Summer City Camps in Vienna Draw Positive Midterm Conclusion

Between June 30 and August 29, 2025, Viennese students aged 6 to 12 and children with disabilities aged 6 to 14 can participate in a diverse holiday program at the Summer City Camps, which is offered at a total of 35 different school locations in Vienna.

Record Participation and Diverse Program at Summer City Camps 2025 in Vienna

With more than 10,800 children, the all-day camp offering supported by the City of Vienna, including lunch and healthy snacks, once again reaches a new record. The program includes activities such as learning to swim and cycle, museum visits, creative workshops, as well as many opportunities for exercise and making new friends. The successful concept of the Summer City Camps is based on close cooperation between the City of Vienna, BiM - Bildung im Mittelpunkt GmbH, the Hi Jump Vienna association, and other organizations from the youth and education sector.

Summer City Camps 2025 in Vienna: More Places, More Locations

This year, the offering was expanded by four additional locations, resulting in a total of 3,500 more care places compared to the previous year. A special focus is on the first-time inclusion of seven education campus locations. At these places, children participate directly in the leisure program at their respective schools. At the same time, these locations - as already known from the holidays during the school year - remain accessible to children from other schools. The broader distribution of locations across the entire city area makes the offering more accessible for families and strengthens the compatibility of work and family in all districts of Vienna.

Inclusive Holiday Offers are a Viennese Quality Promise

During a visit to the camp location at the Christine Nöstlinger education campus in Leopoldstadt, where the Kinderfreunde Wien care for children with and without disabilities together, Deputy Mayor and City Councilor for Education Bettina Emmerling emphasized the importance of inclusive offers: "The Summer City Camps are far more than mere holiday care, they give children adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable summer experiences. This year, we are including more children with disabilities in the holiday offering than ever before. With an additional fourth location for small group care and 19 percent more places in inclusively managed groups, we are setting a strong example for lived diversity. My great thanks go to everyone who contributes to the success of this affordable and high-quality offering with professionalism, commitment, and innovative strength, from the first idea to planning to daily implementation on site. Together, we ensure that every child in Vienna has the chance for fulfilling summer holidays."

Mario Rieder, Managing Director of BiM - Bildung im Mittelpunkt GmbH, which represents the coordination office of the SCC and organizes the registration, adds: "Six years after the start, the Summer City Camps are firmly anchored in the Vienna summer and noticeably relieve many families in the care of their children. I am particularly pleased with how the diverse holiday program brings together children with different needs and strengthens them together, with inclusive offerings being an essential component. The steady growth and expansion of locations show the great trust and high demand from Viennese families. As BiM - Bildung im Mittelpunkt, we are proud to contribute significantly to the success of this special offer with our services and, together with the City of Vienna and the sponsoring organizations, to enable children to have a valuable holiday time."

"With the Summer City Camps 2025, we are reaching more Viennese children than ever and creating attractive holiday offers in the city with sports, creativity, and art. Our aim is reliable care at a good leisure-educational level - made possible through the proven collaboration with our strong partner organizations from the youth and education sector. It is also nice that the camps are even closer to families this year - with locations throughout Vienna and shorter distances to exciting holiday experiences. Together, we are doing everything we can to offer children unforgettable summer holidays," says Stefan Neugeboren, Managing Director of Hi Jump Wien.

Daniel Bohmann, Managing Director of Wiener Kinderfreunde, emphasizes: "The Summer City Camps are a strong sign of how successful holiday care can look in Vienna: diverse, affordable, and accessible to all children. As Wiener Kinderfreunde, we are particularly pleased that we can again offer inclusive group forms at several locations, where children with and without disabilities are cared for together. This togetherness enriches the holiday experience and shows how lived diversity can work in everyday life." Hi Jump Wien and the proven partner organizations - ASKÖ WAT Wien, Interface Wien, Wiener Volkshochschulen, Wiener Familienbund, Wiener Jugendrotkreuz, Wiener Kinderfreunde, and Zeitraum Wien - are jointly responsible for the concept and implementation of the leisure-educational offer.

Summer City Camps 2025: Remaining Places Available

In holiday weeks 8 and 9, there are still some free places available at certain locations. Interested parties can obtain further details and register on the website www.ferieninwien.at, send an email to info@summercitycamp.at, or call during service hours from Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm, and Friday from 9 am to 2 pm at the phone number +43 1 524 25 09 46.

Outlook on Summer City Camps 2026

Next year, the Summer City Camps will be held again: From July 6, 2026, to September 4, 2026, the City of Vienna will once again organize an exciting and diverse holiday program for children. Registration for summer holiday care is expected to begin in March.

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