STEM & STEAM Camps for Kids in Ireland 2026

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and STEAM (which adds Arts into the mix) camps have exploded in popularity across Ireland in recent years — and it is easy to see why. These camps combine hands-on learning with creativity and problem solving in a way that genuinely excites children and leaves them buzzing long after the week is over.

If you are looking for a STEM or STEAM camp for your child in Ireland in 2026, here is everything you need to know.

What Happens at a STEM Camp?

The best STEM camps are a million miles away from a classroom. Children spend the week doing experiments, building things, coding robots, solving engineering challenges and creating projects they can take home. Activities might include:

• Food science experiments — from Coke and Mentos explosions to extracting DNA from a banana
• Building and racing robot chariots
• Coding robots and learning the basics of programming
• Constructing rollercoaster models and gravity-defying bridges
• LEGO stop-motion animation
• Launching rockets
• Engineering LEGO skyscrapers that survive earthquakes

Why STEM Camps Are Great for Kids

STEM camps develop skills that go far beyond science and maths. Children develop critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork and creativity in an environment that feels like play rather than school. Many children who struggle to engage in a traditional classroom setting absolutely thrive at a STEM camp.

Designer Minds — Ireland's Leading STEAM Camp

Designer Minds is Ireland's leading STEAM summer camp, running across over 150 locations nationwide in 2026 — making it one of the most widely available camp options in the country. Camps run for one week and are aimed at children aged 6.5 to 12.

Designer Minds camps are available across Dublin and nationwide, including locations in Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Kilkenny, Wicklow and many more counties.

You can browse all Designer Minds STEAM camp locations on KidsCraic:

Browse STEAM camps on KidsCraic

Tips for Booking a STEM Camp

• Book early — popular locations sell out fast, particularly in Dublin
• Check age ranges — most STEM camps specify minimum ages, typically 6 or 7
• Ask about sibling discounts — many camps offer reduced rates for siblings
• Check what is included — some camps include take-home projects and materials in the price

Find STEM Camps Near You

Browse all STEM and STEAM camps on KidsCraic