Holiday Camps in Palma: Registration Starts – Play, Sport and a Little Arenal Air

Holiday camps in Palma: Registration started – four venues, 3,840 spots

When the city wakes in the early morning, you can sometimes already hear children's voices on the way to school, the clatter of bicycles at the Plaça de Cort and the buses on Avinguda Jaume III. These days another, hopefully cheerful sound mixes into the usual noise: the online registration for the IME municipal sports institute's summer camps is open.

What parents need to know

The camps run at the Son Moix, Son Hugo and Rudy Fernández facilities and, for the first time this year, at Antoni Servera in Arenal – the Germans Escalas facility is not available due to renovation work. There are program places for children aged three to 14. Groups are normally supervised daily from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Those who need a longer day can book additional morning or afternoon options as well as lunch. In total IME has released 3,840 places – slightly fewer than last season, so quick action is recommended.

What the children can expect

Sport is at the centre, but that does not only mean ball games. Depending on the venue, children can swim, climb, do gymnastics and try other motor activities; local water events are also popular, such as Indoor Pool Festivals in Palma: Water Courses, Children's Laughter and Full Registration Lists. For three-year-olds there are age-appropriate activities, while older children alternate conditioning exercises with technique training. The idea is: discover new things through play, awaken the joy of movement and celebrate small successes – all in a safe environment with experienced supervisors.

Why this matters for Mallorca

The camps are more than a childcare solution for working parents. They keep community cohesion alive: children get to know sports facilities as places of togetherness, parents meet on the plaza or by the poolside, and coaches stay in touch with new talents outside the season — as in events like Youth Padel Tournament in Palma: 160 Spots, Three Days, No Entry Fee. Especially in densely populated neighbourhoods of Palma, the offer creates valuable spaces for movement that are otherwise often missing.

Practical everyday tips

If you want to secure a place for your child, visit the IME website (ime.palma.es) and register early. For other low-cost local course options see Palma's casals open enrollment: Courses from €2 — Yoga, Cooking and More. Pack a small bag with a change of clothes, plenty of sun protection, a water bottle and a small name tag on clothes and towel – that saves nerves on the first day. Those coming from the city can quickly have a café con leche on the Rambla before the camp and wave to the children as they arrive. And: register early, because 3,840 places are not unlimited.

Outlook and inspiration

The summer weeks in Palma are lively: camps in the morning, beach or park in the afternoon. For families that means structured days for children and some free space for adults. Maybe your child will discover a sport that stays with them. Or they might find new friendships that make the next school year easier. In Arenal, the Antoni Servera facility will also integrate a new location into a different area – bringing variety and spatial relief.

Registration is already open; anyone who needs details about prices and procedures will find the official information on the IME website. One tip at the end: take the first day as an experiment, not as a test. Stay relaxed, smile a lot – and who knows, the summer camp song might be your earworm after two weeks.

Quick facts: Organizer: IME Palma. Venues: Son Moix, Son Hugo, Rudy Fernández, Antoni Servera (Arenal). Age group: 3–14 years. Supervision hours: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (with optional additional hours and lunch). Spots: 3,840. Registration: online via ime.palma.es.