Summer city camps: A Helpful solution for working parents

July and August are school-free months in the Czech Republic.

2-month summer holidays are a time of great joy for children, but they can often be a source of stress for working parents. If you do not have enough vacation days or relatives nearby to help with childcare, city camps (in Czech: příměstské tábory) are an excellent solution.

What is a City Camp?

Unlike a traditional camp where children stay overnight for a week or more, a city camp is a day-based program. You drop your child off in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon, similar to a school or kindergarten routine. These camps usually run for one week and offer a specific theme or set of activities.

Why Choose a City Camp?

• Active Program: Children enjoy organised sports, creative workshops, or educational trips.
• Social Integration: It is a great way for children to find new friends and integrate better into the local community.
• Convenience: Parents can continue working while knowing their children are safe and active.

Important Information

The selection of camps in Brno is very diverse, ranging from sports and science to art and languages. Please keep in mind:

• Availability: Camps fill quickly. Many are already full. Look and book now.
• Language: Most websites are only available in Czech. You may need to use a browser translator or ask a Czech-speaking friend for help.
  It is okay if your children don’t speak fluent Czech. It’s a perfect opportunity to immerse them in the Czech-speaking community and peers.
• Financial Support: Camps can be expensive. Low-income families can use Parental Vouchers (Rodičovské vouchery) to help cover the costs with selected organisations. You can find more details on the Brno ID portal.

A list of suggestions

Helceletka – A leisure centre offering a wide variety of creative, sporting, and educational day camps for children of all ages.

Lužánky – The largest leisure centre in Brno, providing hundreds of summer activities, workshops, and thematic day camps. English-friendly activity filter available.

Kroužky.cz – An organisation specialising in extracurricular activities, currently featuring an adventure-filled day camp at the Zoo.

Botanka – A community centre focused on creative and social programs, offering traditional summer camps for local children.

Technické muzeum v Brně – Ideal for young explorers, these camps focus on science, technology, and museum exhibits through hands-on activities.

Muzeum města Brna (Špilberk) – History-themed day camps held at the iconic Špilberk Castle, combining education with outdoor games.

Lipka (Hlídka) – An environmental education facility offering camps focused on nature, ecology, and sustainable living.

Smart Bricks – Educational camps focused on LEGO® robotics, engineering, and developing logical thinking in a fun environment.

Plavecká škola Brno – Sports-oriented camps with a heavy focus on swimming lessons, water safety, and general physical activities.

Ranč U Rezavé studánky (Camp) – A horse-riding ranch offering day camps centred around equestrian skills and farm life.

Ranč U Rezavé studánky (Info) – Additional information and specialised programs for kids interested in spending summer with animals.

Lemur – A sports organisation providing active day camps full of games, athletics, and teamwork for school-aged children.

VIDA! science centrum – Science-themed camps where children explore the laws of physics and biology through fun experiments.

Veselá věda – An organization dedicated to making science popular among kids through interactive summer experiments.

Lanové centrum Proud – Adrenaline and adventure camps focusing on climbing, high ropes, and outdoor physical challenges.

STAREZ – Brno – The city’s official sports facility operator, offering multi-sport day camps at various municipal venues.

Fit4all – A modern sports centre providing active summer programs including tennis, badminton, and gymnastics.

Bruno Family Park – An indoor and outdoor entertainment park offering day camps full of attractions and active play.

Sokol Brno I – Traditional gymnastics and sports club providing camps focused on movement, discipline, and physical fitness.

Salesko – A Salesian youth centre offering a wide range of values-based sporting and creative summer camps.

Otevřená zahrada – An eco-centre in the city heart providing nature-inspired camps and environmental workshops.

Spolek Vesna – A community association offering summer workshops and creative programs focused on art, crafts, and social interaction.

Young Life – an English-friendly day camp