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KDYS Summer Schedule

Fuse, the Youth Cafe and the Drop-Ins are free and open to everyone.  A relaxed atmosphere supervised by trained youth workers.  Check it out, stay for 10 minutes or for hours!  Activities include table tennis, open mike sessions, drinking tea, hanging out with friends, and whatever good ideas the young people come up with.  The Summer Programme for youth cafe and events at the KDYS is as follows:

Fuse - drop in for young people aged 12-14 years from June 11th. Each Wednesday until 30th July 3-7pm. Free
Thursday Youth Cafe - 14-19 years Every Thursday until 31st July. 4-7pm for May and June. 4-8pm in July
Friday Drop-In 14-19 years.  Each Friday until 25th July. 3pm to 10.30pm

Youth Art Week - Monday 30 June to Friday 4th July. Drumming, art, music, dance, unicycling and more.  For 13-16 year olds. Cost €60 for the week

Summer Project all through August every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 4-8pm for 12-18 year olds.  There will be a varied programme, details to be announced.

Barney Live Show @ INEC Killarney

Friday, 18th July to Sunday, 20th July
1.30pm & 5.30pm daily


It's always nice to share your toys - but in a rush to share their favourite toys with the audience, Barney's friends BJ, Riff and Baby Bop accidentally break their toys. As always, Barney finds the bright lining behind the dark cloud - he'll take the little dinos, and the audience, to a marvellous, magical toy factory where the toys can be repaired by the Imagination Machine - a fantastic device powered by children's imagination! Join your favourite dinosaur for ninety minutes of song, dance and fun...and when it comes to fun, Barney knows that nothing beats imagination...and friends you love!

For further information and tickets please check out www.inec.ie

International Street Performers Competition

Saturday 12th July to Monday, 14th July

We are currently finalising the Street Theatre Programme please check back for more details.
Date Time Artist Location
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Teddy Bear's Picnic

In association with Killarney Advertiser
Friday, 11th July at Muckross Gardens from 3.00pm to 5.30pm

A hugely popular and much loved feature in the Killarney Summerfest programme, the Teddy Bear's Picnic is a great family day out for the teddy's and their owners. An array of entertainment with face painters, balloon modellers, disco party to ensure a great day of fun is had by all.

Please note this is an outdoor event and waterproof clothing is advised.

Admission:
Adult €7, Child €6, Family €20 (1 adult & 3 children)

Children under three years of age are free

Arts and Creativity Workshops

Saturday, 12th July to Sunday, 20th July at KDYS Youth Centre

Killarney Summerfest and KDYS Youth Centre are offering an array of imaginative, creative and exciting workshops for children between the ages of 4 and 12 years old.  Get the full Killarney Summerfest experience by taking part in many of the unique workshops on offer.


Booking Information:  Bookings for all workshops must be made in advance either through the Killarney Summerfest Office (email info@killarneysummerfest.com) or through the Killarney Summerfest booking desk in the KDYS youth Centre.

The workshops dedicated Booking Desk and phone line (064 31748) will be open from 10.30AM to 1PM and 1.45PM to 4PM FROM WEDNESDAY JULY 9TH UNTIL SUNDAY JULY 20TH in the KDYS Youth Centre.

All workshops cost €5 or €7 and take place in the KDYS Killarney youth centre.  Book early to avoid disappointment!!!

