Dates 2027
RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMPS DATES 2027
Sunday 27th June – Saturday 3rd July
Sunday 4th July – Saturday 10th July
Sunday 11th July – Saturday 17th July
Sunday 18th July – Saturday 24th July
Multiple Week Stays – 10% OFF
Students can stay for multiple weeks and those staying for two weeks or more have weekend activities and a full day excursion on Saturday with accommodation and meals provided as usual over the weekend. There is a 10% discount off rhe full price for students stayong two weeks or more.
Siblings-10% Off
There is a discount of 10% off for each sibling. Please note that only one discount caan be applied per booking.
Please see DATES & RATES for more information including Special Offers
Please email info@connemaramathsacademy.com to join our mailing list and to be the first to avail of any offers such as Early Birds and other offers.
Age Range Guide: 7-17
SCHEDULE
STEAM Workshops, Adventure Activities & Team Sports
A range of adventure activities including river kayaking, canoeing, archery and all team sports including basketball, volleyball, football, tag rugby, hurling, tennis, dodge ball, among others.
There will be the usual mix of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and maths) to accompany a wide range of adventure activities and team sports.
Schedule
Camp officially starts at 7pm on Sundays and finishes on Saturday at 12.30pm with a presentation to collecting parents and families.
Brealfast is at 9am everyday with STEAM workshops generally taking place in the morning from 10-1, followed by lunch at 1pm. There is a mix of Adventure Activities and Team Sports in the afternoons from 2.30-4.30pm. Phone time is at 5pm and evening meal is at 6pm, followed by organised social events from 7pm such as Karaoke, Dragons Den, Table Quiz, Cinema night, Multi Spotrts and other activities in the evenings. Social time (supervised) in the games rooms, playing areas, sports fields and common rooms from 10 to 10.30. Students retire to the dorms at 10.30pm and lights go out at 11. There are staff members on duty every night throughout the night until 8am.
Camp starts on Sunday at 7pm consisting of engaging, entertaining and interactive challenges and ice breakers. Breakfast is at 9am, lunch at 1pm, dinner at 6pm and supper at 9pm with the usual mix of STEAM workshops, Adventure & Team Sports and lots lots more. Students retire to their dorms at 10.30 and lights out at 11.
Please note that there is no evening meal on Sunday for new arrivals. We have an Early Drop Off option for students from 11am and there is an additional fee of €49 for this option, which includes lunch and evening meal.
There is a presentation to parents on the final day, Saturday at 12.30 sharp in the Main Building on campus. This presentation will also be available online for parents and friends to enjoy.
TAKE A QUICK DRIVE THROUGH CMA PETERSBURG CAMPUS:
TAKE A QUICK GLANCE AT THE CAMPUS AND STUDENTS ENJOYNG SOME OF THE ACTIVITES
Facilities & Activities
- STEAM Workshops Daily
- Centre is on the shore of Lough Mask
- Private Access to Lough Mask
- Obstacle Course
- Access by Canoe to Private Bly Island
- Archery
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
- Raft Building
- SUP
- Orientreering
- Hiking
- Games Room
- Fast WiFi
- Playing Fields
- Volleyball Court
- Basketball Court (new)
- GAA Sports
- Indoor Gym (new)
- Dormitories: 4 bed ensuite, 2 bed & 8 bed with adjoining bathrooms.
- Beautifully cooked food with best local ingredients
STEAM WORKSHOPS
Include AI Model Building, Robotics, Coding, Music Tech, Stop Motion Animation, Science Experiments, Entrepreneurship, Art, 3D Scanning, 3D Modelling, 3D Printing, Website Design, Movie Making, Rockets, Micro Bits, Solar Wind & Hydro Projects and Engineering among others.
Airport Transfers for international students are available to and from Camp serving Knock Airport (50 minutes), Shannon Airport (90 minutes) Dublin Airport (2.5 hours).
Transport options also available for Irish residents from Dublin Airport.Please contact aengus@connemaramathsacademy.com directly.
CMA offer a comprehensive Airport Transfer service to our overseas students arriving at Dublin Airport which can be booked directly on our website on our booking page. All details are available on our Airport Transfers page.
Fees (One Way): See Airport Transfers
aengus@ConnemaraMathsAcademy.com directly.
Campus Location
Nestled on the stunning shores of the recently UNESCO listed Lough Mask in the east of Connemara, the 18 acre Petersburg estate offers an unforgettable backdrop for the Connemara Maths Academy summer camps. Originally the ancestral 1700s home of the Lynch family and later owned by the renowned Guinness family — whose legacy is woven into Ireland’s rich history — this historic estate has been thoughtfully transformed into a superb education hub. Recently renovated, the centre now features bright 4 bed en-suite dormitories, 2 bed and 8 bed dormitories with adjoining bathrooms, classrooms, dining hall, workshops rooms and a new workshop space and a new games room for summer 2027. Students have access to indoor gym and conference centre and to the local GAA stadium and full sized playing fields a short walk from the campus main building. EIRCODE: F12X589
Students enjoy locally sourced vegetables, expertly prepared by Chef Elena into delicious, flavour-packed meals that fuel adventure-filled days. The grounds include expansive playing fields perfect for tag rugby, football, dodgeball, and traditional Irish hurling, plus a grass volleyball court, basketball hoops and paddle tennis, an indoor Gym and full sized basketball court.
The centre’s private Bly Island on Lough Mask is accessible by kayak or canoe, where breathtaking panoramic views of Lough Mask and the wild Connemara landscape. On the island, students can tackle an exciting obstacle course that builds teamwork and confidence amid nature’s beauty. This magical setting perfectly blends history, adventure, and learning, making Petersburg the ideal home for CMA summer camps — where steam meets the great outdoors in one inspiring, unforgettable experience.
CMA Petersburg is located at Petersburg Education Centre, Clonbur, Connemara, County Galway. Eircode: F12 X589 See Google Map below at the end of this page.
