The question that burns on the lips of all parents and grandparents: how can I keep my children busy this summer?! Well, all you had to do was ask. Here is a non-exhaustive list of activities in Bandol to fill your little ones' days that are a little too empty. Good reading !
⚡️ Quick summer summary:
- The summer 2026 treasure hunt
- Learn to sail with the Bandol Nautical Society
- Work on your racket stroke with the Bandol Tennis Club
- Experience the American Basketball at the Bandol Basket Club
- Programming your robot at the School of Robots
- Discover ceramics with Argiltecture
- Push your limits in the ring with Extreme Fighting Bandol Club
- Other summer activities for children
- Focus on the city's playgrounds
- Do you know the youth agenda?
- Activities within 30 minutes of Bandol
The summer 2026 treasure hunt
Our beautiful coastline is brimming with all sorts of treasures. Stunning landscapes. Secret coves. Perfect spots for admiring the fish… But that's not all. This summer, A number of relics have been carefully hidden. Here and there. We need you. little kids on holiday or nearby, to find them. But to do that, But you still need to know where to look for them.Rest assured, we have a compass-style brochure to show you the way. And it all begins At the tourism office...
INTERNSHIP: learn to sail with the Bandol nautical society
Société Nautique de Bandol – Central Beach – +04 94 29 42 26
La Nautical Society of Bandol (SNB), organizes courses every year during the school holidays. This summer they will take place from June 29 to August 28, 2026. These sessions will consist of five half-day sessions (morning or afternoon), from Monday to Friday. Here's the program outline:
???? Sea garden : course for the youngest, to discover the marine environment and navigation at sea aboard an Optimist, Kayak or Baby-ski. In addition, beach games and workshops (painting on pebbles, dip net fishing, discovery of fauna and flora) are also offered.
⛵️ Initiation and / or improvement in navigation : dinghy, windsurfing, catamaran and / or houseboat.
✅ To find out about prices and registration procedures, you can contact the SNB by telephone at +04 94 29 42 26 or by email to the address dcarle@snbandol.com. And to find out more, go to their website:
Internship: Work on your racket stroke at the Bandol tennis club
Bandol Tennis Club – Avenue Albert 1er – +06 60 95 41 78
Le Tennis Club Bandol also offers internships during each school holiday period. This summer, the whole team invites you to join them! from June 29 to August 28, 2026As usual, these activities are offered over a week with slight variations depending on your child's age… Take a look.
???? Children's courses (Ages 6 and up): beginner, improvement, game discovery, technical reinforcement and "Galaxy Tennis" assessment. 1 hour per day, Monday to Friday mornings.
⛹️♂️ Camps + multisport (Ages 9 and up): The same principle as the children's camp + 2 hours of multisport activities in the afternoon at the club, from 14 pm to 16 pm (padel, beach tennis, basketball, etc.). Meals available on site.
✅ To find out about prices, terms and conditions and to register your little ones, contact Amaury Agresta at +06 60 95 41 78 or by email to the address stagetennis.tcb@gmail.com. Finally, to find out more, go to the website of…
internship: american basketball experience with darnell campbell at bbc
Bandol Basketball Club – Municipal Gymnasium – +06 77 96 15 13
This summer, basketball fever is taking over our small town of Bandol. TMB Academy and the Bandol Basketball Club are joining forces for the 5th edition of a basketball course open to all, Ages 10 and up and up to 21 years old. From 3 to 7 August 2026, register your teenager for this summer sporting event, within the legendary Bandol team. Groups based on skill level and age will be formed on site to ensure appropriate support for each individual. The icing on the cake is that each registered participant will receive a 100% personalized basketball outfit specially designed for the event.
🏀 Program Full version available here.
✅ Information and registration at +06 77 96 15 13 or by email to the address tmbacademy@icloud.com.
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WORKSHOP: Programming your own robot at the School of Robots
178 Chemin des Roumpinas – 6 minutes by car from the city centre.
If your child loves all kinds of new technologies, we've found something to keep them busy this summer! In Bandol, The School of Robots introduces young people to robotics in a fun and accessible way through internships organized throughout the summerThese workshops, open to children aged 6 to 16, allow younger children to take their first steps into the world of robots or to further their knowledge.
On the organizational side, Several summer sessions are offered From July 6th to 10th (4 days), from July 15th to 17th (3 days) and from August 24th to 28th (4 days). The times vary depending on your child's age (from 10 am to 12 pm for 6-11 year olds, and from 14 pm to 16:30 pm for 11-16 year olds).
