Menu
Log in


  • Home
  • Activities for Kids

Activities for (or with) Kids

There are so many places to take kids for a day out in the Netherlands. This list may not include every option, so please send any suggested additions to vpic@awca.nl.

Places to Play and/or Learn

Apenheul Monkey Park

Artis Amsterdam (Zoo)
There are three places to go at Artis: the zoo, Micropia (microbes museum) and the Groote museum. Memberships are available.

Avifauna Bird Park and Zoo - Alphen aan den Rijn

Corpus - Leiden
A journey through the human body, recommended for children aged 6 and up

Deltapark Neeltje Jans - Zeeland.
Learn about the storm surge barrier, see some sea life and play.

DierenPark Amersfoort
A forest full of adventure

Diergaarde Blijdorp (Rotterdam Zoo)

Dinoland - Zwolle
Learn, discover and play around dinosaurs

Dolfinarium
Dutch version of Sea World

Duinoord
Indoor and outdoor fun

FunForest
Locations in Almere, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Venlo

FunZone - Aalsmeer
Indoor playground, Glow minigolf, trampolines

Het Spoorwegmuseum (Train Museum) - Utrecht

Het Woeste Westen (The Wild West) for kids up to age 13

Linnaeushof - Heemstede
Europe's largest playground (water playground open in summer)

Madurodam - Den Haag
The Netherlands in miniature

Muiderslot Castle - Muiden

Nemo Science Museum - Amsterdam
Discover, do, experience and learn about the world around you - for kids of all ages.

Oud Valkeveen - Naarden
Play park with interactive shows and some rides (height restrictions apply).

Scheepvartmuseum (National Maritime Museum) - Amsterdam

Sea Life - Scheveningen

Sprookjeswonderland (Fairytale Wonderland)

Vrog - Amsterdam
freerunning, trampolines, urban dance

Wildlands Adventure Zoo - Emmen

Amusement Parks

Map of amusement parks

Attractiepark Slagharen

Avonturenpark Hellendoorn

DippieDoe Attractiepark

Drievliet Den Haag

Duinrell (amusement park) and Tikibad (water park)

Efteling

Julianatoren

Movie Park Germany

Plopsa Indoor Coevorden

Toverland

Walibi Holland

Summer Camps

You can find an extensive list of summer camps for 2023 in this article from Amsterdam Mamas and a list from Kidsproof.nl.

Other camps that are possibly further afield and/or only Dutch-speaking include:

Coffee & Kids Amsterdam 
Workshops (ages 0-4 and 4-8) and summer camps (ages 4-8).
Book a Workshop

DJUS (De Jongens Uit Schoorl)

Licht en Lucht for kids age 5-12

Nordic Terrain Academy Day Camps - Amsterdam
Options for kids aged 6-10, 10-15 and 15-17.

Vinea 
Kids aged 7-18 and youth 18-25

Vacation Parks for you to Stay and Play

Beekse Bergen

Center Parcs Holiday Villages
Belgium, Germany, France and The Netherlands

Duinrell Vakantiepark

Hof van Saksen Family Resort - Drenthe

PonyparkCity

Roompot Holiday Villages


All members of the AWCA enjoy membership to FAWCO. The AWCA has been a proud member of the Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas since 1971. For more information, please visit the AWCA FAWCO page or contact your friendly FAWCO Rep.

The AWCA is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds. Our members are valued and respected regardless of their ethnicity, gender, age, ability, or orientation. We celebrate diversity in our community.

We'd love to hear from you. Send a note to the AWCA team with any questions or comments. • AWCA Privacy Policy. • ©2024 AWCA
Thank you for your patience during the website update. If you spot an error or missing link, please email the webmanager@awca.nl.

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software