Summer Activities for Kids in the Algarve

Summer is definitely the season for fun, adventure, and learning new skills for kids. The region offers a wide array of summer camps and clubs that not only guarantee top-notch entertainment but also provide opportunities for learning and development in various fields.

If you're planning to spend the summer in the Algarve, I've got some great summer school ideas for your little ones. 👇🏻

🔹Par.Tee Kids Club in Vale do Lobo

Par.Tee is a fantastic spot for families, offering mini-golf with ocean views, a coffee shop, a food court, and a bar and lounge. Kids can enjoy a variety of supervised activities - from puzzles and games to treasure hunts and indoor and outdoor play. There's also a mini-golf and a playground available. Available from July to September. Visit the website

🔹Sam's Club organized by Zoomarine

Zoomarine is the Algarve's premier attraction, featuring amazing marine life presentations and shows, an aquarium, tropical birds, and tons of fun, including an energetic pirate show! At Sam’s Club, kids learn about the natural world and the incredible beauty of the oceans. The club offers week-long summer camps for kids aged 6-13, packed with fun and education. Available from July to September. Visit the website

🔹Junior Golf Camps at Quinta do Lago

Golf camps for young players, catering to both beginners and the more experienced. They offer professional training and fun, with groups limited to 5 players per coach. Daily or weekly bookings are available. From July to the end of August. Visit the website

🔹Tennis camps organized by The Campus

This is a great opportunity for children to learn about tennis or further develop their skills. Visit the website

🔹Football Coaching organized by Real Madrid Foundation

Football camps led by experts currently working with Real Madrid. They offer morning and afternoon sessions, each clinic lasting 5 days. This is a unique opportunity to give your child access to top-level training. Visit the website

🔹Dance club

Two fantastic dance camps led by Lauren Jamieson at The Campus in Quinta do Lago for children aged 8-16 years. They teach new moves and combinations, routines and tricks, as well as breathwork. The camp culminates in a live performance for family and friends. Visit the website

🔹The Fitness Club

For children aged 6-12, fun and activities related to swimming, tennis, footgolf and padel. Activities are monitored, and tennis and padel training is conducted by the club's coaches. Visit the website

🔹Summer Camps at the Lagos Zoo

The zoo offers workshops, activities, games, music and lots of fun with the animals, including time in the penguin pool. Visit the website

🔹Summer Talent Camps organized by the House of Culture in the Luz Cultura

They encourage children to discover their talents and passions through classes in art, music, theater, dance and sculpture. The club ends with a Grand Finale, during which the children present their achievements.

🔹 Additionally, numerous excellent options are organized by local municipalities in the Algarve and at science centers. Most municipal councils offer "Férias de Verão" – supervised activities and sports for children of various ages at very affordable prices. It's also worth checking out the offerings at the Science Centers in Lagos, Read more about Faro & Tavira, which offer permanent exhibitions and regular workshops and summer clubs.

Also, ask at surf schools if your children are good in the water and would like to train in the sport.

These suggestions are just a glimpse of the many opportunities the Algarve offers kids for the summer. With such a wide array of options, every child can find something they'll enjoy, making for a vacation filled with fun, learning, and new friendships.