🔑 At the end of the workshop, each child leaves proud of their creation: a robot designed, assembled and programmed by himself thanks to the equipment provided on site!
✅ To register your child or obtain more information, contact the School of Robots team at +06 66 90 91 08 or by email to contact@ecole-des-robots.fr.
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WORKSHOP: Discover ceramics with Argiltecture
17 Impasse des Genêts – 5 minutes by car from the city centre.
Summer holidays are often a chance to discover new activities, explore one's talents, and have unique experiences. For children who love creating with their hands and letting their imaginations run wild, Argiltecture offers ceramics courses and workshops Specially designed for school holidays. Over the course of the sessions, young artists discover clay in all its forms, learn to manipulate it, and experiment with different techniques to bring their ideas to life. A wonderful way to enjoy summer in a different way than building sandcastles.
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👋 To book, contact the Argiltecture team at +07 43 59 53 92 or by email to argiltecture@gmail.com.
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internship: surpass yourself in the ring with Extreme Fighting Bandol Club
Rue des Jardins – city center.
If your child needs to burn off some energy, we have a sport idea that they might just like. Extreme Fighting Bandol Club, the city's leading kick-boxing company, is offering a summer course for children. of the 6 10 2026 JulyYour toddler will be able to attend half-day sessions, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. h, very busy. On the program: technical work, physical preparation, games and sports and recreational activities.
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✅ To book, it's simple, contact the team at +07 60 15 84 75 or by email to karo83110@gmail.com.
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Other summer activities for children in Bandol
If the camps are too extensive or not personalized enough for your little ones, here are some activity ideas to enjoy throughout the summer. It's for us, it makes us happy:
- Learn to swim with the city teacher, Richard.
- Paddle with the family and discover the coast in a new light by renting a kayak or a paddleboard to the Nautical Society of Bandol or elseExtreme Surfing Bandol Club.
- Discover the bay from Bandol aboard the submarineaquascope.
- Enjoy an ice cream during a snack break well-deserved in the city center.
- Do a game of bowling or Laser Blast at Bandol Bowling.
- Enjoying a lovely picnic in the early evening on one of the beaches from the city.
- Go see a movie or a cartoon au Marcel Pagnol cinema.
- Set sail during the special mornings Pointed tower ».
Focus on Bandol's playgrounds
- For little masons: The beaches of sand will host the most beautiful castles.
- As for carousel delighted : the harbor carousel will delight children.
- For riders: the Skate Park, located right next door of the stadium, awaits them.
- Craving for giant hide-and-seek games: Canet Park is the perfect place.
- For athletes : the Buffon multisports ground (basketball, tennis, pétanque, etc.) is accessible all year round;
- Without forgetting, the play areas installed throughout the city: next to the tourist office visit us at the Canet Park visit us at the Capelin Park and the youngest, Deferrari landscaped park !
Do you know the youth agenda?
Attention overwhelmed parents who can no longer make sense of the different dates offered: we have come up with a list just for you a diary dedicated to your children. Here, you will have access to all the activities imagined to keep your children busy in Bandol. And there, you will definitely find water shoes to fit them!
Activities within 30 minutes of Bandol
A multitude of leisure activities can be found in the surrounding towns, a few minutes' drive from here. Here is a small non-exhaustive list:
- Karting : make your children the kings of the circuit from 6 years old, with the Six-Fours Karting.
- Tree climbing and adventure : Coudou Park at Six-Fours, The Forest of 4 Worlds in La Seyne-sur-mer or even The Kingdom of Trees in Le Castellet, offer your little ones something to spend a whole day in the trees. Tree climbing, escape game, treasure hunt, laser forest, they will be spoiled for choice!
- Nature and discoveries : The Departmental Ecomuseum of the 4 Brothers at Beausset, welcomes you all year round for activities, workshops and walks through the Provençal scrubland. A superb educational place to learn more about our territory.
- Zoo : on the outskirts of Bandol, in the commune of Sanary-sur-mer, discover the zoo and the botanical garden AZO.
- Cable car : from Toulon, take the Faron cable car for an epic that will impress the whole family and an incredible view of the harbour.
🌞 Well, if with all that, you're still asking yourself the question "What to do in Bandol with children this summer?", there's nothing more we can do for you! Or almost... Our reception staff have a thousand and one ideas in their heads to brighten up your stay with us. If you ever have any questions or need advice, don't hesitate to come and see us directly at the tourist office reception. Have a great holiday in paradise!
