Programmes
We provide both afterschool care during term time and structured holiday camps throughout the year. We operate 48 weeks per year.
Afterschool
At Finnegan Fox, children are welcomed into a calm and supportive environment at the end of their school day. Our afternoons are carefully structured to balance nourishment, homework, activities and free play, supporting each child’s wellbeing, independence and social development. Children enjoy a nutritious snack and a hot meal daily, with a consistent routine that allows them to relax, engage and feel secure.
A typical afternoon includes:
- Safe and reliable school collection
- Nutritious lunch and hot meal
- Supervised homework support
- Outdoor play and structured activities Extra-curricular activities included Thoughtfully planned afternoons
- Giving parents peace of mind daily
Schedule
Sample Weekly Schedule
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrive | Lunch, Homework, STEM | Lunch, Homework, STEM | Lunch, Homework, STEM | Lunch, Homework, STEM | Lunch, Garden |
| 2:45 | Garden | Garden | Garden | Garden | (Continued) |
| 3:15 | Emergent Curriculum Activities | Emergent Curriculum Activities | Emergent Curriculum Activities | Emergent Curriculum Activities | Baking |
| 3:45 | Art | Spanish | Kids on the GO | Kung Fu | (Continued) |
| 4:45 | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
| 5:00 | Free play | Free play | Free play | Free play | Free play |
| 5:45 | Pack away | Pack away | Pack away | Pack away | Pack away |
Camps
Holiday Camps
We run structured holiday camps during school breaks, designed to give children a fun, active and engaging experience outside of the school routine. Core hours run from 9:00am to 2:00pm, with the option to extend to 6:00pm.
- Day trips
- Full-time hours
- Varied activities
- NCS accepted
Schedule
Sample Full Camp Schedule
| Week | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 (6th–9th Jul) | First day Team Building games | Art projects | Dodge ball tournament | Baking day | Park treasure hunt excursion + playground |
| Week 2 (12th–16th) | Multi sport and team building games | Kite making and flying at the park | Electric zoo | Summer slime and experiments | Fort Lucan |
| Week 3 (19th–23rd) | Multi sport and team building games | Mega fort building competition | Woolly wards petting farm and pony rides | Baking day | Malahide castle picnic and playground |
| Week 4 (26th–30th) | Multi sport and team building games | Clara Lara water Park | Circus skills training | Rock painting | Chocolate workshop |
| Week 5 (2nd–6th Aug) | Bank holiday | Sand castle contest and picnic at the beach | Cake decorating workshop | Water wars | Cavan adventure centre |
| Week 6 (9th–13th Aug) | Multi sport and team building games | Tye dye design | St Annes farm and playground | Rounders tournament | Dublin Zoo |
| Week 7 (16th–20th Aug) | Multi sport and team building games | Spy kid training course | Rainbow castles | Sports day | Carlingford adventure centre |
| Week 8 (23rd–27th Aug) | Multi sport and team building games | Pottery making | Park and playground | Pizza from scratch cooking class | Big last day of summer party |
Every Day
Activities
We provide a wide range of activities designed to support children's development, confidence and wellbeing in a relaxed afterschool setting. Our programme is designed to balance structure and free play, allowing children to unwind, socialise and enjoy their time after school.
STEM & Discovery
Hands-on experiments and problem-solving activities that spark curiosity and learning.
Martial Arts
Weekly martial arts classes focused on individual growth and development.
Art & Baking
Creative, hands-on art and baking sessions children absolutely love.
Extracurricular Note
External extracurricular activities included as part of our programme.
Spaces Are Limited and Fill Quickly
Give your child a safe, caring and engaging afterschool experience. Check availability at your nearest Finnegan Fox location today.
