Summer Vacation: Sports-Themed Vacation Activities in the Gillesbach Valley

Run around, race, play—and have fun: The municipal Sports Department’s summer sports camp will be held again during the upcoming summer vacation. From Monday, August 3, through Friday, August 21, 2026, all children ages six to eleven are invited to the sports hall at Branderhofer Weg 15 (Gillesbachtal) to participate in sports and games daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. under the supervision of three instructors. Participation is free for all children. Registration is not required. However, parents must fill out the consent form—available at www.aachen.de/ferienspiele—and have their children bring it with them. Please note that if children arrive after 9:15 a.m., they will unfortunately no longer be able to participate.

Additional Activities
Additionally, children will have the opportunity to earn parts of the German Sports Badge during the vacation games, under the guidance of the instructors. To complete the Sports Badge, there is also the option to earn the required swimming certification (at your own risk!). This can be done during the published hours at the Brand and Süd swimming pools as well as at the Ulla-Klinger-Halle. Participation is voluntary. An admission fee applies for the swimming pools.

As an additional activity, sports clubs will give the children an introduction to their respective sports. This activity also takes place free of charge as part of the summer games at the location described above between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The exact days and participating clubs have not yet been determined.

Sportswear and Snacks
: Children must wear weather-appropriate sportswear and bring a healthy snack and plenty of drinks. Only indoor shoes are permitted in the gym.

Since the event ends at 1:00 p.m. each day, it is important that parents pick up their children at that time if necessary. If a child is permitted to walk home alone, this must be indicated on the consent form.

Any questions? Ms. Schartmann from the City of
Aachen’s Sports Department is responsible for the organization on behalf of the city; her phone number is 0241 432-5226.