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 2026 to 1 September 2026. 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 c.€35 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 8 June 2026, 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 c.€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 and 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
L’École Jeannine Manuel in the 15th arrondissement hosts an annual summer camp welcoming children aged 5 to 12 from around the world. The camp offers a wide range of activities 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 8-9. Activities include art, sports, theatre, Fun Science & Makers Lab.
- Scientists Day Camp: Ages 10-12. Activities include sports, coding & robotics, science experiments, and music.
Dates: 6 – 17 July 2026
Where: 15th arrondissement, Paris
Cost: €900 for one week, €1,620 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 its “Around the World in 80 Days” themed summer camps at four school campuses: ICS Paris (in the 15th), Lennen School (in the 7th), Chardin School (in the 16th) and Concordia (in the 16th). The program caters to children aged 3-10 and runs for three weeks from 29 June to 31 July 2026 as well as one week from 24 to 28 August, 2026.
- Week 1 (29 June – 3 July): “The Age of Explorers Maps, discoveries & legendary journeys” camp at ICS and Chardin campuses
- Week 2 (6 – 10 July): ” Secrets of the Lost World Hidden lands, inventions & great discoveries” camp at Concordia, ICS, Lennen and Chardin campuses
- Week 3 (13-17 July): “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Submarines, sea creatures & ocean mysteries” camp at Concordia, ICS and Lennen campuses
- Week 4 (20-24 July): “The Lost World Expedition – Hidden lands, inventions and discoveries” camp at Lennen campus
- Week 5 (27-31 July): “Around the World Grand Finale – Cultures, legends and global adventures” camp at Lennen campus
- Week 5 (24-28 August): “Back to School” camp at ICS campus
There is also a separate Teens Master Camp for kids aged 10-16 that focuses on applied arts & media such as filmmaking, fashion & design.
Dates: 29 June – 31 July and 24 – 28 August 2026
Where: ICS Paris, Lennen School, Chardin School, Concordia 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. Kids can participate in either half-day or full-day sessions. Prices for the summer camps vary by location.
They have a centre located in the American Church in the 7th arrondissement as well as centres in the 8th, 15th, 16th, 17th arrondissements. Please check the website for exact dates, prices and program for all of these. The camps are usually themed with activites such as an Engish club, creative workshops, sports and museum outings.
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.
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.
Their camps provide English-speaking children with a week of 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 6 to 10 July at The Lab School in the 11th arrondissement.
Dates: 6 – 10 July 2026
Where: 46 Rue de Montreuil, 11th arrondissement
Cost: €375 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. This summer, the school is running two holiday camps from 29 June to 10 July 2026 focusing on storytelling, creative arts and hands-on discovery.
- Timeless Classics Stories for children aged 3 to 8
- Modern Favourites Stories for children aged 3 to 8
Dates: 29 June – 10 July 2026
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 29 June to 31 July 2026. 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 – 12). Various workshops are available including improv, comedy, dance, 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 6 July to 10 July and 13 July to 17 July 2026.
Dates: 29 June – 31 July 2026
Where: Foyer de Grenelle, 17 rue de l’Avre (15th arrondissement) or Scots Kirk, 17 Rue Bayard (8th arrondissement)
Cost: Weekly cost of €225 for morning session (10am – 12pm), €250 afternoon session (1.30pm -4 pm), €195 workshop session, €425 all day session (10am – 4pm); €225 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 1 June to 31 August 2026 (closed for a summer break from 26 July to 23 August). 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: 1 June to 31 August 2026 (with a summer break from 26 July to 23 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 during the month of July (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: different dates in July 2026
Where: 27 rue du Père Guérin, 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, and cost around €180 per session.
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.
- 29 June to 17 July 2026: Daily sessions at ONO (8 rue Léontine 75015) focused on sports for 4-13 year olds
- 29 June to 3 July 2026: Afternoon sessions at Les Pépites ( 43 bd Garibaldi 75015 Paris) for 4-12 year olds
- 6 July to 17 July 2026: Sessions for 4-12 year olds at Maison Familya (23 Rue Oudinot 75007 Paris), focusing on English as a foreign language and sports
Dates: 29 June – 17 July 2026
Where: 7th and 15th arrondissements, Paris
Cost: The prices range from about €70 per day, about €400 per week, depending on the chosen program.
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 29 June until 28 August. 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: 29 June – 28 August 2026
Address: 57 rue Ampère, 17th arrondissement, Paris
Cost: The cost of classes ranges from €185 to €300 per week.
Apprends et Rêve
Apprends et Rêve is a Paris-based association in the 16th arrondissement that offers year-round workshops and themed holiday programs for children and teenagers. Activities include theater, circus arts, sports, drawing, creative activities and coding. This year, there are multiple workshops and all-day camps are available for children aged 3 to 12 during the summer school holidays. Have a look at the full schedule here. You can register for morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions from 9am to 4.30pm.
Dates: 1 June – 28 August 2026
Address: across 4 centres all in the 16th arrondissement
Cost: Prices vary for morning and afternoon classes, see the full program online. Prices start from about €180 for half days and €220 for full days each week.
Rock U
Rock U is a performance-based rock band program for kids, teens, and adults. It’s designed for English-speaking students in the Paris area, from grades 3 to 12 (CE2 to terminale), who already play an instrument, although beginners are welcome. During the summer school break, Rock U. invites participants to join a rock band. Whether your child already plays an instrument or sings, or if they’ve always wanted to try drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, and more, this program is for them. The band will learn songs throughout the week, explore different music styles and instruments, and create videos of their performance. All ability levels and instruments are welcome.
Each summer session lasts 3 hours per day and daily activities include musical games and quizzes, songwriting, mini-workshops, and band projects. Each week is independent, with new songs and activities, so you can sign up for multiple weeks or just one.
Two bands per week: 10h30-13h30 (ages 8-12; rockers bring a bag lunch) and 14h-17h (ages 12-16; snack provided)
Dates: 31 June – 31 July 2026
Address: 29 Ave de Suffren, 7th arrondissement
Cost: €390 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” summer camps for children aged 6 to 17. The stays usually last one to three weeks during school holidays, with children living full-time at supervised holiday centres. There are hundreds of options by activity (e.g. adventure, sports, or science) for different age groups. The summer camps are held mainly in France but they also offer specialised camps in many other countries.
I hope you’ve found the ideas for summer holiday camps in Paris useful and that it helps you find the perfect fit for your child, schedule, and budget. Share with other parents and leave any comments/feedback on camps you may have experienced yourself in the comments section below.
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