Hands-on archaeology camps where children dig, discover artefacts, explore history, make friends and build confidence through unforgettable outdoor experiences.Dig, discover, make friends & build confidence — an unforgettable outdoor adventure.
Imagine your child spending the day as a young archaeologist — digging, uncovering clues, making ancient crafts, and exploring Ireland's past. That is what SIA camps are all about: active, hands-on learning that feels like a real adventure.
Here, children don't just pass the time — they spend their days laughing, discovering, and bringing history to life through ancient technology and crafts. It is an experience filled with creativity and discovery, giving children a summer they won't forget.
Campers craft their own leather pouch and strike a custom old-style metal coin.
Safe soft-sword fighting and precision target-practice archery.
Snack break — trade stories, swap strategy, and gear up for the big dig.
Young archaeologists head to the trenches to unearth genuine artefacts and hidden treasures.
Lunch break to relax, recharge, and talk about the morning's epic discoveries.
Viking beads, Ogham pendants, clay lamps, or colourful mosaics — a masterwork to take home.
Team games — Tug-of-War, Sea Ship Shore — compete for historic glory!
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Dig like young archaeologists and uncover hidden artefacts from real excavation sites.
Discover small sites where children search for finds and clues just like real field archaeologists.
Handle and explore objects to understand what they reveal about people of the past.
Look closely at small objects, materials, and clues from ancient history up close.
Follow clues, solve simple challenges, and search for hidden artefacts across the camp.
Bone ID, Geophysical Survey, Flint Knapping & more secrets waiting to be uncovered!
Strike your own custom old-style metal coin — a real piece of history to take home.
Hand-craft a genuine leather belt pouch using traditional medieval techniques.
Learn the ancient Irish writing system and carve your own Ogham stone pendant.
Mould and shape clay vessels using techniques unchanged for thousands of years.
Create stunning art using the same techniques as our ancient cave-dwelling ancestors.
Design and assemble a colourful mosaic inspired by Roman art and decoration.
Iron Age weaving, Viking brooches, Celtic knotwork & new crafts every week!
Team games, tug of war, the medieval well challenge and fun camp competitions.
Safe target practice with camp-friendly equipment — channel your inner warrior!
Battle it out in team combat challenges inspired by ancient Irish warrior traditions.
Solve riddles and reconstruct broken artefacts — test your problem-solving skills!
Step into the shoes of a Viking, a Celtic warrior or a Roman soldier for the day.
Medieval Well Challenge, Capture the Flag, Battle of the Clans & surprise events!
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Fantastic camp! My 9 year old son had a super week. The leaders were all really informative in such fun & creative ways. He came home every day bursting with information that he’d learned, delighted with what he’d made or painted. He’s very eager to do the camp again. Thanks so much to all involved
Lovely and very educational camp. Children are in a great environment, with very dedicated care while they learn a lot about history and culture. It is a one week camp full of great activities. I just do not advise for more than one week as the activities are the same.
My two kids attended last year — an unforgettable experience. From ancient Irish history to the Viking era, they came home every day excited. Educational, fun, hands-on, and the staff were outstanding. Five stars all the way!
Fantastic camp! My 9 year old son had a super week. The leaders were all really informative in such fun & creative ways. He came home every day bursting with information that he'd learned, delighted with what he'd made or painted. He's very eager to do the camp again. Thanks so much to all involved!
My two children LOVED this summer camp. Did two weeks, they wanted to attend the whole summer! Great activities for kids, fun, educational, highly recommend for young people interested in history, medieval history, vikings, the whole lot! Or for any kids not yet familiar with these topics, they'll probably be hooked after this camp. A great alternative or complement to the sports camps out there. We'll be back next year!
At the School of Irish Archaeology, we believe that history isn't something meant to be locked away in a textbook — it is entirely tangible, a physical reality where children can actually reach out and touch the past.
When you hand a child a trowel and they uncover an artefact hidden beneath the earth, a spark ignites. In that single, unforgettable moment, history becomes something they can hold in their hands.
We aren't just giving children a fun week of camp; we are offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience that leaves a deep, lasting memory they will carry with them into adulthood.
















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