole Jeannine Manuel hosts an annual summer camp welcoming children aged 5 to 12 from around the world. This year, the camp will take place at its Théâtre campus in the 15th arrondissement. The camp offers a wide range of activities conducted in English, providing a fun and immersive learning experience. Children rotate through different activities each day and prepare a show at the end of their summer session.
- Juniors Day Camp: Ages 5-7. Activities include art, theatre, music, and sports.
- Campers Day Camp: Ages 7-9. Activities include art, sports, theatre, Science & Makers Lab.
- Scientists Day Camp: Ages 10-14. Activities include sports, coding & robotics, science experiments, and music.
Dates: 7 – 18 July 2025
Where: 15th arrondissement, Paris
Cost: €875 for one week, €1,575 for both weeks
ALCNY
The Academic Learning Center of New York (ALCNY) runs after-school programs at different private schools in Paris, offering English language education through theme-based activities and workshops like robotics, music, visual arts, and sports.
This summer, ALCNY is hosting Legends of Route 66 themed summer camp at four school campuses: ICS Paris (in the 15th), Lennen School (in the 7th), Canadian School (in the 16th) and L’École Koenig School (in the 15th). The program caters to children aged 3-12 and runs for three weeks from 30 June to 25 July 2025 as well as one week from 25 to 29 August, 2025.
- Week 1 (30 June – 4 July): “Once Upon a Trail: Lucky Riders & The Unicorn Map” camp is inspired by Frozen II and Lucky Luke with quests and creative activities.
- Week 2 (7 – 11 July): “Wild West & Unicorn Rodeo” camp at all four locations is inspired by Toy Story, Spirit & Les Dalton with obstacle courses, unicorn races and cowboy games.
- Week 3 (15-18 July): “Mystery Quest: The Lost Treasure” camp is inspired by classic adventure tales.
- Week 4 (21-25 July): “Festival of Legends: Talent Show & Celebration” camp is inspired by Asterix, Zootopia & Turning Red with costume creation and perform shows.
- Week 5 (25-29 August): “Back to School Boost: Ready, Set, Go!” camp is focused on academic refreshers, sports, arts and games.
Dates: 30 June – 25 July and 25 – 29 August 2025
Where: ICS Paris, Lennen School, Canadian School, L’École Koenig School
Cost: The daily price per child is €135 for staying between 9am and 4pm, and €155 for staying between 9am and 6pm. The weekly price per child is €595 for staying at the camp between 9am and 4pm, and €695 for staying between 9am and 6pm.
Pari-Grandir
Pari-Grandir is a network of bilingual (French/English) centres in Paris that provides bilingual programs aimed at teaching French children English. With 12 centres across Paris, these programs offer children aged 3 to 10 after-school activities during term time and throughout school vacations.
During the summer holidays, Pari-Grandir offers week-long programs in English across various themes. Children aged 3 to 10 can participate from Monday to Friday, either half-day or full-day sessions. Prices for the summer camps vary by location.
Here is the 2025 summer camp program for their centre located in the American Church in the 7th arrondissement. Please check the website for exact dates, prices and program for other centres in Paris.
- Week 1: 30 June – 4 July 2025 – The Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians themed week with activities such as English club, leaf stamping, sports, and a museum outing to the Musée Rodin.
- Week 2: 7 – 11 July 2025 – Fashion Week themed week with activities such as English club, decorating your own crown, creating a Venetian mask, and embroidery.
- Week 3: 15 – 18 July 2025 – Deserts of the World themed week with activities such as English club, making a 3-D oasis model, outdoor games, and a museum outing to the Palais de Tokyo.
- Week 4: 21 – 25 July 2025 – Little Explorers themed week with activities such as English club, a windmill craft, a parachute workshop, a trip to the Théâtre des Marionnettes Parisiennes, and a museum outing to the Musée du Quai Branly.
Dates: Throughout July and August, exact dates vary by location.
Where: Several centres across Paris
Cost: depends on location but around €600 for a full week or €135 per day.
Forest International School
Forest International School Paris is a small, bilingual day school for children aged 2 – 12, set in Mareil-Marly on the edge of the Marly-le-Roi forest, just west of Paris. A big part of the timetable takes place outdoors, using the surrounding woods as an open-air classroom and keeping class sizes deliberately small to encourage hands-on, project-based learning. This summer, the school is running its Wild Adventures Holiday Club from 7 to 25 July 2025, Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm, for children aged 2 – 12. Campers spend the day exploring outdoors, doing arts and crafts, playing sports and games, and enjoying pool time, with hot lunches, snacks and all materials provided. Optional bus transport is available for €25 – €40, depending on location.
