At our daycare centres, playgroups and out-of-school care facilities we provide a safe, secure environment where children play, explore and have fun together. We also provide English playgroups!

In the Netherlands birthday parties for younger children are traditionally at home with a birthday cake to start with, presents and games. Many people also organise birthday parties outside of their homes and in ´t Gooi a wide range of entertainment is available. Please find below some of the possibilities.

For those of you not in the know “sup” stands for stand up paddle boarding. ikSUP school offers certified instructors that can give private lessons, beginner and advanced courses, yoga or pilates on the sup, children’s party’s, 3 hour rentals and much much more. As an ASI accredited school you can be sure to have a fun, safe experience in a truly beautiful location. 

Located in a beautifully renovated Church, this trampoline park offers numerous activities such as free-running, parkour and jump lessons all with certified instructors, so you can learn cool tricks safely. They have free jump sessions to cater to all ages and are able to host children’s parties. Please see the website for more information.

Midget golf (mini-golf) located in beautiful surroundings with the added bonus of many pancake places nearby. 

Exciting and great way to celebrate a birthday or holidays. Climbing trees, with 8 different climbing adventures. Minimum age 7 yrs. Reservations required.

An outdoor recreational park for children from 2-12 yrs old in Naarden. It can cater for parties and is open from mid-March through to mid-October.

Located in Lage Vuursche. Dutch traditional pancake restaurant to go to after activities in the forest. 

Located in Huizen, this venue offers many different children's activities from laser-tag and climbing adventures to make-up parties and karting. Age restrictions and prices can be found online.

Skiing/snowboarding, climbing and mountain bike tours. Located in Bussum.

A great party experience for all those little princesses and knights. We would advise you to make your reservation well in advance.

Tours and workshops for ages 5-9 and 9-12. Located in Loosdrecht, the castle also has interesting exhibitions for adults. It is possible to organise a birthday party at the castle

Indoor play area in Bussum for 1-12 yrs old. 

To rent anything for children’s parties; from bouncy castles and face painting to popcorn or candy fluff stalls.        

Kid's party and workshop venue; make your own animation film in the TV studio. Located in Hilversum's Media Park.

Located in Utrecht, this indoor amusement park, suitable especially for children from ages 4-12, includes free parking and other child/baby amenities. Offers ‘healthy’ food so that you can enjoy for hours.

Located in Loosdrecht, this venue offers a wide variety of activities for children of all ages including Spelekids (softplay), laser-tag, bowling, paintball and much more. Check out their website for more information.

Located in Bussum, this restaurant offers many workshops for children ranging from pizza or cake-pop making to cake decorating and jewellery making. All information is available on their website. 

Located in Baarn, this indoor trampoline park offers a variety of party packages. See their website for information www.jumpsquare.com  

This unique venue specialises in children's parties and spa days. They offer everything from making cupcakes and soaps to mani-pedi's and makeup. Further information can be found on their website.

Starting from € 9 per person, ages 4 - 11 the arrangement is valid from six children and one adult. It includes a film of your choice, a decorated table and a cake plus a kids-combi of popcorn, candy and a drink. Further information and online reservations can found on the website

If you are looking for an amazing birthday cake or a cake for any occasion Susan comes highly recommended within the ISH community. These cakes are works of art and taste as good as they look.

Great indoor pool, located in Bussum. Look for openings hours on the website. Friday 7pm disco swimming.

Artificial ski slope. 

Horse riding school

Horseback riding. 

Semi-covered 400m ice skating and ice hockey rink in Utrecht. Rental of skates and lessons.

Outdoor ice skating rink.

Outdoor recreational park for children from 2-12 yrs in Naarden.

Outdoor playground for children they also offer children's parties.

A day with family or friends renting a sailing- or motorboat for a relaxing day at the Loosdrechtse Plassen.

To enjoy a day on the Loosdrechtse Plassen, rent a motorboat, canoe or sailboat. They also can provide you with a picnic basket or BBQ food.

Outdoor play area, Erfgooiersstraat, Hilversum, near Westerheide. 

This dance studio is very popular with students and parents alike. They hold a wide variety of classes from toddlers to adults, including boy’s hiphop, classic ballet, jazz, and zumba as well as many others. They also work on productions for company events, commercials and TV.

Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines music, acrobatics, dance and combat. Popular with many of our ISH students and parents Professor Urso provides classes in many locations throughout Hilversum.

Full details available in Sport Clubs section.

The place to be for graphic art and technique courses for children and adults alike.

Including music, drama and dance. Great classes for children in Hilversum, for adolescents and adults.    

Focused on individual needs. Piano, drum, guitar, vocal. Many children of ISH go here for music lessons. 

Offering a variety of skills from drawing workshops for children and adults at any level of experience. Saskia also offers coaching to tackle your challenges with insights from your own drawings. She regularly offers guided trips to discover Holland. Please check out her website for a full list of her classes and excursions. 

Meet Thursday mornings, term time from 9.30am - 11.30am.
€5 per session, no subscription, just turn up, for children and parents aged 0-4. Venue is Young Beatrix Building, Neuweg 357, Hilversum 1215JA . Entrance is off the Bosdrift.
Facebook page is Hilversum International Mums & Tots.

Sites for finding more about children’s activities.
⫘  www.uitkrant.nl (choose ´jeugd´ for the genres)
⫘  www.uitmetkinderen.nl
⫘  www.kidsgids.nl
⫘  www.kidsproof.nl/gooi