Internships, vacation activities, camps

Do you live in Luxembourg and have children or teenagers? Like all parents, are you looking for an internship, a summer camp, or a vacation camp? We have the solution to keep your young ones busy during weekends or school vacations.

There are many extracurricular activities available in Luxembourg and elsewhere. There is a wide choice of nature and discovery camps, sports, vacation courses, language classes, and more.

Extracurricular activities offered by municipalities

Municipalities often organize courses or outings for local children during the school holidays. Both older and younger children will find something to enjoy during the holidays. Parents can also choose the languages for their children's activities.

Extracurricular activities in the City of Luxembourg

During the summer holidays, the City of Luxembourg offers "Sports Weeks" for young people aged 11 to 17. These take place in Luxembourg or even abroad. Qualified coaches and instructors supervise these courses, water sports, and land sports.

Registration is open to residents of the City of Luxembourg, but also to non-residents. Rates are progressive depending on the status of the participant. Please note that you should register quickly at the Bierger-Center of the City of Luxembourg. These courses fill up very quickly.

CAPEL – Center for Educational and Leisure Activities of the City of Luxembourg

CAPEL organizes free outdoor activities during the school holidays. CAPEL courses are reserved for children and young people who are residents of the City of Luxembourg.

Holiday activities (four weeks during the summer holidays) take place in the afternoons from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Participation is free of charge.

• Aktioun Bambësch

Aktioun Bambësch takes place from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. during the Easter, summer, and Christmas holidays. All children aged 5 to 12 can participate.

A special supervised bus service runs from different parts of the city to CAPEL. This service is free of charge.

• Aktioun Jugend Aktiv

By participating in Aktioun Jugend Aktiv, young people in Luxembourg City can spend their free time in a friendly, enjoyable, and creative way. This course takes place during the summer holidays for young people aged 13 to 17.

Luxembourg City Sports Department: holiday program

The City of Luxembourg has a special holiday program for young people aged 11 to 17. These week-long sports courses take place in the Grand Duchy and abroad. Accommodation is full board in youth hostels and sports centers. There are activities to suit all tastes: golf, sailing, horse riding, martial arts, climbing, skateboarding, mountain biking, etc.

Extracurricular activities in other municipalities in Luxembourg

Each municipality in Luxembourg offers specific activities for its young residents. The "Spillnometteger" or "afternoon games" are generally supervised by young people from the municipality. Ask your local municipal administration for more information . Registration opens in May/June.

Private daycare centers for children during school holidays

Private daycare centers can also look after your children during the school holidays. Given that expat families leave Luxembourg as soon as the holidays begin, these facilities may have places available.

A wide variety of activities are offered. More fun outings to the forest or to play facilities in Luxembourg or the Greater Region may also be available. Please inquire for more information.

Holiday camps or summer camps from Luxembourg

Several Luxembourg organizations offer summer camps or holiday camps for children and teenagers.

Colonies.lu, summer camps in Luxembourg or abroad

The colonies.lu website works with numerous organizations and associations. It offers camps for children aged 4 and above and teenagers, in Luxembourg or elsewhere. There is a wide choice, even once the holidays have already started.

With a minimum duration of 5 days, the camps are supervised by certified counselors. In general, one counselor supervises 8 young people. Several themes are offered: sports or artistic activities, adventure camps, discovery camps, etc.

The colonies.lu website is very user-friendly. You can see at a glance the target age group, departure and return dates, prices, and the organizer of each camp on offer. You can also see immediately whether the camp is still available, on a waiting list, or already full.
You can register online by filling out a form.

Caritas Jeunes et Famille, summer camps open to all

The vacation service of Caritas Jeunes et Famille asbl organizes summer camps for all children and teenagers. The activities are open to everyone, regardless of the parents' income, the child's background, or any disability they may have. The camps for 4- to 17-year-olds take place in Luxembourg, Spain, the Netherlands, France, and other countries. They are held in both summer and winter. For more information, visit https://www.cjf.lu/

SNJ – National Youth Service

A contact organization in non-formal education, the SNJ also organizes numerous leisure activities, including summer camps. It also offers training courses for young people, in partnership with associations. Available from the age of 6, the activities are mainly conducted in Luxembourgish.

Adeps, sports activities and courses in Belgium

Close to Luxembourg, you may also want to consider courses in Belgium. ADEPS is a public service. It offers numerous sports activities and courses for French speakers.

Scouting activities

Have you thought about scouting? There are several scouting federations in Luxembourg. You are sure to find one that suits your children.

In addition to activities during the school year, scouting organizations also offer nature camps for your children during the holidays. Find out more!

Sports, arts, science, and other holiday camps

During school vacations or weekends, you can also plan themed activities and courses according to your children's tastes and interests: sports, crafts, arts, music, etc.

Is your child artistic, or would you like to introduce them to the arts? Take a look at the websites of Luxembourg's museums. They often offer themed workshops lasting a whole day or a few hours .

Language camps during the holidays

Several private organizations specializing in language learning also organize language camps for young people. These camps and courses take place during the school holidays. They are usually combined with a sporting, cultural, or artistic activity.

Sports and language activities in youth hostels

You can also book holiday activities for your children at various youth hostels in Luxembourg. Choose your theme: language camp or sports camp.

Language camps will help your children integrate by allowing them to improve their German, English, or French for non-French speakers. These courses are offered in partnership with Berlitz.

If you opt for sports camps, the Youth Hostels work with the City of Luxembourg's Sports Department. Your children will be able to practice various sports: mountain biking, water sports at the Lultzhausen or Remerschen bases, horse riding in Luxembourg, or rock climbing in Echternach.

Science activities at the Luxembourg Science Center in Differdange

The Luxembourg Science Center in Differdange is a center dedicated to science and technology. Young people can explore more than 100 interactive stations. Daily workshops allow them to discover the world in a different way. It's an excellent way to approach science and technology in a more fun way.

Creative activities Base 1 Makerspace

The Base 1 space on the Forum Geesseknäppchen campus offers a variety of half-day workshops. Courses can be combined over several days.

Young people can learn about programming, 3D printing, electrical work, and creative sewing.

Student jobs for older children

From the age of 15, young people can work in summer jobs during the school holidays. These youth jobs are paid. Young people can earn money to finance future projects and/or their studies. In addition, they can gain professional experience at an early age. This will be very useful when they find themselves looking for a job.

Local authorities also offer paid summer jobs to young residents. Ask your local authority for more information.

There are several websites available to help you with this process, whether you are looking for a summer job or an internship.

Ideas for keeping your children busy during the holidays

You will also find lots of ideas here for going out and having fun with your children, as a family or with their friends.

Also take a look at the Petitweb.lu website. You will find a wide range of paid and free activities for your children during the school holidays. Art and cooking workshops , language courses, sports camps, and youth holidays – there are options for all ages. The selection is very comprehensive and regularly updated!

Would you like to take advantage of the holidays to organize your child's birthday party? Please note that many expatriate families leave Luxembourg during the school holidays.