Rockets & forces
Build, launch and discover the physics that makes things fly.
Summer STEM camp · Ages 8–12
Big ideas.
Busy hands.
Brilliant fun.
A creative, hands-on camp where curious children build, test, experiment and discover what they can make.
Week 127–31 July
Week 24–7 August
Daily9:30–1:30
✦ Experiment
△ Build & test
+
✦
2
Experienced science teachers
Physics + Chemistry
No experience needed
Beginners are welcome
20
Places available
A focused, friendly group
Explore, make, discover
Science feels different
when you can touch it.
Children learn by doing: asking questions, trying ideas and working together on practical challenges. Exact activities may vary, keeping every camp fresh and full of surprises.
Circuits & inventions
Connect simple circuits and turn bright ideas into working prototypes.
Coding challenges
Use logic, creativity and teamwork to solve playful tech puzzles.
Amazing experiments
Mix, test, observe and investigate with safe, hands-on science.
Engineering builds
Design, improve and test structures against real challenges.
Team problem-solving
Share ideas, learn from attempts and celebrate every breakthrough.
Choose your week
One week or two.
Twice the discovery.
The programme changes between weeks, so returning creators will meet fresh activities and new challenges.
Week 15 days
27–31
July
- Monday to Friday
- 9:30am–1:30pm
- From €160
Week 24 days
4–7
August
- Tuesday to Friday
- 9:30am–1:30pm
- From €130
Simple pricing
Flexible around
your day.
Main camp runs from 9:30am–1:30pm. Add early drop-off from 9:00am, late collection until 2:00pm, or both.
Week 1
5 days
from €160
- Camp only
- €160
- + early drop-off
- €185
- + late collection
- €185
- + early & late
- €210
Week 2
4 days
from €130
- Camp only
- €130
- + early drop-off
- €150
- + late collection
- €150
- + early & late
- €170
Early drop-off and late collection are charged at €5 per day.
Led by teachers
Real science.
Expert guidance.
The camp is organised by experienced secondary school science teachers Richard Wilson and Breege O’Dwyer, bringing Physics and Chemistry expertise into every challenge.
Do children need any experience?
No. Beginners are very welcome and everything is explained as we go.
Can children attend both weeks?
Yes. Activities will be different in Week 1 and Week 2, so children can enjoy one week or both.
What should children bring?
A snack or lunch, a water bottle and comfortable clothing suitable for practical activities.
How do I book?
Choose your preferred week and drop-off or collection option through the school booking system.
Limited places
Ready to make
something brilliant?
Book securely through Rathdown’s school booking system.
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