Dates: 7 – 25 July 2025
Where: Mareil-Marly
Cost: €95 per day or €425 per week for external children; €90 per day or €400 for existing students of the school.
Roaming Schoolhouse
Roaming Schoolhouse offers after-school classes and holiday camps for English-speaking children in Paris. As a mobile school, they hold classes where there is sufficient demand, primarily targeting children enrolled in the French education system who regularly use English. The school runs programs throughout the year, including summer school holidays.
Roaming Schoolhouse camps provide English-speaking children with a week of engaging activities like sport, drama, art, science, and English. Classes run from 9.30am to 5.30pm, with an hour for lunch and two 30-minute breaks. Drop-off is between 8.30am and 10am, and pick-up is from 4.30pm to 6pm. Mornings typically focus on educational activities like phonics, storytelling, reading, and writing, while afternoons are more creative, featuring drama, art, games, and sports.
This summer, the Roaming Schoolhouse is offering a music themed summer camp from 7 to 11 July at Ecole Bossuet Notre Dame in the 10th arrondissement, for children aged 4-16. Activities will include storytelling, creative writing, arts and crafts, sports and drama.
Dates: 7 – 11 July 2025
Where: 10th arrondissement, Paris
Cost: €350 per week. The day lasts from 9.30am to 5.30pm.
Koenig School
L’Ecole Koenig is a bilingual school located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, with a special emphasis on music education. Its music conservatory offers classes and instrumental lessons to children, including those who do not attend Koenig. The school also organizes holiday camps focused on music exploration for all children.
The Koenig School holiday camps are designed for children aged 3 to 8 and feature English, French, and music programs. Throughout the week, participants will engage in artistic and craft activities, take daily music classes in small groups to explore the wonderful world of notes and rhythms, and have opportunities to try out the piano and other instruments.
This summer, the school is running two holiday camps from 30 June to 11 July, both featuring a “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” theme.
- Summer Musical & Arts and Crafts Camp for children aged 4 to 8
- Musical Comedy Camp for children aged 6 to 12
Dates: 30 June – 11 July 2025
Where: 15th arrondissement, Paris
Cost: €550 per week.
4. Other day summer camps in Paris
There are many private clubs which offer a wide range of other summer camps. Here are a few suggestions for you to consider.
American Childrens Theatre
The American Childrens Theatre in Paris provides theatre in training in English throughout the year. Each summer, the theatre runs camps for children. This year, it’s offering Musical Theatre and Drama Camps for ages 3 – 17 from 30 June to 25 July 2025. The camps, run by theatre professionals, are packed with singing, dancing, games and theatrical fun. The morning Musical Theatre camp sessions are divided by age groups, with sessions for younger children (ages 3-10) and older ones (ages 6 – 17). Various workshops are available for children aged 6-17, including improv, comedy, clowning, and more. Each weekly session concludes with a live performance on Friday for family and friends.
There are also teen camps available for ages 10-17 for two weeks, running from 7 July to 11 July and 14 July to 18 July 2025.
Dates: 30 June – 25 July 2025
Where: Foyer de Grenelle, 17 rue de l’Avre (15th arrondissement)
Cost: Weekly cost of €200 for morning session (10am – 12pm), €225 afternoon session (1.30pm -4 pm), €175 workshop session, €400 all day session (10am – 4pm); €200 teen camps
Energy Kids Academy
Energy Kids Academy is a private club dedicated to tennis, golf, and soccer, uniquely designed for children with a door-to-door transportation service. Located just 20 minutes from the Eiffel Tower, the club features a 5-acre park with sports facilities.
The club offers summer camps from 23 June to 1 September 2025, with a summer break from 23 July to 24 August 2025. Sports camp enrolment is offered “à la carte.” Depending on their age and schedule, children can be enrolled in day camps for morning sessions, afternoon sessions, or full-day sessions. Activities include tennis, golf, football, and gymnastics (led in French).
Dates: 23 June to 1 September 2025 (with a summer break from 23 July to 24 August)
Where: Bièvres, 20mins drive from the Eiffel Tower
Cost: The day summer camps cost €155 for the morning, €175 for the afternoon, and €205 for a full-day session. The week-long summer camp is around €1,000 for five full-day sessions. These prices include all costs, such as door-to-door transportation, lunch, snack, and insurance.
