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Tuesday
Meet the game
Get comfortable with the racket, court, scoring and the basic shots needed to start a rally.
Summary
Ballyhass Padel Kids Camp, Mallow
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Contact Us (022) 27773
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Duration 2 hrs
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Suitable Ages 8 yrs +
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Contact Us [email protected]
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Activity Type Land
Ballyhass Padel · October Midterm 2026
A new game.
Four afternoons.
Plenty of craic.
Four afternoons of padel, games, challenges and new skills for kids aged 8–16. No previous experience needed — just turn up ready to play.
27–30 October
1pm–3pm daily
Ages 8–16
Rackets included
Midterm Camp
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First time playing?
Perfect. We’ll take it from there.
Play
Learn
Progress
Have the Craic
Camp details
Everything parents need to know.
Two hours each afternoon, all padel equipment included and four days designed to get kids playing, learning and progressing.
Dates
Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th October 2026
Time
1pm – 3pm daily
Ages
8 – 16 years
Camp Price
€99 per child
Adventure Pass
€89 per child
Four afternoons. One new sport.
Learn the game by playing the game.
Kids will learn the basics of padel through short coaching sessions, games, challenges and plenty of time actually playing on court.
The focus is on building confidence and getting better without taking the fun out of it. Complete beginners are very welcome, while kids who have already played will still have plenty to work on.
No previous padel experience needed. Rackets and balls are waiting here.
Real court time, plenty of games and a chance to get comfortable with
a completely new sport.
How the week builds
Start with the basics. Finish playing the game.
Each afternoon builds naturally on the one before it, giving kids a chance to feel genuine progress across the four days.
02
Wednesday
Build the rally
Movement, control, teamwork and simple challenges designed to keep the ball going longer.
03
Thursday
Use the court
Start using positioning, the walls and doubles play to understand how a proper game comes together.
04
Friday
Game day
Put everything together with matches, challenges and plenty of court time to finish the week.
Padel at Ballyhass
New skills. New teammates. Plenty of court time.
This is not about standing in a queue waiting for a turn. The sessions are built around keeping kids involved, moving and playing.
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Get stuck in
A sport you can start enjoying from the first session.
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Keep progressing
Easy to start. Plenty to learn once they get going.
What to expect
A camp built around doing, not standing around.
We want kids leaving each afternoon feeling like they played plenty, learned something new and are already better than when they arrived.
Loads of court time
Short coaching moments followed by games, rallies and challenges. The emphasis is on keeping everyone involved.
Skills that build
Each afternoon adds something new so kids can feel themselves getting more confident as the week progresses.
Fun first
Games, teamwork and a bit of friendly competition. Serious enough to learn properly, relaxed enough to enjoy it.
Who is it for?
New players absolutely welcome.
The Kids Padel Camp is designed for a wide range of ability levels. Nobody needs to arrive knowing the rules, owning a racket or already having a group to play with.
We’ll organise the sessions so kids can learn at an appropriate pace while still spending plenty of time playing with others.
Kids trying padel for the very first time
Active kids looking for something different this midterm
Young racket-sport players curious about padel
Kids who already love Ballyhass camps and want a new challenge
Existing padel players looking for more court time and progression
What to bring
Keep it simple.
Kids only need normal sports gear and a drink. We’ll have the padel equipment ready on site.
Comfortable sportswear
Something suitable for moving, running and playing outdoors.
Suitable sports shoes
Comfortable runners or court shoes with good grip.
Water bottle
Please arrive with enough water for the two-hour session.
Small snack
Useful before or after camp if needed.
Rackets included
No equipment purchase needed before camp.
Balls included
We’ll have everything needed for the sessions ready to go.
Adventure Pass holder?
Your Ballyhass adventures now stretch onto the padel court too. Adventure Pass holders can book the full four-day Kids Padel Camp for €89.
Pass Holder Price
€89
October Midterm
Ready to give padel a go?
Four afternoons, a new skill and plenty of good craic. Spaces are limited across the camp, so book early if your child wants to join us.
Ballyhass Kids Padel Camp
Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th October · 1pm–3pm · Ages 8–16 · Rackets and balls included.
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Camp FAQs.
A few of the questions parents are most likely to have before booking.
Does my child need to have played padel before?
No. The camp is designed to welcome complete beginners as well as kids who have already spent some time on court.
Do we need to bring a racket?
No. Padel rackets and balls are included for the camp.
What age is the camp for?
The camp is for children aged 8–16 years.
How long is camp each day?
Camp runs from 1pm to 3pm each afternoon from Tuesday 27th through Friday 30th October 2026.
Is there an Adventure Pass discount?
Yes. The standard camp price is €99 per child and the Adventure Pass holder price is €89 per child.
Is the camp outdoors?
Yes. Ballyhass Padel is an outdoor venue, so please dress for the conditions on the day as well as for active sport.
Where can I find out more about Ballyhass Padel?
Visit our main Ballyhass Padel page for court bookings and everything else happening at the club.
Four afternoons. One new sport. Plenty of reasons to come back.
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