Project Description

Summer camps like the GAA Cúl Camp are a cherished tradition for many families. These week-long events which take place during the summer school holidays are usually built around a certain activity or topic and popular among children and parents (who get a bit of respite) alike, but can be costly.

The Loop Head National School Summer Camps would adopt the concept of the summer camps but make it a free community event. It is envisaged that the Loop Head National School Summer Camps would be held at the Loop Head National Schools - Kilkee, Carrigaholt, Moveen, Doonaha, Kilbaha and Moyasta (possibly also at the now closed schools in Cross and Querrin) - and that each school will offer a certain theme which could be:

• Sports

• Nature & Outdoors

• Music

• Arts

• Crafts

• Cooking

The camps would be run by volunteers from the community and funded by the community from donations and/or a fundraiser or by a corporate sponsor.

Project Justification & Objectives

The Loop Head National School Summer Camps would allow first level students to explore and experience other schools in the wider community and see other parts of the peninsula while being entertained, learning new skills and making new friends.

This project would create new and strengthen existing ties between the Loop Head National Schools and the wider Loop Head community and because the Loop Head National Schools Summer Camps would be free, it would make summer camps available for less well-off families.

Potential Project Stakeholders*

• Loop Head National School

• Parents of primary school students

• Primary school students

• Loop Head Community

• Volunteers

• Sponsors

• Loop Head Together

*Potential Project Stakeholders means all stakeholders have not necessarily yet been contacted to help co-design the project, but are mentioned here as they would be a desirable project partner. We may have forgotten some - please let us know!