Date

Workshop

Content

Age

Fee

SAT JULY 12TH   
11am to 12.30pm
Stamping & painting
Using vegetables and other stuff to print and paint funky pictures
4 ~ 8 years €7
SAT JULY 12TH
11am to 1pm 
Creative Drama    Acting, drama games and art to devolop the imagination  8 ~ 12 years  €5
SAT JULY 12TH
2pm to 3.30pm
Creative Drama games Developing the imagination through drawing, games and drama  4 ~ 8 years  €5
SUN JULY 13TH
11am to 12.30pm
Grass Hedgehogs Grow your own hedgehog using natural materials!!  4 ~ 8 years  €7
SUN JULY 13TH
11am to 1pm 
Glass painting Paint your own mini nightlight and light up your evenings  8 ~ 12 years  €7
SUN JULY 13TH
2pm to 3.30pm
Creative Clay Clay shaping and squidgy fun  4 ~ 8 years  €7
MON JULY 14TH
11am to 12.30pm
Teddy Time Bring your own teddies.  Then dress them up and listen to the story with Marie  4 ~ 8 years  €7
MON JULY 14TH
11am to 1pm 
Animal Roadshow Slither the Snake, tortoise races, rabbits, lizards and owls!  8 ~ 12 years  €7
MON JULY 14TH
2pm to 3.30pm
Animal Roadshow Slither the Snake, tortoise races, rabbits, lizards and owls!  4 ~ 8 years  €7
TUE JULY 15TH
11am to 12.30pm
Make and play puppets - Snow White Make the puppets and put on your own show  4 ~ 8 years  €7
TUE JULY 15TH
11am to 1pm 
Animal Roadshow Slither the Snake, tortoise races, rabbits, lizards and owls!  8 ~ 12 years  €7
TUE JULY 15TH
2pm to 3.30pm
Comic Strip Design your own mini comic strip with your favourite characters   4 ~ 8 years  €7
WED JULY 16TH
11am to 12.30pm
Creative Clay Clay shaping and squidgy fun  4 ~ 8 years  €7
WED JULY 16TH
11am to 1pm 
Magic!!! Learn new magic tricks, illusions and puzzles and take home a magic pack to amaze your friends  8 ~ 12 years  €7
WED JULY 16TH
2pm to 3.30pm
Stamping & painting  
Using vegetables and other stuff to print and paint funky pictures
 4 ~ 8 years  €7
THUR JULY 17TH
11am to 12.30pm
Grass hedgehogs Grow your own hedgehog using natural materials!!  4 ~ 8 years  €7
THUR JULY 17TH
11am to 1pm 
Imaginative Dance and Drama Enact and dance your own personal fantasy story!  8 ~ 12 years   €5
THUR JULY 17TH
2pm to 3.30pm
Recycled Flower Art Make a posy of flowers from recycled and natural materials  4 ~ 8 years  €7
FRI JULY 18TH
11am to 12.30pm
Music and Stuff    Music games and jumping about  4 ~ 8 years  €5
FRI JULY 18TH
11am to 1pm 
Kite making Lets go fly a kite - but make it yourself first!  8 ~ 12 years  €7
FRI JULY 18TH
2pm to 3.30pm
Mask making Make a mask, and have fun pretending to be someone else!  4 ~ 8 years  €7
SAT JULY 19TH
11am to 12.30pm
Paper Landscapes Make your own countryside designs with colourful paper  4 ~ 8 years  €7
SAT JULY 19TH
11am to 12.30pm
Making Music together Rhythm, games, songs, percussion instruments - lots of fun  8 ~ 12 years  €5
SAT JULY 19TH
2pm to 3.30pm
Rhythm and Songs Songs, movements, dance and games using instruments and our own voices!  4 ~ 8 years  €5
SUN JULY 20TH
11am to 12.30pm
Under the Sea Make your own fish and whales and put them in a paper sea  4 ~ 8 years  €7
SUN JULY 20TH
11am to 1pm 
Creative Drama Acting, drama games and art to develop the imagination  8 ~ 12 years  €5
SUN JULY 20TH
2pm to 3.30pm
Creative drama games Developing the imagination through drawing, games and drama  4 ~ 8 years  €5
 
 

Arts and Crafts Summercamp

Monday, 14th July to Friday 18th July at KDYS Youth Centre

Killarney Summerfest presents a Sensational Summercamp for 7 to 12 year olds from 10.00am to 3.00pm in the KDYS Youth Centre Killarney.

With an action packed programme including fun games, sports, drama, music, arts & crafts, dance, magic and clown workshops, photography, local outings, etc.  Camp Co-Ordinator Una Flynn BA H.Dip

Book early to avoid disappointment1!!!

Download a Booking form here.

Outdoor Theatre - King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

Tuesday, 15th July in Muckross Gardens

A wonderful new production for families and children of all ages the show will be a vivacious, energetic re-telling of some of the great tales of heroics and romance set in the perfect surroundings of Killarney.

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table’ is a brand new production from Chapterhouse with a script especially commissioned from the world famous stories of Camelot, Arthur and Merlin. In the fantastical world of Medieval Knights, join a company of travelling players as they tell the heroic deeds of perhaps the greatest King of any time or place. From humble beginnings as a servant, to the drawing of the sword from the stone, through to the creation of Camelot. Join Arthur on his journey as his tale unfolds with sword, sorcery and song. A wonderful new production for families and children of all ages the show will be a vivacious, energetic re-telling of some of the great tales of heroics and romance set in the perfect surroundings of the UK and Irelands most beautiful gardens.   

Please bring your own rugs or low back seating, and waterproof clothing as this is an outdoor event. Grounds open for picnics from 6.00pm.  Show commences at 7.30pm.

Tickets and information available from Killarney Summerfest Office.

Tickets: Adults €10 / Students & Children €7
               Families (2 Adults & 2 Children) €30
               Group Bookings (10 or more) €7 per ticket


Junk Art - Don't Rubbish It!!

Wednesday,16th to Sunday, 20th July at Killarney Outlet Centre-Daily

In association with Kerry County Council spend some time taking in the wild and wacky creations of artists and young people from all over the county and beyond at the Junk Art-Don't Rubbish It exhibition. Have a go yourself at the free Scrap Store workshops, where you can create your own masterpiece. Admission: Free

Randles Hotels Children's Magical Afternoon for Charity

Randles Hotels
Sunday July 13th in The Dromhall Hotel 3pm

A great afternoon out for all the family with a spectacular magic show followed by an evening of dancing. Children will also receive a Goodie Bag, while adults can enjoy tea/coffee and a selection of sandwiches and dessert.

Admission:
Adults €10, Children €7, Family €30
All proceeds donated to Kerry Autism Society.

Carnival Community Arts Parade

Wednesday, 16th July on the Streets of Killarney @ 7.30pm

The Community Arts Parade brings colour, drama and creativity to the streets of Killarney and is strongly supported by the local community through our schools and groups.


Bird's Euroshow Funfair
Friday, 20th June to Wednesday, 6th August

Bird's Euroshow Funfair is an integral part of bringing fun and delight to the centre of Killarney during Killarney Summerfest.  No trip to Killarney Summerfest is complete without a trip to Bird's Euroshow to experience all their state of the art fun attractions.

Open daily from 2pm at Fair Hill Car Park
 
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