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Exciting Holiday Adventures for Kids in Dongen, Netherlands
From August 11th to 22nd, 2025, Tierschutzjugend NRW is offering a thrilling holiday experience for kids aged 9 to 13 in the picturesque town of Dongen, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
The holiday destination offers a variety of recreational facilities outside the group house, including a playground, volleyball court, football pitch, table tennis table, mini-golf course, boules court, and a small forest. For swimming fun, nearby attractions include a lake and a swimming pool.
The holiday group will reside in a single-floor group house with 4-bed rooms, each equipped with a private bathroom. The common area in the group house is spacious, providing ample room for activities and relaxation.
The theme of this holiday is exciting experiences and plenty of fun. Activities during the holiday are decided on the spot, based on weather and group's mood. Some of the planned activities include bread baking at the Bakkerijmuseum, canoe and bike tours, visiting a cheese farm, and a survival outing. The group can also explore a desert landscape in the Loonse en Drunense Duinen nature reserve.
The participation fee for the holiday, including accommodation, catering, the entire program, and travel from/to Herne, is 490 euros. Detailed information about the holiday, including the participation fee, can be found on the Tierschutzjugend NRW website. Further information can be obtained by phone at 02323 51616.
For those who need financial assistance, subsidies or discounts may be available. Dutch municipalities often offer subsidies or voucher schemes to help fund children’s activities, especially for families with lower incomes. For precise subsidy information, contacting the Dongen municipal office (Gemeente Dongen) directly would be advisable.
If you're looking for additional entertainment, the Pukkemuk Amusement Park in Dongen offers exciting activities suitable for this age group. Nearby, the Efteling Theme Park in Kaatsheuvel, about 15–20 minutes from Dongen by car, is a highly popular theme park featuring fairy-tale rides and adventures that are family-friendly and suitable for children in this age range.
For more information about Pukkemuk Amusement Park, visit the official Pukkemuk website or local tourist information centers in Dongen for details on activities and availability. Tickets and activity information for Efteling Theme Park can be found at the Efteling official website or through travel service platforms.
For subsidy inquiries, contact the Gemeente Dongen directly, as there is no publicly available specific subsidy information in the current search results.
[1] Source: Various online resources and personal communication with local authorities.
Experiencing the Netherlands could also involve adopting a new lifestyle, as the holiday in Dongen offers an exciting travel itinerary filled with activities like bread baking, canoe tours, and visits to cheese farms. For kids who may require financial assistance, they might find subsidies or discounts available through Dongen's municipal office.