Les Ingéniaux
Les Ingéniaux summer holiday courses are designed for children from primary school (CM1-CM2 onwards) to high school who are interested in engineering and technology. Their weekly programs run from 23 June to 29 August 2025 (in French). In a fun and creative environment, children are introduced to robotics with Lego, remote-controlled robot building, 3D printing, game creation, and many other activities involving engineering and technology.
Dates: 23 June – 29 August 2025
Where: 13th arrondissement, Paris
Cost: The courses typically run from 9.30am to 12.30pm in the mornings and from 2pm to 5pm in the afternoons, costing between €119 and €295 per week.
Funny Club J2A
Funny Club J2A, a Judo club, offers summer programs for children aged 4 to 12. The day begins at 9am and ends at 5pm.
- 23 June to 4 July 2025: A week-long workshop at ONO (8 rue Léontine 75015) focused on sports and reserved for college students.
- 30 June to 4 July 2025: A week-long workshop for 4-8 year olds at Les Pépites (43 Blvd Garibaldi, 75015 Paris), featuring a morning baking workshop and afternoon sports. There are also workshops for 4-10 year olds and 9-13 year olds at ONO (8 rue Léontine, 75015).
- 7 July to 18 July 2025: Workshops for all age groups at INJA (56 Bd des Invalides, 75007) with English and sports in the afternoons.
- 25 August to 29 August 2025: Week-long workshops for all age groups at INJA (56 Bd des Invalides, 75007), with an English workshop in the mornings and sports in the afternoons as well as Judo workshops at ONO (8 rue Léontine, 75015)
Dates: 23 June – 18 July 2025, 25-29 August 2025
Where: 7th and 15th arrondissements, Paris
Cost: The prices range from about €80 per day, about €400 per week, and about €800 for two weeks, depending on the chosen program.
Paris Country Club
Located in Rueil-Malmaison, the Paris Country Club offers a variety of summer courses and activities for children aged 7 to 17 in English. The day starts at 9am and ends at 3.30pm, with an option to extend until 6 pm. Morning activities (9-12.30pm) are about learning English (for different levels) and afternoon sessions are devoted to sport (with a choice of golf, football, dancing, tennis, multisports etc). There are optional activities on offer such as laser games, go-karting, tree climbing adventures and others.
The Paris Country Club provides a bus service to pick up children from two locations in the 16th arrondissement of Paris and transport them to the club for activities. Children are grouped based on their English proficiency level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced/bilingual).
Dates: 30 June – 29 August 2025
Where: Rueil-Malmaison
Cost: €150 per day, or €675 per week (five days a week)
Club des Enfants Parisiens
The Club des Enfants Parisiens in the 17th arrondissement offers activities for children aged 2 to 15 throughout the year. The Club has 20 activity rooms, a lovely courtyard, and a tea room for parents. You can work quietly, relax, or enjoy organic juices, herbal teas, and homemade cakes while waiting for your kids.
This summer, the club is running weekly workshops from 23 June until 31 July. Parents can choose from morning, afternoon or all day classes for kids. There are different age-appropriate activities that include:
- Sports: Gymnastics, boxing, taekwondo, skateboarding
- Music: Introduction to piano, guitar
- Dance: Early learning for little ones, classical, hip-hop
- Arts & Crafts: Painting, pottery, cooking, sewing/styling
- Theatre and Singing: Expression through performance
- Chess and Programming: Critical thinking skills
Dates: 23 June – 31 July 2025
Address: 17th arrondissement, Paris
Cost: The cost of classes ranges from €170 to €280 per week.
5. Away from Home Summer Camps (“Colonies de Vacances“)
Djuringa Juniors
Djuringa Juniors organizes holiday camps in France and abroad year-round, including during the summer holidays, catering to ages 4 to 20. With departures from 30 cities across France, including Paris, there are numerous camps to choose from. Options range by activity (such as specific sports, science, or cooking), theme (creative, artistic, linguistic, sports, etc.), age group, departure city, and global destination.
A standout feature of these camps is that children participate independently, without parents, with accommodations and all services provided throughout their stay.
Telligo
Similar to Djuringa Juniors, Telligo offers “away from home” camps for children aged 6 to 17. Their offerings include thematic stays (like robotics, game design, etc.), English-language camps (in the UK), sports camps, and global trips abroad.
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